obituaries

Jun 24, 2025

Sara Lopez Garza

April 30, 1978 ~ June 24, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Andrea Noemí Velázquez, age 31 tragically passed away on June 20th, 2025 at her home in Edmonds, Washington.

She was born on March 13th, 1994 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Elisa Velázquez. She attended several schools in the MVSD   Andrea was the mother to Jayden King Camarena, her only child.

She was a funny, beautiful,...

Jun 19, 2025

Howard Richard Huffstodt

August 10, 1929 – June 19, 2025

In Loving Memory:

Howard Richard Huffstodt, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, godfather, brother, uncle, friend and coach passed away on June 19, 2025. He was a man of faith, and as such, was eager to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Howard...

Jun 11, 2025

David L. Gustafson (1942-2025) passed away at his home of over 30 years in Sedro-Woolley Wednesday June 11th. He was born in Sedro-Woolley September 11th, 1942, and lived around here almost all his life, including graduating from Concrete High School in 1960.

David was a big-hearted, dedicated, hardworking and hilarious man. He has a large, loving family,...

Jun 4, 2025

Carmen Krieger, 84, passed away on Wednesday June 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carmen had been battling pancreatic cancer for over a year. She was born in Kindred, North Dakota. Her family eventually settled in Mount Vernon, WA. Where she met Donald Krieger and married him in 1959.  They started a family and had 6 children. Carmen loved...

Jun 3, 2025

Dolores "Dee" F. (Tilley) Powell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House.

Dolores was born on February 16, 1948 in Houston Texas to Arthur and Norma Tilley. She made her way to the Pacific Northwest and worked in the culinary arts at Edison Elementary School in Edison, and also at United...

Jun 1, 2025

In loving memory of Antonio De Jesus Mata

July 19, 1989- June 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Antonio De Jesus, affectionately known as Tony, who left us far too soon on June 1, 2025, at the age of 35.

Tony brought joy, laughter, and light to everyone around...

May 29, 2025

James Alan Foley 6/23/1952-5/29/2025

A Life Well Lived

Jim passed away peacefully at home. He spent a lifetime taking care of his family and friends. He was one of the lucky ones who got to have his hobbies as jobs, and he loved them all. He loved his 4...

May 26, 2025

Delores "Dee" Golliver (Didrickson)

On May 26, 2025, in the late evening hours our Matriarch of the family Delores "Dee" (Didrickson) Golliver passed away at the age of 82 in her home in Mount Vernon, Washington surrounded by her family. She was born in Sitka, Alaska to Alexander Didrickson and Irene (Williams) Didrickson on September 5, 1942....

May 26, 2025

Jose Huerta 62 years old, from Mount Vernon, WA passed away May 26th 2025 at 10:17am in Seattle, WA at Virginia Mason Hospital.  Jose was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, and brother. He was well known in the community as "Mr. Huerta" working for Mount Baker Middle school from 2002-2014. Jose also worked public and private events in...

May 25, 2025

Gladys Hayes-Conrad of Mount Vernon died Sunday, May 25, 2025. She was 98.

Born in Coupeville, Washington on March 28, 1927, she was a daughter of Maymie and George Hammons, and the youngest of their six children.

Gladys was a wonderful singer, dancer, and storyteller, and she always filled her home and holidays with decorations...

May 14, 2025

Audrey Frances Miller Hastings passed from this life to eternity on May 14, 2025, at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, WA. She was born in Clovis, NM on April 21, 1932, the oldest of four children born to Hardy Wm Miller and Jane Ann Cunningham Miller. She died as she lived, surrendered to Jesus, and on her own terms...

May 14, 2025

Kathryn Mary Tewalt, a cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA, at the age of 99. Born on January 15, 1926, in Los Angeles, CA, Kathryn was the beloved daughter of Charles Alonzo Wright and Martha Shultz Wright. She grew up on a farm in Clear Lake, WA, alongside her...

May 12, 2025

Ron L. Underwood

Died May 12, 2025 at home

Born February 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois

Served in the U.S. Army from December 1954 to May 1958.   Had advanced training for military police where he served in Regensburg, German and Hanford, Washington.  He worked for Hewlett Packard for 17 years, then for the...

May 11, 2025

On May 11, 2025 John Martinez Velasquez went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

John was born on May 4, 1943 in Yakima, Washington to Antonio and Otilia (Martinez) Velasquez. He spent his growing years in Yakima surrounded by a large and loving family. He graduated from West Valley High School.

After...

May 3, 2025

Gary Leon Frazier born September 8, 1938, in Lake City Iowa. Son of Leon and Doris Frazier. Gary passed away May 3rd, 2025, Mount Vernon, WA.

Gary graduated Mount Vernon High School in 1956 and entered the U.S. Marine Corp right after graduation. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA until 1958, and his service included time...

May 1, 2025

Robert Glenn Kellerman, "Bob", was born in Seattle, Washington on April 9, 1931. He passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at home with his wife, Patty by his side. His childhood years were spent in Anacortes. He later joined the Army and was very proud to serve in the Korean War. He worked and retired for the city...

Apr 30, 2025

He was born in Burlington, Washington in 1933, his parents were George and Florence Hayes; he passed away April 30, 2025, in Mount Vernon, WA.

He attended grades one thru six in Burlington and in 1943 he moved to Mount Vernon. Jerry went to Lincoln grade school and graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class...

Apr 24, 2025

Leonard Wong

July 2, 1956- April 24, 2025

Apr 19, 2025

Keith Clayton (Swede) Lind was born on August 29, 1949, in Mt. Vernon WA, to Ann and Earl Lind, Sr., joining his big sister Leslie. They thrived under the loving, watchful eyes of their mom for about 18 months. Sadly, when his younger brother Earl Jr. was born, his mother died from a brain aneurysm. At this sad time,...