Latest Obituaries

Leslie Kiel

  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leslie Rae Kiel, who left this world peacefully and was welcomed into heaven on March 10, 2021. Our beloved daughter, mother, sister, ...

Ralph Farrar

  Ralph C. Farrar, Ph.D., a 19-year resident of Ferndale, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, at the age of 90 on March 12, 2021.   Born in 1930 in Cabool, Missouri, ...

Gertrude Tjoelker

  Gertrude Tjoelker, age 86, of Lynden, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 8, 2021.   Gertrude was born on Aug. 22, 1934 in Everson to Gerrit and Adriana ...

William Zuidmeer

  William P. Zuidmeer, 59, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021, with his wife of 36 years, Denise, at his side. Also surviving are his son Peter (Isobel) and grandson Robbie, and ...

Gertrude Lamoureaux

  Longtime Whatcom County resident Gertrude L. Lamoureaux, age 93, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home.   You may view the complete obituary and share your memories ...

Ethel Gobbato

  Ethel Louise Gobbato (Noni to her family and many friends), 91, of Lynden, passed away at PeaceHealth of Bellingham on Feb. 8, 2021. She passed from complications of aspiration ...

Florence Farmer

  Florence Farmer, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Michael Tjoelker

  Michael Lyle Tjoelker, aged 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 12, 2021.   He was born on Dec. 9, 1954, to the late Lyla and Lawrence Tjoelker. Michael ...

Johanna Heystek

  In the Lord’s time, He took our dear mother and grandmother, “Oma” Johanna Heystek to Himself on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was 84 years old.   Oma was born Aug. 10, ...

Glenn Terpstra

  Glenn Terpstra, age 82, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.