Category: Obituaries

Desmond Paul “Dez” Pablo

ST. IGNATIUS – Desmond Paul “Dez” Pablo, 29, went to be with the Creator on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. A member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, he was born Sept. 10, 1983, in St. Ignatius to Roger and Maxine (Adams) Pablo. He was raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation by his parents and on the Tulalip Reservation in Washington by his Qene’ Leota Pablo.

A woodsman by trade, he post and poled until a logging accident left him in a wheelchair. Even this didn’t slow Dez down! As a lifelong “hoopster,” he was undefeated in all games for the last couple of years he played. He played all over Washington, Idaho and Montana with the “Descendants,” “Desert Horse” and “Hillside Ballers.” He always loved his basketball and was still the “Biggest Baddest Indian Around,” in his words!

He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Price; grandparents, Louis “Pug” Pablo Sr. and Nadine Papin Adams; aunt, June Iona Pablo; cousins, Louie Roy Pablo III, Viola Brown, Heather Adams and Geralynn Grayboy; nieces, Omniara Pablo, Marie Burke and Baby Heather Adams; and nephews, Michael OneHorn and Louis Snowy Mountain Shepard.

He leaves behind his parents, Roger and Maxine Pablo; significant other, Mary Jo Hawk; daughter, Ayden and Roll Dogg Tuggers; brothers, Roger Jr. and William Pablo (Kristina); sisters, Deah Adams (Kevin); twin sister, Rosi Pablo (Matt); Qene’ Leota Pablo; grandfather, Louis Adams (Gert); uncles, Danny Pablo Sr. (Stephanie), Eddie Pablo Sr. (Lori), Louie Pablo Jr., Eugene “Bones” Pablo, Jim Adams, Ray Adams and Jason Adams (Autumn); aunts, Myrna Dumontier (Greg), Brenda Morton (Randy), Arleen Adams (Bill) and Andrea Adams; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members from Montana and Washington.

A wake was held Monday at the Arlee Community Center, where the rosary will was recited on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Wake closing was on Wednesday with Mass following at the Community Center. Interment was at Jocko Cemetery. Condolences may be left at momma_deah@yahoo.com.

 

Bret Allen Whitley was born on August 31, 1960 in Mountlake Terrace, WA. He passed away on December 3, 2012 in Everett, WA.

Some of the things Bret loved were spending time with friends and family, most especially his grandchildren. Around Christmas time every year, they would make a trip to Disneyland.

He will be missed by his parents, Robert and Joann Mason; his loving wife of 34 years, Cindy; daughter, Angela Childers Whitley, and his grandchildren, Justice, Jaydin, and Nevaeh. He also leaves behind his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

Bret was a very caring person and will be missed by many.

Visitation was Thursday, December 6, 2012, followed by a celebration of Bret’s life at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Burial follow ed at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home

Clinton “Bodie” Kevin Sam was born February 6, 1962 in Everett, Wash. to William E. Sam Sr. and Carole B Allen. He went to be with his heavenly father December 15, 2012

He is survived by his wife, Maureen Fryberg; daughter, Carole M. Allen; sisters, Wanda (Ray) Sam, Augusta (Archie) Lobehan, Jessica (Joe) Myers, Angela Sam and Loreen Barr; brothers, Stacey (Sherina) Sam, William Sam Jr., and Anthony Sam; step siblings, Donald Allen Jr., Nick Allen, Emma Allen; grandchildren, Virginia Allen, Malikai Allen, Jayson Sanchez, Aunt Jo (Walt) Landert.

Bodie liked taking long walks around Tulalip and Muckleshoot Reservations. He enjoyed going to the casino to play the machines. Bodie enjoyed going fishing and woodcutting or taking long car rides. He enjoyed the company of his nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Sam Sr. and Carole B. Allen; step dad, Donald G. Allen; and children, Anita Maurice and Clinton Fryberg.

Visitation was held Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home; an Interfaith Service followed at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral Service was held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.

Brian McCutchen, 44, of Marysville, Washington passed away suddenly on December 12, 2012. He was born on November 10, 1968 in Carbondale, Illinois to Mac McCutchen and Cozette Samuel.

Brian grew up in Carbondale, graduating from Carbondale High School in 1986. After high school Brian earned his four-year degree from Robert Morris College and upon graduation began working in the banking “business”. Four years ago, however, Brian changed “careers” and began working in “education”.

Since 2008, Brian was employed at Totem Middle School in the Marysville School District, serving as an Administrative Office Manager. Coach McCutchen also coached outside linebackers the past six years for the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawk varsity football program. He loved his students, his athletes, his colleagues at Totem and his coaching “family” at MPHS, however, Brian’s greatest “loves” were his son, Marcus, 22 years old and currently serving in the US Army, and his daughter, Jasmine, a 17 year old senior at Marysville-Pilchuck.

Brian was an extraordinary man who, in spite of leaving us far too early, had an incredible impact on all he encountered, particularly the countless young people whose lives were enriched by his “touch”. Whether Brian was sharing M&M’s from the candy bowl on his desk or reminding his “backers” to “keep ’em choppin”, kids knew this special man cared deeply about them, and they, in turn, cared deeply about him. The man we called “Cutch” will be missed terribly.

Memorial services were held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the auditorium on the campus of Marysville-Pilchuck High School.