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Pauline Kathryn Lovrovich

Pauline Kathryn Lovrovich

Jul 16, 2025

Pauline Kathryn Lovrovich (Babich) passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in Gig Harbor on October 29, 1930 to Croatian immigrants, Nick Babich and Maria Serka. She and her brother Nick grew up in the house their father built on Rosedale Street, within a community of families from the “old country”. In...

Everett "Rob" Joseph Roberts

Everett "Rob" Joseph Roberts

Jul 14, 2025

Everett Joseph (Rob) Roberts born April 19, 1938, to Everett Roberts and Marie (Leonhardt) Roberts in Schenectady, New York. After graduating from Christian Brother Academy in 1956 Rob entered the military. Rob serviced first with United States Marines Corps then 32 years in the Air Force. After retiring from Military Rob spent another 12 years with the 2nd Range Battalion...

Delores Jean Bryant

Delores Jean Bryant

Jul 10, 2025

Born December 29,1935 in Pike County, Kentucky, Delores Bryant joined her husband Charles and son Robbie in heaven on July 10,2025 at the age of 89. She is survived by her sons Charles, Donald (Cindy), Joseph and grandchildren Mathew, Britney (Brian) & Megan, as well as many friends and family.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at...

Timothy Kevin Thompson

Timothy Kevin Thompson

Jul 4, 2025

Timothy Kevin Thompson 

December 11th, 1950 – July 4th, 2025

Timothy Kevin Thompson, beloved father, partner, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025, in Puyallup, Washington. He was 74 years old.

Born on December 11th, 1950, in Palo Alto, California, Tim was the son of Paul George Thompson and Carole Mae Bonrud. One of ten siblings, Tim was...

Marilyn Ann Hirsh

Marilyn Ann Hirsh

Jul 4, 2025

Marilyn Ann (Kinsley) Hirsh3/2/1938 – 7/4/2025

Marilyn Ann (Kinsley) Hirsh passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on July 4, 2025, in Tacoma, WA at the age of 87.

She was born on March 2, 1938, in Deadwood, SD. During her early childhood on the promise of steady work for her father, Marilyn's family loaded all their possessions in their car and headed west...

John Howard Hietpas

John Howard Hietpas

Jul 3, 2025

John Howard Hietpas or “Bussy” was born on October 25, 1944 and passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 80 with his family by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Pam, his children Heather Liufau ( Joe) John Howard Hietpas Jr, and Dawn Renée Merecki (Sean ) & his grandchildren: Sefo, Saia...

Dolores Cisneros

Dolores Cisneros

Jul 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dolores "Yaya" Cisneros

Born: December 11, 1928 – Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Passed: July 3, 2025 - Tacoma, Washington

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores Cisneros—affectionately known as Yaya or Lola. A beloved sister, aunt, godmother, and friend, Dolores was known for her quiet strength, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to family and tradition.

She...

John Carlton Mulligan

John Carlton Mulligan

Jun 23, 2025

John Mulligan passed away peacefully on June 23rd in the city of Gig Harbor near the home he had lived in and loved for 23 years. As John would say, “20 rowboat strokes across from the Tides and 40 strokes back.”

John was born in 1944 in Hornell, New York to Charlie and Mary Mulligan, who preceded him in death, as...

Bernice Thomas Fox

Bernice Thomas Fox

Jun 11, 2025

Bernice (Rutledge-Thomas) Fox died peacefully at home, listening to scripture, covered by a Seahawk blanket on Tuesday June 11, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, the only child of Mattie (Rutledge) and John D. Thomas, Jr. and graduated from Tuscaloosa County Training School (currently Riverside High School) in Northport, AL. Shortly after graduating, she...

Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski

Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski 

July 29, 1963 – June 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski on June 7, 2025, at the age of 61.

Born on July 29, 1963, in Oahu, Hawaii. Franchesca lived a life filled with warmth, love, and laughter. She was the embodiment of...

Lupe Corak

Lupe Corak

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lupe Corak 

August 20, 1939 – June 7, 2025

Lupe Corak was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She passed peacefully on June 7th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Lupe is survived by her children, Michael Jr. (Chelly) and Gina (Roberto); her six grandchildren, Candace, Justin (Justina), Jesica (Mark), Jerid, Mckenzie,...