Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Roger Vondettii

Roger Vondettii

Apr 22, 2021

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

Candace Donald

Candace Donald

Apr 20, 2021

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

Stephen W Garber

Stephen W Garber

Apr 20, 2021

Steve Garber passed away on 4/20 after a long illness when he fell and sustained bleeding in his brain.  He was born in Oct 1945 in Yakima WA where he lived until joining the Army.  He became a helicopter pilot and served 2 tours in Vietnam.   He met his wife of 51 years, Gail, in Yakima and they were...

Susan Goodman

Susan Goodman

Apr 16, 2021

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

Sharon M Penhale

Sharon M Penhale

Apr 10, 2021

Sharon M. Penhale died April 10, 2021 in Tacoma. She was well liked, loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Sharon was born in Bremerton to Roy and Vera Palmer, March 03, 1956. She was mostly raised in Bremerton, Washington where she met her first husband, Stephen R. Andrews. They had 2 sons, Stephen...

Janet A Dyckman

Janet A Dyckman

Apr 10, 2021

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

Timothy T. Yusko

Timothy T. Yusko

Apr 7, 2021

With grief and sadness, we bid farewell to Timothy "Tim" Yusko on April 7th, 2021. He was a devoted husband, dad, son, brother, Papa, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed and always be in our hearts.

He was born July 20th, 1961 in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1979....

Estelle Lamken Farber

Estelle Lamken Farber

Apr 4, 2021

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

Thomas P May

Thomas P May

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas P May passed away early last week surrounded by his family and his  wife Kathleen. He was 87. Tom grew up in Wisconsin with brothers: S. John (CathyLynn), James P. (Carol) and Michael (deceased) and his sisters: Elizabeth, Mary, Kathleen, and Jane. He had a life long love of anything Ireland. At Notre Dame Glee Club, he sang...

Rebecca "Ruby" Hanna

Rebecca "Ruby" Hanna

Mar 24, 2021

Adored Irish Mother and Grandmother, Rebecca (Ruby) Hanna’s love of life won’t end with her death. Ruby passed away on March 24, 2021 at the age of 95, after spending her final days with loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives in gratitude and service.

Ruby was born Rebecca McAfee in...

Virginia Audrey Reding

Virginia Audrey Reding

Mar 23, 2021

Virginia Reding passed away, March 23, 2021 at the age of 88.  Born to Sebastian Hmura and Francis Brezicha June 23, 1932 at their farm home in Graham, WA.

Virginia had 3 older sisters. She attended Holy Rosary Elementary School and St. Leo's High School in Tacoma.  After high school she worked briefly in D.C. and then...

Joseph Quentin Betzendorfer Jr.

Joseph Quentin Betzendorfer Jr.

Mar 21, 2021

Joseph Quentin Betzendorfer, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home in University Place, Washington on March 21, 2021.

Joe was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1931, the son of Miriam and Joseph Betzendorfer. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, and 7 children, Jeanne Betzendorfer, Joseph Betzendorfer, Patti Betzendorfer (Steve), Connie FitzGerald (Kevin), Judy...

Elsie Palik

Elsie Palik

Mar 16, 2021

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

Stephen A Mayes

Stephen A Mayes

Mar 15, 2021

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

Sister Eileen (Mary Esther)  Walsh, Op

Sister Eileen (Mary Esther) Walsh, Op

Mar 13, 2021

Sister Eileen Walsh, OP (Mary Esther), a member of the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma, died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle on March 13.  She was born in Chicago on February 20, 1943 to Raymond and Eileen (Clark) Walsh. The family moved to California and Eileen attended school there and in Washington. The oldest of 11 children, she...

Joan Marie Pugh Thompson

Joan Marie Pugh Thompson

Mar 13, 2021

Joan Marie Pugh Thompson, born May 27, 1934 in Everett, WA passed away peacefully in her home in Gig Harbor, WA on March 13, 2021.  She lived a remarkable and loved lifetime in the Pacific Northwest as a Medical Technician, wife, mother, Nana, board member and volunteer.

Joan attended University of Washington where she graduated valedictorian with...

Sergie Gatpatan

Sergie Gatpatan

Mar 13, 2021

With unimaginable grief and sadness we bid farewell to Sergie ("Sonny";"Boy") Gatpatan on March 13th 2021. A devoted Dad, husband, brother Uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor he will be truly missed. Sonny was an incredible "fixer upper", a teacher, mentor, fisherman, talker and competitor.

Sonny was born March 2nd 1961 in Tacoma WA., to Sergio and Julieta...

Dorothy Amrein

Dorothy Amrein

Mar 11, 2021

Dorothy Edith (Canale Johnson) Amrein peacefully passed away in her sleep on March 11, 2021, in Milton, WA shortly after her 98th birthday.  She will be remembered for a life fully lived, both in good times and bad, and the kindness, generosity, support, respect, and love she showered on all her family, her friends, and anyone she became acquainted...

Donald W. Winskill

Donald W. Winskill

Mar 7, 2021

Donald W. Winskill died suddenly and unexpectedly on March 7, 2021 in Tacoma. Don was born on March 22, 1952. He was a lifelong resident of Tacoma, and was a graduate of Stadium High School, the University of Washington, and the University of Puget Sound School of Law.

Don had been in the continuous practice of law...

Linda Sisco

Linda Sisco

Mar 5, 2021

 In Loving Memory of Linda Sisco

With heavy hearts, we share the news, 

Of Linda Sisco, whom we deeply muse. 

A mother to Ronald, a friend so true, 

A loving grandma to Jax, born on her due.

Her dog Cobie, a German Shepherd dear, 

Brought joy and comfort, always near. 

Though life had struggles, she faced them with grace, 

Correcting her path, she found her place.

A memorial was...