Lopez Union Cemetery

05/24/2026

We celebrate Memorial Day.

05/08/2026

We actually have a list of 20 Civil War Veterans who lived on Lopez. Some moved off the island.

Locate Civil War veterans buried in Washington State.

03/14/2026

Our Ancestors’Stories: A Cemetery Walk - Civil War Veterans

Are there any descendants of Civil War Veterans who are buried in our cemetery, or are you a Civil War buff?
We are looking for people interested in speaking about them on Sunday, September 6th.
Please contact me.

Mary Reece

02/09/2026

In the Planning Stage. Save the Dates!
Labor Day Weekend!

Saturday Sept. 5th- Guest Speaker - Civil War: How did it impact the San Juan Islands (temporary title)

Sunday Sept. 6th- Cemetery Walk, “Our Ancestors’ Stories: Get to know Our Civil War Veterans”.

12/04/2025

LAST DAY!
Many beautiful items still available. Come shop tomorrow, Sunday, December 7th.
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteers who made this happen!

Lopez Union Cemetery Association:
Mary Reece, President
Aimee Nassoiy, Secretary
Terry Marshall, Treasurer
Cass and Marty Clark, Sextons
Dawn Ritchie, Church and Ground Manager
Christa Campbell, Assistant Sexton
Cindy Sturgill, Website Manager

11/30/2025

LAST DAY, TOMORROW , SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th 10-2!!!
Come to the LOPEZ UNION CEMETERY WORKSHOP
We have a great selection of WREATHS, ornaments, gifts and table decorations, just waiting for you!

11/10/2025

Tomorrow is Veterans’ Day. We have placed a flag at each of our Veteran’s graves.
Please take a few minutes to stop by the cemetery this week to see how many are honored - over 200!
We have about 20 Civil War vets buried here.

If your ancestor/loved one is missing a flag, please let me know.
Mary Reece

10/18/2025

https://www.facebook.com/headstoneman1/videos/1498388187956435/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e

10/18/2025

Preparations are just being made for our annual Wreath Sale. Sale information and our newsletter will be mailed out in early November.
Save the dates for the sale: Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th at the cemetery. 10am - 2 pm both days. Cash or Checks only, please.
We are a volunteer-operated non-profit. If you cannot be here, consider making a donation. Grave Spray order forms and donation forms will be included in our newsletter, or you can donate through our website (via PayPal)

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08/05/2025