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Barbara Ann Lupo
Aug 18, 2023
“Always Smiling” - Barb Ann Lupo, sister to Gary Lupo, passed away August 18, 2023, in Auburn, WA. Born January 22, 1948, in Aberdeen, WA to Helen and Frank Lupo, Barb Ann had a special zest for life that exceeded her physical ability. Always full of questions about her nephews, Joe, Pete, and Nick, Barb Ann’s ready smile lit up...
Andrew "Andy" Stephenson Bogle Sr.
Aug 17, 2023
As a lad growing up in South Shields, England — a coastal town at the mouth of the River Tyne with picturesque beaches, towering sea cliffs and a rich maritime history — Andy Bogle became an avid ship spotter who declared at age 13 that all he wanted was to go to sea. He spent every spare hour at Mill...
Lawrence W. "Red" Zender
Aug 14, 2023
Lawrence W. “Red” Zender passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, August 14, 2023. One of 11 children, Red was born on October 4, 1930, to Jacob and Catherine Zender in Kendall, WA. Red served in the Korean War for the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. On August 12, 1961, Red married the love of his life, Beverly Main. They...
Jean Marleen (Williamson) Wilford
Aug 10, 2023
***ATTENTION: SERVICE UPDATE*** Services for Jean Wilford have been rescheduled as follows: A Vigil Prayer Service will be held on Friday, August 25th at 6PM at Westford Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 10 AM at Church of the Assumption, with burial following at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, and a reception at...
Ruth Elenor Miller
Aug 10, 2023
A long life, well lived - Ruth Miller passed away peacefully, having enriched so many people’s lives. Born and raised in Fertile, Minnesota, she married her first husband, Dick Wills, who died suddenly in 1943, leaving her with a young baby. Several years later, she met and married Ed Miller, had four more children and enjoyed a full life in...
Daniel "Dan" K. Higbee
Aug 8, 2023
Born in Wichita, KS to Chris and Mary Higbee on August 19, 1946, Dan passed away at his Sudden Valley home on August 8, 2023. The youngest of three boys, he attended Friends University for a short time before joining the Navy. He served during the Vietnam War for four years and met his wife Pat on a blind date...
Thomas Paul Jeffery
Aug 8, 2023
Thomas Paul Jeffery passed away on August 8, 2023, in Bellingham, WA. Tom was born to Lena and Stanley Jeffery on July 14, 1943. He lived with his parents and five siblings in an 18’X24’ log cabin in Alger, WA that was built by Tom’s Dad, and had no water or power. After Tom’s family moved to Bellingham, Tom’s youngest...
Larry Albin Leicht
Aug 3, 2023
Larry Albin Leicht, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 3, 2023, in Bellingham, Washington, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to Clara and Albin Leicht in Waukegan, Illinois, on June 15, 1945. Larry's journey began in the small town of Waukegan, where he was raised alongside his siblings, Scott and Mary Kay....
Magdalene Piantes
Aug 2, 2023
Magdalene Piantes, age 70, passed away in Bellingham on August 2, 2023. She was born December 29, 1952 in Price, Utah to James and Julia Piantes. Magdalene owned and operated her own beauty salon for years and later worked in medical records at North Cascade Cardiology. As an active member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, she taught Sunday School,...
Jacquelyn Gaines
Aug 1, 2023
Born November 25, 1926 in Loomis, WA, Jackie moved as a young child with her parents to Lummi Island. There she attended Beach School through 8th grade, and later attended Queen Anne High School in Seattle. Jackie spent her childhood summers on the Island riding her horse and working for her family’s resort business, “Taft’s The Willows,” raising vegetables, changing...
Eugene "Gene" Domonkos
Jul 30, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Paul Domonkos, age 92, passed away on July 30, 2023. He will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale.
Darrell C. Markwood
Jul 30, 2023
Darrell Carl Markwood, age 79, passed away on July 30, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. He was born on February 29, 1944 in Bellingham to parents Hanley (Short) and Cecil Markwood. Darrell was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he was organist for 40 years. He worked for Uniflite for over 20 years as a personnel manager and bookkeeper and...
Robert "Bob" Avery
Jul 29, 2023
Bob was born on October 28, 1936 in Seattle, WA to Lloyd and Mabel Avery. He went to heaven on July 29, 2023. A veteran of the US Air Force, Bob served the Seattle Police Department for over 27 years, a majority of that he served as a Seattle Police Harbor Patrol Officer and diver. He was a talented golfer...
Robert "Bob" W. Kehoe
Jul 28, 2023
Born in Mexico, MO on April 17, 1943 to Cecil and Josephine Kehoe, Bob passed away at his Bellingham home on July 28, 2023. He joined the U.S. Navy and toured in Vietnam in 1962. The Navy brought him to Washington where he worked at Georgia Pacific and later retired from ARCO at age 55. In 1972, he married Judith...
Marlene Wolf
Jul 28, 2023
Marlene (Trecker) Wolf, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at her home in Bellingham, WA. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Bellingham, born on February 5, 1936 to Carl and Frances (Mark) Trecker. Marlene graduated from Bellingham High School in 1954. She enjoyed her high school years and the lifelong friends she made there. She was a...
Norman Chapman Tennock
Jul 25, 2023
We are deeply saddened with the passing of Norman Tennock on July 25, 2023. He is together now with Gillian, his beloved wife of 60+ years, who passed away just 3.5 months before him. He also joins Craig’s partner, Alison, who passed suddenly last September. Norman is survived by his children and their spouses, Craig, Karen & Ivar, Julie &...
Allen F. Hankins Jr.
Jul 21, 2023
Allen Franklin Hankins Jr. was born on April 21, 1950 in Bellingham, WA to Allen and Regatha (Crout) Hankins. Allen passed away on July 21, 2023 with his beloved partner, Paula, by his side. Allen grew up in Alger and Bellingham. He was the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Bellingham High School and moved to Georgia where, through...
Mark Steven Lundquist
Jul 20, 2023
Mark Steven Lundquist left this earth on July 20, 2023 at the age of 62. He was born in Portland, Oregon on October 18, 1960 to Vern and Lorene Lundquist. He grew up in the Portland area and graduated from Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon. He has lived in Bellingham, Washington for the past 25 years and worked...
Lorraine Cora Reid
Jul 17, 2023
Lorraine Cora (Stearns) Reid, passed away on July 17, 2023. She was two months shy of her 96th birthday. Lorraine was born on October 3, 1927 in Chelan, WA. She was the fourth child of Arthur Clifford Stearns and Annie Darling McLeod. When her parents separated in 1929, her mother relocated with the children to Bellingham, WA. On New Year’s...
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