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Shaylee Adelle Chuckulnaskit

On March 26, 2000, Shaylee Adelle Chuckulnaskit’s birth, a day God gave us our Shay Shay. Shaylee left to the be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2014.

Shaylee was very outgoing, confident, silly, persistant, fearless, and she mirrored God’s forgiving ways. She was also a fighter with spirit and had faith that could move mountains. Shaylee loved her sports, she played AAU Marysville Select for a few years and for Totem MS this last year. Shay also played volleyball for Totem MS. Shay had so much of God’s perfect love to give, she especially loved her friends, but her love was mostly to all of her family.

Shay leaves behind, whom she loved and adored most, her dad, Kurt Chuckulnaskit, her mom, Lavina Phillips; siblings, her best friend/sister, Shania, her brothers, Kurtis “Chaska” and Keenan, and her baby/little brother, Kaleb James. Shay also leaves her uncles, Kris Chuckulnaskit, Justin Chuckulnaskit, Percy Phillips III, and Jerry John Phillips; her aunts, Tory Chuckulnaskit, Rhonda St. Pierre, Grace Thornton, Lakota and Jenny Phillips. Shay also leaves her grandparents who she loved so much, Percy and Sandra Phillps, and Larry Thornton. Also leaves all her cousins, Vashti and Veniece, Cheryl and Kristy, Tanessa, Lanay, and Jason, Terrance and Nosh, Quentin and Kordelle, Kelsie and Jessie, Mekiah and Marisa, Jalen, Joey, Preston, Blake, Elwa, and LaVea.

Shaylee had such a radiant personality, crazy humor, and one heck of a beautiful smile! She will be remembered by all her selfies in each of our phones! Shay will be tremendously missed by her family and friends! We will always be CRAY CRAY for our Shay Shay!

We also would like to thank all for their support, donations, prayers, etc. from family to the whole nation for all you have done for our family and Shay, she meant the world to us! God has great things in store for each of you!

Shaylee was preceded in death by her loving grandmother, Cheryl Chuckulnaskit; aunt, Sharmon Phillips, uncle Jason Chuckulnaskit; cousins, Caden and Koby Phillips.

Visitation Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 pm at the Tulalip Gym. Service will be held Friday at 10:00 am at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman.

ENRIQUE JOSE SEDANO Jr.

Enrique Jose Sedano Junior, better known by loved ones as ‘E.J. and SonSon’, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014.

He was an extremely strong, determined child and put up a good fight until the end when he passed at OHSU/Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon after a tragic accident.

Enrique Junior was a beautiful ball of energy who could keep you on your toes and make you excited about the workout. He was loving to his whole family, protective of his cousins, outgoing to melt the heart of the world and adventurous to complete the whole package we knew as EJ. His beautiful, big brown eyes told stories and his drive and emotion taught us all more than his short time should have allowed. He was such a smart and in tuned child, his voice and thoughts could always be heard.

He is survived by his parents, Charlotte Ike and Enrique Sedano; a sister, Alexandrea; maternal grandparents Ronda Metcalf and Renaldo Minjarez; and fraternal grandparents, Adrienne and Daniel Vielle and Samuel Sedano; great grandmother, Phyllis Enick; as well as a numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. E.J. was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Charles Calflooking Sr.; his uncle, Robby Kublic; cousin, Keemani Conklin; great grandmother, Charlotte Quinelle; great grandfather Ricardo Minjarez; and great-great grandmother, Gertrude Perry.

Although we will miss him every day, he will forever remain in our hearts. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at the Marysville Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman, Marysville.

Cody Joe Dunn

Feb. 25, 1989-Aug. 28, 2014 Cody Joe Dunn was born on February 25, 1989. He went to be with The Lord on August 28, 2014. Cody was a brainiac that was good at whatever he chose to do. He was amazing at his chosen profession which was construction. He loved working with wood and made special gifts for his family. He worked hard at whatever he did. He loved the Seahawks!! Cody leaves behind his mom, Candy Hill-Wells (Lew); his dad, Mike Dunn; his siblings, David Dunn, David Merrill, Nanie Balagot, Michele Balagot (Chris), Sonia SoHappy (George), Steven Gobin (Chandra), Natosha Gobin (Thomas), Michael Dunn, and the Love of his Life, Kathi Johnny, precious Chloe and their son that will arrive in November. Cody was so excited about the coming of his baby son. He leaves behind his aunties, Diane Janes (Bill), Doris Gula (Bill), Linda Hill, Kathy Williams, Sheryl Fryberg (Ray) ,Verna Hill, and special Auntie Marcie from Canada; his uncle, Charles Hill Jr. Cody leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cody had a unique and strong personality. He had his stubbornness and his sense of humor that will never be forgotten. Cody will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Cody was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Howard and Gloria St. Germaine and Charles and Della Hill; his uncles, Teddi Hill, Dennis Hill, and Pat Dunn; his aunties Ella “Puggy” Hill and June Pablo. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. –

Frances Ione Contraro

Dec. 7, 1950 – August 10, 2014 Frances I. (Reeves) Contraro (63) of Tulalip passed away August 10, 2014. She worked 32 years at the Tulalip liquor store as cashier, supervisor, and manager. She loved baseball, watching her son play ball, and was a Tulalip Angels fast pitch player and Seattle Mariners fan. She opened her home to anyone in need and enjoyed taking care of others. She loved her grandbabies and spending time with them. She leaves behind her sister, Lila (Leroy); her sons, George, Mike (AJ); several grandchildren, great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas (Tom) and Vivian (Babe) Reeves; sisters, Esther, Wilma, and brothers, George (Bev), Conrad Jr. (Barbara), and Willard. She has touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. A Visitation will be held Wednesday August 13, 2014 from 1 p.m.-2.p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Services will be held Thursday August 14, 2014 at 10 a.m.

Jeanne James

Jeanne James, 66 of Tulalip, Wash., passed away June 15, 2014. She was born February 18, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, Wash. to Henry and Geraldine Williams. Jeanne was a Swinomish Tribal Member. She dedicated her career to Indian Education and was on the first board for Indian Child Welfare. She was also a member of the Washington State Indian Education Association. She was an avid Washington Husky fan. She is survived by her husband, Mark James; children, Kurtis James, LeVena (Matt) Barlow, Marcie (Ed) Lozeau, Margie James; siblings, Linda Day, Ron Williams, and Ray Williams; two brothers-in-law, Chuck James Jr. and his wife, Illene, and Lenny James; grandchildren, Amanda Hansen, Michael Lozeau, Olive Barlow, and Elijah Barlow; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin James; her parents; siblings, Joey Wilson, Warren Wilson, Marcia Williams, Richard Williams, Gerald Williams, and Henry Williams Jr. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman with an Interfaith service following at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Service on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman.

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Dorothy Philipp and Angie Crawley

Dorothy Philipp Angie Crawley Dorothy Philipp and Angie Crawley, sisters-in-law and sisters-in-spirit passed away on March 24 and February 25, 2014 respectively. An honorary celebration of lives will be hosted by the Tulalip Tribes. It will be held at the Kenny Moses Building at the Mission Beach Tulalip Bay Complex on June 14 at 1 p.m. Friends and family are welcome.

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Melissa Lee Bradford

Melissa Lee Bradford 42, of Tulalip, Wash. reached the sunset of her life on May 22, 2014. The sun first rose on Melissa, December 19, 1971 in Great Falls Mont. Melissa is survived by her daughters, Bobbie Lee, Winter and Aber; brothers, Troy F; and baby Frank; and sister, Sherry. She was preceded by her mother, Judi; sisters, Amber and Jessie; and her nephew, TJ. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 29, 2014, 1-5 p.m. at Solie Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 30, 2014, 10:00 a.m. in the Kenny Moses Building (6700 Totem Beach Rd. Tulalip, Wash., 98271).

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Longtime Puyallup Tribal Leader Herman Dillon Sr. Walks On

Dean Rutz/AP filePuyallup Tribal Chairman Herman Dillon Sr., photographed in 2008 in Tacoma, died Friday, May 23. He was 82. — Dean Rutz/AP file
Puyallup Tribal Chairman Herman Dillon Sr., photographed in 2008 in Tacoma, died Friday, May 23. He was 82.

Indian Country Today

Elected to the Puyallup tribal council in 1971, Herman Dillon Sr. was a “tireless advocate for the social and economic betterment” of his tribe and tribes throughout the Northwest, Gov. Jay Inslee told The Seattle Times. Dillon walked on May 23, 2014 at the age of 82.

“Our whole family is grieving the loss of the head of our family,” his daughter Sheila Beckett told the Times. “We appreciate everyone’s condolences during this rough time. He was so important to all of us. He will be greatly missed.”

Dillon not only served on the Puyallup City Council for more than 35 years, but he also testified on Indian affairs in Washington, D.C., and supported treaty fishing and hunting rights. Dillon was a longtime friend of Nisqually activist Billy Frank Jr., who walked on May 5 at the age of 83.

“This is a sad day,” John Weymer, a spokesman for the tribe and Dillon’s personal friend told The News Tribune. “He’s had heart issues for years, but it still came as a surprise because he had been doing better for a while.”

During Dillon’s time leading the tribal council, the tribe went from poverty to prosperity, in large part due to casino gaming. He helped negotiate compacts with Washington State, and membership in the tribe more than tripled during his leadership, reports The News Tribune.

In a statement, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland called Dillon “a constant and reliable leader for the tribe and the region.”

A public memorial service was held May 31 for Dillon—The News Tribune published a photo gallery of the service here.

Jessica Christina Jones

God has called another beautiful angel home. Jessica Christina Jones lived in Tulalip, WA and passed away on April 9, 2014 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 25. She was born in Everett, Washington on August 1, 1988 to Ralph D. Jones III and Pam Blount. Jessica was born to a fisherman. She helped her dad fishing, loved to draw, country music and her cats. She attended school in Marysville, Washington. She enjoyed her culture; working with her dad clam digging, fishing, canning, berry picking and planting trees. People found Jessica to be sassy, with a great sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She loved the family vacations every summer to Uncle Deans and Aunt Marilyns farm in North Dakota so she could watch him milk the cows and go for rides on his quad. She always enjoyed Grandma Lyla’s dumpling soup. Jessica is survived by her mother, Pam Blount; stepfather Butch Blount; grandmother, Lyla Skaggs and Popa Harry Dishman; she leaves her son Aiden Echo Mather; brother, Cody Blount; and sister, Sonia (George) SoHappy; Aunts Kimberly Skaggs, Rae Anne (Mike) Gobin, Karen (Steve) Gobin; uncle Jimmy Jones (Kristie Lawrence); nieces Kylee, Kira and Kaliyah SoHappy, nephew Koli SoHappy; as well as cousins Shelby Cleveland, Justine Jones and Natosha Gobin; Brent, Ron, Josh Cleveland, Kevin (Lani) Jones, Steven Gobin Jr. and Brian Jones Jr. ; great aunts and uncles, Jane Wright, Herman Williams, Clyde and Maxine Williams, Arley and Charlene Williams, Marilyn Tietz, Harry and Shirley Schmidt, Scharlotte Walter; special cousins Felicia Stripling, Who was also like a sister; And many other cousins. Jessica is preceded in death by her father, Ralph D. Jones III; grandparents Dorraine and Ralph D. Jones Jr. Grandpa Hubert Skaggs; great grandparents, Ralph and Edith Jones and Lawrence and Christina (Daisy) Williams; great-great grandmother, Lena Harrison; great aunt, Genevieve Williams; great uncle, Darrell Ray Jones; and cousins Kevin Jones; and Nathan Cleveland. Viewing will take place at 1 p.m. on April 14, 2014 at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville. An Interfaith Service to celebrate Jessica’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. 2014 at Tulalip Tribal Gym.. Funeral Services to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Tulalip Tribes Gym followed by burial service at the Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Viola Carol Gomez

Viola Carol Gomez was born on June 20, 1979, a Wednesday, and passed away on March 31, 2014, a Monday. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend who will always be in our hearts. She is survived by her children, Isabel, Olivia, Raul Jr., Sebastian, and Yasmani; her parents, Lillian and Juan Gomez Sr.; her grandmother, Liboria Gomez Perez; her sisters, Danelle and Jose Loera and Alicia Amador; her brother, Juan Gomez Jr. and Candy Brown; her niece and nephews, Danicio, Talia, Victor, Juan III, and Raphael; her aunts and uncles, Alicia Cruz, Dennis Hegnes Sr., Bertha Jimenez-Gomez, Jaime Jimenez, Leticia Jimenez, Hugo and Francisca Muñoz-Gomez, Mario Muñoz-Gomez, and David Spencer Sr.; and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lillian and William “Duke” Jones; her grandfather, Juan Salas-Adame; her aunts, Viola Jones Spencer, Marion Jones Hegnes, and Rosemary “Posie” Cross Jones; her uncles, Frankie Charles, Gustavo Cortez Sr., Donald “Dukie” Jones, and Emmett Jones and two infants; and cousins, Lloyd Jones, Janel Spencer, and Dawn Shirley Spencer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith Service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral will be held Friday, April 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman.

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