OBITUARIES

Mar 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Sienkiewicz of Seattle, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024, at age 86.

Chuck was born to Joseph and Gladys Sienkiewicz, and grew up in Puyallup, Washington, along with his five siblings. As a child he was active in 4H and cared diligently for his award-winning cow, Annabelle Ardis. He graduated from Puyallup High...

Mar 12, 2024

December 19,1930 - March 12, 2024

Patrick began his long musical career while his father was stationed in the Customs' office in Vancouver, B.C. during World War II. He had two piano lessons each week, one in repertoire and the other in theory and harmony under the Royal Toronto Conservatory program. Patrick was chosen the outstanding ninth grade student...

Mar 6, 2024

Sept 11, 1986 - Mar 6, 2024

We are saddened to share the loss of our sister, niece, granddaughter, and friend. Kristi was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer at the end of February 2024 and she started declining rapidly. She chose to beat cancer to the final punch with the selection of medical aid in dying. Because of...

Mar 6, 2024

Cesar Mayorga, resident of Seattle, Washington, passed away on March 6th, 2024, at the age of 45. Born on June 20th, 1978, in Cali, Colombia, to Betty and James Mayorga.

At the age of 16, Cesar relocated to New York state, where he quickly adapted to a new language and culture, graduating high school.

Throughout...

Mar 5, 2024

C. FREDERICK MAURER was born July 21, 1925, to Charles and Emma Maurer.  He died March 5, 2024, age 98.

Fred was married to his wife Jody for 45 years.  Jody passed several years ago.  They had a wonderful life together, travelling extensively.  Fred is survived by three stepchildren, seven grandchildren, and by his niece and nephew.  ...

Mar 3, 2024

It is with bittersweet joy that we announce the passing of Marion Massey, 74, a loving and devoted sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched.  She passed on to her heavenly home, surrounded by family at her residence, on March 3, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.  Marion never stopped...

Feb 28, 2024

Mary 14, 1941 -- February 28, 2024

Jim was truly a Seattleite--Coe Elementary, Queen Anne High, University of Washington and a proud member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He joined the US Navy ASW Squadron in 1960 where he served 2 years active and 8 years reserve.

Jim as hired out of college as a...

Feb 28, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Ann Hentges

Pat Hentges, 90, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2024.

Pat was born, “Patty” Ann Patton, on December 4, 1933, to Nedra K. (Cumby) and Orville E. Patton in Jacksonville, IL. After Orville’s death, she became Patricia Green at the age of 11 when she was adopted by Nedra’s...

Feb 23, 2024

Joyce Locke passed away from metastatic cancer, with loved ones by her side, on Feb 23, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, January 28, 1953, to Betty L. Heller (Burns) and Harvey W. Heller.

Around 1965, Joyce’s family moved to Tacoma, Washington, where she spent her youth playing the organ...

Feb 22, 2024

10/3/1934 - 2/22/2024

Christopher “Chris” Crowson, born in October 1934 in Raleigh, North Carolina, died February 22, 2024, near his home in Silverdale, WA. Born to Manly and Alice Crowson, he lived a long, wonderful life of service, love, and adventure.

Chris grew up in Raleigh, attending school at Ravenscroft and Needham Broughton.  He was then proudly...

Feb 20, 2024

Willard Marion Wamsley, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. He was 96.

Willard’s life began on May 23, 1927, in Leavenworth, Washington. He was the youngest of five children born to Willard and Mary (Sauer) Wamsley. When Willard was one, his parents moved the family to Edmonds, Washington where...

Feb 16, 2024

Andrea Bronwyn (Lewis) Browning passed away on February 16, 2024, in Seattle, WA after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, a rare incurable lung disease. At the time of her death, she was lovingly surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She had just celebrated her 79th birthday. Bronwyn was born in Auckland, New Zealand, the third child of...

Feb 16, 2024

Rita Elizabeth (Hofmann) Forster passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 16, 2024, at the age of 89.  She was born in Montrose, Colorado, Feb. 28, 1934. She was the fourth of four children to John Stuart Hofmann and Elizabeth Marie Hofmann (Smith). She was a strong woman of faith and enjoyed working in the...

Feb 14, 2024

Daniel Lee Rutherford, 78, of Bothell, Washington, passed away at home on February 14, 2024, of end stage renal disease.

Dan was born on November 18, 1945, to Hazel Barbara (Small) and James Dean Rutherford in Ft. Worth, Texas.  He graduated in 1964 from West Valley High School in Yakima, Washington.  He was good friends with Ken...

Feb 14, 2024

Marilyn J. Sanford, loving wife and mother of three children and three grandchildren, passed away peacefully in Seattle, Washington, on February 14, 2024, Valentine’s Day. Her granddaughter, Campbell, said that she died on Valentine’s Day because she had such a big heart. She passed surrounded by love, with family by her side in her beautiful apartment at Aegis Ravenna....

Feb 11, 2024

Roger Melvin Leed, a civic leader and decades-long member of the Seattle community, passed away on February 11, 2024. Born on July 15, 1939, in Green Bay, WI, and raised in Tacoma, WA, Roger leaves a legacy of service and commitment to the causes he held dear.

Roger was a dedicated student, earning his Bachelor’s degree from...

Feb 10, 2024

Khym Clark, 73, of Edmonds, WA, passed away on February 10, 2024. She was born Kimberly Joyce Clark on August 28, 1950, in Juneau, Alaska and moved with her family to Washington state as a young child. She spent many summers and weekends on the beaches of Whidbey Island and loved the waters of the Puget Sound. Khym was...

Feb 6, 2024

James E Adams, born 17 Dec 1930 in Kalispel, MT. Died 6 Feb, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Jim enlisted a total of 6 years, 1949 to 1956, in the U S Navy. He served 20 years as a Regular U S Army officer in the Corps of Engineers. The Military Record show entitlement to medals for...

Feb 4, 2024

Verna Edman passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024 at age 98 ¾ (“Halves and quarters count before age 5 and after age 95” she always said).

Born on July 6, 1925 in Fresno, California, Verna attended John Muir Elementary, Hamilton Jr Hi and Fresno High, graduating in 1943. Her education continued at Fresno State College (now...

Feb 3, 2024

It is with somber hearts the family of Robert "Bob" Smith announces his passing on February 3, 2024, in Seattle, WA, at the age of 92. Bob leaves behind a legacy characterized by integrity, kindness, and meticulous design.

Bob was the devoted husband to Akemi Yuasa Smith for 66 years, a loving relationship that served as the...