Category: Obituaries

Cory Sage Pablo was born on June 22, 1985 and went to rest with Jesus on October 2, 2026 after saying his final goodbyes to his children and wife. 

He was a wonderful father to his children, Max, Emma and Lincoln. Being a father and husband was the light of his life. The love he had for his family could be seen by everyone who knew him. When he wasn’t at home with his family he was on the water providing for them. Family became his core and what drove him to be the best version of himself that he could be. 

From the time Cory was a young boy he always wanted to go to work with his dad, whether this was construction, fishing, carpentry or woodworking he was eager to learn. He took the skills he learned and excelled to being a well-respected fisherman in the community and was well known for his dedication to the water.  

Cory met his wife Sammy and became a family man. Together they raised 3 wonderful kids, Max, Emma and Lincoln. Much of his time outside of fishing was spent attending sporting events and helping coach his kids to be the most successful athletes they could be. If he was not watching them play, then he was at his nieces and nephews sporting events. He loved to golf with his brother and nephews. So much so that he got Max and Emma a set of golf clubs at 3 years old.

Cory’s presence was steady and quiet, but his impact was anything but small. He will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication to the water, his generosity toward others, and the wisdom he shared in his own quiet way. 

His memory will live on through his children, his family , his friends, and the community that had the privilege of knowing him . He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

Cory is survived by his wife Samantha. Children Max, Emma and Lincoln Pablo. His parents Dan Pablo Sr.(Stephanie) and Tami Dugan. His siblings Dan Pablo Jr.(Kelsie) Stan Rude ( Shandra) and Nikki Pablo and his many nieces and nephews. 

Cory was preceded in death by beloved family dog Bella, Grandparents Louis Pablo Sr and Leota Pablo, Waynetta Brown and William Rude. Brother Michael Pablo Sr. Uncle Eddy Pablo Sr and special cousins Desmond Pablo and Ami Pablo.

 Services will be held at the Tulalip Gathering Hall on October 9, 2026 at 11:00 am.

James R. Hillaire Jr. (Yan-Wak-Shut) was born to Lutie and Smitty James R. Hillaire Sr. on January 6^th 1955.

He was very proud of his service as a Mechanic in the US Army from 1975-1979 and was stationed in Fort Silll, Oklahoma and Germany. He was often praised for the work he did on the various vehicles he worked on and even received a commendation. He often told us kids to thank his A-hole Colonel because he would have served longer and we would never have been born. He was married to Susan Hatch-Hillaire for 24 years and had 5 children. He dedicated 42 years of his life serving the Tulalip Tribes and for a majority of it he was a Substance Use Disorder Professional at Tulalip Family Services helping our youth and adults on their road to recovery. He ran the sweatlodge and the Men’s Wellness Warriors Group at TFS helping our people reconnect with our culture to support their recovery. He often spoke about the best thing anyone can do for him is to do your best to Live A Good Life.

Jim was also very passionate about big drum powwows and was a very strong traditional dancer. He would often dance with more energy and move around the dance floor more than some of the younger dancers. Even as a Golden Age dancer you would find him out there dancing with the Men’s Traditional Category. He also sang family songs on the big drum with his wife and children at the Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Tulalip Veterans Powwow. Jim enjoyed playing guitar and started a band in his youth and started his band back up in his later years with his Bro Harlan James Sr. You could find them on stage playing at the Stommish Festival. Jim was a gifted hunter and spent his free time going hunting in Inchelium with his Baby Auntie Michelle Ensminger and uncles Dustin Ensminger and Doug Nanpuya and his wife Sheila.

On May 19, 2018 Jim had a beautiful powwow wedding ceremony, married his mate Sheila McCoy-Hillaire and gained 3 more children. Jim was a very firm believer in the smokehouse and joined December 25th 1978 and was a well respected teacher in that walk of life. At the end of his life, Jim was reassigned as a healer and spent his last days in the hospital still serving the people until he was called home by the ancestors on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Survived by his Wife, Sheila Hillaire. Mother-in-law Jeannie McCoy, Siblings: Ed Hillaire, and Elaine (Loren) Roberts, Angela McCoy, Cara (Darell) Tohannie,  Children: Jamesina (Richard) Hillaire, Kaylela (Jack) Grayson, Anitra (Nick) Hillaire-Lavarnway, James (Kesha) R. Hillaire III. Samantha (Chris) Wilder, Raphael Madera, and Angel (Katie) Madera. Niece’s: Antonia Jefferson, And Jessica Roberts, Brianna Althoff, Lola hatch, Nephew’s: Raymond Hillaire Sr., and Russell Roberts, John Waters, Stephen Waters, Hayden McCoy, Bradley Althoff, Matt Althoff. Grand children: Thomas Williams III, Kiersten Williams, Andrew Comenote, Anela Hillaire, Alamea Comenote, Kayleena Comenote, and Jason David Lee James O’Day, Richard Hillaire, Gizelle Bill, Angus Grayson, Tavish Grayson, Palani Hillaire, Makaio Hillaire, Addie Hillaire, Elleana Lavarnway, and James R. Hillaire IV. Angelino Hillaire, AngelinaHillaire, Gabriel Wilder, Bayley Wilder, Ashley Wilder, Sawyer Madera, and Dakota Madera. Proceeded in death by, Parents: James (Smitty) Hillaire Sr. and Lutie Hillaire. Siblings: Timothy Hillaire and Patrick Hillaire. Grand Parents: Addie and George C. George, Zeta and Richard Hillaire Sr. And Uncle Tony George. Son James Owen Jefferys and Daughter Angelina Hillaire.

Evening Services will be held at the Tulalip Gathering Hall 7512 Totem Beach Road Tulalip, WA 98271 Thursday, October 1st 4:00 PM Dinner Services at 5:00 PM. Funeral will be held Friday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM at The Tulalip Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Mildred Lucille Jones was born on January 15, 1945, in Auburn, Washington, to George Cross, Sr. and Alvina KingGeorge. She passed away on September 20, 2026, in Auburn, Washington.

Mildred was retired, having worked as a Resident Aide at the Tulalip Retirement Home and at Muckleshoot HeadStart. She enjoyed playing bingo, traveling with the Muckleshoot and Tulalip Elders, and taking trips with her sister Virginia. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with family and friends and the many memories made along the way.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Alpheus Jones, Sr., her parents, George and Alvina Cross, Sr.; her sisters, Rosemary C. Jones; Marlene Cross; Linda Cross, Laverne Daniels; Loretta and Lorraine Cross; Dorothy Daniels; Virginia Carpenter; Caroline Thorneberry; Laverne Jones; and Gloria St. George; her brothers Kenny Cross; Harold Price; Uncle Crow; Lynn Jones; and Stan Jones; her daughter in law, Susan Jones and her grandchildren Dontae Jones and Judy Wayne.

She is survived by her sons, Charles (Roxanne) Sailto, Jeffrey D. Jones, Sr., and Alpheus (Jessica) Jones, Jr.; her daughters, Luella Ann (Leon) Enick and Allison Jones; her brothers, Dale Jones, Richard Jones, and Delmar Jones; and her sisters, Virginia Cross, Dawn Simpson, and Joy Lacy. She also leaves behind 22 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Mildred was an important part of the Muckleshoot Tribe and a familiar presence among her family, elders, relatives, and community. She leaves behind many generations who will carry her name and memory forward. She now rests with those who went before her and will be remembered and honored by all who knew and loved her.

Richard Sanchez Sr. was born in Bellingham WA. to Alice Sanchez and Gordon Jones on December 22, 1975. He passed on September 12, 2026, at home in Tulalip WA.

Richard enjoyed going on walks with his dog and car rides to his homelands of Lower Elwha. He went to school at NWIC and wanted to be a marine biologist, he also attended College in New Mexico. He enjoyed working for the Tulalip Tribes and Tulalip Gaming organization (Slots and Barback). The different odd jobs he had in Tulalip let him meet many people. Richard loved his family and spiritual way of life. Richard walked every morning down to the bay and said prayer for the health and safety of all the relations in Tulalip, Elwha and Lummi. 

 He is survived by his Mother Alice Napoleon, Brother Shane Sostello, Stepbrother Joseph Napoleon, Sons Richard Jr. and Jaden Sanchez his grandchildren Lola Sanchez, Sandra Sanchez, Scarlet Sanchez, Sofia Sanchez, baby Sanchez on the way, His Wife Tina Sanchez and many family and friends. He is preceded in death by his Fathers Marvin Napoleon and Gordon Jones. 

William “Bill” Michael Williams Jr. was born on December 17th 1947 in Everett, WA To William Sr. and Claire Ramona Williams. Bill passed on August 29th 2026 surrounded by family. Bill was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend.

Bill is survived by his children Jim, Andrea and Dawn, 13 grandchildren, his 4 great-grandchildren and his special nephew Morris. He is preceded in death by his parents William Sr. and Clara Ramona “Goldie” Williams and his sisters Mary Ann “Cookie” Moses and Patricia Williams.

Bill will be missed and forever remembered and loved by his family.

Services will be held Tuesday 9/8 at 6 pm and Wednesday 9/9 at 10 am at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Burial will follow on Wednesday 9/9 at noon at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Robert “Bob” Miller, 89, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He will be remembered as a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Navy veteran.

Born on May 5, 1937, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bob joined the United States Navy as a young man and served eight years in the Navy’s engineering department during two tours of duty from 1954 to 1958 and from 1961 to 1965. During his military service, he served aboard two aircraft carriers and two destroyers, completing four WESTPAC deployments. His travels took him throughout the Pacific, patrolling the waters between China and Taiwan and visiting ports in Japan, Hawaii, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

While stationed in Everett, Bob met Bernita Ledford. The couple married in 1958 and welcomed their son, Richard, in 1959.

Bob eventually settled in Southern California, where he spent the next 60 years living along the coast. After leaving military service in 1965, he began his civilian career threading pipe for $1.85 an hour before moving into the oil industry. He retired in 1997 after 32 years of dedicated service with Signal Oil & Gas, later Shell Oil.

During his years in California, Bob shared more than 35 years of companionship with Ann Barber, who held a special place in his life. In April 2021, he returned to Washington and made his home in Marysville, where he spent his final years surrounded by family.

Above all else, Bob cherished his family. Nothing brought a bigger smile to his face than attending his great-grandchildren’s sporting events, hearing about their latest accomplishments, or sharing stories about those he loved. He was known for proudly showing off family photos and telling anyone who would listen about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his son, Richard Miller, and daughter-in-law, Becki; his adopted daughters, Natasha, Lynn, and Gail; his grandchildren, Lindsey Watkins (Neil), Ryan Miller (Melissa), and Violet Miller (Evelyn); and his great-grandchildren, Amelia, Rory, Kollin, Atlas, and Sutton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Sam” and Pauline Miller; his brothers, Ralph and Carson Miller; and his special friends, Bernita Lewis (Ledford) and Ann Barber.

Bob’s legacy lives on in the family he loved so deeply, and in the many lives he touched with his kindness, humor, and generosity.

Born July 11th, 2002 in Everett, Washington. Passed away on August 23rd, 2026. Sunny was a beloved father, son, brother, cousin, and friend. Sunny is survived by his son, his father John Sunny Kennebrew lll, his mother Joni Gobin-Smith and step father Joshua Smith, his siblings Keanu, Dea’Tre, Kaleb, Keishon, Joshua, Shenell and Vanessa, his maternal grandparents Tony & Judy Gobin, along with many cousins, aunties, uncles and friends. Sunny was preceded in death by his paternal grand parents John Sunny Kennebrew Jr & Vanessa Kennebrew, his uncle Jesus Echevarria Sr, John Burke, and friend Jordan “Juvie” Marks.

Services will be held at the Tulalip Gathering Hall Monday at 6PM and Tuesday at 10AM.

Jamie Marie Fryberg, a beloved Tulalip Tribal member born on November 4th, 1958, in Everett, WA. Found lasting peace with the love of her life Roger Charles Williams Sr. on August 16, 2026.

Jamie was born to LeRoy Fryberg Sr. and Ella M. Hill. She was adopted and raised by Robert and Keeta Cameron. Jamie worked at the Tulalip Casino back in the day as a table games dealer where her warmth, humor, and caring nature could shine. She found some of her greatest joy out on the water where she could catch fish, crab, and shrimp. She simply enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of being out on the water. Jamie also had a passion for playing pool where she enjoyed being apart of the Kuhnles and Lucky 13 teams. During her quiet time, she enjoyed slowing down, relaxing, and expressing her creativity through crocheting, creating Gods eyes, and doing crafts that expressed her love for family. Most of all spending cherished time with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as they were her entire world.

She leaves behind her children Jolene Marie Fryberg (Zachary), Jeremy Jablonski Sr (Deena), Mande Hunter (Chris), Roger Williams Jr. (Marissa), Elisabeth Williams, John Williams, Leon “Rocky” Oliver, Warren “Mister” Oliver (Lori) & Dale “Yogi” Sanchey. Grandchildren Cheyenne Prinzing (Brandon), Shawn Sanchey (Kwani), Shaelynn Kimble (Jehrad), Shailyse Fryberg, Sheiyden Sanchey, Janiesha Fryberg-Zackuse, JaKaiya Fryberg-Zackuse, Daniel Zackuse III, Nathaniel Williams, Desirae & Rosealynne Jablonski (Keanu), KayDee Wilson, Jeremy Jablonski Jr, Kourtney & Kaleesa Comenote, Kathleen, Kallie & Kellie Jablonski, Adrienne Diaz, Harold Moses, Shawn Oliver (Sopheap), Alicia Oliver (Tyler), Sylena Cabanas-Oliver (Corey), Tino Oliver, Chanti “Kayli”, Raistlin Oliver, Johnny, Jordan & Rochelle Oliver, Matthew & Brian Hunter, Selisa Williams, Lukas Williams, Braiden Duke Jackman. Great-Grandchildren Carter, Kalyana, Kenai, Kalino, Kylian, BlakeLee, Cora, Elly, Khyrsten, Seqouah, Roland, Avery, Donald, Kaizen, Soleia, Neelah, Amelia, Ivy, Noelia, Abraham, Eli, Anelys, Evelyn, Malikai, Koa, Tylia, Quinn, Dustino Jr.

Her siblings: Sherry Dick (Tim), Gary Eraas, Tamie Villines (Marty), Joanne Fryberg, Timothy Jones & Chris Meloche. Aunts/Uncles: Billy Fryberg (Sharleen), Cy Fryberg Sr. (Karen), Jeanette Fryberg, Linda Hill, Kathleen Williams, Sheryl Fryberg (Ray), Charles Hill (Sue), Candy Hill-Wells (Lew) & Dolly Hatch.

Preceded in death by her parents LeRoy Fryberg Sr. & Ella M. Hill, Robert & Keeta Cameron, Brothers LeRoy Fryberg Jr, Martin Fryberg, Sister Dee-Dee Cameron, bonus children Cherie Oliver-Gomez, & little Manny Oliver. Uncles/Aunts: Clarence Hatch Sr, Myron Fryberg Sr, Byron Fryberg Sr, Gerald Fryberg Sr, Dean Fryberg Sr, Marlin Fryberg Sr, & baby Josephine Fryberg. Dennis Hill, Teddy (Theodore) Hill, & June Pablo. Grandparents: Mary & Charles Hill (Della), Josephine & Martin Fryberg.

Roger Charles Williams Sr, born December 10, 1956 to Mae and George Williams Sr in Everett, WA, entered into rest on August 16, 2026 alongside his best friend and soulmate, Jamie Marie Fryberg.

Roger was a member of the Tulalip Tribes and lived his life on the reservation. He was a commercial fisherman, logger, and Class-A long-haul trucker. Roger spent many years working for Shelco and for the Tribe in the Building Maintenance, Utilities, and Construction Departments. Upon retirement, he continued to spend time on the water fishing. If he wasn’t on the water, Roger was in his shop working on endless projects for himself, his loved ones, and strangers who often became friends. He showed his love for his family through action and quality time. Whether it was fixing a car, a plumbing issue, or removing a giant spider, if you called on Roger, he would be there (eventually). Roger was always ready to debate the latest conspiracy theory, watch a Seahawks game, attend his grandson’s basketball games, and share his amazing smoked salmon.

Roger has left a legacy of pride, community, and lessons that will continue on through many generations to come: His children, Amanda Hunter (Chris), Jolene Fryberg (Zachary), Roger Williams Jr (Marissa), Jeremy Jablonski (Deena), Elisabeth Williams, Francis Sheldon (Jasidee), and John Williams. Grandchildren Selisa Williams, Lukas Williams, Samantha, Matthew & Brian Hunter, Braiden Jackman, Shawn Sanchey, Shaelynn Kimble, Shailyse Fryberg, Sheiyden Sanchey, Jeremy Jablonski Jr, Janiensha & JaKaiya Fryberg-Zackuse, and Daniel Zackuse III.

Siblings Carol (Hunter) Williams, Valerie Williams, and honorary brother, Keith Williams. 

Lifelong friends and relatives Tony Williams, Sunny Summers, Kelly Roan (Black), Roger Pablo, Louie Pablo Sr, Jim Brady, Vernon Carpenter, Marty Villines, Kevin Williams, Steve Kuchenmeister, John Bingham, and many others.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sebastian and Eleanor Williams and Charles Martin; parents, George and Mamie (Mae) Williams Sr; siblings, Georgia Williams and George Williams Jr; uncle, Lawerence (Larry) Brown; son, Charles Williams; niece, Nadiene Jones; nephew, William (BJ) Jones Jr.; and cousins Kennard Williams, Mark Carpenter, and Art Hatch.

A Funeral Service will be held at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 804 State Ave, Marysville, WA 982704237, US, on August 20, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.A Memorial Service will be held at Tulalip Gathering Hall, 7512 Totem Beach Rd, Tulalip Bay, WA 98271, US, on August 26, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mission Beach Cemetery, Mission Beach Rd, Tulalip Bay, WA 98271, US, on August 26, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Teresa K. Brown, who peacefully gained her wings on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 27, 1953, in Arlington, Washington, Teresa was the cherished daughter of Sid Mix and Dorothy “Tutt” Tryon. She leaves behind her husband, children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She has now returned home to be with her loved ones who welcomed her into eternal peace.