Obituaries for the day of November 13, 2009

Teixeira, Page, Rudd

LOCAL FUNERALS AND VISITATIONS

Nov. 14 — Joseph Teixeira, celebration of life, 4 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 43, Fir and Jefferson streets

Nov. 14 — Robert Page, celebration of life, 4 p.m., Faith Center, Island City

Orland O. Rudd, 71, of Cove died Nov. 12 at a hospital in Walla Walla. A complete obituary will be available later. Loveland Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert J. Page, 35, of La Grande, died Nov. 7 at Grande Ronde Hospital. A celebration of life will begin at

4 p.m. Saturday at the Faith Center Church in Island City. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Robert was born March 27, 1974, to Robert B. and Connie J. (Allen) Page in La Grande.

People who knew Robert said he was a loving person and that everybody who knew him loved him. They say he would say “I love you” a lot and meant it.

Those who knew him say he was a good hard worker and had a sense of who he was. They say he changed a lot in good ways and was extremely open-minded. He was known for being funny and had a way of bringing positivity around him. Those who knew Robert say he talked nicely about people and was very forthcoming when dealing with relationships.

Robert loved rock and rap music. He loved his friends and family, and loved sharing memories of fun times. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting and driving in the mountains on trips. He lived in La Grande for most of his life. Robert enjoyed driving fast and was experienced with cars. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his father.

Robert is survived by his father and stepmother, Robert B. and Linda Page of

La Grande; sister, Angie Parsons, of Meacham; and his wife, Jennifer Guiteau Page of Astoria.

Memorial contributions may be made to Loveland Funeral Chapel to help pay for expenses.

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