All Obituaries

Demetrius Almendarez, 42 died on September 16th, 2021 in Seattle, WA resident of White Center. He was born on February 11th, 1979 to Armando Almendarez and Jennie Cortez in Seattle Washington. Demetrius worked in Construction throughout his lifetime and was proud to have assisted in the rebuilding in Florida after Hurricane Katrina as well as Hurricane Rita in Texas. Demetrius was particularly known for his outgoing and happy demeanor. Demetrius is survived by his son Xavier Almendarez along...

Michael Allen Petersen, born September 7, 1968 in Clinton Iowa passed away on September 6, 2021 in Kent, Washington, at the age of 52. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Steve and Pamela Rae Peterson, and nephew Charlie Peterson. He is survived by his son Michael, his wife Nancy, brothers Joe (Farrah) and Eric (Shelley), his Uncle Pay (Berdie), two nephews and a niece.   May you always walk in sunshine and  God's love around you flow, for the happiness you gave...

John William Josse passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 1, 2021 in Seattle, Washington, with his family by his side. John led a truly humble and remarkable life. John was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 20, 1930, the only child of William Josse and Bertha Wormhoudt Fisher. He spent his early childhood in Minneapolis growing up with his beloved siblings from his mother’s first marriage, Ruth (Josse) Raney and George Josse. John also had a beloved brother from...

Lewis Ray Stone, 86, died in a Seattle, Washington area nursing home on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. He was the second son born to Viola Pugh and William Stone. He was born in Boone County (Central Missouri) on March 2, 1935. He had not communicated with family members in Missouri for years. Reach out attempts on the part of siblings failed when his mother, Viola Pugh Stone Diehl passed in 1993. Lewis was a sailor in the U.S. Navy in circa 1953, stationed in the Philippines. He was married for a...

Elizabeth Mary DeMarre, age 39, passed away in Tacoma, WA on August 5th, 2021. She was born in Seattle, WA, and spent time in Alaska before moving back to Washington to be closer to her family. Elizabeth had a special connection with animals, loved music that spoke to her soul, and sunflowers were her favorite. She is survived by her three children; Christian DeMarre, Allison Craig, and Noah DeMarre, mother, Mary DeMarre, brothers; Isaac, Charles, and Joshua DeMarre,...

On Sunday August 1st, Daniel Rice passed away into the arms of our Heavenly Father. He spent many days enjoying life with his family at pools, parks, camping, having a barbecue, or even watching movies. Dans passion in life included helping others and he volunteered many hours of his life preparing hot meals for anyone who was hungry. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is at peace and has joined his loved ones who have passed before him. He is so loved and is survived by his...

James “Jim” Roberts Knowles, 79, died peacefully surrounded by family in Everett, Washington.  Jim is survived by his wife Jean Marie Knowles; his children Judith Fernandes (Ken), Chad Knowles, Mark Hanken (Kimber), MaryAnn LeGore, and Dan Hanken (Jill).  He was a loving “Dampa” to 13 grandchildren, Mel Fernandes, Mitchell Fernandes, James Fernandes, Ellen Knowles, Ruthann Fernandes, Betsy Knowles, Jack LeGore, Brandon Hanken, JonMichael LeGore, Claire...

Sunny Jo Ann Baker passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 in Seattle, WA, from a brain tumor. As the quintessential California girl, Sunny grew up in Santa Cruz and lived there through high school and loved surfing. After high school, Sunny earned two PhD. degrees. One from the University of Southern California in theoretical linguistics and a second from Arizona State University in media and computers. Sunny married her husband, Kim Baker, in 1976. During her career she taught English as...

Matthew Thomas Von Egidy, 47 of Vashon, WA, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from melanoma. He was born on October 11, 1973 in Monroe, NC, and was the son of Dennis and Angela Von Egidy.  Matthew was a man of adventure, hard work, and many talents. As a child, he lived in Wingate, NC, where he learned from and played with his four elder brothers completing the “unit” of 5. Always well-rounded; he grew up playing baseball, football, and was dedicated to his studies. He...

James C. Holmes, Jr., 71 of North Little Rock, AR, passed away on April 12, 2021.  He was born December 29, 1949, in Phenix City, AL to the late James Holmes, SR. and Myrtis Holmes.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his grandparents Jessie Holmes and Buena Holmes and Arnold Foster and Ethel Foster, brother: Jerry Holmes, brother-in-law:  Loyd Jones.  James is survived by his sister Janet Jones,  and children; Denia (John) Murphy, SR, Steven...