Obituaries

Nov 14, 2021

Jesus Emmanuel Vazquez, age 30, of Ferndale passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Bellingham. He was born May 24, 1991 in Seattle, WA to Rita (Bribiesca) George. Jesus lived most of his life in Whatcom County but after the loss of his brother Abraham he moved to Des Moines, Iowa for five years returning to Whatcom County to live...

Nov 11, 2021

David Henry Wright went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed peacefully. Frank and Effie Wright welcomed their first son on December 2, 1936 in Vancouver BC. The family moved to Bellingham Wa in 1946. David graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955....

Nov 9, 2021

Beloved husband, dad and “papa” Raul John Chavez passed away at the age of 69 on November 9th, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1952 in Winslow, AZ to Raul and Henrietta Chavez and was greatly energized by many years of sibling rivalry with his brother Leo. He used all that energy to become a star football player during...

Nov 3, 2021

Joseph Charles Heller, age 73, passed away peacefully in Bellingham Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Joe was born on September 14, 1949 in Bellingham, Washington to Frank and Gertrude (Franzen) Heller. After graduating from Mount Baker High School he went onto the University of Washington and obtain a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Forest Resources. He married Charlene Warner on October...

Nov 1, 2021

Nora M. Pylilo, age 82, of Bellingham passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 in Bellingham. A Funeral Mass will be offered by Father Cody Ross 11:00 AM, Friday, November 12, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1110 14th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. Committal Service at the Graveside will be at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, WA.

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Oct 29, 2021

Cathy Jeanne Littrell went to be with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on October 29, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born on March 20, 1955 to Donald and Ramona Littrell, the 1st of 6 children.

Cathy was blessed in this life to be a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She enjoyed...

Oct 27, 2021

Shelene Ann Brown left us on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021.  She was born on February 22nd, 1959 in Chelan, Washington. She graduated from Cashmere High School in 1977. She spent most of her life living in Wenatchee, Washington and in Ferry County, Washington before her final years were spent in Bellingham, Washington. She will be greatly missed by all...

Oct 27, 2021

John Wayne Little, 65, of Van Zandt, Washington passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 surrounded by family. John, who also went by "Johnnie/Johnny" was born to Jack & Darlene (Hamilton) Little in Bellingham, Washington on December 4, 1955. He was the first child out of three siblings. John grew up in Deming, WA, where he had started his...

Oct 22, 2021

Ali passed to her heavenly home Friday, October 22, 2021 after an 11 month battle with ALS. The oldest of 4 siblings, she was born in the Netherlands on December 23, 1949 to Geert and Jantina Doesburg and immigrated to the U.S. with her family in 1958. Initially settling in Everett, WA, the family soon moved to Mount Vernon,...

Oct 21, 2021

Luke Button, age, 71, of Blaine, passed from this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021 with exceeding joy, and went home to the arms of his Heavenly Father. Luke was blessed in this life to be a beloved husband, grandfather, great grandfather (3/22), brother, uncle, son, and a friend. His life will be remembered not by his accomplishments, but by...

Oct 20, 2021

Louise Sygitowicz, age 75, of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after a brief battle with melanoma (skin cancer).

Born in Butte, MT to Mel and Sarah ("Sally") Bremer in 1946, Louise spent her early years in Sturgis, SD until the family moved to Whatcom County where she...

Oct 19, 2021

Neal Richard Krumdiack was born in Bellingham, Washington on 11/13/1946 to Richard and Della Krumdiack in the Old St. Joseph’s hospital on South Hill. He was the 5th of 7 children and the oldest son. His first church encounter was at 3 years old when Doug Anderson from the Firs took him to Sunday School and he accepted Christ...

Oct 18, 2021

Rebecca “Becki” Ann Moravec, age 56, of Maple Falls passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 in Ferndale surrounded by her family. She was born August 4, 1965 in Sunnyside, WA to parents Norm and Charlotte (Lawrence) Moravec.

Oct 18, 2021

Ralph Milford “Mel” Winsor

Our beloved dad, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend passed away on October 18, 2021, in Bellingham, Washington. Mel was born in Red Bluff, California, on April 12, 1949. He was the son of William (Pop) and Jeanne Zuleger. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his...

Oct 11, 2021

Clazina “Claus” Schouten, age 89, of Blaine passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, October 11, 2021 in Bellingham. She was born to John & Adrianna (DeWilde) Lagerwey on August 31, 1932 in Shepherd, Montana. Claus loved spending time with her family especially following all of their sports and other activities. She enjoyed playing pinochle and other games....

Oct 11, 2021

Theodore (Ted) Czajkowski, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is survived by his wife, LaRue and his daughter, Kate. Ted was a lifelong educator and served as the Assistant Superintendent of Bellingham Schools for many years. Once retired, he returned to the classroom as a professor at Western...

Oct 4, 2021

Sherrie Lynn Determan, an Office Receptionist at Honcoop and long-time resident of Blaine WA, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from Lymphoma and COVID-19 on October 4, 2021 at the age of 55.

Sherrie is survived by her partner; Michael Fedor and his daughter, Rosemary. She is survived by her two sons; Matthew Determan and Christian Wood,...

Oct 3, 2021

Kerry Authur Helm, age 74, a tall, handsome man with a winsome personality passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021.  What joy must have filled his heart as he came face to face with his Savior!

Kerry was born on November 22, 1946 to Arthur and Ruth (Lande) Helm in Everett, Washington.  Sadly, his father passed away when he was...

Oct 1, 2021

Leonard E. Cowden, age 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, October 1, 2021. Leonard and his twin brother Larry, were born in Bellingham, Washington August 12, 1932 the sons of George Thomas and Pearl Eva (Nims) Cowden. Leonard married his high school sweetheart, Dianne Mae Wellbrock on December 24, 1950 at Rome Chapel after the...

Sep 30, 2021

We are sharing with great sadness the passing of Tracy Jean Marcelli, age 61, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Whatcom Hospice House after her courageous battle with Cancer. Her life journey began June 11, 1960 in Bellingham, Washington born to parents Marvin and Marilyn Jean (Gettle) Oiness. Tracy attended Happy Valley Grade School, Fairhaven Middle School and graduated from...