obituaries

Dec 30, 2020

BEVERLY H. (CASSELL) HAGG, 84, passed away December 30, 2020 at Skagit Valley Hospital.  Beverly was born December 10, 1936 in Trail BC, Canada to Percy Frederick and EmilyAlice (Olson) Cassell. Beverly grew up in Nanaimo BC where she met her future husband, Torsten "Tork" Magnus Hagg, while she was working at a movie theatre.  They were married on...

Dec 27, 2020

On Sunday December 27th we said goodbye to a special soul, a unique character you'd have been honored to encounter along your path. If you didn't have the pleasure of knowing Craig, grab a book of poetry or a book on indigenous cultures, take a lazy country drive in Skagit County, and make sure to find a road off...

Dec 25, 2020

Jose Maria Soto Gastelo Passed away December 25th, 2020 in Mount Vernon. He leaves behind his wife Letecia; 3 children, Gabriela Soto, Jose Luis Soto and Karina Soto; 2 grandchildren and many other family and friends. May he rest in peace and will be missed very much. Private family services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church with burial...

Dec 24, 2020

Daniel Harry Gould, 82, passed away at home on December 24, 2020 in Mount Vernon, WA. Dan was born on June 24, 1938 in Urbana, Illinois to Herbert and Kathryn Gould.

Dan grew up in St. John, Washington. He graduated from St. John High School in 1956. After high school, he attended the University of Washington on...

Dec 24, 2020

Donnie Mark Turner passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020.  Donnie was born October 16, 1942 in Bellingham, WA to Winnifred and Jesse Turner.  When he was four his family moved to Clear Lake, WA.  Donnie attended Auburn Adventist Academy and Sedro Woolley High School, graduating in 1962.  In 1963 Donnie married Mary Massingale of Concrete.

Donnie...

Dec 23, 2020

Beverly Ann (Haas) Jungquist passed away December 23, 2020 surrounded by family at her home at the age of 94.

Beverly was born August 14, 1926 in Harvey, North Dakota to Lawrence Edward and Hazel (McLean) Haas.  The family moved to Woodland, CA when Bev was age 9.  At Woodland High School she enjoyed playing softball and...

Dec 22, 2020

Sally Jane McDonald, 78, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020.  Sally was born on February 6, 1942 in Seattle, WA to Edward and Jane Overholt.  She attended Shoreline High School where she met the love of her life Michael F McDonald.  Sally graduated from Shoreline High School in 1960 and married Mike on September...

Dec 21, 2020

Randal Alan "Randy" Vater passed peacefully at home on December 21, 2020, after a 10 month battle with Glioblastoma. Randy was born December 19, 1958 in Portland OR to Virgil and Martha (Jones) Vater.

Randy was very involved with his church, First Baptist Church Monroe and he missed not being able to attend due to cancer treatments....

Dec 13, 2020

Gary Dwight Gifford passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2020, surrounded by family. He was freed from his long battle of cancer and has been restored to health with Jesus in heaven. Gary was born to Paul and Audrey Gifford in Yakima, WA on February 9, 1940. In 1957, at age 17, Gary joined the United States Navy where...

Dec 13, 2020

Gary Dwight Gifford passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2020, surrounded by family. He was freed from his long battle of cancer and has been restored to health with Jesus in heaven. Gary was born to Paul and Audrey Gifford in Yakima, WA on February 9, 1940. In 1957, at age 17, Gary joined the United States Navy where...

Dec 7, 2020

Joseph (Joe) Blaize, 96, Burlington WA passed away peacefully on the evening of December 7, 2020.  He is survived by his two sisters, Phyllis (Blaize) Becker and Rita (Blaize) Tuttle, daughters Lynda (Blaize) Kenny, Susan Blaize-Ackerman, Dyan Blaize, and his son Andrew Blaize.  He has nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Joe was preceded in...

Dec 6, 2020

Beverly Jean Ringhouse was born on December 17, 1930 in Bellingham, WA. She died December 6 th , 2020 at home in Mount Vernon, WA, surrounded by family.

Beverly grew up in rural Whatcom county, graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1948.  She attended Western Washington College of Education.  In 1951, she married LW (Dick) Ringhouse. ...

Dec 5, 2020

Jeanette Livingston was born March 10, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas and passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, WA. She was a loving mother and matriarch to seven children and eight grandchildren. She was beloved by many and touched the hearts of her community. Jeanette had many interests including, quilting, fishing, NASCAR, road...

Nov 30, 2020

Jerome "Jerry" Haydter

He was born December 24, 1937 in Downey CA and passed away November 30, 2020 in Mount Vernon WA.

Jerry was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1961. He was also an auditor for the State of Washington and operated a liquor store for 30 years. He had many interests including...

Nov 29, 2020

Moises Ibarra Orozco "Tortuga",  age 45 passed away November 29 th , 2020 unexpectedly.  He was born December 2, 1974 in Las Tortugas, Michoacan, Mexico.  The family would like to thank everyone for there support during this difficult time.

Nov 29, 2020

Shirley Ann Gilbert, a long time resident of Skagit County, passed away peacefully in her home on Nov 29th.

Shirley was born Nov 23, 1930 in Devils Lake, ND the daughter of Leon and Irene Collins. When she was about one the family moved to Hunter, ND where Shirley attended school, graduating in 1949. She attended Colorado...

Nov 28, 2020

Gus W Salbador Jr.

The Rev. Dr. Gus William Salbador, Jr, 91, died on November 28, 2020 in Mount Vernon, Washington from heart disease.  Gus was living independently until 2 weeks prior to his death.

Gus was born November 5, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA the middle child of three and only son.  His parents...

Nov 28, 2020

Margie King passed away peacefully on November 28, 2020.  She was born on November 18, 1928 in Steyr, Austria to her parents Adelheid and Victor Harrich. She came to the United States in 1950, moved to Bow Hill in 1954 and resided there until her passing.  She married Sam King in 1965, Margie was a homemaker who loved to...

Nov 27, 2020

Gonzalo Tovar Dominguez was born on October, 28th, 1936 in Mexico City to Jesus Tovar & Margarita Dominguez. He was a father to 5 daughters, the most loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren, & a great grandfather as well, they were his heart. Anyone who met Gonzalo knew how much he cared for other people, always putting a smile on...

Nov 27, 2020

Imogene Evelyn Holt/Crowell, age 103, a near lifelong resident of Skagit Valley, passed away on Friday, November 27 th at Skagit Valley Hospital. Jean, as she was known, was born in Cordell, Oklahoma in 1917 just ten years after Oklahoma became a State. The family lived in nearby Cloud Chief, later moving to Cordell where her father was the...