Memorials

Allen Charles Doolittle, Jr, (lovingly known as “Butch,”) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born to Allen Charles Doolittle, Sr. and Hattie Bell Evans on December 14, 1941, Butch started farming before he could see over the steering wheel of his father’s Fordson tractor. Butch loved plowing fields and planting strawberries on the […]

On December 3, 2025, Ronald John Sessa, 79, went home to be with our Lord, surrounded by the love of his family and sustained by the promise of eternal life. Ron was born on April 30, 1946, in Seattle, Wa., the son of Dick Jr. and Margherite (Thurber) Sessa. Ron grew up in Seattle, graduated […]

James Moran Cull, 85, former Birdsview community resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at Sedro-Woolley Adult Family Home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. James was born in Seattle, WA on September 27th, 1940, the son of Cecil R.C. & Evelyn L. (Johnson) Cull.  He was raised and attended school in Everett, WA, graduating from Everett […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Nolan Manny Denunzio “Bubba”  on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Robert was born on July 11, 2001, in Mount Vernon, WA, to Lydia Marabilla and Nolan Denunzio. He made his home in Lapwai, Idaho, on the Nez Perce Reservation, where he graduated high school […]

William “Bill” Sparks 1950 – 2025 William “Bill” Sparks, 75, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bremerton, Washington, to William Sparks Sr. and Fernele Sparks. Bill grew up primarily in Skagit County until his family later moved to Wickersham, […]

On November 21, 2025, our beloved Dad/Grandpa/Brother/Uncle/Cousin/Nephew/Friend passed peacefully in his sleep, joining his loved ones in heaven. David Doyle Bryan was born on October 12, 1965, in Aberdeen, Washington.  He was raised in Skagit County and made it his home.  He is an enrolled member of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and proud of […]

The family of Mary Ruth Melton of Sedro-Woolley, Washington is saddened to announce her passing on November 21, 2025, at the age of 76.  She was born on December 1, 1948, to Merritt and Elenora Melton in Sedro-Woolley. She grew up in Lyman with her parents and four siblings.  She graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School. […]

Charles D Lederle (Chuck) was born on September 1, 1937 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Charles & Dorothy Lederle, he was raised and attended school there, graduating from Sedro Woolley High School in 1955.  Chuck attended Washington State University for a few years, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart Kaye Tingley on […]

Rhonda Queen, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, Washington. She  was born on January 18, 1954, in Sylva, North Carolina, to Samuel H. and Velma B. Queen. When she was just 18 months old, her family made a new start in Forks, […]

Juan Carlos Barcelo-Rivero, 65, passed away unexpectantly in Seattle, Washington on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was born in Havana, Cuba, son of Carlos Barcelo and Milagro Rivero.  At the age of 19, he came to the United States with his mother and two sisters. Sonia Barcelo and Maria Ujenia. He is survived by eight […]

Marian Vyroqua Leishman Oct. 11, 1924 – Nov. 11, 2025    Marian Vyroqua (Hoffman) Leishman went to be with our Lord on November 11, 2025, shortly after celebrating her 101st birthday. Marian was born in Woodinville, Washington on October 11, 1924 to Ira Oliver Hoffman and Berenice Florence Schindler. Marian became Mrs. Leishman when she […]

Kenneth ‘Ken’ Lee Petersen, age 86, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home November 2, 2025.  He was born November 26, 1938 in Partridge Township, Minnesota to Jim and Alice (Feldmost) Petersen. Ken served in the U. S. Air Force as a helicopter mechanic.  He was an awarded truck driver, member of Teamster’s Local 38, […]

Frances “Fran” Mae Oxenham December 13, 1935 – October 30, 2025 Frances “Fran” Mae Oxenham, age 89, a resident of Burlington, Washington, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was born on December 13, 1935, in Franklin, North Carolina, to William and Mattie (Coggins) Hyatt. Fran married Robert Oxenham on December […]

James Wendell Shultz, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Born April 29, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Nita Elizabeth Hess and Wendell Francis Shultz, Jim graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in education. He taught at both the college and high school levels, interspersing his teaching […]

Marilyn “Sue” Didway, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. She was born on Whidbey Island August 19, 1939, the daughter of Kenneth Hingston and Maggie Heller. When her widowed mother remarried, the family moved to Sedro-Woolley and later to Burlington. Sue graduated from Burlington-Edison High School, […]

L. Vern Mason, 84, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 24, 2025 in Bellingham, Washington. He was born in Portland, Oregon, on April 4, 1941 the son to Howell and Mildred (Grebe) Mason, he spent his early years in Eagle Creek, Oregon. After attending Estacada […]

Peggy Joyce McGirt Bowen February 10, 1955 – October 24, 2025 Peggy Joyce McGirt Bowen passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2025 at her home in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was born to Walter and Juanita McGirt on February 10, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a proud member of the Seminole Nation of […]

Gerald “Jerry” Allen Sutton, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Skagit Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was born on January 30, 1955, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to Alvin and Irene (Sitton) Sutton. Jerry had a deep love for the outdoors. He […]

Cindy Collbran McGuiness, 82, of Mount Vernon, WA, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 with her son at her side. She was born on September 28, 1943 in San Francisco, CA. Growing up in nearby Belvedere, Marin County, until attending Colorado Women’s College in Denver. The college later merged with the University of Denver. […]

Daniel Lee Browning, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1955, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Bennie and Jean (Shannon) Browning. Dan grew up in Ponder, Texas, with his older brother, Randy. After the […]

Wayne Stewart Spiller, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Bow, Washington, on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on April 28, 1944, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Robert and Lucille (Thomson) Spiller. He spent his early years in Penticton before moving to Port Coquitlam at age 13, […]

In Memory of Jeffrey Lawrence Miner June 21, 1968 – October 17, 2025 Jeff Miner lived wide-open, equal parts protector, smart-mouth, and soft heart. He was stubborn, sweet and sour, a fighter and a giver, a cat dad and a loyal brother-in-arms. He could be the kindest man you’d ever meet and the meanest one […]

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Ray Dills Hamilton – Thomas ‘Tommy’ Ray Dills, age 66, passed away at home in Hamilton, WA, Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born January 15, 1959 in Burlington, WA to Gordon and Barbara (McNabb) Dills. Tom attended Hamilton School through 6th grade and Sedro-Woolley schools through his sophomore year in high school. […]

Dennis M. West, 69, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away on October 7, 2025. Dennis was born on April 21, 1956, in Seattle, Washington, to William Hall West and Dorothy June (Moore) West. He grew up in the University District alongside his parents; brothers, Barry Steffen and Richard Cartin; sisters, Sandy Shaffer, Toni Pagni and Pam […]

Bonnie Doan December 19, 1937 – October 5, 2025 Bonnie Doan passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Seattle on December 19, 1937, Bonnie was the fifth of six children of Ben and Hilda Cranefield. She was raised in the family home on Burke Avenue, […]