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  1. In loving memory of Art Garcia (1948- 2021)

    Art was a Street Roots vendor, columnist, mentor, program manager and years-long supporter. His impact and legacy are felt throughout Street Roots. Art Garcia, a cornerstone of Street Roots for nearly two decades, passed away Dec. 11 at the age of 73. Art ...

    12 Jan 2022 - Joanne Zuhl

  2. Remembering Jay Thiemeyer, one of Street Roots’ original poets

    He was a passionate advocate for people on the edge J ohn “Jay” Samuel Thiemeyer III, 73, of St. Johns in Portland, died on Thursday, March 11, at Sunnyside Medical Center. He was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, where he attended medical school befo ...

    31 Mar 2021 - Street Roots

  3. In memory of Daniel Campbell: A Street Roots vendor who touched many lives

    ‘He had a purpose and a legacy,’ writes friend and fellow vendor Dorothy Pepper Street Roots vendor Daniel Campbell died Jan. 1. In his December 2020 vendor profile, Daniel talked about how much writing and poetry meant to him and how he looked forward to ...

    17 Mar 2021 - Dorothy Pepper

  4. COVID-19 in Oregon’s prisons: Phyll Mendacino advocated for Indigenous rights behind bars

    Phillip Red Woman, a Northern Cheyenne tribal member and an Army veteran, died from COVID-19 while incarcerated Phyll Mendacino, 65   Died Jan. 26, 2021 Two Rivers Correctional Institution Release date: Sept. 2, 2023 (tentative parole) Read more profiles ...

    10 Mar 2021 - Chris May

  5. COVID-19 in Oregon’s prisons: James Hargrave had a big heart

    The ‘always upbeat’ father, husband and friend died from COVID-19 while incarcerated James Hargrave, 70 Died Jan. 20, 2021 Two Rivers Correctional Institution Release date: Life, no parole date set Read more profiles of Oregon state prisoners who died fro ...

    10 Mar 2021 - Chris May

  6. COVID-19 in Oregon’s prisons: Bernardino Garcia was committed to preserving his Indigenous culture

    The Siletz Tribe member, who died after contracting the coronavirus in prison, advocated for his people Bernardino Garcia, 32   Died Dec. 30, 2020 Oregon State Penitentiary Release date: Nov. 7, 2022 Read more profiles of Oregon state prisoners who died f ...

    10 Mar 2021 - Chris May

  7. COVID-19 in Oregon’s prisons: Brian McCarvill was an anarchist who fought for prison abolition

    The jailhouse lawyer, who litigated his own case against the Department of Corrections while he was in solitary confinement, died from COVID-19 on his 68th birthday Brian McCarvill, 68 Died Sept. 27, 2020 Snake River Correctional Institution Release date: ...

    10 Mar 2021 - MG Belka

  8. Remembering Genny Nelson: Her spirit, compassion and integrity

    The co-founder of Sisters of the Road, who died Aug. 19, touched many people. Here's what some of them have to say. Genny Nelson, co-founder of Sisters of the Road Cafe, was an indomidable force of human nature in Portland’s political and social envi ...

    26 Aug 2020 - Street Roots

  9. Remembering Lori De Tie and her zest for life

    A memorial for Lolo is planned at the Street Roots office Lori De Tie: March 26, 1976- Dec. 2, 2019 Lolo was born in Portland on March 26, 1976, to Mary K. Hoskinson, weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and 21 inches long. She was speaking 26 words before she w ...

    20 Dec 2019 - Street Roots

  10. In memoriam: When loss strikes the Street Roots family

    When a Street Roots vendor dies, we take the time to honor them Living on the streets day to day can be rigorous, tough or just an all-out fight for survival. Unfortunately, unhoused people succumbing to those conditions are far too common. At Street Root ...

    4 Oct 2019 - DeVon Pouncey

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