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George Delaney
May 22, 2005
Obituary Dr. George A. Delaney passed away at his home on May 22, 2005 at the age of 66. George was born April 26, 1939 and raised in Tacoma, Washington, where he attended Bellarmine High School. He attended the University of Santa Clara, where he received a B.A. in History in 1 961 and a Masters in History in 1962....
Marjorie Mcmenamin
May 20, 2005
Obituary Marjorie Gallagher McMenamin was born on Sept. 6th, 1910 in the town of Ruston, Washington and passed away May 20, 2005. Her entire life was spent in the north end of Tacoma. William and Mary Gallagher, from Donegal, Ireland were her parents. Owen Gallagher, Robert Gallagher (both deceased) and Father William Gallagher were her brothers. After attending Ruston School,...
James Mcgavick
May 18, 2005
Obituary James H. McGavick, 75, died May 18, 2005 in Sumner. He had retired from the film and broadcasting industry. Jim had a great sense of humor, was a Jazz enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his children, Diane (Dale) Kuehny, Kathy (Steve) McGavick-Berger, Kim Deluccio, Patrick J. (Jeanne) McGavick, Megan McGavick, 8 grandchildren. Jim was preceded...
Melvin Hoover
May 7, 2005
Obituary Rosie (Bertocchini) Hoover, born June 15, 1910; died October 5, 2001 in loving memory as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Born in Tacoma, WA. Her father and mother came from Italy. There is Love along with many happy memories in our hearts. Just a day before Mother's Day, May 07, 2005 at 9:30 am her husband Melvin of 69 years of...
Ernest Pearson
May 7, 2005
Obituary Ernest R. Pearson, 70, died May 7, 2005 in Lakewood. Funeral services with full military honors will be Thursday, June 2, 2005, 10:30a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Demetrius Stephens
May 6, 2005
Obituary Demetrius Stephens, born January 28, 1991 in Lakewood, died May 6, 2005 at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Marian; sister, Ashley; brother Dominique; grandmother, Mary; cousin, Ciarra; two aunt Kathys, an aunt Margaret Ann; his puppy Amaree and a host of extended cousins, family and friends. "Baby D, we love you and we will...
Gordon Duncan
May 3, 2005
Obituary Gordon Dexter Duncan, 83, died May 3, 2005 in Tacoma. He had been a bus driver for City of Tacoma Transit. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Rita, children: Sharon (Jim) Vogel, Skip (Kathy) Duncan, step-sister: Lou (Chet) Matthews, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 9, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at St....
Mary Matulich
May 2, 2005
Obituary Mary Matulich, born September 10, 1914 died May 2, 2005. An area resident all of her life, she was the last of eight children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1986; and is survived by daughters, Margaret (Jim) Domenico, Lakewood, Marian Paschich (Jim Hipner) Enumclaw; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mary thoroughly enjoyed the last...
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...
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