Local Obituaries

'Her personality was gold and her smile lit up the room.'

'An avid gardener, wonderful cook, and an amazing, entertaining soul to spend time with...she was quite the character with many stories to tell.'

'He lived for his family and others and focused on living a kind, always giving Christian life.'

'Her Scrabble was legendary as well as getting “Wordle” in two tries several times. There was a standing bridge game every Thursday at her home until two weeks before her passing with low stakes and lots of laughs.'

'She had a brilliant mind, passions that took her interest from one joy to the next, and was a keen connoisseur of classic literature and film.'

'They don't make 'em like Wally anymore.'

'He was a big old teddy bear with a marshmallow heart. Always ready for a chat, a hand, or an adventure.'

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick George Wheelihan, born June 10, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

'A gentle man of deep integrity and dedication, Rick was known for his ethical nature, warmth, and genuine kindness. He lived his life with purpose, touching the lives of those around him through his compassion, honesty, and steadfast commitment to doing what was right.'

'It is hard to capture the essence of Alf: he was an adventurer, a connoisseur, a mountaineer, a traveler, a voracious reader, a dedicated gardener, and an amazing husband, father and granddad. He was a gifted raconteur.'