JULIAN ARGEL Obituary

Julian Argel Julian Argel, 59 years old, died on July 8, 2012 at his Seattle home. He was born on September 1, 1952 in Tacoma. He was the Director of Educational Talent Search/ TRIO and Assistant to the Vice President, Office of Minority Affairs at the University of Washington. He received his M.A. and B.A. degrees at the University of Washington. He worked in education, social and planning programs for the Puyallup and Muckle-shoot Tribes and the Ketchikan Indian Community and Metlakatla Indian Community. He served on a national committee on the development of curricula for Indian education. He was a member of an Alaska Native dance group. He was a parishioner of St. James Cathedral. His parents were Julian and Alyce Argel. He is survived by Eugene Argel of Maui, Hawaii, Julia Ball of Tacoma, Gregory Argel of Portland, Oregon, and Martha Laronal of Tacoma, and by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10:00 am at St. Leo Catholic Church at 13th St. and S. Yakima in Tacoma, WA with a Rosary recited prior to Mass. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Reception following at the University of Washington in Tacoma. Family requests that donations be made to Guadalupe House, 1417 S G St., Tacoma, WA. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for JULIAN ARGEL

8 Entries

Leslie Baker

August 3, 2012

Julian you were my longest online friend.
I met you in 2000/01. We spoke online and on the telephone, even talked with me via webcam. you were trying out a brand new one. I have not seen you online for a long time and something told me that all was not right. I found your obituary. I wish we could have reconnected. You are perhaps one of the dearest people that I have ever known. I will miss you very much. You are with our father now and I know that you are safe from further pain. god bless you Julian. I knew you as Odimanche first and you knew me as Lekili, later we shared our names and life stories. I will miss you.... your Bid Island Hawaii friend..... Leslie Baker

Velvet Solomon

July 22, 2012

Wai! My name is Velvet (Swan) Solomon, daughter of Theresa (Nespelem, WA) and Jeff Elisoff (Ketchikan, AK).
We were devistated to hear of Julian's passing. He was a dear close friend of my mother's; they were in the Ketchikan Alaska Native dance group together.
I was a little girl when I first met Julian. He was always kind and generous. He had a great sense of humor and a huge grin.
Julian was passionate in his involvement and advocacy within all Native communities he crossed paths with; he will be greatly missed.
On behalf of my family, we send our condolences and prayers to his family.

Lempt-lempt.

July 22, 2012

Today I got another shock of my life, went to mass at St Leo's and they announced Julian Argel's name in passing. It stunned and shocked me. Julian, Ray Fry and myself, Theresa Swan-Elisoff were the Washington connection of Ketchikan Indian Corporation from 1985 to 1989. He was another brother to me. My husband Jeff says that we don't keep in contact with our friends and we don't. this past year I lost my oldest daughter and my heart hasn't fully recovered from that loss. He was so fun and so kind and loving. He loved his mother and he was a great model for other Indian men. He was a very good man. My heart is heavy and I send my condolences to his wonderful family. You were truely blessed with his life in yours. He will always be a brother to me. God bless you all. Our faith keeps us strong as Indian people. Respectfully, Theresa Elisoff and husband Jeff Elisoff

Gail Wainwright

July 21, 2012

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be conforted.
We will miss him, but Jesus hears our prayers of our
heart just as clearly as He hears the prayers others are
lifting up for all of you.
Enjoyed every time he came to the shop.. and was good
to see all of you today. 7-21-12
Love, Gail

N Corwin

July 16, 2012

I remember Julian back in the day when my Mom worked for Indian Ed, I'm very sorry for your loss, he is leaving a memorable foot print on earth, we can Thank the Lord for that.

July 16, 2012

Julian was my main contact person when I cared for his mother Alyce. He was always kind, thoughtful, intelligent and at appropriate times, very funny. The entire Argel family is very dear to my heart. Alyce was one of my most memorable hospice patients, partly because of who she was, and partly because her entire family was so very special. I have had ties with some of you for years!

I will be out of town for Julian's service, and am sorry I won't be able to be there with you.

Blessings to you all during these very sad times.

With love, Debbie MacDonald

Tony Herrera

July 15, 2012

Julian was such a fan of the music of our youth. I would post a song on my FB page and Julian would say: "I saw them perform several times." Or "I remember seeing them at the Paramount, or Key Arena, or the King Dome." We would share our memories and love for many artists. I would ask him: "Who haven't you seen in concert, Julian?" and we would "lol" each other. I never knew that he wasn't well, so his loss is such a shock. I will now miss our discussions, his humor and friendship. May you rest in peace, Julian. Enjoy the music, my friend.

Sue & Kyle Guerrero

July 15, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to Julian's family and friends. We held a lot of respect for Julian and will miss him.

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