Latest Obituaries

Earlena Nielsen

  Earlena Nielsen, 97, of Ferndale, died Dec. 29, 2020, in Bellingham.   She is survived by daughter Linda Bekkering and family, as well as nieces and nephews, all in Michigan.   Arrangements ...

John De Vries

  John Harold De Vries, 77, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2020, due to complications from Crohn’s disease.   He is survived by his four children, Dori (Doug) Harrell, ...

LaVerna Schafer

  LaVerna Marcella Walz Schafer passed away in Bellingham on Dec. 12, 2020, at the age of 90.   LaVerna was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Filer, Idaho, and grew up in Jerome on a wonderful ...

Cheryl Marston

  Cheryl Lynn Marston, of Lynden, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at the age of 63.   Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Doede Postma

  Longtime Sumas resident Doede Postma went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. Doede is remembered for his strong faith, his devotion to his family ...

Gordon Neevel

  Gordon George Neevel, 69, of Ferndale, went home to his heavenly Father on Nov. 27, 2020, in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife and children by his side after a courageous battle with ...

William Blockley

  William Henry Blockley age 82, born May 10, 1938, died at his home on Dec. 3, 2020. Bill was born in Lake Stevens, at his grandparents’ house, to William and Susan Blockley.   Bill ...

Maureen Skillman

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Elizabeth (Harris) Skillman on Nov. 24, 2020.   Maureen was born in Powell River, British Columbia, on Dec. ...

Julie Martin

  My wife, Julie Marie Martin, died Nov. 24 from illnesses that accompany cystic fibrosis. The disease made her a tiny, 4’10” warrior, and among the oldest CF patients in the ...

Alfredo Gonzalez

  Alfredo Andres “Kiko” Gonzalez stepped from this life into Jesus’ arms on Nov. 14, 2020.   Among many other things, he’ll be remembered by his family and friends for ...