Obituaries

Search Obituaries

Dennis Joseph Gorgei, Jr.

Dennis Joseph Gorgei, Jr.

Apr 30, 2017

Dennis Joseph Gorgei, Jr., age 46, of Ferndale passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Ferndale. He was born to parents Dennis Joseph and Hillary Ann (MacLennan) Gorgei November 28, 1970 in Tacoma, Washington.  Dennis was a Whatcom County resident for many years and graduated from Ferndale High School in the class of 1989.  He was preceded in death by...

Maurice Scheele

Maurice Scheele

Apr 29, 2017

Maurice (Moe) Scheele passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born on June 13, 1944 in Terneuzen, Netherlands to Dingeman and Johanna Scheele, the family came to Ontario,Canada in 1947, migrated to Chatcum, B.C.and eventually came to live in Lynden, WA.  Moe became a U.S. citizen in July 1961 and married Cheryl Freeman on September 22, 1967.  He is survived...

Petr Sergeyevich Shulga

Petr Sergeyevich Shulga

Apr 17, 2017

Petr Shulga, age 18, of Ferndale passed away suddenly Monday, April 17, 2017 in Ferndale. He was born April 13, 1999 in Bellingham to parents Sergey and Nadezhda (Shevchenko) Shulga.  Petr was number 10 of 14 brothers and sisters.  He was a senior at Ferndale High School and was going to graduate with the Class of 2017.  An evening prayer...

Zulfikarali Janmohamed Alibhai

Zulfikarali Janmohamed Alibhai

Apr 15, 2017

Zulfikarali Janmohamed Alibhai, age 67 of Bellingham passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.  Zul was born November 11, 1949 in Masindi, Uganda to parents Janmohamed Alibhai and Zerakhanu Pirbhai (Savji) Makhani.  He is survived by his two children, Amika and Rizwan Alibhai; 1 sister, Almns Bhanji; two brothers, Azim and Nasser Alibhai and...

Lyndel Ann Raaymakers

Lyndel Ann Raaymakers

Apr 9, 2017

Lyndel A. Raaymakers, at 79, of Lynden passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her home.  

Cheryll Angel Wydur

Cheryll Angel Wydur

Apr 7, 2017

Cheryll Angel Wydur, age 56, of Custer passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Bellingham.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Cesar Cruz Cruz

Cesar Cruz Cruz

Apr 7, 2017

Cesar Cruz Cruz age 21,  of Lynden passed away suddenly Friday, April 7, 2017. A funeral Mass will be offered by Father Scott Connolly Thursday, April 20, 2017, 10:30 AM, at Church of the Assumption, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 with Burial following at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248.  

Jorge Luis Cruz Cruz

Jorge Luis Cruz Cruz

Apr 7, 2017

Jorge L. Cruz Cruz, age 19, of Lynden passed away suddenly Friday, April 7, 2017. A funeral Mass will be offered by Father Scott Connolly Thursday, April 20, 2017, 10:30 AM, at Church of the Assumption, 2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225 with Burial following at Enterprise Cemetery, 7041 Vista Drive, Ferndale, WA 98248.  

Thomas (Tommy) R. Lee

Thomas (Tommy) R. Lee

Apr 5, 2017

Thomas (Tommy) R. Lee, age 79 of Ferndale, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 5, 2017.  He was born January 18, 1938 in Bellingham, WA to Rudy and Gladys (Lonseth) Lee.  He was a lifelong resident of Ferndale, Whatcom County and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1956.  Tom retired from the Intalco Aluminum plant after many years of...

Mary Elin Freeman

Mary Elin Freeman

Apr 2, 2017

Mary passed away April 2, 2017, after a 12-month battle with metastatic lung cancer (and being a non-smoker her entire life). 

Mary was Born September 1, 1954 to loving parents Larry and Mary Freeman.  She grew up in rural Blaine, spending her happy childhood surrounded by farm animals, her brothers Larry, Jerry, and Tim, and tons of cousins.  She graduated...

Richard L. Moler

Richard L. Moler

Apr 2, 2017

Richard L. Moler, age 71, passed away on April 2, 2017, following a short illness. Richard was born to Louis and Lala Moler in Bellingham, Washington on March 22, 1946 being the youngest of 10 children. Richard spent two years in the United State Marine Corp saw a tour in Vietnam. Right after boot camp Richard married his high school...

Jennifer Jo Sizemore

Jennifer Jo Sizemore

Mar 29, 2017

Jennifer Jo Sizemore, age 44, of Ferndale passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham.  She was born November 6, 1972 to parents John and Raedene (Bughni) Nicklin.  A more complete obituary will be coming soon.

Susan Dickinson

Susan Dickinson

Mar 27, 2017

Susan Dickinson, age 70, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Washington on March 27, 2017.  Susan, known as “Susie” by many, was born in Bellingham, and lived most of her life on Lummi Island, Washington.  She loved and cared for husband “Larry” (Bob) Morse for 47 wonderful years - their childhood friendship grew into love and they...

Peter Paul LoGrande

Peter Paul LoGrande

Mar 25, 2017

Peter Paul LoGrande was born February 23, 1955 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to Maria (Olia) and Michele LoGrande.

His parents were first generation immigrants from Trappeto, Sicily and came to the United States as Commercial Fisherman.

Peter was the 4th born of their 5 children and had 4 siblings Jacqueline Frisina, Sarah Colaruotolo, Salvatore LoGrande and Angelo LoGrande.

Peter lived in...

Donald James Robertson

Donald James Robertson

Mar 24, 2017

Donald James Robertson, age 81, of Bellingham, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 with his wife at his side in Bellingham. Donald was born to parent’s Lawrie and Isabelle Robertson in Coventry, Connecticut on October 23, 1935. Donald met Claudette (Toddy) in California and they were married in 1971. After Don and Toddy were married they spent three in...

Shelby J. McBeath

Shelby J. McBeath

Mar 24, 2017

Shelby J. McBeath, 78, died March 24, 2017, at her home following a long battle with breast cancer. She is preceded in death by her eldest daughter Melody Ortiz, and siblings Roy, Charles, Virgil, and Frances. She is survived by her older sister, Blanche Bryan, and children Darrellene Cooper, Cindy Luna, Pam Komac, Kelly Hanowell, and Jay McBeath. She is...

Margaret Van Dyken

Margaret Van Dyken

Mar 20, 2017

Margaret Van Dyken, age 92, of Everson passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Shuksan Healthcare Center in Bellingham. She was born October 5, 1925 in Manhattan, Montana to parents Sam and Mary (Vander Ploeg) Van Dyken.  A graveside service will be held Friday, March 24, 2017, 10:00 AM at Monumenta Cemetery in Lynden followed by a memorial service at...

John Byron Ramerman, Jr.

John Byron Ramerman, Jr.

Mar 19, 2017

John Byron Ramerman, Jr. passed away suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital on March 19, 2017.  He was 70.

He was born in Bellingham, WA to John and Clara (Venhuizen) Ramerman on October 26, 1946.  John was a life-long resident of Lynden, WA and graduated from Lynden High School in 1964.  He attended Skagit Valley College and took over his father’s...

Larry Edwin Vail

Larry Edwin Vail

Mar 9, 2017

Larry E. Vail, 84, surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2017 in Bellingham, WA. He was born in Sumas, WA in 1932 to Lyle and Violet Vail and was the oldest of three siblings.

He attended Nooksack Valley High School and lettered in football, basketball and baseball. After high school, Larry enlisted in...

Norman "Norm" Wilbert Barker

Norman "Norm" Wilbert Barker

Mar 8, 2017

Norman (Norm) Wilbert Barker, age 70, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 with his wife by his side after a brief yet valiant fight against brain cancer. Norm was born to Harold (Harry) and Grace (Johnson) Barker in Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan, August 2, 1946. He was raised on a small farm in Spruce Lake, Saskatchewan,...