obituaries

May 2, 2026

Just as a lighthouse stands as a beacon through the changing tides, Richard “Rick” Earl Troyer was a source of effulgence and strength for his family and community. After a long and full journey, Rick found rest on May 2, 2026, in Mount Vernon. He spent his life as a steady beacon for his family, and in the end, it...

May 1, 2026

Joe Scott Curre, 77, of Camano Island, Washington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with chronic illnesses.

Joe was born on April 24, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Bellevue, Washington, by his parents, Melva Earl and Ed Curre.

He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Apr 25, 2026

In the early morning of April 25, 2026, the Lord called Erika Celeste Lervick, 51, home to be with Him.

Erika was born on March 29, 1975, in Mount Vernon, Washington, to Doug Pearson and Bernetta Killingsworth. She lived her whole life in the Stanwood-Camano community, which she loved dearly and where she made many long-lasting friends. In the summer of...

Apr 17, 2026

Joel Keith Thorson went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2026 following having cancer and some treatments in Everett, WA. Joel was preceded in death by his parents Harold Norman and Isabelle Logen Thorson. He is survived by his sister Dianne George and her husband David; ex-wife Makenna Reilly; Leslie Rios with 2 daughters Xochitl (Zoey) and Citlali...

Apr 8, 2026

Marcus Paul Irwin, age 55, passed away on April 8, 2026.

Born June 7, 1970, in Olympia, Washington, Marcus grew into a man known for creativity, independence, generosity, and a wonderfully quirky spirit that drew people to him throughout his life.

Marcus attended Cascade High School, where he became something of a legend among the Cascade Bruins from 1984 through his graduation...

Apr 7, 2026

LaWanna Fern (Doty) Swanson of Camano Island, Washington, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on April 7th at age 92.

She was born in Bone Gap, Illinois to Elsie and Arthur Doty. She was a direct descendant of Edward Doty who arrived in America on the Mayflower. In the mid-1930’s, Arthur and Elsie moved their family to...

Mar 29, 2026

Theodore Erick Oien (Ted) was born on December 23, 1947 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA to parents, Adolph and Betty Oien. Ted passed away on March 29, 2026.

He attended Stanwood schools and graduated June 6, 1966. He turned out for track and was active in 4-H Dairy and FFA.

Ted attended Skagit Valley Community College for two years, where he...

Mar 28, 2026

Ann Lowell, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 30, 1934, in Newton, Massachusetts, Ann was the daughter of the late Lillian (Sleath) Hitchcock and Wooster K. Hitchcock. A graduate of New Britain High School, she spent most of her life in Connecticut, where she was a dedicated Girl Scout leader...

Mar 21, 2026

Brian James Studley 65, Of Stanwood passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 21st 2026, after a long hard battle with Huntingtons Disease. Brian was born on June 2nd 1960 in Aberdeen, WA. He leaves behind his 4 sons Zachariah Studley, Rorry Studley, Jarred Studley, and Tristen Studley. His grandchildren kyndrid, BJ, Riley, and Hunter. Over the span...

Mar 19, 2026

THIS LOVELY, CHIC, INTELLIGENT, STRONG PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY LADY MET HER DEMISE A WEEK AFTER TURNING 89. LIKE MANY OTHERS DEMENTIA PLAYED A BIG ROLE IN HER DEATH, JUST AS IT DID FOR HER OLDER SISTER, DEE SWEUM.

HER LIFE STARTED IN THE FAMILY HOME SINCE THE DEPRESSION WAS IN PROGRESS AND THERE WAS NOT MONEY FOR A HOSPITAL BIRTH. SHE...

Mar 16, 2026

Nancy Holmes, 92, of Stanwood, passed away March 16, 2026. She was born in Seattle, Washington, to Oliver and Ella Gordon on February 2, 1934.

Nancy spent her childhood in Seattle and shared her summers with her favorite aunt and uncle in Sedro-Woolley. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952, she attended the University of Washington, where she was a...

Mar 16, 2026

Our beloved sister, Gloria Dianne Wachtveitl, age 70, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away after a long courageous battle against brain cancer Monday, March 16, 2026.

Gloria was born on October 5, 1955, at the Oakland Navel Air Base in Alameda, CA to Anthony and Eunice Wachtveitl. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1974. She enlisted in...

Mar 14, 2026

Patricia ("Pat") Ann (Bolger) Jennings of Stanwood and Camano Island, Washington passed on March 14, 2026 at the age of 93.  She had an abiding love of people, theatre, travel, and golf, and enjoyed each of these aspects of her long life while being deeply loved by friends and family. Pat was born in Medford, Oregon, on May 31,...

Mar 7, 2026

Born July 7, 1935 passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 with family around her.

She was born in Werner, ND and moved to Snohomish where she graduated from Snohomish High School, shortly after school she met Bob Sansaver and they married in August 1956.

They raised six children in the Everett area, Roxlyn, Robyn,...

Feb 2, 2026

Margaret J. Utgard age 96 passed away peacefully on Monday, February 02, 2026 with family by her side. She was born November 12, 1929 in Olympia, WA to parents John Brovold and Nora Johnson Brovold. When she was six months old they moved to the Cedarhome area of Stanwood.

She graduated high school at Twin City High...

Jan 28, 2026

Judith Claire Halverson passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026.  Judy was born on February 14,1937 to William & Esther Sundberg in Stanwood and lived there her whole life except for a period of four years when she lived on Samish Island with her daughter and son-in-law. Her four daughters were fortunate when growing up to have a stay-at-home...

Jan 24, 2026

Richard Lee D'Eon, known affectionately to all as Skip, took his final flight on January 24, 2026. He passed away peacefully at the age of 83 in his home on Camano Island, WA, with his beloved wife of 63 years, Valerie, by his side.

Skip's life was defined by a profound love for the skies and an...

Jan 21, 2026

Bruce Edwin "Ben" Nelson born on February 7, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, WA passed away surrounded by family at his home in Redmond, WA on January 21, 2026. He was the son of Bruce V. and Omega H. Nelson of Mt. Vernon, WA. The nickname "Ben" came from the first initials of his first, middle and last name and...

Jan 15, 2026

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Gerald Calvin Hoskins passed away at his home on January 15, 2026. Gerald "Jerry" was born on December 14, 1942 in Van Nuys, CA. His parents purchased their chicken farm around 1957 in Stanwood, WA. This began the family farm where he and Jeremy eventually built their homes. Jerry lived on this...

Jan 7, 2026

Jeffrey Daniel O'Donnell, 61, of Stanwood, WA passed away Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 peacefully and surrounded by the love of his family at Skagit Valley Hospital. Born February 24th, 1964 in Fort Ord, CA, the eldest son of Daniel and Ann O'Donnell. He spent most of his early life growing up in Everett, attending Everett Schools and graduating from...