Congregation Beth Israel mourns the loss of Gary Bruce Hoffman, z"l, who passed away on Dec. 30, 2025 at the age of 84.

Gary is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Platt Hoffman; his children, Lane Hoffman (Marney), Joshua Hoffman (Kerri), and Lawrence "Drew" Hoffman; his grandchildren, Sophia, Cash, Lucas, Chloe, Lily, Maxwell, and Isabella; and many other extended family members and friends. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Sylvia Hoffman, z"l.

There will be a funeral on Sunday, Jan. 11, at noon at Neveh Zedek Cemetery in Portland.

Donations in Gary's memory can be made to PeaceHealth Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Wash.