Adelino Domingo "Dino" Andrade

Adelino "Dino" Domingo Andrade, 85, beloved husband of 60 years to Ruby Cook Andrade, passed away peacefully at home in Salem, Oregon, on November 26, 2025.
Born on September 17, 1940, Island of Brava, Cabo Verde, Dino lived a life defined by resilience, devotion, and an unwavering work ethic. At just 17 years old, he moved to the United States, embracing the challenges of a new country with remarkable courage. Dino quickly learned English, adapted to a new culture, and became instrumental in helping his family members establish themselves, serving as the steady, responsible adult who guided and supported them through each step of their transition.
Dino spent his entire career at the Castle and Cook Mushroom Plant, where he worked with dedication until his retirement. Yet his greatest passions flourished at home. With no prior experience, he built his own home on 1.5 acres-affectionately known as the house that Dino built. On that land, he cultivated a thriving vegetable garden, fruit orchard, and his prized flower garden, each a testament to his patience, skill, and love for tending the earth.
A talented craftsman, Dino designed and created more than 17 pieces of custom-made furniture, each one handcrafted and still treasured in his home. In his later years, he discovered joy in designing and sewing intricate quilts, adding yet another creative legacy to the home he built.
Dino is survived by his loving wife Ruby Cook; daughters Susan Andrade of Beaverton, OR, and Melissa Whelan of Stanfield, OR; four grandchildren-Mike, Joe, Steven, and Jason; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Aucilia DePina of Dartmouth, MA; Cidalia Gomes Lobo of New Bedford, MA; and Deolinda (Dee) Jones of Salem, OR; as well as godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many beloved cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Domingo Andrade Lobo, mother Olivia Gomes Lobo, sister Adelina Rodrigues, and brother Jose Lobo.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00–10:45 AM, followed by a service at 11:00 AM at City View Funeral Home.
Dino will be remembered for his strength, craftsmanship, generosity, and the lasting legacy he built-both in the home he created and in the lives of those he guided and loved.