All Obituaries

Thin V. Ta With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Thin Van Ta who passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Saturday May 27th, 2023 after a long battle with complications from a traumatic brain injury. Thin was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who grew up in Saigon, Vietnam where he worked as an office clerk in the US Airforce Department during the Vietnam’s War. He migrated to Seattle, Washington with his wife and kids in 2002 where he worked as an assembly worker...

In Loving Memory of Apolonio (Lolo/Paul/Boy) Pangilinan. Paul, a beloved Husband, Father, Lolo(Grandfather), Great-Lolo and Friend, passed away on May 17, 2023. He lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and wisdom that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. This obituary seeks to honor his memory and celebrate the extraordinary person he was.   Born on February 9, 1950, Paul was a man of unwavering integrity and compassion. Paul was a pillar...

On Monday, May 15th, Irvin Edward Harris Sr. (known to most as just Harris) passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He is finally at peace so please keep his memory close in your mind and spirit. Born August 14th, 1943 in Elma, Washington, he and his family moved to Arkansas.  From Arkansas he moved to Texas to serve in the army-air force from 1962 to 1968 where he learned his craft in commercial refrigeration.  After completing the service, he moved to Issaquah,...

With grateful hearts we give thanks for the life of Sally Hill, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was born in 1935 to Mary and Thomas Bryant in Chicago, Illinois. In 1959, she married Eugene Hill and together they established their home in Seattle, Washington and raised their family in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. As the years passed, she became mother of three children and grandmother of four. She attended school in Chicago, graduating from...

“Ben” passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2023, in Orlando, Florida, following a 12-day ICU hospital stay. Benjamin was born on April 10, 1985, in Hayward, CA. He was the beloved son of John and Lynnette Sabenorio. Survivors include his parents, who reside in Kingston, WA. He is also survived by his sisters: Jennifer (Benjamin) Kalman of Kirkland, WA, and Yolonda Callo Pelletier of Redmond, WA. Additionally, his godparents, Joel and Cynthia Sabenorio of Wilseyville, CA, as well...

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, Barbara C. Moeller (Schober), loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 in her home in Seattle after a long battle with heart disease. Barbara was born on September 24th, 1953, to Robert and Dorothy Schober while Robert was stationed at Fort Sill, OK.  She graduated from Mercer Island high school in 1972, then went on to study at Western Washington University. On October 23rd, 1976, she married Rudolf Moeller, together they...

 Burt Austin McDonald (55), beloved son and brother, passed away peacefully in Seattle, Washington on May 5, 2023. Born on May 22,1967 in Chicago, Illinois, Burt is the son of Emerick McDonald and Helen Piontek. He is the brother of Beverly Piontek, Bonnie Angela Herrings, John Piontek, Matthew Piontek, and Gabriel Piontek. Burt, nicknamed Brian, was his mother’s favorite son.   Burt discovered a passion for performing and for art at an early age which afforded him...

Michael Smyers (39), an enthusiastic father, loving fiancé, and cherished friend, passed away on 4/30/23 at his home in Seattle, surrounded by love and family. Born in Kansas, Michael is the son of Mike Smyers and Robin “Smyers” Payne, brother of Cassandra. He discovered his passion for programming in 3rd grade, paving the way for who he would become. He attended Olathe East High School. In 2006 he graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in...

Paterno A. Pascua passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on August 13, 1939 in Narvacan Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He and his family moved to Seattle in the late 1960’s where he married his loving wife Patria and raised a family. Paterno’s warm smile, easygoing personality and generous heart endeared him to all who met him. He enjoyed gardening, poker, watching sports and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 50...