Category: Obituaries

 

“Looks Twice” Mar. 2, 1961 – Dec. 16, 2015 Shannon was born in Everett, Wash. on March 2, 1961 and went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2015.

She grew up on the Tulalip Indian Reservation where she was also an enrolled tribal member. She was a very well respected Native artist. She did beautiful beadwork, paint, sculpted, crocheted, carved, basket weaved, and she was a very good tattoo artist. She was a den mother to a lot of young people who came to her not only for an ear to listen but for advice as well. She was easily called mom to many. Her most recent favorite pastime was spending it with her grandkids, either making clothes for her granddaughter or her dolls. Building stuff with her grandsons with their Legos or giving them “secret” missions playing Army. She really enjoyed watching all her grandkids practice their Taekwondo.

She has four children with her first husband, Louie Pablo Jr., Louie Pablo III, Colette (Tommy) Kaula, Charlo. Five grandchildren, Aaron, Nico, Echo, Louie, Jarome. She has seven siblings, Gary, Lisa (Lisa) Rocky, Miles, Shawna, Shirley, and Pat.

She is preceded in death by her son, Louie III; her mother, Jeanie; her brother, Rocky; and grandmother Helen. She leaves behind her father, Alvie; and her biological father, Ernie; and numerous cousins and friends. Shannon will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Visitation will be Monday, December 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Interfaith service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tribal Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

 

Joan Marie Duplessis, neé Campbell, was born at the Old Tulalip Indian Hospital on the Tulalip Reservation on September 13, 1937. She lived much of her life in Fullerton, Calif. In 2004, she returned back to The Tulalip Reservation to be amongst her family.

Joan was very social and loved to be surrounded by people. Joan was an enrolled member of The Tulalip Tribes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Duplessis Sr.; her mother, Katherine ‘Caty’ Campbell of Tulalip, Wash. her father, William G. Campbell; her two brothers, Russell ‘Gubby’ Campbell, and Donald Campbell, and sister, Sandra Bodendick (Jim) of Tulalip.

She is survived by her three sisters: Jeanette Dudnick of Anaheim, Calif., Helen Campbell of Tulalip, and Katherine Elliot of Tacoma, Wash.; three brothers, Walter Campbell of Tulalip, John Thunderbird Campbell (Kara) of Tulalip, and Charlie Campbell (Sue) of Tulalip; three sons, Nicholas Campbell (Faye Allen) of Tacoma, Bernard Duplessis Jr. (Sandra) of Tulalip and William Duplessis of Fullerton; and seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; Joan’s smile, love and laugh were contagious. She will be dearly missed.

A one-day Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at The Schaefer-Shipman Funeral home, 804 State Avenue, Marysville, WA 98271. A dinner will be served following the service at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Joan will be returned to California and will be set to rest next to her husband, Bernard Duplessis Sr. She will be laid to rest at Loma Vista Mortuary, 701 E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 98235.

 

Michael Dean Proo passed away October 5^th, 2015 at the age of 42. Michael was born in the bay area, San Leandro California on August 10^th 1973. His parents were Max Proo and Carolyn Oliver. Grandparents were Margaret and Dale Holmes.

Michael Moved to Reno Nevada where he lived for the past 18 years with the love of his life Keena Jackson; where they raised their daughter Keisha they enjoyed family time. Michael was all about family and friends his love and passion was cooking and football. His teams were the Raiders and the Oakland A’s and he was proud to represent the bay. He always enjoyed cooking for family and friends he loved to welcome people with his food and laughter and his great sense of humor. He was always making people laugh!

He enjoyed shooting guns, music, sporting events, and concerts, Michael had a love for life. His brother Dennis and him had a unique brotherly love which involved teasing, joking and always getting one up on the other. Their games would always leave you laughing along with them. Michael will be greatly missed by all who loved him!

Michael is survived by Keena Jackson; and their daughter Keisha; his mother Carolyn Oliver and Dennis P. Two brothers Dennis Sarina and Steven Proo. Grandmother Susanna; Aunties Cecile Hansen and Charlene Loback; Uncles Ernie, Phillip, Mario, Michael, Gabriel, and Angel Proo; Mother In-law Jan Gardipe; Father In-law Ted Jackson; Sister in-law Lisa and Kelly Townsend; Sister In-law Kelly and Dave Turner; Niece Deidra Proo and great Niece Dakota Proo; Special Cousins; Devin, Jay, Marc, Martin Napeahi; Marvin, Jeff, Melissa Velazquez, Katrina Lane. He was preceded in death by his Father Max Proo

 

Cecil Lacy Jr., was born June 10, 1965, in Everett, Wash., went to be with his Dad and sister “C.C” on September 18, 2015.

Early on in life Jr’s intellect revealed itself, school was as simple as showing up. Without even cracking open a book he earned A’s and B’s. Jr then became a commercial fisherman; he loved to be on the water. He also worked with Tulalip Recreation for several years; He enjoyed taking the kids on trips to the rivers and mountains; Jr always made time for our youth. Jr’s passion for free speech was evident throughout his life; he was a published writer and poet. Jr used his strong writing skills to help community members who suffered from injustices.

Jr leaves behind his wife, Sara Lacy; daughters: Monique Lacy, and Cecile Lacy; sons: Ian Cooper, Tim Anderson, Trevor Anderson; grandchildren, Jonny and Caitlin; mother, Joy Lacy; sister, Shelly Lacy; brother, Harvey Eastman; aunt and uncles: Stan and Joanne Jones, Virginia Lartenter, Dawn and Glen Simpson, Alpheus and Millie Jones, Dale and Barbara Jones, Marvin Jones, Richard and Gloria Jones, Delmar and Bev Jones, George and Sadie Lacy, Maxine Jackson (Texas); sisters, and brothers-in-law: Laura and Bruce Fall, Kristen and Mark Stout, John and Sandra Cooper; nieces and nephews: Jerad (Virginia) Eastman, Marysa (Adam) Eastman, Joylee Lacy, Jacob Fall, Rebecca Morales, Daniel Stout, Eric Fall, Laura Stout, Leah Walker, Johnathan Cooper, Emma Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Cecil Lacy Sr.; sister, Cecile Eastman; father-in-law, Jim Cooper; grandparents: George and Luella Jones, George and Maggie Lacy, and Cecil Lacy; special aunts: Lippy and Laverne; and his daughter Monique Lacy’s mother, Kate.

Visitation services will be held Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman. Funeral services will be held in the Tulalip Gym on Friday, September 25, 2015, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow. –

 

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