All Obituaries

Kelly Grace Blankenship was born on July 27, 1988, in Renton, Washington to James and Patricia Blankenship. She passed away in Seattle, Washington, on April 29, 2023, at the age of 34. Kelly was the youngest of eight and was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome at the age of 4. At age 18, Kelly graduated from Liberty High School in Renton. Shortly after, she moved to Woodinville's group home for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome and was cared for by the Camelot Society. Kelly loved...

Xuan N. Nguyen, passed away peacefully in his home in Kent, WA, on March 12, 2023 surrounded by family. Xuan was born on November 6, 1944 in Vietnam. He attended Thu Duc Infantry school and graduated as an Officer Class 18. He continued to climb up the ranks and served as a Major of the Republic of Vietnam Army. Xuan was a loving father and made sure his children immigrated to the United States to start a new life.  He will be laid to rest among his fellow Republic of Vietnam...

Donna M. Christensen was born on April 25, 1942, in Valier, Montana. She passed away on March 4, 2023, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 80. Donna worked as a machinist for Boeing, where she retired in 1995. She loved collecting rocks and was a member of the Port Angeles/Sequim Rock Club. Donna enjoyed boating with her late husband, Chris, arts and crafts, painting, and making jewelry. She was a soccer coach and her greatest love was her many grandchildren. She leaves behind her son,...

Joe Ree McDaniel was born on September 20, 1945, in Winnsboro, South Carolina. He passed away on February 18, 2023, in Renton, Washington, at the age 77. He worked as a contractor/ hauler in the scrap industry. He leaves behind his son, Matthew Henderson, and other family and friends. Joe will be buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Renton, Washington. 

Barbara J Shellan was born on May 9, 1931, in Renton, Washington, where she graduated from Renton High School. She passed away in Renton on February 10, 2023, at the age of 91. Barbara worked as a secretary at Boeing until she retired in 1977. She was involved with the Pythian Sisters and the Childrens Hospital Guild. Barbara loved traveling, cooking, baking, and having friends for special luncheons.  She leaves behind her son, Michael L Johnson, daughter, Dawn L Crnich, 3...

Isabel S. Caballero Torres was born in Pivijay, Colombia. She grew up in Santa Marta and then moved to the US in 1991 with her children.  Being a mother was her biggest pride and joy. She loved caring for others which carried onto her grandchildren whom she proudly helped raise. Isabel was a happy person; you could find her most often dancing in the kitchen while she cooked. She died peacefully on January 24th surrounded by her daughter Jacqueline and son Roger.  Isabel's...

Glen Wong, life-long resident of Seattle and Renton, Washington, unexpectedly was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 22, 2023.  He was living in a rehabilitation facility in Renton where he was recovering from a stroke. Glen was born in Seattle, Washington on August 1, 1960 to Richard and Florence Wong.  After receiving his diploma from Rainier Beach High School, Glen attended Bellevue Community College where he received his Technician Certificate in...

Our beloved Yirgalem Gebrekidan Gebremedhen was born on September 1, 1960 in the Adi Kuala region of Eritrea. She was the daughter of the beloved Gebrekidan Gebremedhen and Dahab Gebregerghis and a loving sister to the beloved Dahab, Tsehainesh, Girmay, Habtom, the beloved Abraham, Asmarom and Yewhans Gebrekidan. She is also survived by her 5 beautiful daughters Meron, Eden, Mary, Asmara, Rahel and her 5 grandchildren.    In 1977, when she became of age, Yirgalem joined many...

               On January 18th, 2023 “Vy” Violet Mae Graham, loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother, GramsBear (Grandma), & Great Grandmother received her angel wings in heaven, just shy of 85 years young. Vy was a longtime resident of Renton, WA, after leaving Glasgow, MT, where she was raised.                Vy was born on January...

Gloria E. Morrell was born on April 28, 1949 in Bakersfield, California to James and Bette Adkins. Gloria passed away on January 12, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.