Obituary Section
OBIT: Local Journalist Ralph Nichols has passed away; Memorial will be May 13
Ralph Nichols at The B-Town Blog’s booth at the Burien Farmers Market. We are very saddened to report that longtime local Journalist Ralph Nichols – who reported for South King Media and also served... [Read more]
Legendary Kennedy Catholic Baseball Coach Joe Faccone has passed away
Photo courtesy Kennedy Catholic High School. This week, Kennedy Catholic High School lost a legend when longtime head baseball coach Joe Faccone passed away. Joe taught and coached baseball at the school... [Read more]
Celebration of Life for John Bridges will be at Angelo’s on Saturday, April 13
Please join Shirlene Stewart, her family and friends for a Celebration of Life for John Bridges, on Saturday, April 13, 2019. John passed away March 7, 2019. The Memorial/Celebration of Life will be... [Read more]
Longtime resident Ed Dacy has passed; memorial will be this Wednesday, Mar. 13
UPDATE: The memorial for Ed Dacy will be at 11 a.m. – NOT 10 a.m. – this Wednesday, Mar. 13 at St. Bernadette’s Church. Longtime resident and community activist Ed Dacy, 66, passed away on Feb.... [Read more]
OBIT: Longtime Burien resident Gary William Low has passed away
Gary William Low 1949 – 2018 Gary William Low, 69, passed away unexpectedly while enjoying his lifelong hobby at Auburn Golf Course on November 16, 2018. The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Gary... [Read more]
OBIT: Longtime Burien businessman Jim Hughes has passed; memorial Dec. 22
James (Jim) Richard Hughes 1948 ~ 2018 Jim Hughes, 70, of Burien, WA passed away on November 21, 2018 from cardiac arrest. Jim was born in Chicago on June 7, 1948 to Richard and Jean (Wirtz) Hughes. The... [Read more]
OBIT: Elizabeth Martin Williams, 83; memorial will be Thursday, Nov. 8
Elizabeth Williams, 1935 – 2018 Elizabeth Martin Williams, age 83, passed away peacefully September 20, 2018 due to Pulmonary Fibrosis, a chronic and progressive lung disease. She was born August 10,... [Read more]
OBITUARY: Antonia Lee Stegin ‘Toni’
OBITUARY: Antonia Lee Stegin “Toni” Celebration of Life on Sunday, August 26, 2018 @ 1:00pm Des Moines Yacht Club, 22737 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, WA 98198 Antonia Lee Stegin – otherwise... [Read more]
OBIT: Walter Lynn Edmiston passed away July 20, 2018; memorial will be Aug. 25
Walter Lynn Edmiston In the presence of his loving wife and family members, Walter Edmiston died peacefully on July 20, 2018, following complications from surgery and a fight against cancer that stretched... [Read more]
OBIT: My beloved Mom – Marilyn Jean Schaefer – passed away July 18, 2018
By Scott Schaefer (with help from his sisters) Founder/Publisher My beloved Mom – Marilyn Jean (nee Martin) Schaefer – a longtime West Seattle resident, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2018 at... [Read more]
Longtime Seahurst resident Margaret M. Kennedy has passed; memorial is Aug. 4
Longtime Seahurst resident Margaret M. Kennedy passed away on July 7 at 97 years of age. She taught at Highline College and was much loved by family, friends and students. A remembrance celebration... [Read more]
OBIT: Accountant, Scout Master Edward Ray Wright, 72; Memorial is Aug. 9
Edward Ray Wright, 72, Burien, passed away on June 17th, 2018, at Valley Medical Center. He had struggled with multiple health issues for several months. Ed was born in Centralia, WA on June 8th, 1946... [Read more]
Longtime Burien Resident Kenneth Lee Coole has passed; memorial is July 1
Longtime Burien Resident Kenneth Lee Coole lost his battle with cancer on May 29, 2018. Born 03/15/1947, Ken graduated from Cleveland High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Army in 1967 and went to Vietnam... [Read more]
Marlaina Lieberg has passed away; memorial is Tuesday at St. Francis
Marlaina Lieberg 1949 – 2018 Donna Veno Age 69 Marlaina Lieberg, beloved wife, sister and friend passed away in the early hours of May 11, 2018. She was born on October 2nd, 1949 in Boston and travelled... [Read more]
OBIT: Margaret ‘Peggy’ Burbridge; memorial will be Saturday, May 12
Margaret “Peggy” Burbridge was born 12/31/31 in Nelson BC Canada. She passed away 12/17/2017 at the age of 85. Peggy is survived by her 3 children Bradley Smith, Stuart Smith and wife Amy... [Read more]
OBIT: Gregory Quitiquit, Sr.; memorial will be Mar. 12 at St. Bernadette Church
Gregory Quitiquit, Sr. was born in San Pedro, California on September 14, 1952 and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018 surrounded by family in his home in Burien, Washington. Greg is survived... [Read more]
OBIT: Alan Bestor Phillips, 98; memorial will be Saturday, Feb. 17
Alan Bestor Phillips 8/9/1919 – 2/4/2018 Al was preceded in death by Ilmi Salmi, his beloved wife of 68 years. Loving father of Jeanne Marie Anglin (Don) and Susan Phillips Hamm (Bob); grandfather... [Read more]
OBIT: Longtime Burien resident David C. Andrews passes away; memorial Dec. 10
David Charles Andrews May 11, 1946 – November 30, 2017 David C. Andrews, age 71, passed away peacefully November 30, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at his Federal Way, Washington home following... [Read more]
Bill Maas, beloved White Center Upholsterer, passes away; service Sat.
Bill Maas, longtime and beloved upholsterer at White Center Glass and Upholstery, passed away Oct. 29. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held this Saturday, Nov. 18 at 11a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran... [Read more]
