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Michael Price
Jun 28, 2021
Ferndale , Washington - Mike Price, age 66, passed away at home in Ferndale on June 28, 2021. He was born February 26, 1955 in Seattle, WA to Francis and Ethel (Miller) Price. Mike was independent, kind and easy going. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ethel, and his step-father Jake Plummer. He is survived by...
John E. "Jack" Kirkbride
Jun 27, 2021
Jack Kirkbride, age 82, passed away in Bellingham on Sunday, June 27, 2021. He was born October 26, 1938 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to John and Violet Kirkbride. Jack attended Bellingham High School and went on to serve in the US Marine Corps. He married Rose Marie Clymer on December 10, 1959. Jack was a career machinist with Georgia...
Nena O’Connell
Jun 25, 2021
On June 25th, 2021 surrounded by family, Nena O'Connell peacefully passed away and is now in Heaven teaching angels how to gracefully love. Known for her epic dress up parties, world famous margaritas and her generous bright spirit, Nena shared her table, her food, her heart and her warmth with family and friends alike. In this life, not much is...
Ximena Nicole Martinez-Gutierrez
Jun 23, 2021
Ximena Nicole Martinez-Gutierrez or "Mocita" as the family loved to call her, was born on September 27th 2016 and passed on June 23rd 2021. In her short 4 years Mocita brought so much joy and happiness into this world. Her smile and laughter was enough to light up an entire room. There was always something so special about Mocita, like...
Erna E. Jensen
Jun 21, 2021
Mom passed away one day after her 96th birthday. She was born in Dover, Denmark. In 1958 the family moved to Canada for three years before immigrating to the United States. They settled in Bellingham June 1, 1961. After retiring, Mom and Dad spent 15 years wintering in California and enjoyed the “snowbird” lifestyle and sunshine, but also loved coming...
John Anthony Gauthier
Jun 15, 2021
Longtime Bellingham resident John Gauthier, age 72, passed away at home in Lynnwood on June 15, 2021. Please contact Westford Funeral Home for service details. Share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .
Martha Helena “Elaine” Dejong
Jun 14, 2021
Martha Helena "Elaine" DeJong, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born April 20, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to Green "Max" and Helen Smith. Wife, mother and entrepreneur, Elaine founded one of the first agencies in Washington State that supported independent living for individuals experiencing disabilities. With a deep sense of compassion, her advocacy impacted...
Brigitte H. Gier
Jun 10, 2021
Long time Whatcom County resident Brigitte Gier, age 85, passed away in Bellingham on June 10, 2021. She was born December 1, 1935 in Berlin, Germany. One of three sisters, Brigitte and the family survived the Allied bombing of Berlin during the second half of World War II, eventually evacuating to Bavaria after an undetonated bomb dropped through their roof...
Marylee Gillespie
Jun 8, 2021
MaryLee Gillespie, age 80, passed away in Bellingham on June 8, 2021. She was born June 15, 1940 in Bellingham, WA to Mary (Rheinhart) and John Hartelroad, Sr. MaryLee enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards with friends and neighbors and especially enjoyed baking her famous cookies for all to enjoy. MaryLee was preceded in death by her former...
Nancy Lee Lincoln Weaver
Jun 6, 2021
Nancy Lee Lincoln Weaver, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Bellingham. She was 73, born in Los Angeles, CA to Barbara (Lincoln) and Charles Weaver. Nancy was an active member of Church of the Assumption. She was preceded in death by son Adam Zuehlke and is survived her sons, Derek Zuehlke and Cori, Todd Zuehlke, and...
Ronald Kenneth Larsen
Jun 1, 2021
Ronald Kenneth Larsen, of Bellingham, WA, passed away Monday, June 1, 2021 in Bellingham. He was 89, born in Bellingham on September 21, 1931 to Evelyn (Kohn) and Marvin Larsen. Ron graduated from Mt. Baker High School and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korea Conflict. Ron was preceded in death by his wife Lenny in 2017 and...
Lily H. Pantoleon
May 27, 2021
Lily Pantoleon, age 31, passed away May 27, 2021. She was born June 20, 1989 in Bellingham, WA to Dimitrios “Jim” and Karen (Cowmeadow) Pantoleon. Lily attended Ferndale schools and worked for many years in her family’s restaurants, Cedars in Ferndale and Mykonos in Bellingham. Lily loved the outdoors and spent time hiking, riding her one-wheel skateboard, kayaking and paddle...
Kamuela Inocencio Sarte Garo
May 26, 2021
Kamuela Inocencio Sarte Garo was born January 15, 2021 at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, WA with his parents Glenn and Shar Garo and a small team of doctors and nurses. He weighed 7 lbs. and 5.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. A few days after his birth he was jaundiced and had to go back to the hospital...
Robert J. "Bob" Hughes
May 18, 2021
Bob Hughes, age 92, passed away at Hospice House in Bellingham, WA on May 18, 2021 after a full and wondrous life. Born to Edward and Alphia Hughes on September 28, 1928. At thirteen, he got his first job working for a lumber mill on Blakely Island, where he spent the best summer of his life. During the Korean war...
Anthony "Tony" L. Bergen
Apr 29, 2021
Tony Bergen, age 89, passed away in Bellingham on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born January 29, 1932 in Bellingham, WA to Nicholas and Faye (Tosutovich) Bergen. Tony graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949 and went on to serve in the US Navy for 4 years during the Korean War. Tony worked as a commercial fisherman, as a...
Marcia Lynn Verduin
Apr 20, 2021
Marcia Lynn Verduin, of Bellingham, WA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was 75, born in Lynden, WA to Leoda (Young) and Frank Verduin. Marcia graduated from Lynden High School and served in the US Army where she was trained as a surgical assistant. Her favorite sport was slow pitch softball. Marcia trained umpires and for years...
Dixie Lee May
Apr 20, 2021
Dixie Lee May, of Bellingham, WA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at her home. She was 88, born in Whatcom County on April 18, 1933 to Elsie Wave (Pettibone) and Sylvester Arthur Beard. Dixie married Clyde Lee May on February 15, 1958. Dixie enjoyed reading, putting puzzles together, and spending time with grandchildren. She spent several years...
Harold L. Minkler
Apr 10, 2021
I am sad to report that Dad passed away late April 10. We were all there throughout the day. No pain or suffering. Mom was alone with Dad and came out in the hall and calmly told the nurse that Harold isn't here anymore and I need to call Scott. She told me the same way. Cindy went to be...
Larry Martin Wilcox
Apr 10, 2021
Larry Wilcox, age 79, passed away in Bellingham on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born October 2, 1941 in Superior, WI to Vernon and Eileen (Price) Wilcox. He married Marilee Kriz on July 27, 1963 in Rapid City, SD. Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. Larry and Marilee have been active members of...
Cecil Kelly Anderson
Apr 9, 2021
Anderson, Cecil Kelly, age 88, of Bellingham, Washington, passed away on April 9 after a long illness. He passed from this life surrounded by his family. Kelly was born on August 19, 1932 in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from O’Dea Catholic High School, Kelly joined the Air Force in 1951, for a four-year enlistment. Kelly twice served as an honor...
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