Obituaries

Mar 5, 2021

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

Mar 2, 2021

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

Feb 21, 2021

Joe McCaffery passed away in Tacoma, WA, on February 21, 2021 at the age of 97.  He leaves behind Dolores, his loving wife of 68 years; his devoted children, Claire (Richard) Griffin, Jean Clark, Brian (Christine) McCaffery, and Eileen (Robert) McCaffery-Lent; and his adoring grandchildren, Kathryn Clark, Laura Clark, and Dylan Clark.

Born to James...

Feb 19, 2021

Carla Sue Caviness, nee Koval passed away on February 19, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Carla was born to John and Beverly Koval on June 14, 1964 in Miles City, Montana. Carla was an only child, she loved football and baseball and was a huge supporter of Minnesota sports. She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 14, 2021

Beloved mother, grand­mother, sister and aunt; Mar­tha McMeel died peacefully with her son John, by her side. Martha grew up in Ta­coma, and graduated from Lincoln High School. After graduating, Martha began working as a riveter for Boe­ing. She then married Basil A. McMeel on February 14, 1948 and began their family. Martha gave birth to seven children Carol,...

Feb 13, 2021

Our beloved Joan Louise (Campeau) Milasich, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 13, 2021.  Joan was 69 years young.  She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Michael L. Milasich, DC, her son Michael Milasich (Julie), daughter Kathryn Brown (Ryan), daughter Lindsay Brown (Bill), son Joel Milasich (Rachael), son Luke Milasich (Leanna), daughters Priscilla...

Feb 13, 2021

Sheila Marie Gavigan was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 24, 1959, and passed away on February 13, 2021, after a short but courageous battle with an aggressive brain tumor.  Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nan, who emigrated from Donegal, Ireland to Tacoma, WA, where they married and raised their family of seven. Sheila...

Feb 11, 2021

Neala Rey Labbe, was born June 16th, 1946 and heaven gained an angel on February 10th, 2021 at the age of 74.Neala was a kind soul who was devoted to her family and friends. She was selfless, thoughtful and compassionate. She loved Yorkshire terriers, (Yorkies), music and the Saint Louis Cardinals. Neala is survived by her loving husband Steve...

Feb 11, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, Mom passed away peacefully on Feb 11th surrounded by family. Born Dec 6th, 1935 to Carl and Rose Chisholm, Mom was a life-long resident of Tacoma and devout member of St. Patrick Parish. She attended Aquinas Academy and treasured the lifelong bonds of friendship with her classmates from the Class...

Feb 9, 2021

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

Feb 7, 2021

Nancy Gee Locke peacefully left her home and family on the 7th of February.  Nancy’s 86-year journey through life began on the 20th day of March in 1934.  She was born and raised by Florence and Harry Berry in Tacoma, WA.  Nancy went to Sherman Elementary School, Mason Junior High, and Stadium High School.  She then went to the...

Feb 5, 2021

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

Feb 3, 2021

With unimaginable sadness and our hearts overflowing with love, we said goodbye to Tom on February 3, 2021. He devoted his life to being an incredible husband, generous father, doting grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all.

Tom was born on July 4, 1947, in Los Angeles, CA to Wayne and Renetta Williamson. As the...

Feb 2, 2021

Michael Ernest Johnson was born in Astoria, Oregon on January 23, 1955 to his parents, Alvin (Bud) and Dorothy. He passed away suddenly on February 2, 2021 in Tacoma, Washington.

Mike graduated from George R. Curtis High School, class of 1973. He met Linda McNeil and they were married on October 18, 1980. They recently...

Jan 25, 2021

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

Jan 25, 2021

Long-time Tacoma resident, Esther Kosin, passed away on January 25, 2021.  She was 90 years old.

Mrs. Kosin was born Esther Notrica on May 3, 1930 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Morris and Amelia Notrica, who immigrated to California from the island of Rhodes.  It was while visiting relatives in Seattle in 1953...

Jan 24, 2021

Elaine Marie Engh, at the age of 96, left to be with Jesus on January 24, 2021.  Elaine was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois with her twin sister, Angela Reynolds, and younger sister, Shirley Weber. As a young woman, she attended Mundelein College majoring in mathematics before joining the Navy as a mathematician during WWII. She calculated trajectories...

Jan 24, 2021

William Crosby Bruzas, Sr. was born in Tacoma, Washington on August 18, 1938 to Vincent Edward Bruzas and Alice Louise(Crosby) Bruzas.  William (Bill) passed away peacefully January 24, 2021 from complications of esophageal cancer, at UW Medical Center-Montlake where he received the most compassionate care.

Bill spent his earliest years in Alderton where his father...

Jan 24, 2021

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

Jan 22, 2021

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