Latest Obituaries

Judy Plucinski 

Judy Plucinski Judith “Judy” Plucinski, age 81, passed away at home on Friday, Feb. 4. Judy always believed in Family, Friends and Laughter … we will all miss her always. Judy ...

Tamera Carlson

Tamera Carlson, age 64, passed away at home on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jude Veltkamp

Jude Veltkamp Jude Thomas Veltkamp was called home Feb. 6.  He passed away in the care of the loving arms of his parents and siblings. Jude was born in Ellensburg, WA on June 19, 2002. ...

Jennie Sytsma 

Jennie Sytsma Jennie Sytsma was a loving and faithful wife, beloved mother, daughter and sister.  If there is one word to describe Jennie, it is “good.” Jennie went to be with ...

Jerry Lehman

Jerry Lehman Jerrold “Jerry” C. Lehman, age 83, formerly of Lynden, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1 in San Marcos, Texas.  Jerry was born in Olympia, Washington, spending most of his ...

Judith Plucinski

Judith Plucinski Judith Plucinski, age 81, passed away at home on Friday, Feb. 4. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial ...

Joe Kirkman

Joe Kirkman Joseph Kirkman, of Lynden, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2 at his home. He was born in San Diego, CA on March 4, 1933 to John and Alice (Rausehart) Kirkman. A proud veteran, ...

George Hickey

George Hickey George Hickey, age 94, passed away in his sleep on Monday, Jan. 3 at Shuksan Healthcare Center in Bellingham.   George was born on March 28, 1927 at the family’s Wiser ...

Alice Dirksen

Alice Dirksen Alice Spoelstra Dirksen went home to be with her loving Savior on Feb. 5. Alice was born on Sept. 21, 1933 to Herman and Christina Bosman of Sumas. She attended Clearbrook ...

Betty Piersma

Betty Piersma Betty Piersma passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 30 at St. Joseph Hospital. She is remembered as a classy lady, loving and beautiful. Betty was born on Aug. 27, ...