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Augusta Simchen
Apr 30, 2005
Obituary Augusta L. Simchen, 81, died April 30, 2005 in Tacoma. She had been a member of the Puyallup Tribal Tribal Council and was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School. She is survived by her children: Ron, Jay, Teddy, avid and Laura; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Viewing will be all day, Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4...
Tom Hatsukano
Apr 26, 2005
Obituary Tom S. Hatsukano Major U.S. Army (Ret.) Tom S. Hatsukano, 82, died April 26, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired as a Major in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Tatsuko Hatsukano; children: Carol (Paul) Peiffer, Teri Jones, Mark (Mary Beth) Capanni, Paul Capanni; sisters: Amy Hatsukano, Mary (Rob) Naganawa, Lily Hatsukano, Florence...
Joshua Conlon
Apr 24, 2005
Obituary Joshua Wayne Conlon, born October 5, 1988, died April 24, 2005. He was a life time Tacoma resident, a loving son, brother, and friend. Josh was an energetic and amazing young man. He nearly died from complications of a near drowning accident in August of 2000 yet lived to bring his family much joy for another 4 1/2 years....
Marguerite Herzog
Apr 23, 2005
Obituary Marguerite M. (Meg) Herzog December 9, 1930 - April 23, 2005 Meg is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wilfred (Bill), her son, William, daughter-in-law, Brenda and grandsons, William and River. Also her sisters, Gloria Pessemier and Darlene (Terry) Deeny and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of services or flowers, please send donations to Mary Bridge Children's...
Marie Moergeli
Apr 23, 2005
Obituary Marie Emma Moergeli "Emma" October 31, 1912 - April 23, 2005 A life-long resident of Tacoma, WA, and a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Emma is survived by her beloved spouse of 65 years, James R. Moergeli, Sr., and two children: James R. (Sandy) Moergeli, Jr. and Carol Ann (Greg) Rath. Emma left four grandchildren: Michelle Marie Moergeli, Laura...
Thelma Farrelly
Apr 22, 2005
Obituary Thelma Graham Farrelly was born February 28th, 1909 and left us on April 22, 2005. She was born in Thorp, WA and was a citizen of the state of Washington all her life and was proud of it. Her father worked for the Northern Pacific RR and moved from one small town in Washington to another. The family lived...
Jean Martelli
Apr 21, 2005
Obituary Jean Martelli, born January 21, 1909, died April 21, 2005. She was born in Glen, Montana, the youngest daughter of Angelo and Mary Masella. As a child she lived in Cantalupo, Abruzzi, Italy until the age of 7 when her family returned to Montana where her father worked as a Section Foreman for the Northern Pacific Railroad. When Jean...
Afifi Puckett
Apr 20, 2005
Obituary Afifi Kelly (Grayson) Puckett "Gigi" Afifi was born in Tacoma on December 1, 1909 and passed away peacefully on April 20, 2005 after 95 wonderful years. The sixth of seven children born to John and Elizabeth Kelly, she was named after the Afifi Shrine Band, which her father organized in May, 1909. She was a graduate of Tacoma's Stadium...
Anthony Zarelli
Apr 18, 2005
Obituary Anthony A. Zarelli Born to Albert and Faye Zarelli on 6-16-45 passed away unexpectedly on 4-18-05. He was an avid car lover and served briefly in the United States Air Force. Being a member of Tacoma Boiler Makers Union 568 he worked as a shipbuilder in local shipyards for many years. He is survived by his children Terry, Norman...
John Livingston
Apr 16, 2005
Obituary John Livingston, 66, died April 16, 2005. He was born in Tacoma November 5, 1938 and had been an area resident most of his life. John was a simple loving man whose family was most important to him. He is survived by sisters: Geri Hawk, Tacoma, Patricia Bruder, Bonney Lake; nieces and nephews, Donna Keltz, Barbara Bruder, Michael Bruder,...
Lauren Dufresne
Apr 16, 2005
Obituary Lauren Louise DuFresne was born on March 30, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma. She passed away April 16, 2005. Though her life was short, she gave much joy to those who love her. Lauren will be greatly missed by her parents Larry and Shirley DuFresne; grandparents: Alice and Doug Biles, Joan and Rob Pirolo, and Larry DuFresne...
Leonard Ketter
Apr 16, 2005
Obituary Leonard J. Ketter, 84, born in St. Paul, Minnesota died April 16, 2005 in Puyallup. Leonard was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW, and St. John of the Woods Catholic Church. He was retired from Hooker Chemical and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and traveling the coast. Leonard is survived by his sons: Kirk...
Janet Collins
Apr 15, 2005
Obituary Janet M. Collins died April 15, 2005. She is survived by her husband John and two children, Natalie and Serrell. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 20 Tacoma Avenue South. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Heart Association. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com ....
Darrell Henderson
Apr 14, 2005
Obituary Darrell Lee Henderson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2005 at Franciscan Hospice House of Tacoma surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Isla and Faye Henderson in Springfield, Oregon, on January 12, 1914. As a young child he relocated to Tacoma where he resided until his death. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1932, he...
Vera Tarmina
Apr 12, 2005
Obituary Vera R. Tarmina "The Loveliest of our clan" Vera passed away April 12, 2005, in Tacoma. She cherished family and friends, and loved helping others. Interests included baking, gardening and dancing. Vera had an unmatched zest for life, a sparkling personality, a loving heart, and a wonderful sense of humor. Survived by son Gary (Susan) Tarmina; daughter Patricia (Rich)...
Gerard Pierce
Apr 12, 2005
Obituary Gerard L. Pierce, 83, died April 12, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel and Chief Pharmacist after 28 years of service. Jerry retired from his second career as a pharmacist at Madigan Army Hospital. Jerry had lived in the Lakewood area for 30 years and he and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially...
Joyzelle Failner
Apr 11, 2005
Obituary Joyzelle J. Failner March 2, 1926 April 11, 2005 Joyzelle "Joy" Failner was born March 2, 1926 in Tacoma, Washington. Joyzelle had just celebrated her 79th birthday with her loving family and friends. Joyzelle, beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away peacefully at home and into the hands of The Lord on April 11, 2005. She was in the presence...
Patricia Fox
Apr 10, 2005
Obituary Patricia Fox, 84, died April 10, 2005, at Franciscan Hospice House. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. Pat was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She is survived by her children: Richard (Claudia) Fox, Sequim, Sr. Maureen Fox, OSF, Portland, Patricia Fox, Tacoma, Phillip (Wendy)...
Victor Martineau Sr.
Apr 9, 2005
Obituary Vic was born March 11, 1924 in Yakima WA and passed peacefully in his sleep April 9, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Helen Martineau. He is survived by his son; Victor and wife Patricia "Trish? Martineau, his brother and best friend LaVerne and wife Holly Martineau. Vic attended Holy Rosary Grade School, Bellarmine...
Frank Greco
Apr 8, 2005
Obituary Frank Greco was born in Parkland, Washington, October 19, 1916 and passed away April 8, 2005. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Louigi and Mary Greco, brother Joe, and sister Louise Reda. He is survived by brothers: Al Greco and wife Minnie and George Greco; sisters: Esther Fink, Carmela Tolotti, Annie Greco and many nieces and nephews....
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