Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Aug 2, 2021

Robert Stumpf passed away on August 2, 2021. He was welcomed into the world by Katherine and Anton Stumpf on May 12, 1934, in Huff, North Dakota. As a young boy, he went to church every morning with his family before school. He worked on the family farm and loved to tell the grandkids that he "earned a dollar...

Jul 30, 2021

James F. Senko died while working in his garden in Steilacoom, Washington on July 30, 2021.  He was 85 years old.  A native of Hillsboro, Oregon, he was a beloved father, loving husband, veteran of the Air Force, Boeing engineer and a devoted Catholic.

Jim entered the Air Force in 1959 following his 1958 graduation from the...

Jul 21, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” June Forddred Tebow died on July 21, 2021. Born December 5, 1952, in Tacoma, WA, Jacqueline spent much of her childhood in Tacoma and the surrounding areas with her family. After her father Kennor J. Forddred died in 1959, she and her mother Marian moved north to Seattle, WA, where her mother later married Jackie’s stepfather, Gene...

Jul 12, 2021

Blanche M. Byrne, born February 3, 1931 in Westmont, IL died July 12, 2021, at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood.  Blanche married James “Jim” Byrne, February 11, 1950 and spent almost 59 years together before his death in 2008 just 3 months short of their 59th anniversary.  She retired from Transamerica in 1988 as an Insurance Underwriting Clerk. Blanche...

Jul 10, 2021

Daisy Olivia Chang-Radloff, born in Colón, Panama, on November 2, 1927, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 10, 2021. She was 93.

Everyone who was blessed to have known Daisy can attest to her immense love of life itself, her many children and grandchildren, her Catholic faith, and her beautiful...

Jul 9, 2021

Donald J. Hansen, 85, of Lakewood, Washington passed at home with family on July 9, 2021. Donald was born March 22,1936 In Independence, Wisconsin to Hubert and Martha Hansen. He graduated from Arcadia High school . After graduating High school Donald joined the United States Air-Force where he served In the Viet Nam War. After serving in the Air...

Jun 30, 2021

Sally Luppino passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2021. Sally was born December 17, 1928 in Tacoma to Frank and Frances Lombardo. She graduated from Lincoln High School. In May of 1949 she married her childhood sweetheart Nat Luppino. Together they started and ran Northwest Fruit and Produce, Inc. in 1961 and, in addition to raising their...

Jun 27, 2021

The Honorable Thomas Peter Larkin (Tom) passed peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Tom was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He dedicated his life to his family, friends, and community.

Tom was the son of Dr. Hugh and Charlotte Larkin and one of ten children. He loved nothing more...

Jun 26, 2021

Leonard Ernest Loflin, age 93, died June 26th 2021 surrounded by his family at Village Green in Federal Way.

He was born and raised on McKinley Hill to Irene and Harry Loflin. He attended Sheridan Elementary school, Gault Junior High (he learned to play the saxophone at age 7) where he was in the school orchestra, Lincoln...

Jun 23, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Carole P Healy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 22, 2021

William Edward Higgins

10-28-1943  -  6-22-2021

Bill Higgins was born in Seattle in 1943 and lived on Beacon Hill for the first 3 years of his life. His family then moved to Tacoma and settled on McKinley Hill. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School ('57), Bellarmine Prep ('61) and graduated from Seattle University ('65) with...

Jun 19, 2021

Corrine Guelfi (June 19, 2021) Tacoma, Washington — Corrine Eleanor Guelfi of Tacoma, Washington passed away on June 19, 2021 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor (2001) her father, Ralph (1951) her younger brother, Ralph, Jr. (2003) his wife, Nancy Guelfi (2001) her Aunt, Dora Nettle (2008) her uncle, William Nettle...

Jun 18, 2021

Michelle Vodanovich (Rousseau/Seifert)

September 28, 1950-June 18, 2021

Surrounded by the love of her daughter and sister, Michelle received her wings and has joined our Lord to serve by his side in Heaven.  AKA “Phil”, “Nona”, “Shelley” and “Aunt Em”, she is a cherished Mother, Nona, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend.  She adored her...

Jun 12, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis F Birkland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Janice M Olson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 7, 2021

Kelly Testo, 42, born June 10, 1978 passed away on June 7, 2021. Loved and missed by her children, Noel, David and Mykal, Brother Ed, Parents Sue and Marty, family and friends.

Jun 5, 2021

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

Jun 2, 2021

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

May 31, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for William Dunlap Sr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.