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Audrey L. Ray
Nov 22, 2005
Obituary Audrey L. Ray 10/4/1935 - 11/22/2005 Audrey was born in Aberdeen, Washington and grew up in Shelton. She attended Seattle University, where she met her husband Jim. She passed away very suddenly and peacefully with her husband and children at her side in Tacoma. She and Jim had just celebrated their golden anniversary. She was preceded in death by...
Stephen Maskule
Nov 22, 2005
Obituary Stephen Maskule was born February 28, 1904 in Scranton, PA, to Czechoslovakian immigrants and went to his Lord and the rest of his family on November 22, 2005. He is survived by his brother Michael Maskule, his ex-wife Lois Carlson, nieces Mary Jane (Ed) Donahue, Carol Ann (Frank) Dreyer; nephews David Maskule, Rich (Bobbie) Maskule; stepson Craig (Joan) Luton...
Genevieve Galfano Riggio
Nov 21, 2005
Obituary Genevieve Galfano Riggio July 24, 1919 - November 21, 2005 After a courageous 3-1/2 year battle with a blood disorder, Genevieve left this world peacefully. She was born in Chicago, but lived her life in Tacoma. She met Vincent and in 1941 they were married at St. Rita Church. Our mom was a homemaker who loved family and church....
James Kors
Nov 18, 2005
Obituary James Kors Born August 16, 1926, died November 18, 2005 of cancer. "I was born at home, residing in Valley Stream on Long Island, New York. After graduating from Port Washington, NY High School in 1944, a two-year tour of duty was spent in the Navy training to be a radioman/gunner aboard a patrol bomber. Lucky for me World...
Dorothy T. Brown
Nov 17, 2005
Obituary Dorothy T. Brown was born December 21, 1919 and died November 17, 2005. She was the youngest of nine children born to Michael and Anna Sotak. Dorothy attended Holy Rosary School and then graduated from St. Leo High School in 1937. She worked as a waitress in Chuck's Alibi Restaurant in Tacoma for more than 30 years. Preceded in...
Caroline Matz
Nov 16, 2005
Obituary CAROLINE HUFF-MATZ Oct. 13, 1912 - Nov. 16, 2005 Caroline is now in heaven. Caroline loved the Lord and lived by her faith. Devoted to her family and the Church, she has left a quiet void in our lives. She was born in Mandan, North Dakota, the daughter of Elizabeth and Gregory Huff. She moved to Tacoma in 1940...
Mary Jane Bowlin
Nov 15, 2005
Obituary Mary Jane Bowlin was born May 31, 1915 in Spokane, WA and died November 15, 2005 in University Place. She was a member of St. John of the Woods Catholic Church and was passionate about her family. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Ed) Mazzuca, grandchildren, Shirley (Darrell), Melodie (Pat), David (Lisa), Kevin (Theresa), Shannon (Jim), Katie (Mike),...
Maurice Quine
Nov 14, 2005
Obituary Maurice Quine, born October 23, 1926 passed on Nov. 14, 2005, will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends as the jazz drummer, the English gentleman and lively entertainer. Service Details Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 2:00 pm at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. If desired donations can be made to...
Norma Hertz
Nov 14, 2005
Obituary Norma L. Hertz, born July 29, 1926 in Tacoma, died November 14, 2005 at Tacoma General Hospital. She was a lifetime Tacoma resident. Norma enjoyed gardening, bowling and playing cards. Service Details Funeral services will be held Friday, November 18, 2005, 11:00 am Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery. If desired the family suggest memorials to...
Frances C. Czeresko
Nov 14, 2005
Obituary Frances C. Czeresko, 86, died November 14, 2005 in Tacoma. She is survived by her brother, Edward Sienkiewicz, many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1993, her brothers Joseph, Walter and John, as well as parents William and Stephanie. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, November 18, 2005 at Sts. Peter and Paul...
Annamae Palmer
Nov 11, 2005
Obituary AnnaMae Palmer, 8l died November 11, 2005 after a short illness. She was born in Renton, WA to Mike and Mary (Gamba) Volpe and preceded in death by husband Harry, brother James Volpe and parents. Survived by her daughters: Carol Merkle, Patricia (Rudy) Talik, grandchildren: Annette (John) Menzies, Vincent Talik; great grandchildren: Derick (Amanda) Lowe, Anthony Menzies, great great...
Virginia Jean Ricker
Nov 11, 2005
Obituary Virginia Jean Ricker Virginia Jean Ricker, born 1922 at Tacoma General Hospital, passed November 11, 2005 surrounded by her family and friends in her home. "Ginny" was best known for her grace and style. She enjoyed life full of encouraging others and developing indelible relationships with the children she taught and the ladies she giggled with. As a child,...
Louis Anthony Storino
Nov 11, 2005
Obituary LOUIS ANTHONY STORINO Our beloved Louis Storino was called home to God on November 11, 2005. He is survived by his son Jack, daughter Anita, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Hilda in 2003. He was one of two brothers and was born June 20, 1912 in San Marco, Italy...
Deborah Rathwell
Nov 10, 2005
Obituary Deborah Rathwell Born July 22, 1956 in Wenatchee, WA. died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2005. She is survived by her sister Wilma Vance (David) and her niece Tina. Debbie had a great passion for life and would always take to helping someone in time of need. She was always happiest when she was with her Harley Riders. She will always...
Marion P. Kinzner
Nov 8, 2005
Obituary Marion P. Kinzner 4/30/1914 - 11/8/2005 Born in Halliday, North Dakota, died in Tacoma. Preceded in death by husband Harold. Survived by their children. Memorial services Saturday, 11/12/2005 at Urban Grace (formerly First Baptist Church), 9th & Market, Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Urban Grace or charity of your choice. Please leave online condolences...
Ann Schmidt
Nov 7, 2005
Obituary Ann Maruca Schmidt "Nana" May 1, 1914 - Nov. 7, 2005 Ann died of a stroke at the age of 91. She graduated from St. Leo's High School and worked in the Personnel Dept. at Puget Sound Nat'l bank in downtown Tacoma for 30 years. Ann is survived by her daughters: Judy (Bill) Cummings, Stephanie (Tom, deceased) Donaldson, Kathleen...
Mary Rose Rade
Nov 5, 2005
Obituary Mary Rose Rade (Kink) passed away on Saturday, November 5, in Tacoma, after a brief illness. Mary was born and raised in Bellingham. By age 18, both of Mary's parents had died and she helped her older sister, Lucretia, raise the three other siblings. Mary married Nick Joseph Rade in November 1940 and moved to Tacoma a few years...
Edward Lewis Constantine
Nov 4, 2005
Obituary Edward Lewis Constantine A platoon of archangels escorted Edward Lewis Constantine (formerly United States Marine Corps) to his final post following a sudden heart attack. He shared his final kiss with his bride of 65 years, Marjorie, and was sent off by his children Edward & Betsy, Mary, Michael, Christopher with his wife Molly Hagar, and Maureen and Rick...
Keith Paul Reitmeier
Oct 29, 2005
Obituary KEITH PAUL REITMEIER Keith Paul Reitmeier, a loving husband, father and grandpa, died October 29, 2005, in Tacoma, WA. He was 66 years old. Keith was born in Yakima, WA. on October 5, 1939, served in the United States Coast Guard and dedicated many years of his life to the construction business. He is survived by his wife Kayla,...
Michiko Osaka
Oct 29, 2005
Obituary Michiko Osaka Born on May 15, 1927, in Brooks, OR, Michiko Osaka passed away suddenly on October 29, 2005 from a final bout of cancer. After her family was interned at Tule Lake, she grew up in Ontario, OR, where she met her husband of nearly 60 years. Shortly after the war ended, Michi and Tom moved to Fife...
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