Latest Obituaries

Merwyn Zaner Bay

Merwyn Zaner Bay passed away at his home of 67 years on Aug. 7, 2024. Merwyn was born Oct. 4, 1934. He was the son of Arthur Guy and Mary Martin Bay. The large family of 11 children ...

Richard ‘Dick’ Gary Sullivan

Born in Bellingham on May 13, 1939 to parents Harold and Dorothy (Block) Sullivan, Richard “Dick” Gary Sullivan passed away on Sept. 19, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Dick ...

Kevin Antonio-Jose

Cpl. Kevin Antonio-Jose, Dec. 21, 2000-Sept. 11, 2024 will return to Lynden Friday evening Sept. 20, 2024, with a private family visitation at Gillies Funeral Home, 202 Front St., Lynden.  The ...

Theresa H. Meester-Bronsema

Theresa H. Meester-Bronsema, age 91, of Lynden, passed away at her home on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. She was born Jan. 17, 1933 in the Netherlands. A viewing will be held Wednesday, Sept. ...

Wilma Cole

We are saddened to announce the passing of our sister, Wilma Cole. She was a joyful person who made everyone around her happy to call her friend.  Wilma was born on Dec. 24, 1956 and ...

Mary Anne Bissett Forman

Mary Anne Bissett Forman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 8, 1939. Mary ...

John David Leenders

John David Leenders passed away May 25, 2024 due to complications of diabetes. John was born on Dec. 28, 1956 to Gerrit Leenders and Joan Blandford Leenders. He is survived by his brother ...

Larry Allen DeKoster

Larry Allen DeKoster (1947-2024) was a dedicated, kind, loving, hardworking husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend, who always put the needs of others ahead of his own.  Born ...

Maria Elena Garcia Campos 

Maria Elena Garcia Campos, 68, of Lynden, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2024, at PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House. Born on July 10, 1956, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico, Maria ...

Peter (Pier) Schurer

Born Dec. 18, 1935  to Thelma (Tietje) and Bartholmew Schurer, Peter (Pier) Schurer spent his early years in the Friesland area of the Netherlands.  In 1951 he immigrated to Canada ...