Category: Obituaries

 

Donna Louise Muir born October 1935 to Donald Sr. and Katherine Hatch, passed away September 7, 2015.

Leaving behind her husband, Richard Muir Sr. of 59 years, along with her son Richard Muir Jr. (Teena – with the red truck); daughters, Debra “George” Russell, Deanna Muir, Doreen Muir (Chris); grandchildren, Nicole Muir, Sabralee Muir, Shiloh Zackuse, Mitch M. Zackuse (Trisha), Daniel Muir, Michael Muir-Allett, Breanna Muir, Dakotah “Cody” Allett (Ashley), Christjan Braaten, Nana Lilja Braaten, and Jeremy Jablonski Jr.

She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren with two more on their way. She is also survived by her siblings, Helen (Sally) Prouty, Donald (Penoke) Hatch Jr., Illene James (Chuck) and Cynie McGee (Max). She is also survived by numerous brothers and sister-in-laws; nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Katherine Hatch Sr.; her baby sister, Elma Hatch, her brother, Lawrence Hatch, sister Evelyn Hatch Cross, Paul “Spooky” Eric Shay Sr.; and grandson, Jared Lee Allett.

Donna enjoyed being on the Tulalip Enrollment Committee for several years, spending her time at the casino, going shopping, camping with the family, clam digging on the beaches of Ocean Shores, Bowling with family and friends, and travelling to Hawaii.

A very special thank you to the care givers Sherry, Tije, Carolyn, Jyl, Kari, Blair, and Beckey who provided love and support.

A Mass will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, 10 a.m. at St Anne, Tulalip, WA. Burial will follow at Mission Beach in Marysville, WA Donna will be missed deeply by all of those who knew and loved her.

 

Beatrice Isabel Reeves born February 1963 to Charles Myers and Alice Zackuse, passed away September 4, 2015.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, beadwork, arts and crafts, woodworking, fishing, berry picking, and loved outdoor cooking.

Preceded in death by her parents. Bea left behind her loving husband, George Reeves Jr.; and her children, Dean Dan Jr (Trish), Lorna Dan (Victor), Albert Hood, Emerson Hood, Georgett Reeves, and Georgetta Reeves.; her grandchildren, Jordan Johnston, Victoria Morales; her brothers, Jeff Myers Sr., John Myers, Joseph Myers Sr., Randy Turner, Morris Zackuse, and Mitch Zackuse; her sisters, Michelle McCracken, Leona Gonzalez, and Brenda Zackuse. Bea is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by those she loved.

Viewing to be held at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 12 (noon), followed by interfaith services at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym, and funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym.

 

Ariela Starr Vendiola, 15, went to become our fancy dance angel with our grandfather in heaven early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2015.

Our bright shining star blessed us with her birth on August 19, 1999, in Bellingham Washington. She lived in Bellingham, and Marysville, Wash. but spent most of her life on the Tulalip Indian Reservation.

She is survived by her mother and father, Monica and Randy Vendiola; her grandmother and grandfather, LeeAnna and Dan Moses; grandmother, Diane Vendiola; two brothers, Richard and Randy, Jr.; sister, Selena; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Her grandfather, Rodolfo Vendiola, precedes her in death.

“Arie” will be brought home on August 25, 2015, to spend time with family. The family extends an invitation to attend interfaith services to celebrate Ariela’s life. 6:00 p.m. on August 26, 2015, at the Greg Williams Court/Tulalip Tribal Gymnasium, and also Catholic funeral services on August 27, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the same facility. Arrangements made by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home on 804 State Avenue, Marysville, WA 98270

 

A Tulalip Tribal Elder passed away surrounded by her family and friends on August 20, 2015.

Mary was born July 14, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Wash. to Eugene Joseph and Alice Brown-Joseph. She lived on the Swinomish Indian Reservation up until she was five years old, then moved to Tulalip, Washington where she resided. She worked at Tulalip Bingo, was a caregiver for the Tulalip Elders then moved on to work for the Casino in the maintenance department. During her dedication to the 1910 Indian Shaker Church she traveled from Canada to California attending many Church services. She enjoyed following her children and grandchildren to different reservations for the Winter Pow-Wows.

Mary is survived by her children, Tina Brady of Eugene, Oregon, Odder Fryberg, Sharon Fryberg, Larry Fryberg-Scott (Clarence E. Scott-Fryberg), Joanne G. Fryberg, Myron J. Fryberg, Madeline Henry-Fryberg all of Tulalip; 26 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews,; sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and cousins. Mary gave special care to her extended children, William Fryberg, Richard Fryberg, Danielle Fryberg, Brian Reeves, Timmy Fryberg, Arnette Cheer, Kerri Henry, Ariette Cheer, Arnold Cheer III, Tiffany Fryberg, Khrystal Fryberg, Noah Fryberg, Victoria Fryberg-Rodriguez and J.lee Henry. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Myron Fryberg Sr.; parents and siblings.

Visitation will be on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an InterFaith service at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym on Friday. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with a burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

 

Dylan Dale Monger was born April 1, 1993, in Seattle, Wash., went to be with the creator on August 18, 2015.

Born to Lisa Anne Monger and Robert Wade Monger Dylan was raised in Tulalip, Wash., he attended Tulalip ECEAP, Tulalip Elementary school, then went onto Quil Ceda elementary and Totem Middle school. Then moved onto Arts and Tech where he learned to flirt with girls and write notes.” As his Dad would say “School of Hard Knock”. Dylan loved the outdoors, hiking camping just spending quality time with his “HOMIES” enjoyed and loved good times at the river (Big Rock and the Bridge at Sylvania) with his friends and family. Dylan was creative with his hands he loved building and creating gifts for those he loved. Dylan was a master of all trades which he learned many skills from his Dad. Dylan loved to cook he shared many good meals with his ” HOMIES” and family, Dylan loved to laugh, he created many stories and shared then freely with everyone that would listen, Dylan always had a good prank to pull. Dylan’s heart was so big and he loved to love and was easy to love by his friends and family.

Dylan is survived by his mother, Lisa Monger, father, Robert “Whaakadup” Monger; grandmother, Mary Lou Kelly; sisters: Jennifer Monger, Danielle Monger (Elias Ruiz), Brittany Monger (Joshua “JT” Anglim), brothers, Joel Keeline; uncles: Jon Granath, Craig Granath, Charlie Vassar, Mark Monger Sr., Dan Hankey (Kathy); aunties: Kathrine Monger, Anita Rodgers (Randy), Lucinda Cladoosby, Tina Pacheco, Rose Webb (Kevin) Annie Rowley (Bruce), Stacy Councilman (Craig) Kerrie Kelley: cousins: Joey Peltier, Michael Contraro, Joe Henry Sr., Vince Henry, Richard Henry, Dushane McGavin, Brenda Knight (Vern) Sam Knight, Cristina Cladoosby, Elisha Pacheco, Alisha Pacheco, Cyrus Pacheco, Vanessa Flores, Anita Taylor, (Scott) Adam Vassar, Damon Hatch, Maggie Stewart (Miles), Willie Webb, Lexi Webb, Mark Monger Jr, (Kara), Thomas Monger (Josh), Nicole Monger (Justin), Lindsey Granath, Julie Webb, Michelle Fitzgerald; nieces and nephew: Wesley, Autumn, Julianna, Kiara, Alexia, Izzy, Sajali, Leondra, Nathan, Ryan. Dylans Ride or Die Partner Damon (BUKKA) Charles. Alex Charlie; girl friend, Nikkie Mercier; and many, many loved ones.

Dylan was preceded in death by grandparents: Irene Granath, Jon Granath, Hirontimus Monger, Magdaline Monger, Peter Granath: and many more there to greet him on the other side.

There will be a visitation at Schaefer-Shipman at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, with an evening gathering at the family home at 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman

 

Tyson Daniel Walker, 21 of Tulalip passed away in an accident on August 18, 2015.

He was born to Cedrick Walker and Crystal Baggarley in Seattle, Wash. on June 30, 1994, at the University of WA Hospital. Tyson was a true 12th man for the Seattle Seahawks.

Tyson is survived by his mother, Crystal Baggarley; his father, Cedrick Walker; his siblings, Tashina Lundgren, and Travis Stevens; great-grandmother, Florence Baggarley; aunts, Kathleen Morse and Cleme; uncles, J. Daniel Perry, Conan Kopp, Cecil and Chris Walkers; niece, Estella Lundgren; nephew, Chase Hyle; and cousin, Alex Morse.

Visitation Monday, August 24, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. The Funeral will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman

 

Phillip Lee Contraro “Spooker” was born on August 11, 1930, and passed away on August 16, 2015.

He was born in Everett, Wash., to Phillip Michael Contraro and Katherine “Katie” Sheldon. He was raised in Suquamish, Wash. and went to school there until he enlisted into the Army serving in the Korean War. He met his wife Loretta Young Hudson in 1969, was married to his love on September 7, 1973. When he was younger he played football and basketball. After Phil retired, he was always playing bingo and if you didn’t see him there he would be at the casino. He loved the thought of being a Grandpa. Through his life he has worked at Paine Field in Everett for many years. Also he fished for Bernie Gobin for many years. He then worked at the Tulalip Bingo as grounds maintenance and went on to work for the Tulalip Tribes ground maintenance.

Phillip was a very loving brother, dad, husband, grandpa, and great grandfather.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 20, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

 

Leonard Daniel Williams Jr. (Boone) passed away Friday, July 31, 2015, in his home with his family around him. He had been fighting with his health for the past few years.

He was born February 4, 1952, in Tacoma, Wash. to Yvonne Zackuse and Leonard Williams Sr. Leonard grew up with his grandparents, MaryAnn and Edward Williams Sr. and his foster parents (names unknown).

Leonard also resided in Aberdeen, Wash. with his late wife Susan Cultee for a few years before he moved to Tulalip, Wash. where he spent the rest of his life with his family.

Leonard is survived by his daughter, Yvonne and her husband, Rob Dziubak; step-son, Jeremiah Isaksson; his grandchildren, Jacob Cultee, John Imholt-Cultee, Shyla Cultee and Rachay Imholt; and great-grandchildren, Alisyanna Enick, Peyton Cultee, Meleah Cultee, Carnie Cultee, Amailia Cultee, and Walia Cultee; sister, Mary Williams and family, Wanda Williams and husband, Hank Williams; favorite cousin, James Yant; long-time friend, Gail; special nieces and nephews, Sophia Bronchau, Yvonne and Dawn Williams and Jonathan Bronchau; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

 

Jesus “Zues” Antonio Echevarria, 44, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends.

Zues was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on January 11, 1971, to Jeannie and Carlos Echevarria. Zues was an active participant throughout his school years and an excellent lineman. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1990. Throughout his life, Zues was famous for being a protector, watching over all of his family and friends.

It is difficult to summarize everything that he was great at; he was a wonderful daddy, brother, son, mate, cousin and friend. Zues was a professional entrepreneur; excelling as a fisherman, cook, football coach, security guard, and fireworks stand owner. Zues will forever be remembered for his compassion with regard to children and was known for being a baby whisperer. His larger than life personality and humor will never be forgotten.

Zues is survived by his parents, Carlos and Jeannie Echevarria; brothers, Carlos Echevarria, and Juan Echevarria (Nazmi); nephew, Raihan Echevarria; special parents, Tony and Judy Gobin, sisters, Joni Gobin (Josh), Jamie Gobin, and Toni Jo Gobin; children, Mekalani, Alexzes and Jesus; and his best friend “The Warden” Heather Gobin. He is also survived by an extended family too numerous to list.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Norma and John Rivera, Cruz and Manuel Echevarria, aunt, Lydia Rivera, uncles, John and Carols Rivera, Papa Jim Bow, Gib Baker and cousin/brother, Michael Lee Joseph.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 807 State Ave., Marysville. An Interfaith Service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6:00 pm at 6700 Totem Beach Road. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

 

With heavy heart and sadness, we lost a good man and loving husband in Larry on June 24, 2015. Larry was a Tulalip Tribal elder, born in 1937, Mount Vernon, Washington. Later in life, he was interested in and proud of his Native American ancestry, coming from people of the Snohomish/Hibulb Village area (North Everett/Preston Point–named after his great great grandparents), Jamestown S’Klallam and Lummi tribal ancestry. His wife, Carol and children, Laurie and Dennis by his side, Larry passed from complications of heart bypass surgery. Larry is survived by his sister, Delores (Danny) Stamaris. Predeceased by his brothers, Mannie Laurent and Lloyd Cepa; and sisters, Leone Putnam and Virginia Brumbaugh. Larry leaves behind his sister-in-laws, Caroline Cepa and Peggy (Larry) Trim. He leaves behind his special niece and nephews, Sherry (Pete) Guzman, Terry (Pam) Parker and Ron (Donna) Burns and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. The Memorial Service will be held on July 2, 2015 at the Tulalip Gym. Burial to follow.