Odette was given her nickname, “Vida,” by her grandchildren. They thought it was her name because she would always greet them lovingly with “mi vida” (“my life” in Spanish). Vida was a central, loving figure for an extended family which now spans across the United States and the Americas. Vida passed away peacefully on November 24, at the age of 102. She was born in British Honduras (now Belize), the youngest of 9 children of Rafael Diaz and Valeriana...

On November 20, 2022, Mary Lou Dammand passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Mary Lou was born in Seattle, Washington on January 21, 1935, to John and Daisy Pappas. Mary Lou graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953 and went to Central Washington University. It was at college where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Charles “Chuck” Dammand. They were married June 22, 1957, at St. Andrew’s Church in Seattle. After a short stay in Portland, Oregon, Mary Lou and Chuck...

John Edward Currie passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022 after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease for nearly two years.  John was born in Colville, WA on May 17, 1943 to John and Floris Cooper.  He grew up in Eastern Washington in the small mining town of Metalline Falls.  In his senior year of of high school the family moved to Spokane where he graduated from Shadle Park High School.  John received an undergraduate degree in Accounting and an MBA from...

Mary Frances Abernethy, 90, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022. Mary was born on August 24, 1932 to Everett E. Herron and Mary Clark Herron on Beacon Hill where she attended Catholic school. The family moved to West Seattle where Mary attended Holy Rosary Catholic Girls High School until her graduation in 1950. In 1955, Mary earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Seattle University. On November 5 of the same year, Mary and James D. Abernethy were married. Mary then...

BARBARA DEL SOL TAMARACK FORMERLY BARBARA ANN TRUJILLO (THOMPSON) A lover of angels and dolphins and all things sparkly, Barbara departed this earth after a long period of declining health.   Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ross and Mary (Gallegos) Trujillo, Barbara was the oldest of seven children.  She spent her childhood in New Mexico and Germany and California – wherever the Air Force sent her father.  After high school she trained as a medical assistant...

Stephan “Steve” Michael Walior, 70 years old, of Seattle, WA, passed away on 11/11/2022 from heart failure.  He was preceded in death by James and Myrna Walior, and survived by his son Chad Walior, daughter Heather Walior, sister Janet Ludington, brother Michael Walior and grandchildren, Jordan Tugwell, Bella Tugwell, Kellen Tugwell, Gabriella Walior, Elijah Walior and Luca Walior.  Steve spent 6 years in the Army National Guard. Those that knew him well as...

Our beloved, Jose Manuel Martinez Jr., was called home to heaven after a short, intense fight with cancer on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 1:40 PM. Jose transitioned peacefully at home, surrounded by his immediate family, who loves and misses him dearly, beyond measure. Jose entered this world in April of 1949, the youngest child of ten, born to Aurora T. and Jose Manuel Martinez, Sr. Jose was born in Southern Texas and grew up in Sunnyside, Washington - the area that his family called home...

In a lifetime filled with delightful incongruities, Dirk Bidleman–father, friend, and football fanatic–spent 61 years making sense of it all with humor, curiosity, and passion. Three years after being diagnosed with cancer, our Dad was a force to be reckoned with. In late October, he died as he lived: Relentless, fearless, and without regret. Dad’s final days were marked by power and purpose, soaking up precious moments with family (and NCAA football). In the weeks prior to...

Mary Robinson Sive, Aug. 9, 1923 - Oct. 24, 2022 Mary Robinson Sive, 99, longtime resident of Montclair, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home in West Seattle, Washington after a brief illness. Mary was born in Berlin, Germany in 1923, and spent her early years in Graz, Austria, with her mother, Regina (Hammer) Robinson and stepfather, Moritz Robinson, editor of the socialist newspaper in the city. The political atmosphere in Austria in the 1930s necessitated a move from Graz to Brno,...

Joann Wallace McGovern of Federal Way, WA entered into eternal rest on October 22nd, 2022. Joann was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on April 27th, 1949 to Harold and Grace Wallace. When she was five years old, the family returned to Novinger, Missouri where she spent her childhood and teen years living on the family farm.  Joann loved farm life, especially caring for all the animals, and she very much enjoyed sharing her memories of life on the farm. She graduated from Novinger High...

Kathryn Freitas grew up in West Seattle and graduated as valedictorian from Holy Rosary High School in 1953. She received a scholarship to Gonzaga University where she met her husband of 52 years, Joseph Butzerin. Joe and Kathryn returned to West Seattle where they raised their six children: Joanne, Teresa, Carla, Peter, Robert, and Mary. Kathryn worked as teacher and administrator, but her real love was gardening. She was a Master Gardner and spent much of her time working in her...

Longtime resident of, and familiar friendly face in Conyngham, Barbara LaMont passed away at age 89 in her home in West Seattle on the morning of Oct 17th of natural causes. Barbara was born of Noah & Mabel Ashworth on December 25, 1932, in Dobbs Ferry, NY and grew up in Worcester MA. In 1954, she married Alan E. LaMont, Sr. and the couple moved to Pittsburgh, PA where they had three children, Mark, Marcy, and Alan. The family moved to Conyngham, PA in 1964, and Barbara resided in her...

Ronald George Robertson passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of 16 October 2022. He had celebrated his 95th birthday on 25 September, and, despite the physical limitations accompanying his late-stage dementia, managed to blow out the candles and to devour the cake and ice cream! Robertson was a painter, a printmaker, an assemblage artist, a sculptor, a teacher-mentor, a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1927 to British-Canadian...

Obituary for Patricia Ellen Bowie (12 Oct 1961 to 14 Oct 2022) Patti Bowie, a devoted and loving mother, a professional director that everyone wanted on their team, and, most importantly, a faith-filled inspiration to all who knew her, died peacefully in Seattle, Washington on October 14th, 2022, after an eight-year battle with cancer. Born on October 12th, 1961, Patti grew up in Federal Way, Washington, where she attended the local Catholic School at St. Vincent de Paul Parish and then...

Please check back for Mary's full obituary.   May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.     To share your condolences and memories of Mary with Family & Friends, please visit her Tribute Wall, located above.   - Care & Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Services of...

Jim Coury was born in Elmhurst, Illinois to Alfred and Mary Lou Coury on February 3, 1955, the third of four children. He passed away on October 1st, at the age of 67, from the effects of two recent strokes. At the age of 6, Jim moved with his family to Seattle where his father had taken a job with Boeing. He grew up in Magnolia and later Lake Hills in Bellevue attending St. Margaret and St. Louise grade schools. He loved sports at an early age and when the family moved to Coco Beach...

Siew “Theresa” Lin Tan 1944 – 2022 Siew “Theresa” Lin Tan, aged 78, passed away at her home in West Seattle on October 8, 2022 in the presence of loved ones. Siew was born in 1944 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the fourth child of Foo Ah Lan and Tan Kin Soon, both originally of Hainan Island, China. Siew immigrated to the United States in 1975, joining her mother and siblings in settling in the Seattle area, and received her American citizenship in 1982. As a...

Shanna Warren-Platt, 63, of Seattle, WA, passed away September 28th, 2022. She was born in Amoret, MO on April 17th, 1959 to parents Lucille (née Warren) Platt and James Platt. A friendly and studious child, Shanna was known for her love of exploring and animals. Shortly after graduating Miami High School, Shanna moved to Washington state where she would go on to summit Mt. Rainier. Shanna graduated from Antioch University Seattle with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and then...

Mary McGovern passed into Heaven on September 27, 2022, at the age of 101. Mary was born on January 24, 1921 to Irish immigrants in Anaconda, MT and came to Seattle to attend Seattle University (then College) when she was 17 years old. It was at Seattle College where she met the love of her life, John F. "Jack" McGovern. Mary and Jack were married after graduation and built a beautiful and rewarding life together. Her passion and vocation in life was as a loving wife, mother, and...

Gail Nickerson was born February 21, 1937 to Bertel Johanes Soderman and Vivian Taylor Soderman in Astoria, Oregon.   Gail passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 in Seattle, WA, surrounded by all four children and her oldest granddaughter.  All feel blessed to have been present.   Gail represented the community of Astoria Oregon as Miss Astoria in the 1950s, and was the “O” in Astoria for her cheer team in high school.  After high school, Gail...

Jeff Eggleston, 61 of West Seattle, Washington passed away quietly at home surrounded by the people he loved the most, his three children and his wife, Loly on September 19, 2022 after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Born on May 19, 1961 to Wayne and May Eggleston in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Enumclaw High School where he was a track and soccer superstar in 1979. Then onto Central Washington University where he began his flying lessons and pilot journey, graduating in...

Carolyn Louise Overton passed away from natural causes on September 12, 2022. She was 87 years old. Carolyn was born in Seattle on May 2, 1935.  She was the cherished only child of Fred H. Heidrich and Dorothy E. Probstfeld and lived her entire life on the same street as a third generation West Seattleite. She attended West Seattle High School and graduated in the class of 1953. To celebrate their graduation, Carolyn and her lifelong best friend, Phyllis High, took a trip...

Glenn E. Graham Age 91 Went to be with our Heavenly Father on September 1, 2022. Glenn was born to Lee and Euva Graham on January 23, 1931, in Clifty Arkansas In 1946, his family moved to the town of Malaga, near Wenatchee, WA. Shortly after graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1949, Glenn enlisted in the United State Air Force. During his 4 years of service he was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.  Glenn was honorably discharged and returned to attend Wenatchee Valley...

William Benjamin “Ben” Fleck, formerly of Falmouth, MA and Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away Saturday, August 27th at Providence Mount St. Vincent in West Seattle. Ben was born on April 26, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA to Richard Fleck and Kathleen Clapper.  After graduating from Providence College in 1955, he served three years in the U.S. Army.  Ben was employed by Sandoz Pharmaceutical, was an accomplished gardener and enjoyed his private pilot’s license.  He was...

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Shopbell (McMeel) was born on May 3, 1946 and passed away on August 23, 2022. Peggy was welcomed into the world by her mother and father, Joseph McMeel and Ima Torstensen. Peggy grew up in a very close knit family, including her parents, and younger sister Judy McMeel Schorer. Peggy was also extremely close to her grandmother, Bertha Camp and aunts and uncles and several cousins. Peggy graduated from Chief Health High School in 1964. Shortly after graduating high school,...

Patricia Leago passed away on August 20 while residing in a nursing care facility at the age of 79. We are grateful she was able to be released from the medical issues she endured and now is peacefully enjoying life ever after with our parents, older brother Bob and friends that have gone before her. She had great memories of spending childhood summer days at Lake Wilderness, becoming a proficient baton twirler & marching in local parades as a young girl.  Growing up in West...

Allan Gunn, 86, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Jane; by four children - Bill, Karen, Bob (Emi), and Susan (Jeff Cook); and seven grandchildren - Aidan, Molly, Emma, Ramona, Otis, Eliza and Katy. Allan was born in 1936 and raised in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to parents Chester and Sabra Gunn.  He had one older sibling, Geraldine (Lee) Madden, who predeceased him.  Allan attended Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights where he...

     Edward Brian Fitzgerald died in Des Moines, Washington on August 7, 2022. Brian was born in Buffalo, New York, on October 21, 1955, and was the second son of Kevin and Betty Fitzgerald. His father, Kevin, passed on November 11, 1983; his mother, Betty, passed on September 28, 1989. Brian was a voracious reader who loved listening to music and watching movies. He was blessed with a rapier quick sense of humor which he wielded pointedly but gently. Brian loved to...

Jerry Bruce Thonton Sr., "Papa", passed away on August 6th, 2022 in the house where he lived for 57 years and raised his children in Tukwila, WA.  He was three days shy of his 89th Birthday.  He relished in sharing his most favorite stories, but we're sure he couldn't have told them if his hands were tied behind his back. Jerry was born in Seattle to Thurle and Maxine and raised with his "kid brother", Tim, in West Seattle. He graduated from West...

            Beloved wife and mother, Teodora  (Dory) Alegria Larsen went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on August 3rd following a tragic auto accident.             Dory was born on July 17th, 1958 in Baroy Lanao del Norte, on Mindanao, Philippines.  She attended Liceo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao,  where she received a Bachelor degree in accounting...

Steven Carl Jensen, also known as Stevo, 65, of SeaTac, Washington passed away on July 28th, 2022. After falling from his bicycle and sustaining a traumatic brain injury he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Harborview Medical Center. Steve was born to Velma "Fran" Jensen and Leo Jensen on May 14th, 1957 at Seattle's Swedish Medical Center. He spent his summers at Langley on his grandparents Whidbey Island farm. In his teens he worked for an auto mechanic and then a die casting...

Flemming Sorensen of Seattle, WA was born in Skivholme, Denmark on December 4, 1930, to Gunnar and Mary Sørensen. Flemming passed away peacefully with family at his side in Issaquah, WA on July 25, 2022. Beloved husband for over 60 years of Lexie Anciaux, father of son Peder Troy of Seattle and daughter Tove-Lise Sorensen of Bellevue. He was one of 14 children and is only survived by sister Karen (98) and brother Bent (73), both living in Denmark. Flemming learned the carpentry trade...

Karen Elizabeth Fisher was born on April 3, 1939, in Colusa, California, daughter of Anson H Crutcher, Sr and Cecilia Reine (Richter) Crutcher. She died peacefully on July 22, 2022 in West Seattle, Washington with her daughter Tracy by her side. At a time when few women were encouraged to go into the sciences, my mom graduated at the top of her class in pharmacy school at University of the Pacific. Never one to do things by halves, she also completed three exams for the state pharmacy board...

JOSEPH LEONARD KNEE Oct. 6, 1946 - July 21, 2022 REMEMBRANCE A CELEBRATION Joseph Leonard, our dear brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 21, 2022. His loss is a heartbreak. His remembrance, however, is a celebration of a good life. Joseph was born in Brooklyn to parents, Jeanette and Sidney Knee. Jeanette was the oldest of four siblings; Sidney was the second of four brothers. Joseph was named for his paternal grandfather, Joseph Knee, who...

Lois McKeirnan Sticklin passed away on July 20th at Providence Mt. St. Vincent in Seattle, Washington. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Don Sticklin.  She is survived, by two of her siblings, Leland McKeirnan and James McKeirnan and all seven of her children including Kurt Sticklin, Scott Sticklin, Karen Sticklin, Kathleen Scharrer, Paul Sticklin, Kelly Sticklin and Mark Sticklin.  Her four grandchildren and two great grandchildren were truly her pride and joy.  Her...

  My mother, JoAnn Zastawrny sadly passed away on July 7th 2022 at the age of 74. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when I needed her. She will be deeply missed by many. She was predeceased by her mother, Louise Zastawrny, and her father, Edward Zastawrny and is survived by her son, Matthew Zastawrny and her brother, Edward Zastawrny. JoAnn was also an organ donor, and gave the gift of sight to 2 people, when she passed.   Please share memories, photos and...

Sandra “Sandy” TrefrenKING, LAMB Sandra Rochelle King Lamb has died of natural causes at age 81. Firstborn of three daughters of Madelyne Mary Russell and Harold Wayne Trefren. Schools: Fauntleroy, Denny, Sealth 1959; Carleson Cosmetology School, 1960. Following her yearlong training in cosmetology, Sandy passed the stringent board exams on the first try. She and Gordon King were high school sweethearts who married in Fauntleroy Church in 1961. Their first home was an upstairs...

Richard “Rick” Earl Weglin August 3, 1955 – July 11, 2022 “To the world, he may have been one person. But to us, he was the world.” Rick Weglin passed away, peacefully, in the early evening hours of July 11th, after a valiant, 8-month battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife and sons were at his side, surrounding him with love and giving thanks for the gift he was in their lives. Rick was the third of six children born to Dr. Robert and Marian Weglin. He had...

They came in the night when she was just a girl. At gunpoint, soldiers of the Soviet Union’s Red Army lined her and her family up against a wall and ordered them to get dressed and pack only as much as they could carry. Anna (Szendzik) Kochel never forgot the sight of the soldiers’ thick black boots and rifles.  She was one of approximately 1.7 million Poles forcibly removed from their homes by the Soviets in four waves of mass deportations from February 1940 through June...

Donald Paul Mosteller III was born August 29, 1967 to Linda Diane and Donald Mosteller, Jr. in Phoenix, AZ.Don was working for Haztech Inc. in Seattle, Washington when he underwent major heart surgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. Due to unforeseen complications after surgery, while surrounded by his loved ones he peacefully passed on July 5th, 2022.In his earlier years Donald served in the United States Army as a front-line combat medic in the 588th combat engineering...

Phyllis Julianna Domes/Berg was born to Carl and Lydia on February 2, 1934, the 5th child in a family of 8.  Her grandmother assisted with her birth at home on their farm near Yellowgrass, Saskatchewan.  Phyl was baptized as an infant and later confirmed into Christian faith at Hope Lutheran Church in Yellowgrass.  Phyl had a happy childhood, shared with her siblings and cousins.  As they participated in the family farm with outdoor and home activities, she mostly enjoyed...

Please check back later for Mr. Ryan's full obituary. To share your condolences and memories of Shawn with his family and friends, please visit his Tribute Wall, located above.    - Care & Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home -

Sarah Burke Lupinski 1940–2022 Sarah was born on Dec 10, 1940 in Lebanon Missouri, and died on June 12, 2022 in Seattle WA. Soon after her birth, her family moved to St. Louis, where she spent most of her childhood. In 1956 her family moved to Ft. Worth Texas, where she completed high school and was admitted to the University of Texas in 1958. In 1962 Sarah graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Russian and English. She was also admitted to Phi Beta Kappa, as well as being named a...

Abigail Dawn Huget was born on June 17, 1977, to Buzz and Lisa Huget in Seattle, Washington. She passed away suddenly at home on June 11, 2022.  Abigail was the oldest of four sisters; Rebecca (Micah) Egger, Madelyn (Peter) Siedenburg, and Lydia (Patrick) Kent. She had four sons; Ricky Huget, Evan Hollingsworth (adopted by Scot & Sara Hollingsworth), William, and Seth Quinton. Abigail lived most of her life in West Seattle where she had her first two sons, Ricky and Evan. She also...

Dennis passed peacefully in his home with his family by his side. Dennis was a lifelong resident of West Seattle and had many wonderful memories of growing up and living in this community. He loved boating and was a longtime member of the Jim Clark marina. He leaves his wife Teri and their children Tyler (Kerri), Amanda, Nick (Robyn) and his five grandchildren whom he adored, Henry, Kate, Charlie, Eloise and Zoey. A celebration of Life well lived will be held at The hall at Fauntleroy on...

Mary Louise Bow was brought into this world on May 28, 1923 at the Seattle Providence Hospital in Seattle. But, before she got home, they had changed her name to Dorothy Helen Bow, so she was never known by her original name. Dorothy was born to Annette Sylvia Nelson Bow and Thomas Anthony Bow of Kent. Although they were from Kent, they often visited the family beach house in Des Moines, Washington where they spent the summers with Annette's extended family. Dorothy also loved to...

Sue Yunker-Jones–also known as Mom, Grammie, and, according to her high school yearbook, “Stoneface”—leaves behind a legacy of music, rebellion, and sourdough waffles. Finding a perfectly-ripe fruit was a sacred act, and she was ejected at least once from a roadside fruit stand for this devotion. She was notoriously stubborn and never shy about speaking her mind, and still charmed nearly everyone she met. A truly inspirational force, Sue loved riveting...

Robert A. Murphy of Seattle, WA was a caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 2, 2022 at the age of 53.  He was born to Anna and Gerald Murphy on September 13, 1968 in Bronx, NY and raised in Levittown, NY. After graduating from Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY he went on to a successful college career at Brown University, Providence RI where he was an All-American wrestler and an active member of Delta TAU. Robert also earned his MBA from CCU -...

Pete (Peter Campbell) Gallio Professional Musician August 5, 1966 – May 31, 2022, age 55 “Freedom is where the artist begins: there are no rules, and the principles and habits are up to you.” ROBERT PINSKY Pete Gallio, master of the tenor saxophone, dark humor and blazing analytical thought left us on May 31, 2022, at the age of 55 with a little less music in our lives and much to remember, much to think, cry and laugh about. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Please check back for full obituary.   To honor our dear Angelo’s life we will be holding a ceremony at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Covington, Washington on August 1st at 3:00 pm. We will be outdoors, under a shelter (if rain), with an Air Force honor guard. Our cars will line up at the cemetery gate at 2:50 pm. After the service we will go to a nearby park (location TBD) for refreshments so we can greet and visit with you. Please RSVP to marthabo@live.com if you plan to...