Category: Obituaries

 

Resided in Tulalip, Wash. for the past 21 years before moving there from Lummi, Wash. She was born and raised in Seattle, Wash. Born August 9, 1957, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Entered to Rest on December 27, 2015.

Muffy was a childcare worker most of her life. She really enjoyed watching and caring for other babies and children by spoiling them and sending them home to their parents – that was her Motto!!!!! Muffy was a trooper! She had suffered with pain most of her life, being diagnosed at the young age of eight with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and having to deal with pain of fluid building up on her knees. It soon continued to reach her hips and spine which lead to requiring surgeries to Hip replacement. The doctors also discovered three of her vertebrae fusing and growing together within her upper neck, making it difficult for Muffy to physically hold her head up straight with limited motion of turning her head. This was diagnosed as Rheumatoid Ankylosing Spondylitis. Yet despite the diagnosis,this did not stop her from holding her head up high with loads of smiles, like there was nothing wrong even though pain was a consistent part of her life.

In 2009, she was also given the prognosis of having Nasopharyngeal Cancer. She began chemotherapy and the occasional radiation treatments to deal with it. She had her up and down moments throughout the years… sometimes not needing treatment at all! Yet on October 21, 2015, she was informed by the doctors that no more treatments could be done, and the Cancer had taken over some of her organs. Who but her family would have known that she suffered throughout her life in pain not only because of the cancer, but with the arthritis. She walked through life with joy and pride. Ailments did not dictate anything less than a Powerful and Generous woman.

She was always on the go somewhere and with her “kids” aka Montessori or tribal extended family… as we all know Muffy didn’t have any children of her own. She chose the easy way of having “Kids” by letting others give birth to them, and she gladly babysat and toted them with her everywhere. What a great babysitter/Auntie she was to so many within the community! Being the Trooper and Strong-willed soul…Muffy began making her own arrangements for her journey on to Paradise of the Afterlife. She wanted to make sure it would be an easy transition for her surviving siblings and family. She made sure that her puppies would be taken care of. As many of you know, Cruz was her first dog, and she will be taking Cruz’s ashes with her on her Journey. She made sure her surviving Baby Reeses will be well taken care of and going to a good home within the family. She was an amazing lady thinking of others, and offering her help within the tribal community.

She is survived by her sisters, Marcelina “Lena” (Cubby) Martin, Monica “Monie” Ordonia, Connie (Cliff) Matteson; her brothers, Melition “William” (Coco) Ordonia, as well as David and Joe Fernandes. Muffy has numerous nieces and nephews as well as many many extended nieces and nephews throughout the Tulalip community and beyond.

Visitation will be Monday, January 4, 2016, 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 Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

 

“The Dog” Leonard Daniel Charley, “The Dog” was born March 2, 1952, and passed away December 20, 2015, in the year of our Lord.

He was born and raised in Everett, Washington. He graduated from Everett High School and served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn; four children, Donna, Les, Trina, and Tracy; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of Leonard’s life at 11:00 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home

 

“Looks Twice” Mar. 2, 1961 – Dec. 16, 2015 Shannon was born in Everett, Wash. on March 2, 1961 and went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2015.

She grew up on the Tulalip Indian Reservation where she was also an enrolled tribal member. She was a very well respected Native artist. She did beautiful beadwork, paint, sculpted, crocheted, carved, basket weaved, and she was a very good tattoo artist. She was a den mother to a lot of young people who came to her not only for an ear to listen but for advice as well. She was easily called mom to many. Her most recent favorite pastime was spending it with her grandkids, either making clothes for her granddaughter or her dolls. Building stuff with her grandsons with their Legos or giving them “secret” missions playing Army. She really enjoyed watching all her grandkids practice their Taekwondo.

She has four children with her first husband, Louie Pablo Jr., Louie Pablo III, Colette (Tommy) Kaula, Charlo. Five grandchildren, Aaron, Nico, Echo, Louie, Jarome. She has seven siblings, Gary, Lisa (Lisa) Rocky, Miles, Shawna, Shirley, and Pat.

She is preceded in death by her son, Louie III; her mother, Jeanie; her brother, Rocky; and grandmother Helen. She leaves behind her father, Alvie; and her biological father, Ernie; and numerous cousins and friends. Shannon will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Visitation will be Monday, December 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home. Interfaith service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tribal Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.

 

Joan Marie Duplessis, neé Campbell, was born at the Old Tulalip Indian Hospital on the Tulalip Reservation on September 13, 1937. She lived much of her life in Fullerton, Calif. In 2004, she returned back to The Tulalip Reservation to be amongst her family.

Joan was very social and loved to be surrounded by people. Joan was an enrolled member of The Tulalip Tribes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Duplessis Sr.; her mother, Katherine ‘Caty’ Campbell of Tulalip, Wash. her father, William G. Campbell; her two brothers, Russell ‘Gubby’ Campbell, and Donald Campbell, and sister, Sandra Bodendick (Jim) of Tulalip.

She is survived by her three sisters: Jeanette Dudnick of Anaheim, Calif., Helen Campbell of Tulalip, and Katherine Elliot of Tacoma, Wash.; three brothers, Walter Campbell of Tulalip, John Thunderbird Campbell (Kara) of Tulalip, and Charlie Campbell (Sue) of Tulalip; three sons, Nicholas Campbell (Faye Allen) of Tacoma, Bernard Duplessis Jr. (Sandra) of Tulalip and William Duplessis of Fullerton; and seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; Joan’s smile, love and laugh were contagious. She will be dearly missed.

A one-day Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at The Schaefer-Shipman Funeral home, 804 State Avenue, Marysville, WA 98271. A dinner will be served following the service at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Joan will be returned to California and will be set to rest next to her husband, Bernard Duplessis Sr. She will be laid to rest at Loma Vista Mortuary, 701 E. Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 98235.

 

Michael Dean Proo passed away October 5^th, 2015 at the age of 42. Michael was born in the bay area, San Leandro California on August 10^th 1973. His parents were Max Proo and Carolyn Oliver. Grandparents were Margaret and Dale Holmes.

Michael Moved to Reno Nevada where he lived for the past 18 years with the love of his life Keena Jackson; where they raised their daughter Keisha they enjoyed family time. Michael was all about family and friends his love and passion was cooking and football. His teams were the Raiders and the Oakland A’s and he was proud to represent the bay. He always enjoyed cooking for family and friends he loved to welcome people with his food and laughter and his great sense of humor. He was always making people laugh!

He enjoyed shooting guns, music, sporting events, and concerts, Michael had a love for life. His brother Dennis and him had a unique brotherly love which involved teasing, joking and always getting one up on the other. Their games would always leave you laughing along with them. Michael will be greatly missed by all who loved him!

Michael is survived by Keena Jackson; and their daughter Keisha; his mother Carolyn Oliver and Dennis P. Two brothers Dennis Sarina and Steven Proo. Grandmother Susanna; Aunties Cecile Hansen and Charlene Loback; Uncles Ernie, Phillip, Mario, Michael, Gabriel, and Angel Proo; Mother In-law Jan Gardipe; Father In-law Ted Jackson; Sister in-law Lisa and Kelly Townsend; Sister In-law Kelly and Dave Turner; Niece Deidra Proo and great Niece Dakota Proo; Special Cousins; Devin, Jay, Marc, Martin Napeahi; Marvin, Jeff, Melissa Velazquez, Katrina Lane. He was preceded in death by his Father Max Proo

 

Cecil Lacy Jr., was born June 10, 1965, in Everett, Wash., went to be with his Dad and sister “C.C” on September 18, 2015.

Early on in life Jr’s intellect revealed itself, school was as simple as showing up. Without even cracking open a book he earned A’s and B’s. Jr then became a commercial fisherman; he loved to be on the water. He also worked with Tulalip Recreation for several years; He enjoyed taking the kids on trips to the rivers and mountains; Jr always made time for our youth. Jr’s passion for free speech was evident throughout his life; he was a published writer and poet. Jr used his strong writing skills to help community members who suffered from injustices.

Jr leaves behind his wife, Sara Lacy; daughters: Monique Lacy, and Cecile Lacy; sons: Ian Cooper, Tim Anderson, Trevor Anderson; grandchildren, Jonny and Caitlin; mother, Joy Lacy; sister, Shelly Lacy; brother, Harvey Eastman; aunt and uncles: Stan and Joanne Jones, Virginia Lartenter, Dawn and Glen Simpson, Alpheus and Millie Jones, Dale and Barbara Jones, Marvin Jones, Richard and Gloria Jones, Delmar and Bev Jones, George and Sadie Lacy, Maxine Jackson (Texas); sisters, and brothers-in-law: Laura and Bruce Fall, Kristen and Mark Stout, John and Sandra Cooper; nieces and nephews: Jerad (Virginia) Eastman, Marysa (Adam) Eastman, Joylee Lacy, Jacob Fall, Rebecca Morales, Daniel Stout, Eric Fall, Laura Stout, Leah Walker, Johnathan Cooper, Emma Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Cecil Lacy Sr.; sister, Cecile Eastman; father-in-law, Jim Cooper; grandparents: George and Luella Jones, George and Maggie Lacy, and Cecil Lacy; special aunts: Lippy and Laverne; and his daughter Monique Lacy’s mother, Kate.

Visitation services will be held Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. at Schaefer-Shipman. Funeral services will be held in the Tulalip Gym on Friday, September 25, 2015, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow. –

 

Donna Louise Muir born October 1935 to Donald Sr. and Katherine Hatch, passed away September 7, 2015.

Leaving behind her husband, Richard Muir Sr. of 59 years, along with her son Richard Muir Jr. (Teena – with the red truck); daughters, Debra “George” Russell, Deanna Muir, Doreen Muir (Chris); grandchildren, Nicole Muir, Sabralee Muir, Shiloh Zackuse, Mitch M. Zackuse (Trisha), Daniel Muir, Michael Muir-Allett, Breanna Muir, Dakotah “Cody” Allett (Ashley), Christjan Braaten, Nana Lilja Braaten, and Jeremy Jablonski Jr.

She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren with two more on their way. She is also survived by her siblings, Helen (Sally) Prouty, Donald (Penoke) Hatch Jr., Illene James (Chuck) and Cynie McGee (Max). She is also survived by numerous brothers and sister-in-laws; nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Katherine Hatch Sr.; her baby sister, Elma Hatch, her brother, Lawrence Hatch, sister Evelyn Hatch Cross, Paul “Spooky” Eric Shay Sr.; and grandson, Jared Lee Allett.

Donna enjoyed being on the Tulalip Enrollment Committee for several years, spending her time at the casino, going shopping, camping with the family, clam digging on the beaches of Ocean Shores, Bowling with family and friends, and travelling to Hawaii.

A very special thank you to the care givers Sherry, Tije, Carolyn, Jyl, Kari, Blair, and Beckey who provided love and support.

A Mass will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, 10 a.m. at St Anne, Tulalip, WA. Burial will follow at Mission Beach in Marysville, WA Donna will be missed deeply by all of those who knew and loved her.

 

Beatrice Isabel Reeves born February 1963 to Charles Myers and Alice Zackuse, passed away September 4, 2015.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, beadwork, arts and crafts, woodworking, fishing, berry picking, and loved outdoor cooking.

Preceded in death by her parents. Bea left behind her loving husband, George Reeves Jr.; and her children, Dean Dan Jr (Trish), Lorna Dan (Victor), Albert Hood, Emerson Hood, Georgett Reeves, and Georgetta Reeves.; her grandchildren, Jordan Johnston, Victoria Morales; her brothers, Jeff Myers Sr., John Myers, Joseph Myers Sr., Randy Turner, Morris Zackuse, and Mitch Zackuse; her sisters, Michelle McCracken, Leona Gonzalez, and Brenda Zackuse. Bea is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by those she loved.

Viewing to be held at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 12 (noon), followed by interfaith services at 6 p.m. at the Tulalip Gym, and funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Tulalip Gym.

 

Ariela Starr Vendiola, 15, went to become our fancy dance angel with our grandfather in heaven early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2015.

Our bright shining star blessed us with her birth on August 19, 1999, in Bellingham Washington. She lived in Bellingham, and Marysville, Wash. but spent most of her life on the Tulalip Indian Reservation.

She is survived by her mother and father, Monica and Randy Vendiola; her grandmother and grandfather, LeeAnna and Dan Moses; grandmother, Diane Vendiola; two brothers, Richard and Randy, Jr.; sister, Selena; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Her grandfather, Rodolfo Vendiola, precedes her in death.

“Arie” will be brought home on August 25, 2015, to spend time with family. The family extends an invitation to attend interfaith services to celebrate Ariela’s life. 6:00 p.m. on August 26, 2015, at the Greg Williams Court/Tulalip Tribal Gymnasium, and also Catholic funeral services on August 27, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the same facility. Arrangements made by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home on 804 State Avenue, Marysville, WA 98270