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Donald M. Hicks
May 3, 2023
Don M. Hicks, 80, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on May 3, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Don was born to Elmer and Veronica (Rataezyk) Hicks on September 16, 1942 in Tacoma, WA. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Don attended Washington State University, where he earned his engineering degree and became a lifelong Cougars fan. Invited to...
Kevin P. Laakso
Apr 28, 2023
Kevin P. Laakso, age 58, passed away April 28, 2023 in Bellingham, WA. He was born December 13, 1964 in Portland, Oregon to Jerry and Connie Laakso. Kevin grew up in the Canal Zone of the country of Panama and graduated from Balboa High School. He completed one year of college at Western Washington University before dropping out of school...
Michael R. Delgado
Apr 25, 2023
Michael was born January 14, 1963, and grew up in Livermore, CA, he was the youngest of 4 children in the Delgado family. He passed away peacefully in Bellingham, WA on April 25, 2023. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Tony & Bernice Delgado. He is survived by his siblings, Rosemary Guerrero, Anthony Delgado, Sharon Stonebraker, and a...
Gregory A. Blonden
Apr 24, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the unexpected death of Gregory, who passed away suddenly from a spinal stroke in Bellingham on April 24, 2023. Gregory Blonden, tall, handsome, and always with a smile on his face, was the eldest son of Mollie and Kenneth Blonden, born July 30, 1948. Older brother to Steve, Tom and Kenny, the Blonden brothers were...
Mozelle Burr Green
Apr 21, 2023
Mozelle English Burr Green died of natural causes on April 21, 2023. Mozelle was born in Globe, AZ on April 26, 1931, the fifth of six children to John and Daisy English. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1949 and received her BA in Education from the University of Redlands, Redlands, CA in 1953. Mozelle’s career as a...
Dennis "Dj" Wade Thatcher Jr.
Apr 16, 2023
DJ is survived by many friends and family, including his parents, Dennis Wade Thatcher of Canada, Casandra Ann Barton (Tom) of Mt Vernon, WA; siblings, Trish Wahl of OH, Beth Powell of OR, and David Thatcher of OR; grandpa John Barton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was a proud dad to Douglys, Nickolys and...
Calvin J. Mcintire
Apr 12, 2023
Cal McIntire, age 79, died on April 12, 2023, due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was born February 23, 1944 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. His parents, Melvin and Eunice McIntire, raised Cal and his four older sisters in the tiny town of Fruitdale, SD. They worked their honey business and sent their children to a one-room schoolhouse in town, and...
Carmen Kay Hansen
Apr 11, 2023
Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Carmen Kay Hansen, age 79, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on April 11, 2023—a glorious reality we can’t fully comprehend. We miss...
Stephen Coates
Mar 31, 2023
“Spread love everywhere. Let no one come to you without leaving happier.” This is how Stephen lived his life! Stephen was born and raised in Ferndale, attending schools in Ferndale and Bellingham. He enlisted in the Navy upon graduating from high school, partly from duty to county and partly because he wanted to see the world. Most people knew Stephen...
Donald Grant Wilcox
Mar 30, 2023
Don didn’t quest to sand down the rough edges of life. He looked to experience and challenge the limits of the human experience. Some examples are: • Over 50 years as Pro Patrol and volunteer at The Mt. Baker Ski Area. • Accomplished mountaineer and back country skier. • His competitive nature was exhibited by his many races as a...
Jacob J. Eigenbrood
Mar 29, 2023
Born in Sassenheim, Holland to Dirk and Maria Eigenbrood, Jacob passed away on March 29, 2023. His family immigrated to Canada when he was young and they later settled in Washington State in the 1970’s. Jake’s daughter Michele was born in Seattle in 1973 and Erica was born in 1981 in Bellingham. He worked for ARCO in Ferndale where he...
Rich Stevens
Mar 29, 2023
Richard Thomas Russel Stevens, age 36, passed away in Yuma, AZ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born to Thomas and Linda Stevens on September 23, 1986, in Bellingham, WA. Rich loved his family and friends fiercely. He brought smiles to their faces and laughs to their bellies with ease. He is survived by his mother Linda (Steve), wife...
Paul E. Streubel
Mar 28, 2023
Born in Bellingham, WA to Lloyd and Sue (Kennedy) Streubel on October 5, 1953, Paul passed away to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023. After graduation from Sehome High School in 1972, Paul served for three years in the U.S. Navy. He married Sue Zweegman in 1980 they lived together in Bellingham. He retired from Western Washington University...
Dennis "Sonny" W. Owen
Mar 27, 2023
Born in Superior, NE to Charles and Mildred (Ross) Owen on June 9, 1947, Sonny passed away at his home in Blaine, WA on March 27, 2023. A proud Veteran, Sonny joined the U.S. Navy shortly after High School graduation and served 2 tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged after 25 of years of service. He was a skilled...
Mel Gerry
Mar 24, 2023
Mel Gerry, age 79, passed away on March 24, 2023 in Bellingham, Washington. Mel was born in 1943 in Bellingham to Violet and Archie Gerry. He is survived by his daughter Janella, his sister Marlene, niece Trina, and grandnephew Jesse. He was a true and loyal friend to many. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be...
Don Silves
Mar 22, 2023
On Wednesday March 22nd, while in Nancie’s arms, the sky opened wide, and Don was taken to live eternally with Jesus. Donald Albert Silves was born June 25th, 1944 to Albert and Lenore Silves of Sumas Washington. He spent his childhood on a Dairy Farm with his parents and two sisters, Carol and Shirley. Don graduated from Mt. Baker High...
Sandra Lee Murphy
Mar 20, 2023
Sandra Lee Murphy, wife of Dr. Dennis Murphy, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in Bellingham. She is survived by her husband Dennis, son James, sister Betty, three grandchildren, Lucy, Ella and Joe, and nephews and nieces. A longtime pediatric nurse, she is celebrated by her family for her singing, big heart, irrepressible love for her grandkids, and for her...
Madison Colette Vallee
Mar 20, 2023
Madison Colette Vallee, 24, of Bellingham died suddenly at home on 20 March 2023. Madison was born on 14 December 1998 to parents J F Vallee and Kristi Hampton Vallee. She graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in Arkansas in 2017 where she excelled in drama and her academic subjects. She was also an enthusiastic cheerleader. She was offered a...
Henry G. Therrien
Mar 16, 2023
Henry Therrien, age 90, of Bellingham passed away at Whatcom Hospice House on March 16, 2023. Henry was born to Phillip and Ernestine (Toupin) Therrien in Ponteix, Saskatchewan on August 29, 1932. He married Betty Britt on February 29, 1968 in Portland, OR. He worked as an electrician and field inspector for Puget Power. Henry was a longtime member of...
Sherwood Brown Jr.
Mar 16, 2023
Sherwood Brown Jr., age 59, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2023. He was born on May 15, 1963 in Illinois. The Chicago native found his home in the state of Washington in the town of Blaine. Living in an environment like Washington was his childhood dream. It was only natural then that he traded the inner city of Chicago...
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