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Iva Mae Campfield
Jul 14, 2025
Iva Mae Campfield, age 75, passed away on July 14, 2025, after a long battle with end stage renal failure.
Iva Mae was born in Seattle but grew up on the family farm in Birch Bay, Washington until 1964 when her mother met and married Jack Dunkin and moved the family to Custer. After high school she moved to Seattle for...
Lawrence "Larry" Mades
Jul 11, 2025
Larry Mades passed into the arms Jesus, with family by his side, on July 11, 2025, due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia plus COVID.
Larry was born in Everson, WA on February 17,1939 to Phil and Hattie (Berg) Mades. He graduated from Nooksack High School in 1957. He attended WWU and continued his education at South Dakota State University, graduating...
Leann Kay Swanson
Jul 10, 2025
Leann Kay Swanson, age 81, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was surrounded by those she loved most and those who loved her most — her husband Jack Swanson, their three sons, and their sons’ families.
Leann was born on November 19, 1943, in Yakima, Washington, to Bion and Nola Saar. She graduated from Eisenhower High School...
Peter Pun Tong
2025
Peter Pun Tong passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of love, leadership, and laughter.
Born in Chongquing, China in 1941, Peter’s early life in Shanghai was one of privilege, focused on many interests, mainly frustrating the nuns in elementary school and playing basketball in high school....
Kenneth A. Westford
Jul 3, 2025
Kenny Westford, age 80, passed away at home in Anacortes, WA on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born October 3, 1944 in Bellingham, WA to Kris and Winnifred (Rocke) Westford. Kenny graduated from Everett High School in 1962 and served in the US Army for three years. He later attended Everett Community College where he learned the welding trade.
On...
Cecil "Wayne" Lambert
Jun 30, 2025
Cecil "Wayne" Lambert, age 81, passed away on June 30, 2025 in Bellingham, WA.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 18th at 1:00pm at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Dr. Ferndale, WA.
Please check back here soon to read his full obituary.
Jean Elizabeth Andrews
Jun 28, 2025
Jean Elizabeth Andrews, 96, passed away June 28, 2025, in Bellingham. She was the daughter of Wendell and May (Miell) Wright and grew up on Lake Samish. After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1946, Jean began her career in Seattle in the insurance claims field. She later returned to Bellingham, working for various insurance companies, and retired from Rice...
John Paige Cofrin Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that we share the passing of John Paige Cofrin Jr., who died peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington, at the age of 75.
Born on January 16, 1950, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, John was a cherished son of Barbara and John Cofrin Sr. and brother to his five siblings. He graduated from...
Gladys Irene Hyatt
Jun 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Gladys Irene Hyatt, on June 25, 2025 at the age of 83.
Gladys was born in Coos Bay, Oregon on November 24, 1941 to Fred and Hattie McCarthy. Gladys was devoted to and is survived by her children Charles L. Palmer (Jeanette Palmer) and Sandra J. McClain (Jeffery...
Linda Kaye Erickson
Jun 25, 2025
Linda Kaye Lee Erickson, age 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA.
She was born on November 27, 1947 to Billie Gene and Kathryn Davis Lee in Yakima, Washington. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 51 years, Pastor David Erickson, four children, son...
Beverly A. LaFreniere
Jun 15, 2025
Beverly Ann LaFreniere, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Bellingham, WA. She was born in Bellingham on July 15, 1934, to Owen Arthur and Lillian Margaret (White) Rhinehart. Bev was an ardent supporter and advocate, not only for her own family, but also for her patients, residents, and staff at care facilities where she served as Director...
Mary Louise Baker
Jun 15, 2025
Mary Louise Baker passed away on June 15, 2025. She was born in Spokane, WA to Raymond and Natalie (Favre) Kumbera, and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School, where she was a proud cheerleader who loved ice skating and skiing at Mt. Spokane with her friends.
Mary cherished her high school years and often returned to Spokane for reunions, always...
Laurie Clumpner
Jun 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that I share the passing of Laurie Clumpner. After a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer, Laurie left us on June 13, 2025 at 7:52 p.m.
As you all know, Laurie was a lifelong resident of Bellingham. Who didn’t know Laurie? Maybe you had breakfast with her (airplane pancakes, of course!) at the Airport Café when...
Peter H. Lane
Jun 13, 2025
Peter H. Lane (“Crazy Pete”) passed away unexpectantly on June 13, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 14, 1946 in Montreal, Quebec, Canda. He was predeceased by his parents, Isabel and Hamilton Lane, brothers Campbell and Christopher Lane and his sister, Heather Temple. He is survived by his sister, Deirdre Duggen, his wife of 54...
Kim E. Wagner
Jun 13, 2025
Obviously, my time with you has ended. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge all the people who made my life meaningful. Thank you. I consider myself blessed beyond measure.
I was fortunate to be born to Randy and Audrey (Salveson) in Crookston, Minnesota on October 9, 1960. I was the youngest of six children. My siblings (Pat, Lon, Mark,...
Emma de la Cruz
Jun 6, 2025
Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and community member
Emma (Meriam) Jalbuna de la Cruz, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Emma was born on July 23, 1934, in Iloilo City, Philippines, to Emilia Jamutillo and Carlos Jalbuna. She was the eldest of six children. She grew up attending Jaro Evangelical Church and...
Roland L. LaSalle
Jun 1, 2025
Roland Louis LaSalle, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1938, in St. Martinville, Louisiana, and lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and quiet strength.
A faithful member of the Church of God, Roland found purpose and peace in his spiritual walk. He spent many years as a truck driver, a...
Edmund Levi George Williams
May 27, 2025
Edmund Levi George Williams of Sumner, Washington, passed away on May 27, 2025 in Bellingham. He will be deeply missed by family and friends.
He worked as a janitor and enjoyed simple pleasures - picking berries, helping at the county fair, shopping at Goodwill, and watching sports. He was a dedicated collector of baseball, basketball, and hockey cards.
He was preceded in...
Elizabeth Van Ness Sacharov
May 26, 2025
Elizabeth Van Ness Sacharov, daughter of Jeanne and Allan Yanco, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bellingham over the Memorial Day weekend. She is survived by her brother Ted and sister Jennifer; by her beloved niece, Anna, and grand-niece and nephews.
Born in Needham, MA in 1951, her family moved to Bellingham when she was just two years old. Elizabeth...
Chandra Ranallo Anderson
May 25, 2025
Chandra Ranallo Anderson, age 49, passed away at her home on May 25, 2025.
Chandra was born on March 14, 1976, in Millersburg, Ohio, to Anthony and Judy Ranallo. Chandra was a kind, thoughtful, generous person who loved to help people in need. She loved the people in her life, and her dogs and cats (Mary, Pogo, Homer, Crash, and Bean)...
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