Restlawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home

10/15/2026

Manny Beltran Manlangit

Manny (Dominador) B. Manlangit, a man who embodied warmth, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family, passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on July 3, 1930, in San Roque, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines, Manny lived a life full of love, service, and adventure.

The beloved son of Sebastiana Masagca Beltran and Melquiades Manlangit, Manny was a man of many talents and interests. He pursued his education in electrical engineering at FEATI University in Quiapo, Manila, demonstrating an early aptitude for technical skills. His career spanned a remarkable trajectory, beginning with his dedicated service in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Manny retired as a second lieutenant after 21 years, having served with distinction, including receiving a medal for his bravery during an encounter with an outlaw at Mount Sandahan, Luuk, Sulu, on November 19, 1964.

Following his military career, Manny transitioned to a successful career at AT&T, where he worked for 19 years in installation and networking. His professional journey was marked by numerous training accomplishments and a commitment to excellence, which earned him respect and admiration from colleagues and friends alike.

Manny's personal life was equally rich and fulfilling. He was first married to Belen Legaspi on April 29, 1956, until her passing on November 19, 1968. The love and companionship they shared was a testament to their enduring bond. On December 11, 1998, Manny found love again and married Maria Eva (Mae) Santillan, who survives him, along with their cherished children, Madelyn, and Marilyn and his children with Blene: Shirley, Dominador Jr., Beverly, Albert, .

As a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church, Manny lived out his faith with dedication and joy. His hobbies reflected his vibrant spirit and included spending time with family, camping, fishing, crabbing, and rebuilding computers. He had a knack for fixing cars and enjoyed visiting Goodwill to find unique items to add to his collection.

A man full of life, Manny was known for his hospitality, thoughtfulness, and willingness to help others. His humor lightened many hearts, even amidst his own suffering. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, laughter, and kindness, urging us all to cherish family, welcome others warmly, and seek to be a blessing in challenging times.

A service to honor Manny's remarkable life will be held on October 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Restlawn Funeral Home, located at 201 N Oak Grove Rd NW.

Manny's legacy will endure in the hearts of all who knew him, as we remember his faith, humor, and the profound impact he had on those around him.

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10/13/2026

Michael Rudolph

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Michael Rudolph, a cherished husband, brother, and friend, on October 7, 2026. Born to Peter and Carmen Rudolph on September 2, 1980, in Europe, Michael was a proud American even before he arrived in the United States at age 4.

A man whose life was marked by dedication and service, Michael pursued his education at ICS Newport and Pacific High School, graduating in June 1998. With an innate desire to serve his community, Michael joined the Oregon Department of Public Safety and became a First Responder with the Willamina Fire Department on March 14, 2002. His career was a testament to his courageous and heroic nature, and his contributions to the department are cherished by his colleagues and those he served.

Michael's personal life was filled with love and laughter, especially after finding his soulmate, Grace, through the serendipitous connection of Facebook. Their relationship blossomed into a beautiful marriage on Valentine's Day in 2015, a union that began with a simple greeting and grew into a profound partnership grounded in love and mutual respect. Grace remains his loving wife, holding dear the memories of a life shared with sincerity and joy.

Outside of his professional life, Michael was a man of many passions. He was most at home in the great outdoors, becoming an expert in hobbies such as hunting, fishing, bush crafting, foraging, archery, and marksmanship. A collector of knives and a culinary enthusiast, Michael also cherished the simplicity of beach fires, where he would gather with friends and family, sharing stories and laughter under the starlit sky.

Michael was an active member of his community, involved in numerous organizations that reflected his values. He was committed to the Grand Ronde Food Pantry, National Kidney Foundation and the Solid Rock Men's Ministry. His impact on these groups was profound, as he brought his generous, adventurous spirit and unwavering faith to all his endeavors.

Those who knew Michael remember him for his strength, courage and generosity, his loving and caring nature, his wit and wisdom, and his honesty and sincerity. He was a fun-loving man who lived his faith, loved his family, and valued his friendships above all else.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held on October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Grand Ronde Road Community Building, located at 24697 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 . Family and friends are invited to honor his memory and the legacy of love and service he leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests that donations be made to Grand Ronde Food Pantry, National Kidney Foundation, or Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, reflecting his spirit of generosity and community service. Michael Rudolph will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love and dedication to others will continue to inspire all who knew him.

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10/07/2026

John Calvin Lang

John Lang entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord in the family home on October 4, 2026 with his wife Pat and daughter Laura by his side.

John was born on June 17, 1939 to Carl and Esther Lang. The family lived on a small dairy farm near Arlington, Washington. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1958 where he was active in FFA showing cows at the fair.

He married Patricia Kroeze on May 18, 1961. They had 65 wonderful years together. Their two children Rick and Laura were born in Arlington. John was a dairy farmer from 1956 to 1977 in Arlington and later Lynden, Washington. In 1977 they sold the cows and dairy and purchased a grass seed, grain and hay farm near Monmouth, Oregon where they still reside. They sold the farm in 2008. He devoted his time to restoring and showing antique tractors until last year. John was a member of the Salem Gospel Hall.

John is survived by his wife Pat, son Rick of Monmouth, daughter Laura (Andy) Mulholland of Gaston; also his brother Marvin (Susan) Lang of Arlington, Washington and nephews Michael, Tim, Andy and John Lang. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Travis Hince.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026 at Restlawn Funeral Home.

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10/04/2026

Connie Mae Murphy

Connie Mae Murphy was born on July 24, 1944, in Salem, Oregon, and passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 82. A lifelong Salem-area resident, Connie graduated from Serra Catholic School and went on to build a life filled with family, friendship, and love.

Connie met her husband, Terry, at Berg's Grocery Store through mutual friends. Their meeting was the beginning of a good life together. Connie and Terry eventually married in Salem, creating a family and many memories along the way.

Connie worked as an administrative assistant for the Salem-Keizer School District until her retirement. She was also a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church.

Family was at the heart of everything Connie did. She loved spending time with her daughters and grandchildren, especially canning and making jelly together. She also enjoyed going to estate sales and gathering with family and friends. Connie had a generous spirit and was always willing to give her time, money, or a helping hand to those who needed it. Her kindness and love for others were simply part of who she was. Above all, Connie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first.

Connie is survived by her loving husband, Terry Murphy; her daughters, Lisa Murphy and Roxanne Rowland (Raleigh); her son, Andrew Murphy; her brothers, Steve Ritchie (Susan) and Jack Ritchie (Linda); seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Connie's memory to Doernbecher Children's Hospital, The Asher House, or the Humane Society.

Connie will be remembered for her generous heart, her love of family, and the care she showed to the people around her. Those who knew her will cherish the memories they made with her. She will truly be missed.

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09/28/2026

Carla Ward

Carla Ward (McCamey) was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved member of her family and community. For more than 30 years, she dedicated herself to the Salem-Keizer School District, where her commitment, kindness, and service touched the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues.

Carla was the beloved wife of 48 years to her husband Jim Ward and the proud mother of Camey Gilliland and Jimmy Ward. She is also survived by her three sisters, her grandchildren Jace and Cayden Gilliland and Nora and Hazel Ward, each of whom held a special place in her heart.

Family was at the center of Carla's life. She loved her children deeply and was immensely proud of the people they became and the lives they built. She celebrated their accomplishments and supported their dreams, always taking joy in watching them grow and succeed. Jimmy went on to play for the Seattle Sounders and works in finance. Camey has built several successful businesses and is now pursuing her dream of building a farm in Idaho.

Carla found special joy in being a grandmother. She was a loving and attentive presence in her grandchildren's lives. She cared about the little things and listened to their stories. She celebrated their accomplishments while making sure they always knew how deeply they were loved. The time she shared with them created treasured memories that will remain with them throughout their lives.

Carla was also an active part of Northwest United Women's Soccer for much of her adult life. The friendships, community, and time spent around the sport became an important part of her life and added to the many connections she made over the years.

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Salem-Keizer School District, Carla leaves behind a legacy of caring, commitment, friendship, and kindness. She will be deeply missed by her husband, sisters, children, grandchildren, extended family, friends, former colleagues, soccer friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In her final days at home, Carla was surrounded by the people who loved her most. Her family gathered around her, filling those final days with a profound sense of love, comfort, and togetherness. She was held by the same love she had so generously given throughout her life.

Though Carla is no longer with us, the love she gave so freely will continue through her family, her friends, and the many lives she touched. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

There will be a memorial service held at a later date.

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09/18/2026

Willamette Vital Health would like to extend a special thank you to our We Honor Veterans Light Sponsor, Restlawn Memory Gardens & Funeral Home, for their support of our Reflections on the River event!

Join us on September 17 at Riverfront Park in Salem for our 9th Annual Reflections on the River event. This meaningful community gathering includes a luminaria-lit river walk, a reflective labyrinth, and other activities designed to bring comfort and connection to those remembering a loved one who has passed.

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09/18/2026

We’re so proud of our grounds crew for helping our community! We enjoy supporting Willamette Vital Health’s Reflections on the River event each year. 🩵

Restlawn helps sponsor the Reflections on the River event and we appreciate it every year. By the end of the evening, we are even more grateful for their practical, hands on support! Thank you Restlawn! These guys and the gator made the set up and clean up so much lighter!

09/18/2026

Ada Elizabeth Morales

Ada Morales, a cherished and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, left this world on September 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and love. Born on February 7, 1973, in the serene town of Salem, Oregon, Ada was the beloved daughter of Gertrude and Raymond Smith. Her father preceded her in death, but she is survived by her dear mother, Gertrude.

Ada's life was a testament to love and dedication. She married the love of her life, Felix Morales, in a beautiful ceremony on October 13, 1996, in Salem, Oregon. Their union was a partnership filled with mutual respect and countless shared memories, including their favorite pastime of fishing together and the joy of hosting family BBQs. Felix, her devoted husband, remains to cherish the memories they created over their many years together.

Ada's nurturing spirit flourished in her career as a caregiver for special needs individuals at Sprucevilla, where she dedicated 17 years of her life. Her colleagues and those she cared for remember her for her boundless patience and the warmth she brought into every room.

Her love extended beyond her professional life. Ada was the proud and loving mother of five children: Cody, Ashley, Anna, Josh, and Margarita. Her children were the center of her world, and she extended her nurturing soul to every child who needed someone to care. Her grandchildren, Sebastian, Jackson, Opal, Arianna, Anais, Niayeli, Emiliana, Mayia, Leland, and Emiliano, were her pride and joy. Ada took immense delight in spending time with them, sharing laughter and love that will be cherished forever.

Ada was known for her vibrant personality, a firecracker who stood up for everyone, no matter the situation. Her ability to understand and care for others was unparalleled, and she touched the lives of all who knew her. Her fondness for ice sodas was a charming quirk that her loved ones will remember with a smile.

The celebration of Ada's life will take place on September 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Farnstrom Mortuary, located at 410 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351. Family, friends, and all whose lives she touched are invited to honor her memory. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made to a charity of your choice, reflecting Ada's lifelong commitment to giving and caring for others.

As we gather to remember Ada Morales, we celebrate a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community. Her legacy of kindness and compassion will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.

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09/16/2026

Patrica Lou Veer

Paticia Lou Skaggs Veer- Born November 20, 1931 went to be with the Lord, September 9, 2026.

Pat was born in Florence, Texas to Clebert Lee Skaggs and Ruth Esson Skaggs. The family moved to Albany, Oregon where Pat attended 1st through 3rd Grade. She was especially proud of the solid grounding she was taught in phonics, reading, and spelling. Skills she used throughout her life.

Her parents divorced in 1940, and Pat and her mother moved to Corvallis to live with Ruth's mother, Edna Esson. Grandma Esson was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Corvallis and always took Pat with her to church. It was there, at the age of 10, that Pat heard that Jesus bore the punishment for our sins, and she received Christ as her Saviour and the full assurance that she would be in heaven when she died! Throughout her life, she experienced wonderful, and seemingly miraculous, answers to prayer. And she had many Bible verses to share as well. She enjoyed writing letters and notes, and you could not get a correspondence from her that did not contain a Bible verse for encouragement at the close of the letter.

In 1946 they moved to Salem, so that Pat could attend the new Christian High School- Salem Academy as a Sophomore. It was there she met her future husband, Emil Veer, who was a Senior and the Student Body President. On Valentines Day, in Pat's Senior year at Salem Academy, Emil proposed, and when Pat graduated that summer, they were married on July 14,1950. Emil was adventurous, and Pat loved him for that. Throughout their marriage, they traveled...early on with 3 kids crammed into a truck and camper, and later they traveled the world together, including a 6-month mission trip to Africa where Emil flew missionaries to remote locations for Africa Inland Mission (AIM)

Emil continued his education to become a teacher. The Korean War began and rather than be drafted, Emil chose to join the Marine Corps for officer training. For the rest of his life, Emil was affiliated with the Marine Corps, achieving rank of Colonel, and was even considered for the rank of Brigadier General. He was the Vice-Commander of the Oregon Civil Air Patrol and had been selected to be the new Commander just before his death. Pat admired Emil very much- as is evidenced by this obituary she outlined herself, and how it spends as much time telling about his accomplishments as it does about her own. After his death, she spent the rest of her life saying what a wonderful man he was and how she could not be interested in anyone else...because NO ONE COMPARED to Emil!

Emil and Pat had three children; Gary, Sherie, and Kara. While she considered her most important job to be a stay-at-home Mom, Pat also worked part time for the First National Bank and First Interstate Bank, now owned by Wells Fargo. She was an on-call teller, and was used to getting a phone call at 8:00 am saying 'someone was sick, could she come in by 8:30'? She could! Pat retired from the bank at age 60. Later in life, she challenged herself by working at the State Legislature and learned computer skills for office work for various Representatives during Regular and Special Sessions. She was a member of Republican Women's Groups such as Petticoat Polly's and was very passionate about working for the Republican Party.

A long-time member of Kingwood Bible Church, Pat was active in the music ministry- singing in the choir, playing the piano for Sunday services, singing with the "Shirley, Shirley, Pat Trio", singing alto in a mixed quartet, and sometimes singing a Solo. She scheduled groups to sing for services and helped with the music planning. In the 1970's, Kingwood started an Awana program, and Pat was very active as Chums Director, taking on the role of Commander as the club grew to be one of the largest clubs in the State. She stepped down as Commander of Awana in the mid 1980's as retirement activities called. Later, Pat volunteered in the Church office on Tuesday afternoons to help prepare the Sunday bulletins, and towards the end of her ability to drive to church, she continued to serve how she could...volunteering to help with VBS, outreach events, and hospitality for Missionaries.

Pat is survived by her three children and their families: Son- Gary Veer and wife Tina, grandchildren Aaron Veer (Kelly) and Emily Avelino (Andrew), great-grandchildren Ella & Paul Veer: Daughter- Sherie Dalke and husband Ken, grandchildren Brittany Cake (Jared), Paige Jackson (Branden), and Connor Stombaugh (Jenna), great-grandchildren Ari & Beau Cake; Davis, Wade & Mille Jackson; Greyson & Arlo Stombaugh: Daughter- Kara Taylor and husband Ryan, grandchildren Calvin Barnes, Lauren Barnes, & Luke Barnes. She was preceded in death by her husband Emil Veer. When Emil died in a plane crash at age 70, God had already prepared Pat with a Bible verse- Psalm 139:16 "All the days ordained for me were written in Your Book before one of them came to be." She told God she accepted the number of days He had given Emil, and praised and thanked God for the time they had together. She was filled with the strength and peace that could only come from God. Now that Pat has completed the number of days God gave her on earth, her greatest wish would be that each member of her family and her friends will have received Jesus Christ as their Saviour and will join her and Emil in heaven someday.

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09/10/2026

Jesus Garcia Varocio

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