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Mary Etta Foster
Jun 23, 2024
Mary Etta Foster passed away on June 23, 2024, in Bellingham, WA.
Born to Cecil and Nova (Hanger) Abrams in Van Buren, MO, Mary moved to Ferndale in 1944 with the extended Hanger family. She always owed her faith in God to her first-grade teacher Miss Gunderson.
Mary was born a true “Diva” and a talented artist. Her entire life was consumed...
Moy Tai Wong
Jun 20, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Moy Tai Wong, who was born in Bentong Pahang, Malaysia on February 24, 1941. Moy passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Moy attended the Methodist School of College, where she trained to become a teacher. She dedicated her career to educating young minds at...
Margaret T. Nowak
Jun 20, 2024
Margaret “Maggie” Nowak of Bellingham, WA passed away on June 20, 2024.
She was born on July 25, 1931 in Albuquerque, NM to Miguel and Stella (Candelaria) Rey, Sr. Maggie graduated from Western Washington University and was a charter member of the Whatcom Arts Guild.
Maggie is survived by her sister, Stella Nilles, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to...
Scott Herbert Melnick
Jun 20, 2024
Scott Herbert Melnick, age 60, passed away on June 20, 2024. He was a brother and a best friend – a very special person. He struggled through life, but despite injuries and illness, he never let adversity hold him back. His indomitable will and spirit, and his ability to soldier on, should be an inspiration to anyone who knew him....
Walter Schwede
Jun 19, 2024
Walter Schwede, a distinguished violinist, teacher, husband, and father, passed away surrounded by family on June 19, 2024. Walter's life was marked by a passion for music, a commitment to education, and a profound impact on the communities he served.
Born in 1949 in North Dakota, Walter began violin studies at age eight. He graduated from music school at the University...
Richard "Dick" Duane Garnick
Jun 13, 2024
Richard “Dick” Duane Garnick was born June 7, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado to Dale and Rose Garnick. He attended Campion Academy, graduating in 1964. He would often share his fond school memories and attended homecoming as often as he could to visit with his lifelong friends. He joined the Army after high school and was a medic while serving in...
Paul David Hookham
Jun 8, 2024
Paul David Hookham, age 87, a 60-year resident of Whatcom County, died June 8, 2024. Paul was known for his strong work ethic, his Christian faith, and his abiding love of family. He is survived by his wife Susan, son Daniel (Carol), daughters Julie (Ron) and Laura, nine grandchildren, and eight (soon to be nine) great-grandsons. Blessed be the memory...
Douglas Edward Buck
Jun 7, 2024
Douglas “Doug” Edward Buck, age 74, passed away on June 7, 2024 in Bellingham, WA. Doug was born on September 8, 1949 in Bellingham and was a lifelong Whatcom County resident.Shortly after graduation from Bellingham High School, Doug enlisted in the US Navy. He was stationed on the USS Enterprise CVAN 65 where his primary duty was payroll.After his time...
Nolan A. Dennett
Jun 6, 2024
Born in Ontario, Oregon to parents David and Myla Dennett, Nolan passed away on June 6, 2024 in Bellingham, Washington.
Nolan had fond memories while growing up of spending much of his time outdoors where he developed his lifelong love of fishing and camping and witnessed the beauty of nature. He was also introduced to the performing arts while watching his...
Patricia M. Longueira
Jun 5, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, 6/18 at Church of the Assumption in Bellingham. She will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in New York.
Claudia J. Laplante
May 30, 2024
Claudia Josephine (Jester) LaPlante, 85, passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2024. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Beth Jester; sisters, Charlotte Vail and Karen Dorland; husband Paul Davis, husband, Donald Rogers; and grandson, James Van Loon. She is loved by her survivors, husband, Leonard LaPlante; son John Davis and his wife Kelly; daughters, Kathleen Van...
Samuel "Frank" Stapleton
May 28, 2024
Samuel Frank Stapleton, age 89, was an awesome soul who blessed us with his existence. He left our world on May 28, 2024. Frankie was born on November 12, 1934 in Paintsville, Kentucky and lived a life full of adventure from a young age. He was a beacon of light and hope in the world and touched the lives of...
Duane Clinton Schenck
May 26, 2024
Duane Clinton Schenck, lifetime resident of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born in Bellingham on March 17, 1938, to Margaret (Stoddard) and William “Win” Schenck. He married Gloria Pederson, his lifelong love, on November 14, 1959. Duane served on the Bellingham Police Force for 36 years. He started as a...
Laurie Anne Kuehnel
May 26, 2024
Laurie Anne Kuehnel was born on September 3, 1958, and passed away on May 26, 2024. Laurie was born to Pete and Irene Kuehnel in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1976. Laurie worked at Johnson’s Fine Food, Ferndale Drugstore, and Ferndale Family Medicine. She met many people throughout her career and cared very much for her patients,...
Flordelisa "Inday" Comerford
May 25, 2024
Born on December 28, 1950 in Kananga, Leyte, Philippines, Inday, passed away on May 25, 2024 in Bellingham, WA. Inday attended Abellana Elementary School in Cebu, Philippines and National Heroes Institute in Kananga, Leyte, Philippines where she enjoyed stage acting/drama as an extracurricular activity. Inday held a degree in Chemical Engineering from Cebu Institute of Technology and worked as Quality...
John Belafonte Newmon III
May 23, 2024
John Belafonte Newmon III, age 58, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Bellingham, WA. The youngest of three children, John was born on March 30, 1966, in Los Angeles, CA to parents William and Velma Newmon. As a young child, he learned to read early on and enjoyed reading for the rest of his life. By the age of...
Ronald James Marshall
May 21, 2024
Ronald “Ron” James Marshall passed peacefully in his sleep at Whatcom Hospice House on May 21, 2024. Ron’s birth on December 9, 1941 was very eventful! It was two days after Pearl Harbor was bombed and a blackout was ordered. Ron’s parents, James and Jean Marshall, lived on the far end of Lake Whatcom in a small area called Park....
Dale R. Westford
May 17, 2024
Dale Roger Westford, age 70, of Tulalip, WA, passed away on May 17, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1953, in Bellingham, WA, to Paul Westford and Shirley Hopkins. A proud Marine, Dale served his country with honor and dedication. His military service was a testament to his bravery and commitment to protecting his nation. Dale will be dearly...
Eliseo Saldivar Martinez
May 12, 2024
Eliseo Saldivar Martinez passed away on May 12, 2024, in Bellevue, WA, two months shy of his 98th birthday. He was surrounded by loving family and friends who were able to talk, laugh, and reminisce with him as they tearfully said goodbye. Eliseo was born on July 14, 1926, in the small town of San Pedro Apulco, Zacatecas, Mexico to...
Godfrey Miles
May 10, 2024
Godfrey Preston Miles passed away on May 10, 2024, in Leland, Mississippi. He was born on September 10, 1962, in Oakland, California and was raised on a small farm in Bellingham, Washington by his parents, George and Marie (Zentackos) Miles.
Godfrey grew up with a love of the natural world, horse riding, antiques, and sci-fi. After graduating from Meridian High School,...
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