Antonia Carriere

Antonia Carriere, 85, of Halfway, Oregon died on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home.  

Antonia “Toni” Carriere, 88, of Halfway, Oregon died on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home.  A Memorial Service will be held on April 25, 2026~ 10 a.m. at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church in Halfway, OR. With a reception to follow at the church.

Antonia Katharine was born on January 23, 1941 in Pasadena, California to Carlos and Katharine Shank.  She was raised in Altadena, California, voted “Most likely to succeed” graduating from the class of 1960.

In August of 20, 2000 she married Robert Carriere.  During her life she owned Frieda’s German Restaurant, she was owner of Great Garden’s by Antonia and was an Artist.  Accomplishments included an Art degree, Landscape degree, business owner, mother, grandparent, travel, numerous awards for artwork in her early years and in her most recent years of pastel painting she received numerous high awards until her death.

During her life she lived in Pasadena, California; Bend, Oregon where she was a part of the Central Oregon Choir; and Halfway, Oregon

Passions included gardening, astronomy, painting and “learning new things.” Her favorites included the color coral; her dog Finn, her kitty’s Lightning and Collette.

A philosophy “be happy and positive” and a catch phrase “Oh for Pete’s sake!!”

She is survived by her husband Rob; daughters Raemi Poitras of Bend, Oregon, Heather Del Drago of Redmond, Oregon; son Sean Wagers of Kent, Washington; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Antonia the family suggests Pine Eagle Charter School Art Programs through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & CS PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com