All Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Ferrera Golla, 79, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St. Anne Hospital in Burien, WA. Mike's life story is one of resilience and strength, beginning with his birth on February 25, 1945, in Rizal, Philippines, to Francisca Ferrera Golla and Nick San Juan Golla. His family lived in the rural town of Baras near Manila. In 1953, Mike's father, a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and the family moved to Fort Ord, CA. They later relocated to Fort Meyer, VA, in...

Dawson PoorBear was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, to Toni and Lester PoorBear, on August 9th, 1985. He passed away on March 14th, 2024, in Seattle, WA. Dawson attended Kirkland High School, as well as Franklin Pierce High School, and excelled in basketball, football, and track. He had an interest in learning a second language and caught on quickly to Spanish. After High School, Dawson stayed in the Tacoma/Seattle area. He went on to have his first child, Isaiah Long...

Howard Dee Lee left us peacefully on Thursday February 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Lay, son, Christopher (Xiao), daughter Elizabeth (Ryan), and grandchildren Griffey and Nisa. Born in Seattle, WA on February 4, 1950, Howard grew up in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and attended Franklin High School, graduating from the University of Washington in 1972. In 1983 he would meet the love of his life, Lay, and made sure to...

Albert Charles Witt of West Seattle died on February 22nd, 2024.  He passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 88 years old.  Albert was born March 27th, 1935 in Seattle to Albert J. Witt and Julia Witt.  Albert was preceded in death by his sister Kathleen Reddeman, Monica Arkle and James Witt.  Albert is survived by his loving brothers Thomas and Edmund Witt, and his devoted sister Charlotte Moralez, along with 14 nieces and nephews and countless...

Our Tribute to Our Mother How can we distill the essence of a life well-lived?  Caroline Sylvia (Linebarger, Stacy) Robertson was born June 3,1922 to Raleigh Gale Linebarger and Lula Mildred (Schild) Linebarger in Havre, Montana. She grew up the daughter of a newspaper owner/editor and a well-traveled, educated social icon. For brevity, we cover only a few important interests for Carol:  Education, Faith & Family, and Travel. Education: She earned honors in high school and...

Ted Joseph (TJ) O'Bey Ted Joseph (TJ) O'Bey came into the world on October 4, 1963, and passed away February 14, 2024. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, his early years were spent in Livonia. He attended and graduated from Orchard Lake St. Mary's School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Shortly after graduation, TJ joined the Army serving a three-year enlistment from 1982-85 in Germany. After his release from the Army, TJ moved to Seattle, Washington in 1986. In 1995 he bought his house...

Kim David Buty passed away at age 68 on February 9, 2024, at his beach home in West Seattle. He was born November 9, 1955, in Seattle, the fourth child of Frank and Bettie Buty. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Parish School and O’Dea High School, later studying at Western Washington University and then graduating from the University of Washington. He was married August 7, 1982, at Holy Rosary Church in Seattle. Kim started working for his father’s Independent Delivery business at...

Aaron “Bruce” Willis, 55, born on August 1, 1968, in Seattle, WA. He passed away quietly on February 3, 2024, after a sudden decline in health. A family man married to Rema Lane and a proud father of 3 children Aaron H. McKnight, Arius Willis, and Aeshia Willis. Aaron Bruce was the eldest of five children raised by parents Lim and Fannie Austin and loving grandparents TL and Willie Mae Willis. He will be remembered by his jovial smile, big heart, friendly nature, love of his...

"Seafair Mom" Mary O'Brien passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of February 2nd, surrounded by family. Mary was born in Hillman City, Seattle on October 22, 1924, to parents Ella and Frank Schwarz, the youngest of five children, and resided in Rainier Valley all her life. Raised in an Austrian household, Mary's childhood home on Morgan Street was built by her grandfather, Joseph Wittmann, a brick contractor who immigrated from Hungary in 1882. Just blocks...

Yuko Kagei, 61 years of age, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born April 28th, 1962, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa prefecture to her father, Koichi, and mother, Sachiko, Yuko embodied warmth, adventurousness, and passion. From an early age, Yuko dreamt of becoming a flight attendant and traveling the world. Her dreams, passion, and determination led her to study English diligently, eventually participating in a high school exchange program in Spokane,...