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.
Anna Marie Contraro was born to Marie Cheer and Robert Contraro Sr. in Everett, Washington. She was a member of the Tulalip Tribes. She lived in the Cheer family home in Tulalip her whole life. She spent her childhood fishing and on the beach. She shared love and knowledge with her kids. Anna dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She went above and beyond for everyone she cared about. Spending time with her family included traveling, cooking, and being at the beach. Some of her favorite places to go were Ocean Shores, Disneyland, and Nevada. She will always be the number one Husky’s fan. She raised her kids to be dawgs just like her. She loved celebrating Halloween, going to concerts, and working at Boom City. She will be remembered for her selflessness, teachings, and most of all her pranks. Anna leaves behind her dad, Robert Contraro Sr. Siblings: Robert Contraro Jr. (Maureen Enick), Zetha Contraro, Tom (Rose) Reeves, and Danelle Gomez. Her kids: Shawntay, Cassie, Jesse, Tyler, Jasmine, Sonny, Dexter, Justine, and Rosie. Many uncles, aunties, and cousins. Numerous nieces and nephews that she helped raise and care for. Close friend, Lawanda and kids. She is proceded in death by her mom, Marie Cheer. Grandparents, Barbara and Arnold Sr., Katie Sheldon, and Grandpa Jim. Uncles and aunts: Stanley Cheer Sr., Patrick Cheer, Phillip Cheer, Conrad Reeves Sr., Barbara Reeves Sr., Charlene Williams, Cecil Lewis, Arnold Cheer Jr. Cousins: Stanley Cheer Jr. Kevin Cheer, Conrad Reeves Jr., Carla Cheer. Niece, Chianne Lynn Enick and nephew, Logan Charles Mclean. An evening service will be held Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Funeral Services will be held, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at 10 AM at the Gathering Hall.
Kristy Marie Bill-Solomon (Buffy), 55, of Tulalip Washington and Lummi nation Passed away October 31, 2024. She was born to Joe Bill sr and Geraldine Bill on December 24, 1968 in Bellingham Washington, as a child she grew up in Lummi and you would always find her not to far from her father, she was a daddy’s girl all the way if she wasn’t with her dad you would find her with her siblings playing and learning our way of life, then later on moved to Tulalip, got a job at the old bingo hall as a floor worker and then she would become a loving wife, a caring mother and a great teacher. She had a great sense of humor but was also so kind to everyone she knew. Her family was very important to her and she always had an open door policy for everyone. She loved traveling to smokehouse and playing sla-Hal games where she would meet her friends and family plus make new friends and make great memories, she took great pride in her work, she would spend her days taking care of her children, supporting her husband and her family, she was always willing to teach her children, nieces and nephews how to cook. In her spare time she would watch movies with her children, or keep busy by making various of items. She is survived by her auntie-Loretta Tom. Her sister-Inez Bill. Her children- Daniel Bill, Benjamin Solomon lll, Marsha Tom, Lauralee Tom, Sarah Tom. Her grandchildren- Trey Solomon, Kaiden Tom, Octavia Tom, Charles Tom and another on the way. She is proceeded in death by her husband- Phillip Solomon. Her parents- Geraldine Bill, Joe Bill Sr. Grandparents- Isadore, Laura Tom. Brothers- Joe Bill, Brian Bill; Sisters- Donna Houle, Kathleen Bill, Miriam Jo Bill and Jolene Bill.
An evening service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at the Tulalip Gathering Hall at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Katherine “Kathy” “Kayo” Louise Elliott, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was 89 years old. Kathy was born on April 1st, 1935, in Tulalip, WA, to William and Katherine Campbell. She grew up on the reservation and in Tacoma,WA, where she graduated from Lincoln High School.She worked for 32 years as a printing press operator at West Coast Grocery. Kathy was a hardworking and independent woman, and she was able to retire in 1997 and pursue more of the things she loved to do. She enjoyed dining out and there was almost never a wrong time for ice cream. One of Kathy’s largest passions was garage sales.She always found the best deals and displayed her thoughtfulness when most of the items she purchased were for others. She was a constant presence in our lives, always there to celebrate birthdays, holidays, graduations and all of life’s special moments. Kathy’s kindness and generosity were unmatched.
Kathy had a deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren,with whom she had a special bond. She was a GREAT friend, confidant,bold yet silly individual and the strongest supporter one could find. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Katherine Campbell, herson Patrick “Todd” Elliott, siblings Jeanette, Sandy, Joan,Russell, Helen, and Don and her grandson Jonathan Borchers.
Kathy is survived by her children Chris (Larry), Randy and Lauri (Jon); brothers Walt, John and Charlie;grandchildren Dawn, Jonyne, Kelsey, Julie, Kaylene, Patrick, Jr.; 12 great grandchildren; 2great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Kathy was also very fortunate to be reunited later in life with two children she placed for adoption, Walt Sutterfield and Chloe Haberlock.
Kathy was a strong-willed and devoted mother,sister, daughter,friend, aunt, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. “In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.”
A memorial celebration will be held on October 26th, 2024 at 11:00 A M at the Tulalip Gathering Hall on the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
Elida Lee Parks was born on August 3, 1944 in Mount Vernon, WA to Sarah Stella Percival and Raymond Leal. Elida went to be with the lord and to be reunited with the love of her life on September 27, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Lee grew up in Tulalip and was a strong, beautiful, and remarkable woman. Lee was a kind, loving, and fierce soul who loved her family so much. Lee enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo, and spending nights out at the casino.
Lee married her soul mate, Mr. G, on July 25th, 1970 and from there they grew a large blended family. Glen and Lee had 12 children, 46 grandchildren, 96 great grandchildren, 24 great-great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great grandchild. Glen and Lee took care of many children over their lifetime and their home was shared by all.
Glen and Lee had a life full of love and excitement. Lee was a strong fisherwoman who worked right alongside her husband, running the Lot-A-Wampum or logging and running the skidder. Lee also worked as a Cage Manager at the Tulalip Casino. She was proud to have served 15 years building up and mentoring many of her employees. She was loved by her team members. She is survived by her children, Teresa, Les (Tracy), Lori, Roman (DeeAnna), Bernie, Angela (Don), Lora, DeeDee, Port (Melinda), and Dennis (Christina), 167 grandchildren; brother, Paulano Leal; and many special nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glen Parks Jr.; and children, Rocky, Charmaine, George and many loved ones.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Rita was born March 30, 1951 and passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. Rita was a proud member of the Tulalip Tribes and enjoyed playing bingo, casino hopping, shopping, cultural events and the pow-wow trails visiting family and friends.
Rita is survived by her 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren that she loved and cherished dearly along with her brother Kirk, Sisters- Val, Nancy & Georgia , numerous nieces & nephews, and beloved family members & best friend Gayle Jones.
Rita preceded in death by her life time partner Dana Matta, their infant son Firecloud, her parents Lawrence & Etta Jones, Brothers-Buck, BJ & Sisters-Juanita, Bonnie & Peggy.
An evening service will be held at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall on Friday, August 16, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Charles Joseph Howard (Charlie) was born in Tacoma, Washington on November 15, 1963 and passed away peacefully in Puyallup, Washington on August 4, 2024. Charlie was proud to be a Tulalip Tribal Member, he was born to Leona Paul-Howard. Charlie was an amazing machinist for 36 years. He traveled extensively, loved the outdoors, played golf with family and friends, enjoyed concerts, camped at pretty much every camping area in the state. Charlie loved adventure and loved most of all sharing those adventures with his Son Eric. Charlie is survived by his one and only son Eric Paul Howard, his sister Sharon DeFevers, nieces Lesley Cortez and Lindsay Howard, nephews Jamie DeFevers and William Howard, as well as several great nieces and nephews, cousins and a great many friends who loved him.
A celebration of his life will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall.
Theresa February 4, 1949 – Marie Hayes McBride Jones Theresa Marie Hayes McBride Jones born on February 4, 1949 was a beloved member of the Tulalip Tribes and ancestry from the Suquamish/Duwamish and Quinault Tribes of Washington State, she passed away peacefully on July 30th 2024.
Theresa was the daughter of Marjorie Lydia Hayes and Harold McBride of the Quinault Tribe. Theresa was a proud descendant of Chief Seattle of the Suquamish and Duwamish Tribes.
Her legacy will continue through her surviving children, Charles Alden Jones, Aron Jones, Michele Jones, Yvette Perrantes Jones and Matthew Teague. Theresa’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family and community, she will be remembered for her warrior spirit and resilience.
A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
William “BJ” David Jones Jr. was born in Everett, WA on April 5th, 1966, to his parents Carol Ann Williams Hunter and William “Billy” David Jones Sr. He was taken from us suddenly on July 18th, 2024, Tulalip, Wa. He was a lifetime Tulalip member, Fisherman, husband, son, uncle, great uncle, teammate and friend to many.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Juanita Bauer Jones and his fur babies, his mother Carol Ann Williams Hunter, his honorary sister and brothers; Cassandra “Cassie” (Michael) Lima, Dale “Yogi” Sanchey, Gerald (Missy) Fryberg Jr. and Darlene (David) Johnson; The Walter Moses Jr Drive Crew. His aunties and uncles; Roger Williams Sr., Kelly Roan, Valerie Williams, Dale (Barb) Jones, Dawn Simpson, JoAnn Jones, Joy Lacy, Marvin Jones, Richard (Toby) Jones, Delmar Jones, and Ray (Sheryl) Fryberg Sr. His special cousins; Beth Williams, Amanda (Chris) Hunter, JR Williams, many nieces, nephews, friends and teammates.
A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
On the evening of July 17, 2024 Georgia R. Sam went in to the spiritual world. Georgia was born in Auburn to Angela Sam and Alex Williams Sr on March, 25, 1987. She enjoyed family time especially playing with her nieces & nephews since she was a big kid herself. She leaves behind her uncles Alfred Williams, Nick Allen and Stacey Sam. Her aunts Doris Allen, Helene Williams, Wanda Paul, Jessica Myers and Emma Allen. Her siblings Alex Williams Jr, Edith Sam, Theodore Sam, Alexis Sam, Ricky Williams and Nickolas Sam. Her two boys she was raising Jayson Allen Sanchez and Alex Allen. Along with many nieces and nephews. Plus lots and lots of cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held, July 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
