obituaries

Oct 8, 2025

Chester Arthur Fuller

Passed away October 8, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Washington

He was born July 31, 1942, in Culver City, California

Family moved to Washington in 1945. He attended Meridian School and graduated in 1960.  Chet worked various jobs around the county he loved...

Oct 7, 2025

Saundra Janice Little

March 26, 1940 - October 7, 2025

Saundra Janice Little, 85, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, in Burlington, WA, after an extended illness. She was born on March 26, 1940, in Bremerton, WA, to Esther Petersen and Clyde Smith, and was later adopted by Fred Richardson....

Oct 5, 2025

Francisco Garcia Mireles, lovingly known as Pancho, of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 72.

He is survived by his children Laura Mireles, Francisco "Punch" Mireles, Christina Nunez and son-in-law J. Socorro Nunez, and Connie Sheridan and son-in-law Nate Sheridan; his former wife and lifelong friend, Ophelia Stoop; his...

Sep 27, 2025

Our brother Gregory Alan Smith died on hospice in Bellingham, WA on Sept. 27, 2025. He was born in Burlington WA on May 12, 1950, to Robert N. and Donna I. Smith. He's survived by his sisters Cheri Lenssen, Michele Musselman (Bill), and Sandra S. Haggard (Lynne). Also, by nieces Lea Taylor-Harper (Barry). Kathy Taylor Rios, Sarah Eaton (Aaron),...

Sep 15, 2025

Monte E. Bianchi and Marcia A. Bianchi both passed away in September 2025. Marcia on September 11 and Monte on September 15, both from unrelated respiratory infections. They were married for 68 years. Both lived with a sense of purpose, adventure, and devotion to education that touched the lives of countless students over four decades of teaching in Burlington....

Sep 14, 2025

Janice Lynn Peth was born on September 26, 1949, in Bow, Washington, to Jerry and Geneva Peth. She grew up in the close-knit community of Edison, attending Edison Grade School and later graduating from Burlington-Edison High School. In 1971, Janice earned her degree in Police Science and Administration from Washington State University, setting the foundation for a distinguished career...

Sep 12, 2025

Barbara Lorene (McCarahan) Coulter. age 95, was welcomed into Heaven on September 12. 2025, by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Barbara was born at home in Mount Vernon on February 28, 1930, to Ernest and Lorene McCarahan. During her growing up years, due to family circumstances, Barbara lived with different family members in the area. While...

Sep 10, 2025

James "Jim" Lippert, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 74. Born in Whittier, California, Jim lived a life centered around service, laughter, and lifting up those around him.

A proud Navy veteran, Jim carried his sense of duty and care into every corner of his life. For nearly three decades, he...

Sep 7, 2025

James Glen Mainard "Spoon"

Date of Death: September 7, 2025, in Sedro-Woolley, WA Date of Birth: March 9, 1952, in Choteau, MT

Jim was born to Robert H & Mabel L (Thorn) Mainard Sr, the third child.  The family lived in Montana until the Anacortes Texaco plant was built.  In 1957...

Aug 26, 2025

Harvey Fish

July 10, 1944- August 26, 2025

A memorial and committal service to take place September 13, 2025, at 11 am at Burlington Cemetery, in Burlington, WA.

Aug 25, 2025

Robert Anthony Spencer passed away August 25, 2025, at his home in Mount Vernon, WA, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his wife (Debbi Fogli) he is survived by his son Collin C. Spencer and wife Victoria of Ontario, CA.

Surviving Rob was his longtime companion MJ. Geyer who he deeply loved...

Aug 16, 2025

Pamela Ellen Van Selus

Pamela Ellen (Olson) Van Selus passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025. Born in 1951, the third child of four to her parents Doug & Judy (Engebretsen) Olson. The world will miss this servant teacher that nurtured over a thousand young minds to a higher standard of education and character. This...

Aug 13, 2025

Ronald Duane Vander Stoep passed away on August 13, 2025. He was born in Oak Harbor, WA on June 10, 1939 to Fanny (Reintjis) and Andrew Vander Stoep. He graduated from Oak Harbor High School, Skagit Valley College and the University of Washington with a degree in accounting. From 1957-1960 Ron served in the U.S. Army.

While...

Aug 5, 2025

Bonnie Jean Whelan

October 20, 1931- August 5, 2025

Bonnie passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA. Bonnie was born to George and Emma Thomas in Bellingham, WA on October 20, 1931. She graduated from Bellingham High School in 1949. After high school Bonnie went to work...

Aug 3, 2025

Alba Elena Silman Aispuro November 17, 1957 – August 3, 2025

Alba Elena Silman Aispuro, 67, peacefully passed away on August 3, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Washington, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on November 17, 1957, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, the third of ten children. Alba was the daughter of...

Aug 1, 2025

Virginia Maria (Thomas) Anderson, age 90, of Newcastle, WA, passed away on August 1, 2025, at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, WA.  Affectionately known as "Gin" or "Grandma Gin," Virginia loved to be surrounded by family and friends and lived in Newcastle for 40 years, gardening, writing, painting, and supporting her family in myriad ways.  She was a matriarch in...

Jul 22, 2025

Donna Kay Matthews (Forst), 81, of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of July 22, 2025.

Donna was born on April 7, 1944, in Burlington, WA, to Louise and Ernest "Frosty" Forst. She married Ben Edward Matthews on February 11, 1971. Donna worked for many years as a medical transcriptionist at Skagit...

Jul 21, 2025

Joseph M. "Joe" Wyffels

Joe was born in Forest Grove, OR on November 15, 1945; he passed away July 21, 2025 in Seattle, WA; he was the third child born to Helen and Emil Wyffels of Yamhill, OR.  He attended St James Catholic grade school in McMinnville, OR.  His high school years were spent at Yamhill-Carlton Union...

Jul 11, 2025

Wayne Del Conte, age 89, passed away on July 11th, 2025, at his home in Mount Vernon, WA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 18th, 2025, at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. This will be followed by a Committal service in the Mausoleum at Hawthorne Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the...

Jul 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Ebsworth was born on November 29, 1923, the middle of 3 children, on Thanksgiving Day, on the family farm in Kennewick to Robert and Erma Susie (Purdy) Perkins; she passed away July 11, 2025 in Burlington, WA. She attended Riverview High school where she was graduated valedictorian in 1941 and received a scholarship to Willamette University in...