Obituaries

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...

Dec 23, 2022

Lawrence Brennan

August 23, 1932 - December 23, 2022

Lawrence Brennan passed away on December 23rd at the age of 90. He was born in Tacoma and resided in Fircrest, Washington.  In 1957 he joined the Tacoma Fire Department and re- tired as a Captain in April of 1987. He attended Visitation Grade...

Dec 19, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jason Paul Morrow. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 14, 2022

Carolyn Lucille (Connell) Kurriger

Born Dec.15, 1934 in Muscatine, IA, Carolyn died peacefully at home in Tacoma, WA on Dec. 14. She grew up in Muscatine with her siblings, Thomas, Catherine, David and Mary. Went to school at St. Mathius, worked as an evening receptionist at Bellevue Hospital and later worked on the advertising desk at the...

Dec 14, 2022

Judy Colleen Donohue was born in Yelm Washington on February 19, 1944 to Joseph and Lillian Keller and died on December 14, 2022 after a brief illness.  She was the 9th of 10 children in her large, wild, and extraordinary family and eventually moved to South Tacoma where her family settled.  She and her Keller siblings- Leo, Joe, Pat,...

Dec 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Wallace Joseph Bontemps III. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.