Obituaries

Mar 18, 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Shirley Jean Christiansen Shaughnessy, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born in Tacoma, WA on January 4, 1928, to Olga Rygg and Olaf Christiansen. She had two older brothers, Wayne and Marvin.

Shirley lost her mom to tuberculosis when she was three years old. Her biggest...

Mar 13, 2025

Karen Louise Trueman, 77, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington.

Born on September 8, 1947, Karen pursued her education at the University of Minnesota and Fort Steilacoom Community College. She dedicated many years of her professional life to Pierce County, where she worked as a cartographer.

Karen shared 56 years of marriage with her devoted husband, John Trueman. She...

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 11, 2025

Brenda Marie Salzetti, 76, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 20, 1948, in Long Beach California, Brenda created and maintained a loving and nurturing home for her husband, and their three children. Brenda was devoted and especially instrumental in raising and caring for her special needs child. Brenda loved to garden,...

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

Catherine Angela Bettinzoli, 73, died March 6, 2025. Born and raised in Tacoma and Fife, she was a graduate of Fife High School and Bates Technical College. She was a long time, 52 years, employee of Fife School District. She cherished her life long friendship developed with her coworkers, considering them as her second family. Special thanks to them for...

Mar 5, 2025

Robbie Quidachay Tabios, age 66, of Yigo, Guam, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. He was born on March 24, 1958 to Lourdes Quitugua Quidachay and Egmedio Avila Tabios.

Robbie was born in Guam, attended Anderson Elementary School, Dededo Junior High and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1975. Robbie loved playing basketball for his...

Feb 23, 2025

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Feb 22, 2025

Bernard “Bernie” Arthur Schwartz was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts on July 18, 1927 to Morris “Moses” and Betsy (Saklav) Schwartz. He passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 97, on February 22, 2025 in Puyallup, Washington.

Bernie grew up in Arizona where he graduated from Union High at the age of 17. Shortly thereafter, he joined the United...

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Feb 19, 2025

Janet McIntyre went to be with her husband John of 46 years and departed family members on February 19th, 2025 after a long courageous battle with Respiratory Hypertension.

Janet was born on September 19, 1934, in Tacoma Washington to Pete and Jennie Spadafore. Janet graduated from Stadium High School and later attended Washington State University. Prior to having a family and...

Feb 16, 2025

David “George” Lockhart

Passed away on February 16th at 92 years of age at home in Tacoma, WA. George was born in South Tacoma on February 14th, 1933. He graduated from Lincoln High School, and shortly after started his career at Tacoma Brace and Limb. His career of doing metal work in the Orthotics industry spanned over 4 decades. He married...

Feb 12, 2025

Theresa Ann Doherty HebblethwaiteBorn November 1, 1934, Providence Hospital in Seattle…passed February 12th, 2025, Virgina Mason Hospital in Seattle.

Survived by her sons, Michael Hebblethwaite, Brian Worl, brother John Doherty, extended family and many friends. 

After living in Seattle, the first 9 years of her life, the Doherty family moved to a farm in the Bonney Lake area. They learned about, hard...

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