OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Seattle, Washington, King County and Surrounding Areas
Juan Julio Guerra Md
Jul 11, 2019
Passed away at the age of 51, at home, on July 11, 2019 after a three year battle with brain cancer. Juan was born in Lima, Peru and moved to Huntington Beach, CA at the age of 11. Juan attended college at UCLA and graduated from Stanford Medical School, where he received a Howard Hughes Fellowship. He then moved...
Anthony (Tony) Robert Horner
Jul 10, 2019
Anthony (Tony) Robert Horner of 83 years, passed away on July 10, 2019 in Seattle, WA at his place of residence, connected with the love of family and friends both near and far.
Tony left behind his wife of 59+ years, Kay Robinson Horner; his daughters, Lorita (Horner) Anderson; Teresa (Horner) Thompson and Barbara (Horner) Stanik; his...
Peter Allen Galloway
Jul 3, 2019
Peter Allen Galloway, 74, passed away on July 3, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. He and Sharon, his wife of 29 years, enjoyed travelling abroad and visits to the Washington coast. Pete was born February 6, 1945 in Eureka, CA to Claude and Mary Jean Galloway. He was a graduate of the University of Puget Sound in Seattle, and Willamette...
Richard Frank Seiler Sr., Ph.D.
Jun 22, 2019
Richard Frank Seiler Sr., Ph.D., 88, of Seattle, Washington, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, surrounded by close family. Born September 14, 1930 in Galesburg, Illinois, he was the son of the late Col. Frank J. and Marguerite C. Seiler.
Richard is survived by his second wife Helen Seiler of 35 years. He is preceded in death...
Irene Assunta (Stello) Blaszczak
Jun 21, 2019
Irene (Renee) passed from this world on June 21, 2019. She is the last of her generation and has been preceded in death by her four brothers: Tony Stello, Jack Stello, Victor (Butch) Stello Jr., and Joseph Stello; seven sisters: Barbara Bader, Phyllis Novitski, Janette (Johanna) Di Rienzo, Thelma Linetty, Catherine Beltz, Marie Radzuinas, and Dolores Bujarski; her parents...
Steve Prince
Jun 10, 2019
June 6, 1990 - June 10, 2019
Steve Prince, of Auburn, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2019.
A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Steve grew up in North Bend and graduated from Two Rivers High School. He was a student at Green River College at the time of his death.
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William Charles Toepel
Jun 8, 2019
Born July 3, 1929, in Seattle, WA to Hazel & Florian Toepel. A graduate from the U of W with a degree in civil engineering, Bill was a lifelong Husky sports fan. He and wife Mary were married for 65 years. He is survived by his wife and 4 children, Steve (Cindi), Michael (Teresa), Camy, & Jim (Lisa) as...
Mary Louise Moon
Jun 2, 2019
4/20/1935 - 6/2/2019
Mary was born to Catherine Accurso Holmes and Mahlon Wilbur Holmes in the Town of Broome, New York. She grew up in New York City, spending the summers on a farm in the Catskill mountains. Mary graduated from Cornell University in 1956 with a degree in agriculture. There she met Don and soon after...
Catherine Jean Ryberg
May 31, 2019
1929 - 2019
Catherine Jean (Coyle) Ryberg passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the age of 90 years at Aegis Living on Queen Anne. She was born on January 27, 1929 in Steubenville, Ohio to William and Esther Coyle and was one of 8 children.
The family moved to Seattle and Catherine attended...
Aaron Lee Ball
May 30, 2019
Beloved son, brother, Uncle
July 16th, 1965 – May 30th, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce that Aaron passed this realm and went on to his next journey, Thursday May 30th, 2019.
Aaron’s last place of residence was Everett, Washington. Aaron was born in Mountlake Terrace, July 16th of 1965, fourth...
Zella Ramsey
May 30, 2019
October 11, 1948 - May 30, 2019
Zella Ramsey passed away unexpectedly in her sleep in the early morning hours of May 30, at her home in Seattle. She had a heart condition that likely was the cause.
Zella was born Margaret Zella Sarchet October 11, 1948 at St Luke’s hospital, Spokane WA....

John Ernest Morris
May 24, 2019
John Ernest Morris died peacefully on May 24th, 2019. John was born to Charles C. Morris and Yvonne Naum on January 29th, 1963. The family, including older brothers, Edward James and Frederick William, was living in a farmhouse on Mercer Island, on extensive property held by their grandparents, Charles F. and Vera Morris. John felt a particular pride and...
George Robert De La Fuente
May 11, 2019
George Robert de la Fuente, 83, passed away May 11, 2019 in Seattle, Washington.
He was born to David R. de la Fuente and Helena (Simons) de la Fuente on July 31, 1935 in Paramaribo, Surinam. George spent the majority of his youth in Aruba, along with his parents and four younger brothers. In addition to enjoying...
Ronnie “Ron” Jack Walker, Sr.
May 7, 2019
Ronnie “Ron” Jack Walker, Sr., loving father to Ronnie Walker, Jr. and Courtney Prather passed away on May 7, 2019 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 67. Ron was born July 13, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Ethel Estelle Stockton Walker and William Henry Willis Walker. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willis Jr. Walker,...
Annie Hill
May 6, 2019
Sunrise: February 16, 1958 Sunset: May 6, 2019
Annie Neal Murray was born in Knoxbee County, Mississippi to Ernst and Oscar Murray. She was raised in Columbus, Mississippi, and later married the love of her life, Tommy Hill, on December 12, 1976. She had 6 children that she raised and loved dearly. She was a dedicated church...
George Dennis Kunz
Apr 28, 2019
George Dennis Kunz, 84, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019 in Seattle Washington. He was born to Hilary M. Kunz and Violet (Simons) Kunz on July 3, 1934 in Spokane Washington. At Wilbur High School he was involved in music, drama and sports, besides academics. Wilbur is a farming community and George acknowledged the deep rural and religious...
Thomas Franklin Pitcock
Apr 27, 2019
Thomas Franklin Pitcock, 83, Shoreline, peacefully passed April 27, 2019, from Melanoma. Tom was born September 29, 1935 in rural Broken Arrow Ok, to Emmitt and Amy Pitcock. He was raised on farm outside Broken Arrow, was very active in FFA (Future Farmers of America). Tom served in the Army, (1957-1959), was stationed at Fort Lewis. The 1958 Seafair...
Allease Clark
Apr 27, 2019
Sunrise 11/13/1916
Sunset 04/27/2019
Granny went to be with the Lord. May she rest well, in peace and remembered by those who knew and loved her well :) !
Granny will join her two grandchildren and two great grandchildren in spirit and is survived by 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grand children,...
Joachim R. Schneider
Apr 23, 2019
Joachim R. Schneider (Joe), lately of Kent, WA died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Kline Galland nursing home. Born in 1927 outside Berlin, Germany he was the youngest son of Willi and Marjorie Schneider. He is survived by his loving family and friends. Sons: Joe (Jolene) and Paul (Jamie); Paul & Jamie's children: Corie (Chris) and Cam (Kristin); and...