Elma A. Doherty

Elma Doherty, 68, of Marysville WA, was called to Heaven on January 17th, 2015 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She spent her last days at home with family by her side. Elma was born in Aklan, Philippines, where she was raised and graduated high school as well as picked up her wonderful cooking abilities. After losing both of her parents early in life she was adopted by her Aunt Lucy and Uncle Don who brought her to Washington. Here she caught the eye of her soul mate Paul, who she married and began building her loving family. She stayed busy outside the home as a talented seamstress in the family business. Elma was one of the most kind and caring individuals you would ever come across. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, trips to the coast, and sightseeing with her husband Paul. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family. She was taken too soon and will be greatly missed by all. It’s hard to forget someone who’s given you so much to remember. Elma was preceded in death by her mother Leonila De La Cruz and father Apolinar Baldonado as well as her uncle Donald Allen. Elma is survived by her husband of 42 years, Paul and her children Frank Doherty, James (Debbie) Doherty, and Michael (Marissa) Doherty. She also leaves behind grandchildren Caleb, Lauren, Ava, Conner, and Quinn Doherty and many nieces and nephews. She’ll also be very missed by her close aunt Lucy, her sisters Evelyn (Mark) Doherty, Veronica (Charlisto) Del Fin, Alicia (Bernardo) Aminoso, Myrna (Ricardo) Faustino, and brothers Jesus Baldonado and Apolinar (Nenette) Baldonado Jr.