• Nicole Popescu 1973–2017

    Women in Black stood vigil for Nicole on May 10, 2017.  Her obituary at Legacy.com notes “Nikki loved architecture, furniture design, palm trees, singing and her cats.  She will be deeply missed by those whose lives she has touched.” Nicole’s Leaf is at Seattle Central Library.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • James King II 1971–2022

    From his sister and friends, as posted at https://gofund.me/4a236fcb: Jim was always at his best on stage, in front of a camera, writing, performing, creating.  He grew up in Ellensburg, WA where he asserted his creativity early on.  He was known at Morgan Middle School as the kid with spiky hair running around in ties and wrestling shoes.  At Ellensburg High School he solidified deep friendships with Shawn Parke, Pat Conner and Lee McCullough. They spent hours making music and films like “3rd Street Gang” and “Bald Eagle.” He was in so many bands and musical projects it would be hard to name them all, including Bliarg, Corn Dump, Kitty…

  • Roland “Ron” Amaya 1949–2015

    From his friend Peter: I met Ron around 2010.  We both had storage lockers at a Public Storage on Aurora. At that time I lived in my car and he usually stayed at a shelter.  I don’t know which shelters he used to stay at, but he sometimes got work from the Millionair Club.  He was from the Sacramento area but had lived here for many years. He was once a used car salesman and was a divorcee, but had no children.  He drank a lot but was always functional.  His style was right out of the early 60s:  slicked-back hair, button-down shirt, sunglasses.  Like he was always ready to…

  • Daniel Laplante 1962–2014

    Daniel was a bookish sort, and involved in many efforts including SHARE.  His Leaf is at Seattle Central Library.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment

  • Joseph Simmons 1989—2022

    Jami Simmons, who requested Joseph’s Leaf, wants this to be remembered:  “He was loved.” Joseph’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • Gregor Talbot 1972—2023

    From his friend Gabriella Duncan:  Gregor was an activist for the homeless, an artist and a creator.  Gregor cooked for a lunch we had been a part of in Issaquah, between battles of struggle.  He lived with me in the home others provided me with.  I have also been homeless.  We worked on his housing and treatment.  He lived predominantly in Beacon Hill and Cheasty when he wasn’t living with me.  Gregor passed in December 2022 but was found in January 2023.  He died of exposure. Gregor’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • Kahliyah Mosely 2003—2023

    Kahliyah, a beautiful young soul, was the daughter of Lacresha Bolar.  Her Leaf is with her mother’s on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • Delaune Brown 1965—2023

    Delaune was a beloved and iconic leader of WHEEL Trinity Shelter, and a faithful participant in Women in Black vigils.   She had a service bird named Louie, and MANY friends.  Delaune always helped out around the shelter–she had a great spirit of community.  She died just a few months after finally getting permanent housing. Women in Black dedicated our vigil to her July 12, 2023. Delaune’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • Heather Viramontes Lopez 1974—2022

    Heather was a beloved longtime participant at both WHEEL shelters, Trinity and First Presbyterian. Women in Black stood vigil for Heather October 12, 2022. Her Leaf is at St James Cathedral.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • Karisa Minder 1998—2023

    Women in Black stood vigil for Karisa May 10, 2023. Karisa’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.

  • Van Kendrick 1980–2013

    Women in Black stood vigil for Van September 11, 2013. Van’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral.  If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.