Our beloved dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend, Charles Comenote Sr., was born in Everett, WA to George and Pauline Comenote. He was a lifelong resident of Tulalip. He was a simple, humble man who believed in the lord, loved his children and his family, and would give you the shirt off his back. He was always helping his people when he could, he tried walking this life with no enemies, if he was wrong, he would try and make it right. He worked for The Tulalip Tribes logging crew, he was a lifelong fisherman, crabber and diver. He leaves behind a loving family, friends, fishing buddies, and community who will miss him dearly. He is welcomed by many ancestors who traveled before him.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10 AM with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Michael E. Taylor, 81, of Camano Island, WA, passed away on February 17th, 2025, in Stanwood, WA. Born on January 14th, 1944, to Edwin and Ruth Ella Taylor in Sacramento, CA, Michael’s early years were shaped by the military lifestyle as his family moved from base to base across the country, although he spent the majority of his youth in Sacramento.
Michael met his beloved wife, Doris, during their high school years in Carlisle, PA, where he was a senior and she was a sophomore. Their enduring love blossomed through letters exchanged nearly every day for seven years before they married in 1969. Together, they created a life filled with adventure, celebrating 64 years of marriage last June. They lived in various homes, including a floating residence on Lake Union in Seattle, an adobe house in Santa Fe, NM, and a cedar log house in rural Okanogan, WA, before settling in their waterfront home on Camano Island. Doris, who passed away in October 2024, was Michael’s steadfast partner throughout their journey. He is survived by their daughter Meghan and grandson Desmond, as well as the eight foreign exchange students they welcomed into their lives, who became part of their extended family.
After graduating high school, Michael pursued his passion for philosophy and earned a law degree from the University of California at Davis Law School as part of its inaugural graduating class. He entered the legal profession during a pivotal time, becoming one of the early advocates for tribal governments as an in-house attorney. For over 50 years, Michael applied his exceptional legal skills in support of the rights and sovereignty of Indian Nations and Tribes.
In his illustrious career, he represented the Quinault Nation in the landmark case, United States v. Washington (The Boldt Decision), successfully affirming and defending the treaty fishing rights of the tribe and establishing a precedent for tribal self-governance. His dedication led him to work with Pueblo Legal Services in New Mexico and later as General Counsel for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, where he played a significant role inprotecting tribal sovereign rights and managing critical litigation concerning reservation lands.
Moving across the Cascades, he served as General Counsel for the Tulalip Tribes, where he spearheaded economic development initiatives, including the creation of Quil Ceda Village, a vibrant commercial center that serves the Tulalip community. Even after retiring from his role as a Tribal attorney, Michael continued to share his wisdom and experience as a Tribal Court and Appellate Court judge.
Throughout his career, Michael was a champion for tribal members, tirelessly working to empower them to take leadership roles in the legal field. His legacy includes mentoring many who now serve as attorneys for tribes across Indian Country. Among many awards he received, was the Goldmark Award in 1993, recognizing his exceptional leadership in the quest for equal justice in Washington State.
Michael E. Taylor was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose impact on the legal rights of Native American people and the strength of tribal governance will be felt for generations. He held a lifelong enthusiasm for stringed instruments, particularly the banjo, spent much of his time hiking through the mountains, rollerblading on freshly laid pavement, and diligently contributed to his much prized woodpile. The collections of bottles, stamps, license plates, coins, and mismatched gloves rescued from the side of the road give a glimpse into his quirky personality. He now rests peacefully alongside his life partner, Doris, knowing that together they made the world a better place through their love and dedication to others.
Kanim Lee Taige Posey was born in Everett, WA on June 5, 1996. He was called home on March 18, 2025. He was a very proud Tulalip Tribal Member who exercised his Treaty Rights hunting, fishing, and shell fishing. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and father to 5 beautiful children and one precious angel baby.
Kanim was an athlete. His hockey team placed 3rd in the Nation. He was an outstanding baseball catcher with a great arm that surprised people with his speed. He had quick enough reactions to save lives. He was a hard-working man just like his Papa, he exercised his Treaty Rights and defended them with passion. He loved the water and land, they were not just places he fished and hunted, but they were a part of him. He spent countless hours on Tulalip Bay, and in his U&A San Juan lands. He utilized his rights to provide for his family and community. Kanim was fiercely loving and loy
His legacy will live on in the waves he fished, the lands he hunted, and the people who loved him. Kanim was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Posey; Brother, Keaden Posey; Great Great-Grandmother, Edith Percival Parks; Great-Grandma, Winona Cooper; Great Grandpa, Lloyd Posey; Grandpa, Lloyd “Grumpy” Grow; Uncle, Dwayne Posey; Great-Grandma, Elizabeth Posey; Aunt, Marilyn Posey; Great-Grandpa, Thomas Gobin; Cousins, Crystal Gobin, Teddy Orr, Dennis Boon and Derek Halstead.
Kanim is survived by his parents, Dana (Crystal) Posey, Nikki Thompson Posey; Sister, Katie Dire; Grandparents, Dean and Debra Posey, Rikki Kellog Grow; Aunts, Becky Posey, Kim Thompson, Brett (Bryan) Parker; Uncle, Tommy (Santana) Thompson; Special Cousins, Keani Posey, Joseph Hatch Jr. (Kiana), Tnessa (Hayden), Ratina (Josh), Teague Parker, Kenzie Thompson, Jayden Thompson, and too many more to be named; His children, AraBella Lee, Saleesta Dae, Kamila, Zeriah, and Khloe Posey.
An evening service will be held Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10 AM at the Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Robert Fryberg, 41 of Tulalip Tribes was born September 9, 1983 to Audrey “Odder” Fryberg and Michael Denunzio. He went on his journey March 4, 2025.
An interfaith service will be held Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at the Mission Beach Cemetery.
Sunrise, December 10, 1987, Everett, Washington & Sunset, March 2, 2025, Tulalip, Washington
Beloved daughter, mother Tah-Sheena Shantel Judith Williams, 37, left us to be with the Lord in Heaven and is now resting in peace with mother Rose Buck Williams & grandmother Helen Campbell. Father, Raymond E. Madrid, resides in Tulalip, Washington.
Special Godmothers include: Judith Patrick and Wendy Church
Tah-Sheena also leaves behind her beautiful daughters that she loved very much Tyra Williams, Nakala Williams Cultee, Adriana Williams, Amelia Williams and, in passing, daughter Evelyn Cultee.
She also leaves behind loving husband, Michael Laramie. Her siblings include Fawn Madrid, Ray Madrid, Jr. Michael Madrid and Jerry Williams.
Tah-Sheena “Sheena” loved her grandmother, Helen Campbell (who passed in 2020); and, also loved her family-especially her children. She will forever be missed and always loved with the legacy of an eternal flame.
“The world used to be so vibrant & bright; the world lost a little color today.” Tyra Williams
Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Rd., Tulalip, WA 98271 with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Jeanne Juanita McLean, Tulalip Tribal member, born on October 29, 1943 in Tulalip, WA to Stan Jones Sr. and Arlene Charles-Holding. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 24, 2025. She is survived by her mom, JoAnn Jones; siblings, Teri (Billy), Gayle, Gary (Karen) and Karen; and her children, Mike, Kenny, Michelle and Shawn; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and special cousin Kathy Craft. She is also survived by many extended loved ones. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Richard James Muir Sr., born in Fortson, Wa. on April 9, 1929, went to join the love of his life, surrounded by family on February 13, 2025. Raised on the Tulalip Reservation at a farm known as “Dunston’s”, for many years growing up with siblings and cousins, then moving to Whitehorse.
Richard served in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 with an honorable discharge. Moving into a logging career in the Aberdeen area.
He married the love of his life, Donna, in March of 1957 and started raising their family. Richard moved his wife and family to a small home in Tacoma, Wa. and opened his own construction business “Muir Construction”. As the years past he remodeled their small home to accommodate his growing family.
In 1977, the family relocated to Tulalip and he built a new home on the family property. He began working for the Tulalip Tribes as their Construction Manager where he was able to train and mentor many young Tulalip men in the construction trade. He was responsible for the Tulalip Hatchery Construction. He remodeled the marine shed to allow the marina to have a store and restaurant for the fishermen and community. He was responsible for building the Tulalip Entertainment Center and he worked with Tulalip Housing building many homes for Tulalip families.
As a result of his work that he did with Tulalip he was made an honorary member of the Tulalip Tribes in April 2002, of which he was very proud.
He was an exemplary father, full of love wisdom and understanding. He had a great sense of humor who would always get his girls started at family gatherings (then get in trouble with his wife).
He also spent many years as a commercial fisherman beside his wife in usual and accustom fishing grounds of Tulalip. Clam digging trips annually with family in Ocean shores, camping for weeks at a time. He bowled avidly raising his children in the bowling alleys of Tacoma and Marysville. He was a skilled gardener and farmer, raising cattle and fowl.
In retirement he and his wife enjoyed spending weeks camping on their lot at Lake Connor Park, having block parties with many of their friends and family. The kids and grand-kids enjoyed camping and swimming on the weekends with them.
Richard spent many years taking daily walks around Hermosa and Totem Beach area enjoying the scenery, visiting with the neighbors while getting his daily exercise.
Richard had a life time membership to the Moose Lodge where he had many life-time friends and enjoyed live music and dancing.
He was survived by: Siblings: Dallas Muir, Rosene Leonard (Bill), Harvey Stevenson, Bernadeen Harvey (Bob), Becki Hilty, Ardella Muir, Arvella Muir and Doyle Muir.
Children: Richard Jr. (Teena), Debra, Deanna and Doreen.
Grandchildren: Nicole, SabraLee, Shiloh, Mitchell, Daniel (Cherish), Breanna, June, Sandra (Kurtis), Danielle, Chaz, Karolyn (Lynzi), Charlie, Michael (Ame), Dakotah, “Nanalilja Sissy and Christjan.
Also survived by: Many close friends, nieces and nephews.
Preceded by: Love of his life – Donna L. Muir; Parent: Blanch Helm Stevenson, Robert (Curley) Muir, Kate Muir. Siblings; Margie, Peggy, Arvel, Barbara, Arlene “Sugar” & Jerry. Grandchild: Jared, Great-Grandchildren; Paul Shay Jr. and Oaklee Muir.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Susan Jane Moses, 60 of Tulalip passed away February 10, 2025 in Everett. She was born on February 2, 1965 in Snohomish, WA to Kenneth Virgil Moses Sr. and Theresa Joseph Moses. She was a firefighter and an EMT; secretary for CEO of the Quil Ceda; she worked at Tulalip Data Services. She spent her whole life praying in traditional ways; original round drum owner of Timberland creek drum, she was very active in the Coast Salish Longhouse life.
She is survived by her only Kaiser Moses; her brother Lyle Moses; and sister Myra (Hoss) Hudson and many loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving parents and many loving siblings.
An evening service will be held Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. A celebration of her life will be held, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Edward Jesse May 9, 1973 – Perrin In Loving Memory of Edward Jesse Perrin Born in Petersburg, Alaska; Ed Perrin lived with passion and love. A proud father, husband, and “Dice King” dealer at Tulalip Casino, his magnetic spirit lit every room. He’s survived by his wife Monique Shopbell, children, and grandchildren. His legacy of love endures.
An evening service will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, January 30. 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Jason Lee O’Day, 34, passed away November 25, 2024 in Everett.He was born on March 1, 1990 to Patrick and Carmen O’Day in Everett, Washington. He was a member of the Tulalip Tribes. He loved his children Susan and Jason D.L. O’Day. He lived his life the best that he could. He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Carmen; brother Brian; and children Susan and Jason. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
