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Katheryn E Pugh
Jan 8, 2008
Obituary Katheryn Elaine Pugh Died Jan. 8, 2008, aged 50. Kathi traveled this lifetime encumbered by the stigma and restrictions of Down's Syndrome. Now she is free of all burden and returns home hale and hearty to meet mom, grandma and the rest of the family. A truly sweet soul who knew much sadness yet chose to lead a happy...
Rosemarie Sareault
Jan 7, 2008
Obituary ROSEMARIE (IVANOVICH) SAREAULT Lifelong resident of Gig Harbor, born April 7, 1941, in Tacoma to Mato and Maria (Anticevich) Ivanovich, died Jan. 5, 2008, in Gig Harbor after a lengthy illness. She is survived by husband Jack of the family home; son Vincent of Gig Harbor; grandson Joshua Taylor of Port Townsend; brothers Frank (Judith) Ivanovich of Allyn and...
Michael J. Nickolas
Jan 5, 2008
Obituary Mike J. Nickolas, of Tacoma passed away January 5, 2008. He was born Aberdeen, WA and was the oldest son of George and Mary Babich Nickolas and lived most of his life in Tacoma. He served in the Americal Division of the US Army in the South Pacific during the liberation of the Philippines, and retired as a Car...
Hobert Jennings Longworth
Jan 5, 2008
Obituary Hobert J. Longworth Hobert J. Longworth, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Allenmore Hospital. He was born in Tacoma and graduated from Lincoln High, Class of 1936. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn, and his brother, George. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his son James Longworth, (Bachan) and his daughter...
Lewis Douglas
Jan 4, 2008
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Details Graveside services will be held Monday, January 14, 2008, 1:00 pm at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, (253) 572-6003
Charles Gavigan
Jan 4, 2008
Obituary Charles Gavigan died peacefully on January 4, 2008, in Tacoma, WA. He was born in Donegal, Ireland, on February 23, 1922, and immigrated to Tacoma in 1948. Charlie married his Irish sweetheart in 1955, and spent the next 51 years with her until she preceded him in death in 2006. Charlie joined the Northern Pacific Railroad shortly after coming...
Ella A Maddock
Dec 31, 2007
Obituary Ella A. Maddock born on Aug, 27, 1913 in Ray, North Dakota returned to God on Dec 31, 2007. Ella married George Maddock and celebrated over 50 years together. Ella was predeceased by her husband George in 1991 and is survived by their 4 sons; George (Nancy) of Homer Glen, IL; Rev. Andrew, S.J. of St. Ignatius, MT; David...
Sister Mary Raphael Balduc
Dec 25, 2007
Obituary Sister Mary Raphael Balduc OSF 1911-2007 Obituary On Christmas day, Sister Raphael joined with the angels in heaven to bring good tidings of great joy for all people. She died peacefully at St. Ann Convent surrounded by her Franciscan sisters. She was ninety-six years of age and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of...
Virginia Matilda Holmes
Dec 25, 2007
Obituary Virginia M. Holmes Virginia M. Holmes (Marchio) was born on January 31, 1917. Her parents were Michael and Maria Marchio. She was first generation to this country. Virginia was a proud 1936 graduate of Stadium High School and a member of St. Rita's church. Mom survived all of her siblings; however, she never stopped glorifying precious moments growing up...
Judith Evelyn Aldrich
Dec 21, 2007
Obituary Judith Evelyn Aldrich Dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, Judy gracefully left this world on December 21, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born February 17, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Judy grew up with her brothers and sisters in nearby Southborough, Massachusetts. After graduating in 1963 from Algonquin Regional High School, she...
Clarice May Phillips
Dec 20, 2007
Obituary CLARICE (HIGGINBOTTOM) PHILLIPS "Our Angel on Earth" Born August 6, 1911 in Milton, WA. Passed away December 20, 2007. She was a graduate of Aquinas Academy and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1932. She devoted her life to caring for others and, with her positive attitude, was a joy to everyone around her. Active and vibrant...
Clayton J Langlois
Dec 18, 2007
Obituary CLAYTON JOHN LANGLOIS Clayton John Langlois, beloved husband of Josephine for 33 years, and loving father of Peter, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18. John was born in Malone, N.Y. in 1947. He attended Notre Dame School, and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy. He always had great memories of this time and kept in touch with his old friends...
Richard Clinton Names
Dec 13, 2007
Obituary Richard Clinton Names, born on February 24th, 1939 in Tacoma, to Scott and Evelyn Names, died peacefully in his home at 8:25 am on Thursday, December 13th, 2007 after an 18 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Clint was surrounded by family and friends in his final days. Clint was preceded in death by his father Scott Names and is...
Bill James Hand
Dec 12, 2007
Obituary Bill was born on September 6, 1922 at Tacoma General Hospital to William J and Mary Jane Hand. He died December 12, 2007 at Tacoma General Hospital. Bill met the love of his life, Jo Ann Casebeer, in 1943 on an eastbound train. Bill was returning to Camp Campbell, Kentucky from a furlough. They married on August 4, 1944....
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