Waynetta Joy Iukes was born on September 25, 1969, and passed away on February 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Williams, and by Byron Iukes.
Waynetta is survived by her father, Nelson Iukes Sr. and her father, Arthur Williams Sr.; her children, Melinda Napeahi, Nahale Napeahi, and Marquell Napeahi;her grandchildren Tessa, Kaeden, Maia, Alissa, and Karson; her siblings, Ron Iukes, Rose Iukes, Nelson Iukes Jr., Allen Iukes, George Williams, Jacqueline Williams, Jobey Williams, Carnegie Williams and Veronica Iukes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Waynetta had a heart that embraced everyone she loved and cared for and was known as “Nana” to many. Her love knew no bounds. She also shared a very special bond with her best friend, Optimus, who held a treasured place in her heart.
Waynetta will be remembered for her kind and generous heart, her unconditional love for family, and the warmth she showed to everyone she met. She touched countless lives and will be deeply missed.
An evening service will be held Wed. Feb. 11, 2026 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Funeral Service will be Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 9 AM at the Gathering Hall with burial at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Charlie worked at the Yakama Nation Forestry Dept. in the thinning crew as a wildland Fire Fighter. He worked at the Everett School District as a Janitor and a Beading teacher. He worked at the Darrington Forestry Dept. as a Fish Habitat and Wildland Fire Fighter. He was a Logger in White Salmon.
Charlie belonged to the 1910 Shaker Church in White Swan. Charlie was a proud tribal fisherman.
He fished traditional Dip net fish, Columbia River, Skagit River, Stillaguamish River and the Puget Sound.
Charlie and Paul Harvey Sr. helped get the Pow-wow and Bone games going in Sauk- Suiattle Tribe. Viola Spencer and Charlie got the Pow-wows going at the Stillaguamish Tribe.
He loved going to different Pow-wows. He was Headman/ Whipman and winner at different pow-wows, he would travel from White Swan to Tulalip, Bellingham, Nooksack, Lynnwood, Seattle, and B.C. for the pow-wows.
He loved it when it was time to pick huckleberries and other fruits.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 47yrs. Lila, daughter Jessica (Edward) Pierce, Travis Pierce, Gary Pierce, James Pierce, and Jackie Pierce. Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and numerous family.
Even though our hearts hurt we know that he is with his daughters; Carleen and Violet Pierce, His Dad; Jesse Pierce, his mom Eleanor Kuneki, Auntie Bessie Quaemps Kuneki, Baby sister, and other family members.
A funeral will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall with cremation to follow.
Mark Carpenter, born October 17, 1962, to Loyal and Lavinia Carpenter, and started his journey in Pico Rivera, California, with his siblings: Alan, Vernon and Angela. Eventually the family made their home in Marysville, where Mark graduated in 1982 A proud Elder of Tulalip Tribes, he worked for Quil Ceda Creek Casino in the Maintenance Department, as a deck hand as needed. Always quiet and unassuming but ready with a smile and greeting. People enjoyed his dry sense of humor by stating the obvious and reminding them they were taking themselves or the situation too seriously. (Yep!! It’s a family trait.) Always caring, thoughtful and respectful. Bringing his mother candy and flowers every time he came by to visit. If no one was home he would walk around the house to see if anything was needed, once seeing the screens had holes from little ones, just took the screens out and replaced the screening. Another time he took it upon himself to remove the moss from the roof and cleaned her gutters. Just another day for him. His family and friends were important to him. Mark liked watching old westerns: Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Rifleman etc. Perhaps because it was part of his childhood and represented a simpler time. He enjoyed the challenge of assembling model cars and ships. Both require patience and attention to detail. Another pastime he liked was thrift shopping and sharing his finds. One prized find was an antique pocket watch. A lifes journey that consisted of savoring moments, smoking a cigarette, having cold beer, sharing a hot meal, taking pride a job well done, and laughing with family and friends. A leisurely walk instead of foot race.
A recitation of the Rosary will be held Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 at 6 PM at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. A funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 10 AM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall will burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Joe “Corky” Medcalf, passed away January 10, 2026, at age 78, in Everett, WA. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores “Annette” Medcalf and daughter Theresa Medcalf.
Corky was born December 24, 1947, in Mindenmines MO. To mother Margaret “Lizzie” and Father Joe Medcalf. His Older sister Georgeanna Callaway and younger brother Tom Medcalf.
The family moved to Seattle WA in 1966, Corky attended Bothell High School where he played basketball and lettered in football. He met his wife to be Annette on the summer solstice in 1967 and they were married March 14th, 1969, until her passing in September 2020.
Together for over 53 years, they had 3 children Kalonie Medcalf, Theresa Medcalf, Elizabeth “Mimi” Bensch. Grandchildren Kailene, Mayson, Zoie. Great grandchildren; Joey, Jay-cee, Rozie. Although many called him dad and grandpa.
Corky had a love of animals, many beloved pets including racoons, squirrels, cats and dogs. He would whistle for the eagles, he would howl for the coyotes, and he would chitter for the racoons. He loved hunting, fishing and watching any kind of sports, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, Nascar, and bull riding.
There will be a viewing Monday January 19th 2026 at the Schaefer- Shipman funeral home in Marysville WA, at 12 o’clock noon, burial at Mission Beach Cemetery in Tulalip to follow.
Donald Eugene Kempf Jr, 63 of Arlington passed away December 24, 2025. He was born in Darrington, WA to Donald Kempf Sr and Rose (Harvey) Kempf on November 12, 1962. He loved fishing in the rivers and the Tulalip Bay. He enjoyed going to the casino. He was known for his big heart.
He is survived by his children, Edwina Kempf, Eugina Kempf, Kalia Nuno and Donald “Don Don” Kempf; sisters Lila Pierce and Angela Thurbush; brothers, Edward Kempf and Marvin Kempf; several grandchildren, and other relatives.
A celebration of his life will be Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10 AM at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. His wishes were to be placed with his father in Darrington.
Dorothy Louise Ancheta, born on February 7, 1956, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 69. Dorothy was a resident of Tulalip Bay, Washington.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Tulalip Dining Hall, located at 4033 76th Place NW, Tulalip, WA 98271. The service is scheduled for February 7, 2026, starting at 1:00 pm.
Debbie Maria Jackson was born on October 21, 1956 in Tacoma Washington to Julia Smith. She was raised in Tacoma and then move to Duncan BC with her mother. She lived there until she was a young age of 60.
Debbie was a very skillful lady. She raised chickens, cows, horses, and pigs. The most animals she didn’t enjoy raising were the horses and the pigs. She knew how to can all kinds of food during her life of living alone at a young age.
Debbie had three children, Renée Joe, Daniel Joe and Crystal Joe. She was devastated when she lost her daughter Crystal, but she still carried on. She had three men in her life, Abraham Joe, the father of her children and Don Charlie, who she moved back to Tulalip with in 2016. She resides at the senior apartments 7305 Totem Beach Rd. Apartment C. She was asked to be a babysitter to help Janice Bill take care of her little brother, Willard Bill. He mended her broken heart. And they lived together until she decided to go home to heaven. She had many, many cousins and relatives and she had an adopted daughter she claimed as her own, Evelyn Jimi. She also has a grandson, Philip. He held a special place in her heart.
It did not matter who she met. Everyone who knew her loved her for what she was, a lady with many skills and a great heart of gold. She will be missed by all the young ones she claimed as grandchildren, and all the ones she called Cousin because she had many, no matter where she went. Her son Daniel has a dog that was very special to her. She used to buy all kinds of toys for him and brought to Canada when they took a ride over there. She was in 1910 Shaker, which she enjoyed praying for anyone who asked beause that’s the way it is with shaker life.
She could be going down the highway and see an exit – and knew how many miles it was to the exit where she was going. She was amazing. She’s gonna be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
She earned her wings by the heart, our Debbie Maria Charlie Jackson.
Shannon LeAnn Sua born on December 19th 1983- passed on the 23rd of November 2025,she was a loved daughter, sister, mother, aunty, friend and overall loved person. She was goofy and sensitive even if she denied, but that’s what we loved about her and what we’ll miss, in our memories we love you Shannon. An evening service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. A funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Gathering Hall with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Samuel Kame Williams was born on October 30, 2025, and transitioned to be with the ancestors that day. Though only here for a short time, Samuel blessed his family with his peaceful, loving presence. Samuel was born to Cary Michael Williams and Shelbi May Hatch in Seattle, Washington. His adoring brother is Carymichael Kamekona Williams. His parents and brother anticipated his arrival with love and excitement and now think of him with love and gratitude. Samuel will remain a blessing to his family, and we look forward to when we are reunited on the other side.
The family finds peace in the beautiful visions of Baby Samuel being embraced by his grandmothers and grandfathers in heaven. We know he is held in love and surrounded by laughter, stories and songs. We love the thought of him getting all the beautiful teachings of our people. Samuel came to strengthen our connection to the ancestors. When you see the light glimmer on Tulalip Bay, smell the cedar trees in the woods, see a baby qal̕qaləx̌ič (killer whale) jumping out of the water, think of Samuel and the other ancestors, and smile.
ʔəsx̌aƛ̕tubicid čəd, Samuel. Aloha, Samuel. átawiishamash, Samuel. We love you forever, Samuel!
Samuel is being accompanied into the happy hunting grounds by many loving ancestors: Great-great-great-grandma Celum Young, and Great-great-great-grandpa Cary Morales; Great-great-grandparents Bernie kia kia and Dolores Gobin, and Auntie Cherie Gobin, and Great-great-grandma Theresa Fiander; Great-grandma Genevieve Kona Williams; Great-grandfathers Art Hatch, Richard Craig, and James Arnold; Great-grandma Gloria Arnold, Auntie Debbie, Uncle Greg, Uncle Jason, and Uncle Rocky. Special auntie and uncles KJ Driscoll, Kanim Posey and Kyle Tran-Jones are also welcoming our Samuel.
Samuel is survived by his loving parents and his brother; his grandparents Anthony and Chelsea Craig, Mark and Nicole Hatch, Neil and Monique Steffins, and Andy Williams, Sr.; his great-grandparents, Herman Williams, Sr., Lorraine Hatch, Mike Alva and Patti Gobin, and Kathryn Fiander Craig. Aunties Celum Hatch and Kamaya Craig; Uncles Andrew Williams, Jr., Thomas Williams, Lucas Williams, Kamiakin Craig, Sterling Hatch, Mark Hatch II and numerous other loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services: November 5, 2025, 10:00am at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Burial at Mission Beach Cemetery. Tulalip, Washington.
Marvin Richard Davis of Tulalip Washington, age 77, passed away Tuesday October 7th. He was born January 20th 1948.
He is survived by his children Angie, Robert, Sarah and Helen. His grandchildren Sean, Aaron, Destiny, Christopher, Katherine, Angel, Raylynn, Kadian, Violet and Kevon. His great grandchildren Alexander and Wilder. He was loved by many.
Marvin is preceded in death by his son Little Bud, Brother Rocky, Mother Helen, Sister Jeannie, Father Bud, his beloved Linda and sister Marleen.
Marvin was a member of the United State Marines and the U.S Army and served in the Vietnam War.
His Services will be held at Schafer-Shipman Wednesday, the 15th of October at 10 am
