Blain C. Mahala, 51, a Rockport community resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley.
Blain was born on January 14, 1965 in Mount Vernon, Washington, the son of Blain D. & Valerie (Meins) Mahala. He was raised and attended school in Burlington
On November 26, 1987 he was united in marriage to Carmela Harris in Sedro-Woolley and it’s where they made their home until moving to Bethel, Alaska where he worked for Alaska Air Lines. They later moved back to the Skagit Valley where he operated Loggers Pizza in Sedro-Woolley for several years. He then worked as a quality control officer and supervisor doing oil refinery shut down maintenance for Matrix Services in Washington and California.
Blain is survived by his 2 sons and their wives, Blain & Stephanie Mahala of Anacortes and James & Jessica Mahala of Sedro-Woolley; his 12 grandchildren; his sisters, Jeannine Speaker and her husband John and Blainette Osborn all of Longview, WA, Heather Mahala and her husband John Wiedrich of Oak Harbor and Venus Mahala of McCleary, WA; his step-mother, Debra Feeser of Longview, WA; numerous, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and LOTS of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bow Cemetery. A time of visitation will be available on Friday from noon to 5 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM and on Sunday by appointment at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.
A Life Celebration gathering will be announced at a later date.
It’s now been just over a year. It’s not any easier. It still hurts so bad. We love you so much dad. Our kids miss their papa… r.i.p dad
dearest Blain, and all family
Im saddened by this news, it hit my heart like a ton of bricks, Ive always considered blain a good friend and a good man. we grew up together and ran in the same crowd, and from time to time id get to see him, and it was always a big hug and a lengthy conversation about the hole family, we were a little rowdy back in are younger years, but we turned out to be good citizens and honest men. i remember when his kids were just babys, and i know now that they are all older, and i feel for them, because i too lost my father at areal young age, and it hurts like nothing i ever felt. i can only say god bless them, and dont break, just bend, keep one foot in front of the other and do good things for people like your father did, and stay close. Its gonna be so hard to know i will never get to hug him again or see his smile, but i do have some great memorys of him that make me smile, and ill always tell his story’s. ill never forget how he used to drive around in this old gradma car and he always had a bible on the dash, and he said it helped him to not get tickets, lol 🙂 you will be missed my old friend. im so sorry i didnt know you were sick, i didn’t see this comming
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one and send you my sincere condolences. May you find comfort from God’s word at Revelation 21:3,4 and John 5:28,29. Heartfelt prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in peace, nephew.
Blain ,I will miss your generous heart..your goofy smile and the way you could make everyone and anyone be your friend..Until we meet again my friend,R.I.P. ^i^
he was a pretty easy going guide.sold me the best corvette ive ever seen.enjoyed his company.good memorys with him chow dude.