Obituary

Tina Lousie Peluso-James, age 50, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Tina was born on April 20, 1967 in Sacramento, California to Edward and Frances Peluso. She loved music, dancing and singing. She danced her way into our tribal ways and gave birth to 3 beautiful children Harlan Jr. Cassandra and Jessica James. Her family meant everything to her. Tina was a stay at home mother. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, mom, auntie and friend. She loved to sing, she sang along to every song she heard and knew all the lyrics. Tina talked to everyone, she knew no strangers. No one could out talk her except maybe her best friend Tammy. Tina was a loving, caring, humble, nonjudgmental, and friendly. She is survived her partner Shawn Gibson; father Edward Peluso; mother Francesca Feliciano; son Harlan Jr.; daughters Cassandra James and Jessica James; brothers Vincent Feliciano and Michael Feliciano; sisters Beverly Tilliman and Donna Feliciano; numerous nieces, nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be Tuesday, February 13, at 6:00pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 14, at 10:00am. Both services will be at the Wexliem Community Building.