Cathaleen Cathy Louise Dukes

April 26, 1948 – January 18, 2011

Cathy died at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon, after a long battle with renal failure.

A celebration of Cathy’s life will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Rozak’s Fish House, 1230 NE 3rd St., Bend, OR 97701, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Cathy was an extraordinary woman with extraordinary strength. She fought to the very end with her friends and family by her side. Cathy married Gordon Dukes in Bend, Oregon, on October 14, 1981. Her hobbies included camping and Bunco. She adored spending time with her friends and her family.

Her survivors include husband, Gordon Dukes of Bend; daughters, Mariah Didomenico of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Erin Dyer (husband, Jeremy) of Redmond; Randi Parsons of Prineville; son, Charles Dukes (wife, Nicole) currently deployed to Afghanistan; grandchildren, Hayley, Frankie, Hunter, Kailee, Zechariah, and Mattalie; parents, Mary Dart of Portland; sisters, Angie Harp of Vancouver, WA, Cindy Shepard of Portland, Char Siegfried of Portland. Also left behind are numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Cathy is preceded by her father, Charles Dart; and sister, Laurie Dart.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is Handling the arrangements. Please visit our website www.niswonger-reynolds.com to sign our electronic guest register for the family.

Cathaleen Cathy Louise Dukes