Category: Obituaries

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.

Debra “Debi” Janean Barto Debra “Debi” Janean Barto, 49 of Tulalip went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2015 surrounded by her children and family. She was born April 15, 1966 to Robert Barto and Linda Hill in Eureka, California. She loved to go to garage sales; to garden, to camp, going to the beaches and rivers, and was an avid reader. Her children and grandson were her life. She loved her community. Debbie is survived by her six children, Heather McLean, Shane McLean, Travis Carpenter, Rayvin Foster, Christian Foster, Clara Foster; her mother, Linda Hill; three sisters, Sue, Shelly, and Teddi; grandson, Cory; Aunt Charlene; Cousin Billie; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Tulalip Tribal Gym. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.

He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Martin Fryberg Jr.; grandparents, Leroy Martin Fryberg Sr., Ella M. Hill, Loris Puyette, Robert and Keeta Cameron; uncles, Martin J. Fryberg, Glen Mcjoe, Leroy Wyman; aunts, Dee Dee Cameron, Carmen Wayman, Donna Jean Brady, and Ladonna Fryberg; and nephews Dayson Blondin and Jordyn Moses; as well as a special friend, Zoe Galasso. Andrew will be forever missed but never forgotten. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an InterFaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with a burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Clifford George Enick, 56, of Tulalip passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2015.

He was born June 11, 1958 in Everett, Washington to Gerald and Maryann Enick (Moses). He was a commercial fisherman and he served his tribe as a gravedigger.

He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Stewart-Enick; son, Harley Enick; siblings, Gerald John Enick Jr., Francis Eugene Enick, Michael Curtis Enick, Darrell Dan Enick, Harold Leslie Enick, Delores Gay Bill, Lynn Sheryl Selam and Howiann Margaret Enick; grand-children, Nakayea Stewart, Khyro Stewart, Anthony Gepner, and Keydron Enick; adopted mother, Margaret Greene; several aunties, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald, Maryann Moses, Louie Moses; his son Johnny Enick.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an interfaith service at 6:00 p.m. at the family home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am at the 1910 Shaker Church with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.