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David Leary Nock
Mar 3, 2025
David Leary Nock passed away at the age of 55, suddenly and unexpectedly, due to complications from a pulmonary embolism in the early morning hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, in the Emergency Department at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Washington.
David was born in Houston, Texas, on April 27, 1969. Soon after, his family moved to Swanton, Maryland. He...
Cindy Ann Luna
Mar 2, 2025
Cindy Ann Luna, a fierce and fiery force of nature, passed away at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA, on March 2, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by her family.
For nearly 45 years, Cindy shared an unshakable bond with her husband, Frank Luna. Their story began in 1980, and, in 1988, they made it official. Before her...
Scott Peter Jenkins
Feb 26, 2025
Scott Peter Jenkins, age 63, passed away on February 26, 2025 in Bellingham, Washington.
Scott was born on July 27, 1961 to parents Ruth and Joseph Jenkins in Lewistown, Montana.
He graduated from Elma High School, Elma WA and briefly attended University of Washington. He was an avid golfer and member of the Oak Harbor Masonic Lodge and Lodge 151 in Bellingham.
Scott...
Howard Craig Keyes
Feb 26, 2025
Howard Craig Keyes, Jr., better known to his friends and family as Craig, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Craig was born November 29, 1940 in Bellingham, WA to Dr. Howard and Elizabeth Keyes. He attended Bellingham High School, excelling on the gridiron and the track, and went on to earn a...
Christopher "Chris" John Llewellyn Hughes
Feb 16, 2025
Christopher John Llewellyn Hughes, 62, of Bellingham, WA, passed away on February 16, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Chris was born on February 19, 1963 in Rhodesia, Africa to David and Mary Hughes and was raised alongside his three brothers, David, Jeremy, and Robyn Hughes, in West Vancouver, Canada. Chris met the love of his life, Sandy...
Margarita Malone
Feb 16, 2025
Margarita Malone, age 85 of Custer, passed away on February 16, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1939 in Tuxman, Mexico to Cesario and Josefina Barrios.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Malone Sr. in 2007.
She is survived by her children, Mary Cole, Donald Malone, and Douglas Malone.
She will be laid to rest at Bayview Cemetery at...
Caleb Allen Webster
2025
Caleb Allen Webster, just 14 years old, of Ferndale WA, tragically left this world in a four-wheeler accident on February 16, 2025.
Caleb was born in Bellingham, WA in 2010 to Daniel and Christina Webster, his loving and devoted parents. He attended Ferndale High School, where he enjoyed weight training, welding, and any non-core classes with his friends, including lunch. He...
Richard C. Lamm, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Born in Bellingham, WA on August 7, 1942 to parents Richard and Hazel (Albans) Lamm, Richard passed away peacefully at the Whatcom Hospice House on February 16, 2025.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, April 25 at 2pm at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, followed by a reception at the family home from 4pm-8pm.
Curtis French Smith
Feb 14, 2025
A favorite saying of Curt’s was, “I wake up. If my name isn’t in the obituaries, I go to the gym.” Curt made his last lap around the hallways of Silverado Memory Care Center on Friday, February 14, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday. His loving family and the center’s caring staff were with him.
Curtis Smith was born February...
Marsha Lucille Gazija Bolster
Feb 13, 2025
Marsha Gazija Bolster, a vibrant soul who transformed spaces and lives with her artistic vision and boundless joy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy as colorful and warm as the Hawaiian Islands she called home for much of her life.
Born in Bellingham, Washington, on May 7, 1952, Marsha's entrepreneurial spirit emerged early working her...
Belen M. Saturay
Feb 9, 2025
It is with heartbreaking sadness that we share with you the passing of our mom, Belen M. Saturay. She passed peacefully on February 9, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends and is now reunited with her beloved husband, our dad, Giovanni. She was born Secundina Belen Maranan on January 15, 1942 in Bauan, Philippines while her family sought refuge...
Kyoko Miller
Feb 9, 2025
Kyoko Miller, age 94, passed away peacefully in Seattle on February 9, 2025. She was born May 1, 1930 in Nagasaki, Japan to Jinsaku and Chie Yoshikawa.
Kyoko met Joseph Miller while he was serving in the US Navy and they were married January 5, 1959 in Fukuoka, Japan. She was a loving wife to Joe and a devoted mother to...
John Russell Wells
Feb 5, 2025
John Russell Wells unexpectedly passed away on February 5th doing what he loved, in the place that he loved. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Cassandra Wells, his parents, John Stephen and Prudence Wells, his siblings, Brian Wells, Elisabeth Thibault, and Peter Wells, as well as extended family and many close friends.
John was born in Massachusetts and was...
Rev. David Hansen
Feb 3, 2025
David Hansen, devoted pastor, mentor, business leader, and man of unwavering faith, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2025, at age 84. Throughout his life, he lived by Proverbs 3:5-6:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall...
Gary E. Goodman
Jan 27, 2025
Gary Edward Goodman, born on June 16, 1947, in Billings, Montana, passed away at home in Bellingham, Washington on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 77.
Son of Barbara and Edward Goodman, Gary grew up with his older sister, June (Ron) and younger brother, Fred (Connie) on a farm along the Yellowstone River before moving into town. Gary’s...
Margaret Mary Duffy
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Mary Duffy, a prayerful servant, met her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2025.
Born February 15, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN, to parents James and Kathy Duffy at their family home, Margaret attended Saint Mary Catholic Church and school. After graduation, she entered the Convent where she spent almost two years. Entering the public sector, she worked for Northwest Airlines....
Thomas M. Guilleaume
Jan 24, 2025
Thomas Michael Guilleaume, age 33, passed away on January 24, 2025. Tommy was born on March 4, 1991 in Robbinsdale, MN.
At a young age, Tommy developed a passion for competitive running, resulting in third place at Nationals and several first-place wins at the local and regional level. Both athletic and intelligent, he built his first computer in the fourth grade...
AmySue Buckley Leonhardt
Jan 23, 2025
AmySue Buckley Leonhardt, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and dear friend to many, passed away on January 23, 2025, at home in Bellingham, WA, days after celebrating her 60th birthday. AmySue's vibrant spirit and zest for life enriched all who knew her, even during her recent years dealing with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
She was born on January 19, 1965,...
Mandy Cox
Jan 22, 2025
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13
With unbearable sadness, we announce that Mandy Leslie Cox has returned to her spiritual home, leaving behind a magnificent legacy of unconditional love. Mandy passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 65, while at her home in Bellingham, WA...
Keith W. "Hans" Hanson
Jan 21, 2025
Keith William "Hans" Hanson, 89, of Bellingham, passed away on January 21, 2025. Born February 3, 1935, in Olympia, Hans lived a life marked by athletic achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedicated service to others.
A standout athlete at Bellingham High School and the University of Washington, Hans excelled in multiple sports and achieved remarkable success as a Golden Gloves boxer, winning...
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