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PRP&WA - CORRECTION - Arizona Retirees Luncheon October 22, 2026 (Photo) - 10/12/26

CORRECTION TO EVENT LOCATION

 

Here is the correct location:

The Vic Bar + Kitchen (at the Victory Club)
5325 N Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85396

 

(623) 388-3000

Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 to 2:30 PM

 

THE ADDRESS ON GOLF DRIVE IS INCORRECT.

 

Hello everyone,
 

Just a friendly reminder that we are now only two months out from the Retired Police Luncheon!

Join us for good food, great company, and camaraderie as we celebrate our retired members and the legacy of service. The event includes a buffet and beverages, at $40 per person.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can finalize our headcount.

Payment options:
- Venmo: @ Deanna Whattam
- Check: mail to 8103 E Del Rubi Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

We look forward to seeing you there!

 
Kenny and Deanna Whattam 

Together we honor. Together we remember.
Portland Police Bureau

 

Save the date

October 22, 2026

Arizona Retirees Luncheon

See flyer for details

PRP&WA - CORRECTION - Arizona Retirees Luncheon October 22, 2026 (Photo) - 10/12/26

CORRECTION TO EVENT LOCATION

 

Here is the correct location:

The Vic Bar + Kitchen (at the Victory Club)
5325 N Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85396

 

(623) 388-3000

Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 to 2:30 PM

 

THE ADDRESS ON GOLF DRIVE IS INCORRECT.

 

Hello everyone,
 

Just a friendly reminder that we are now only two months out from the Retired Police Luncheon!

Join us for good food, great company, and camaraderie as we celebrate our retired members and the legacy of service. The event includes a buffet and beverages, at $40 per person.

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can finalize our headcount.

Payment options:
- Venmo: @ Deanna Whattam
- Check: mail to 8103 E Del Rubi Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

We look forward to seeing you there!

 
Kenny and Deanna Whattam 

Together we honor. Together we remember.
Portland Police Bureau

 

Save the date

October 22, 2026

Arizona Retirees Luncheon

See flyer for details

PRP&WA - Death Notification - Hugh Jackson - Service Oct. 16 - 10/04/26

Per Julie Hall

 

A service to honor former police member Hugh Jackson is scheduled for Friday October 16th at Willamette National. The service will start at 10 am. Hugh’s daughter Cindy, who is cc’d on this email, would like to request an announcement be sent regarding her father’s passing and would also like police presence at the service including bagpipes.

 

Cindy’s phone number is (number available from Ed Herbert, contact info below).

 

Thank you!

 

Julie Hall (She/Her)

Legal Assistant

Bureau of Fire and Police Disability and Retirement

City of Portland

1800 SW First Avenue, Suite 250

Portland, OR  97201

Cell:        503.865.6489 (BEST NUMBER)

Tel:         503.823.5495

Fax:        503.823.5166

Email:     julie.hall@portlandoregon.gov

PRP&WA - Death Notification - Hugh Jackson - Service Oct. 16 - 10/04/26

Per Julie Hall

 

A service to honor former police member Hugh Jackson is scheduled for Friday October 16th at Willamette National. The service will start at 10 am. Hugh’s daughter Cindy, who is cc’d on this email, would like to request an announcement be sent regarding her father’s passing and would also like police presence at the service including bagpipes.

 

Cindy’s phone number is (number available from Ed Herbert, contact info below).

 

Thank you!

 

Julie Hall (She/Her)

Legal Assistant

Bureau of Fire and Police Disability and Retirement

City of Portland

1800 SW First Avenue, Suite 250

Portland, OR  97201

Cell:        503.865.6489 (BEST NUMBER)

Tel:         503.823.5495

Fax:        503.823.5166

Email:     julie.hall@portlandoregon.gov

PRP&WA Death Notification - Ronald Tosi - Services Oct. 7 & 10 - 10/04/26

From Teresa Groepper

 

Margie Tosi, Ron Tosi's wife, reported Ron died on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 from a brain Tumor.
The Family has two services planned.
 
Service One (Burial Service) is on Wednesday, October 7th, at 2:30pm, at the Redland Cemetery, located on S. Redland Road and S. Lyons Road. It is approximately 9 miles from Oregon City.
 
Service Two (Celebration of Life Service) is on Saturday, October 10th, at 11:00am, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 822 Washington Street, Oregon City, Oregon.
 
Margie Tosi's contact information is in The Blue Book.

PRP&WA Death Notification - Ronald Tosi - Services Oct. 7 & 10 - 10/04/26

From Teresa Groepper

 

Margie Tosi, Ron Tosi's wife, reported Ron died on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 from a brain Tumor.
The Family has two services planned.
 
Service One (Burial Service) is on Wednesday, October 7th, at 2:30pm, at the Redland Cemetery, located on S. Redland Road and S. Lyons Road. It is approximately 9 miles from Oregon City.
 
Service Two (Celebration of Life Service) is on Saturday, October 10th, at 11:00am, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 822 Washington Street, Oregon City, Oregon.
 
Margie Tosi's contact information is in The Blue Book.

PRP&WA Death Notification - John Tellis (Photo) - 09/21/26

Per Beth Hutton

 

John Tellis passed away on September 18, 2026 after a cardiac event.

 

So unfortunate after everything he had overcome in the last year.

 

Article attached.

 

His wife Donna Tellis can be reached through Ed Herbert (contact info below). 

 

They will be having service in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and a celebration of life in Portland but the dates for both have not been set.

Attached Media Files: John Tellis Article,

PRP&WA Death Notification - John Tellis (Photo) - 09/21/26

Per Beth Hutton

 

John Tellis passed away on September 18, 2026 after a cardiac event.

 

So unfortunate after everything he had overcome in the last year.

 

Article attached.

 

His wife Donna Tellis can be reached through Ed Herbert (contact info below). 

 

They will be having service in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and a celebration of life in Portland but the dates for both have not been set.

Attached Media Files: John Tellis Article,