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Local obituaries for the Seattle, Washington and surrounding areas


Philip Anthony Iranon

Philip Anthony Iranon

2021

Philip Anthony Iranon 1947-2021 Phil passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, May 27th surrounded by the love of his family & friends. He leaves behind his daughter Kellie, partner Sandi, former spouse Chris and extended family. Philip will be honored in the coming weeks with a military ceremony at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Washington.

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John Reginald Harris, Jr., Md

John Reginald Harris, Jr., Md

2021

Storyteller, musician, physician, photographer, collector, writer, lover of all things technical; husband, father, son, uncle, and friend were John Reginald Harris, Jr., MD.  He made everyone felt listened to, genuinely interested in their story, and could take complicated subjects and explain in easily, comprehensible ways. He leaves behind a legacy worthy of a thousand men.

As an...

Barbara Joy Donovan

Barbara Joy Donovan

2021

Barbara Joy Donovan was born in West Seattle in 1953.  She left this earth on May 11th, 2021 with her daughter holding her hand.  Barb had an exuberant personality, happiness followed her wherever she was.  Her vocal laugh was strong, contagious, and filled with joy.  Her emotional intellect made her friends and family confide in her, seek her advice. ...

Gloria (Delauro)  Colasurdo

Gloria (Delauro) Colasurdo

2021

Gloria Colasurdo Gloria (DeLauro) Colasurdo, 95, passed away peacefully at home May 10, 2021. She is survived by her 5 children, Linda, Michael, Nina, Dino and Anita, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, her large extended family, and many friends.  Gloria was happiest when surrounded by her family.  Gloria was loved by all and will be greatly missed. A funeral...

Aaron Christopher Mathews

Aaron Christopher Mathews

2021

Arrangements Pending

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Bruno E Krums

Bruno E Krums

2021

Bruno E. Krüms passed away April 13, 2021. He was a writer and photographer. He loved music, books, art, and Alki Beach. He was born May 2, 1937 in Riga, Latvia. His family fled Latvia in October of 1944, narrowly escaping the Russian army’s entrance into Riga. After WWII ended, the family spent 6 years in Displaced Persons camps...

Patricia (Lewis)  Braverman

Patricia (Lewis) Braverman

2021

Patricia (Pat, Patrice) Braverman (nee Lewis) led a life informed by her unique perspective as an artist and designer, her love of family, and her appreciation for all that life had brought her.

She passed away on April 19, 2021. While this was not unexpected – at 87 she had been in hospice for nearly three years...

Hermenegilda “Hermie” Antiporda

Hermenegilda “Hermie” Antiporda

2021

Hermenegilda “Hermie” Antiporda was born on February 24, 1928. She was one of five siblings of Luis and Isabel Gundran. Hermie went to a public school in Naguilian, La Union, Philippines and married Bernardino “ Fernando” Antiporda on August 13, 1953.

She started to work at a well known Spanish Madrid Restaurant, before the birth of 5...

Ralph Leon Heitt

Ralph Leon Heitt

2021

Ralph died January 21 (age 88) at Swedish Hospital, Cherry Hill, following a heart attack and stroke. His wife Betty was grateful to be at his side during his final hours and extends sincere thanks for the sensitive and excellent care Ralph received in the Swedish neuro and cardio units.

Ralph was born in Bonners Ferry, ID...

Xenia Mara Callahan

Xenia Mara Callahan

2021

XENIA MARA CALLAHAN

Xenia passed away on March 26th at the age of 57 from breast cancer at home in Seatle with her beloved husband, Kevin Callahan, beside her.  Xenia was a summa cum laude graduate of UW in classics who later earned a degree in fashion design. She was loved by everyone who had...

Mary Carolyn (Kinzel)  Dale

Mary Carolyn (Kinzel) Dale

2021

Mary Carolyn (Kinzel) Dale, 1927 – 2021

Mary Dale, 93, a West Seattle native, world traveler, watercolor artist, accomplished cook and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully at her home earlier this March. Her husband of 73 years, Eugene “Bud” Dale, was at her side.

Mary and Bud had moved to assisted-living at The...

John Truell Eakins

John Truell Eakins

2021

John Truell Eakins 1945-2021

John was born in Mauston, Wisconsin as the first son of Arnold and Genevieve (Mohns) Eakins. He was proud of his two sons: Evan Michael of Woodbridge, VA and Colin Andrew of Cedar Rapids, IA. His brother Richard Eakins (Linda) live in Windsor, Wisconsin. His parents and brother Douglas have predeceased him. His...

Helene Louise Young

Helene Louise Young

2021

Helene was born June 10th, 1938, to John and Louisa (nee VandenBergh) Fisher, in Albany, New York. She attended public schools in Albany, and after graduation, worked in the law offices of John T. Garry. In August of 1958 Helene married Robert J. Rose of Stony Point, New York. Soon after, Helene and Bob moved to Seattle, where Bob...

Todd Raymond Martin

Todd Raymond Martin

2021

How can one sum up such a remarkable life in a few paragraphs?

In the spring of 2020, Todd Raymond Martin was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Being the private person that he was, he wanted to keep the circle of people who knew about his illness small. Despite receiving treatment, the cancer spread rapidly. We...

Tom Leroy Thompson

Tom Leroy Thompson

Jan 1, 2021

Tom LeRoy Thompson

1925-2021

Tom was born on October 10, 1925 in Yoakum, TX to Grover Cleveland Thompson and Lula Beasley Thompson. He died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 at the age of 95.

Tom grew up on a farm in Yoakum, Texas where he spent his days riding horses and...

Gary E. Stackhouse

Gary E. Stackhouse

2021

Gary E. Stackhouse

Died 01/04/2021 at age 77.  A Prince of a Man.  West Seattle H. S. Class of '62.  United States Marine Corps combat helicopter pilot with HMM-364 (the Purple Foxes)  and HMM-262 (the Flying Tigers) during the Vietnam era.  Allstate agent. Survived by wife, Lynne Morris, step-daughter Beth Upham, stepson Derek Upham and his wife...

Mary Alice Beamon

Mary Alice Beamon

Dec 23, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Alice Beamon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Barry Wayne Frost

Barry Wayne Frost

Dec 18, 2020

Barry Wayne Frost passed away December 18th, 2020 at his home in West Seattle.

He was born October 2nd, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, and grew up in the small town of Logan, Illinois. After high school he joined the Navy and traveled the world on the USS Midway. While stationed in Seattle, he met his wife Sue....

Sherry Lee Coleman

Sherry Lee Coleman

Dec 16, 2020

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Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home - West Seattle

Michael James Crisler

Michael James Crisler

Dec 15, 2020

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Arrangements by Emmick Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services of West Seattle

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