Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Mom met the love of her life, Peter John Bender, in 1941 after he had been in a motorcycle accident near her home and was left on the street with injuries.  She was able to get him to the family home where she and Nani tended to his wounds.   Dad was in the U. S. Army stationed at Fort...

Jan 23, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for James Dixon Chapman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 21, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Brenda K. Davis, beloved mother of Brendan Davis and Bridget Davis, passed away following a heart attack. She was 64 years old.

Besides her children, Brenda is survived by 5 siblings and a large extended Irish family, most of whom remain in Tacoma. Her parents, Mary C. and Albert P. Davis preceded...

Jan 19, 2023

James Michael Aquino (Jim) was born June 16, 1947 in Tacoma, WA to Frank and Rose Aquino. He attended Stanley and St Leo’s Elementary Schools. He graduated from Bellarmine High School and Seattle University. Throughout his life, Jim held a variety of jobs, the majority of them in the food service industry. He was an accomplished caterer and owned...

Jan 18, 2023

Joseph Frank Hammerschmith was born in Tacoma, WA on June 1, 1942. Joe, 80, passed at home on January 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, George Joseph Hammerschmith; his mother, Edna Miller Hales; his sister, Georgalee Wheeler; and his first wife, Pamela Janice. His is survived by his current wife of 23 years, Terry; two...

Jan 17, 2023

Robert James Burns, passed away January 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old.  Robert, fondly known as Bobby, was born to William and Florence Burns on May 10, 1931 in Spokane, Washington.  While Bobby left us today to be with the Lord, he left behind a true example of how to live a good,...

Jan 16, 2023

Joseph Arthur Boyle, son of Edward Boyle and Erma Shelly Boyle died peacefully at home in Tacoma surrounded by loved ones on January 16, 2023. The youngest of four, he had three siblings who passed before him, Edward, Margaret, and Virginia. Joe leaves behind his wife of almost 67 years, Marybeth Heflin Boyle, and six children – (Margaret “Meg”...

Jan 15, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Brant Mandles. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 12, 2023

Our beloved Barbara “Barbie” Doria was a selfless, adoring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She left this world too soon on January 12, 2023 at the age of 79.

Barbara was born to Frank and Mary Fiorino in Tacoma, WA and was the oldest of five children. After graduating from Wilson High...

Jan 11, 2023

Margaret (Marge) Ann Hoskins was born to Harold and Roberta Hoskins in Springfield, Illinois on May 22, 1939.  Marge passed away at home in Lakewood, Washington on January 11, 2023, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Marge’s Dad moved the family from Illinois to El Paso, Texas where Marge made lifelong friends and met...

Jan 4, 2023

Leo passed away peacefully on January 4th at his home of over 60 years in Tacoma.

Leo was a loving husband and beloved father and grandfather who could usually be found 'puttering around' in his garage or traveling across the country in his motor home.

Leo joined the Air Force at the age of 19...

Jan 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Edward Winn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 2, 2023

Died January 02, 2023 – Puyallup Wa. At the age of 85.

She was a member of the Blackfeet Tribe born on February 24, 1937 to James Morninggun and Cecile TakesGun-Morninggun,

Leaving behind in Tacoma daughter Eva Russell, Sons Joe Russell and Charles Russell and grandson Joshua Russell. Daughter Mary Bluff of Spokane and son...

2023

Joanne (Orlando) Armour, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 18, 2023. We are comforted to know that she is with God and reunited with her husband Jack and son John. Joanne was born in Tacoma on July 1, 1937, to Frank and Virginia Orlando and was the youngest of six children. She grew up on...

Jan 1, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John Fredrick Farmer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 1, 2023

Robert Henry Doyea (Rob/Bob) passed away at the UW Medical Center, after a two-month battle with leukemia (AML).  He was 63.

He was born in Goldendale, WA and moved to Tacoma, WA in 1969.  He graduated from Wilson High School and went on to have a 25-year career with Boeing.  He took early retirement in 2015, sold...

Dec 31, 2022

Barbara Lucich was born August 31st 1936 and passed away peacefully at home, on December 31st 2022 with her family by her side. She fought a long battle with Parkinsons and passed away from complications from the disease.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of North Tacoma and a lifelong member of Holy Cross Church. She graduated from...

Dec 31, 2022

Robin Elmore Bertsch Born December 20, 1955; passed away December 31, 2022 at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place with her daughters by her side.

Robin grew up in Sacramento with her parents and 3 younger siblings (Steve, Randy, and Nikki). She began her career in customer service at Sears and transferred to Tacoma several years later,...

Dec 30, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Gerald Matthew Petrich, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 30, 2022

Lawrence Palermo passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born in Modesto, California and spent many years of his childhood in San Francisco.  While stationed at Fort Lewis Army Base he met and wed the love of his life his, Sally (Petranovich).  In his career as master meat cutter, he was a mentor...