Obituaries

Russell Leo Fulp

Nov 16, 2019

Russell Leo Fulp, age 63, was called to his heavenly home on November 16, 2019 in Anaheim , CA , having suffered a heart attack.

Born:  October 5, 1956, in Chester Illinois

Russ attended St. Patrick Grade School , St. Leo Grade School and

Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma; and...

Russell Leo Fulp

Nov 16, 2019

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

Richard Edward Combs

Nov 10, 2019

Richard Edward Combs

Born September 27, 1927

Washington, DC

Preceded in death by his wife, Yukiye Hamatani Combs, Christina Kowalski Combs (Mother), John B Combs (Father) and John B Combs (Brother). Dick’s living family includes Thomas J. Combs (Brother), Florence Linda Lynch (Sister) and nieces Kathleen Mann (Mark), Tina Lynch Safreed, Kelly McCarley...

Nelson Dwight Miller

Nov 9, 2019

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

Mary June Munoz

Nov 1, 2019

Mary passed away peacefully at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community.

Graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma on November 7th at 3pm.

William (Bill) Lewis Busch

Nov 1, 2019

William (Bill) Lewis Busch, of Lakewood WA, passed away on November 1, 2019. He was 101.  Bill was born to the late Marion and Sarah Bush, on October 23, 1918, in Carterville, Illinois, He graduated from Taylorville High School in 1936.

Bill was a member of the greatest generation and served in World War II with the...

Robert Masao Nakayama

Oct 23, 2019

On Wednesday evening, October 23rd, 2019, Robert Masao Nakayama, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 83. Bob, as known by his friends and family, was born on April 20, 1936 in Hilo, HI. He was 2nd oldest of 8 children born to Kazumasa and Setsu (Higashi) Nakayama. After graduating from Hilo High School in 1954,...

Ernest "Ernie" Carino

Oct 23, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ernest "Ernie" Carino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mary Catherine Manley

Oct 23, 2019

Our beloved mother, Mary Catherine Manley, died peacefully October 23, 2019, in Tacoma WA, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born to Paul and Rosemary Maurice in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, September 1, 1936. Her family moved to Seattle, WA, where she attended Blessed Sacrament School and later graduated from Holy Names Academy in 1954.

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Thomas Murphy

Oct 22, 2019

Thomas Murphy, 87, beloved husband and father died Oct. 22, 2019. He was a longtime member of St. Charles Catholic Church and retired from US Postal Service.

Tom is survived by his wife, Dorothy: children, Mike Murphy and Shannon Dixon; grandchildren Trevor Dixon and Cameron Murphy and a brother Larry Murphy.

Funeral Service will be...

Mary G Mazza

Oct 21, 2019

Mary G Mazza, born December 25, 1921 and passed away October 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. She is survived by her children, Carol Noonan (Mike), John Mazza (Colleen), and Patty Rawls (Braxton Jr), her grandchildren, Cindy Brooks (Jason), Michael Noonan, Amy Burfoot (Jacob), Braxton Rawls III, Sara Nelson (Jesse), and great-grandchildren Adam Brooks,...

Terry D Sterba

Oct 17, 2019

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

Dwight John Knoll

Oct 16, 2019

Dwight John Knoll passed away Oct. 16 th 2019. Dwight was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and Graduated from Mt. Tahoma High School in 1966. Following Graduation he was drafted into the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. Dwight was a proud Veteran. He had a strong faith in the Lord; Dwight was also a...

Sister Michele Macmillan, Op

Oct 7, 2019

Sister Michele MacMillan, nee Joan Mary, was born in Olympia, WA, September 1, 1930 but the family moved to Coeur d’Alene early on. She started school in Coeur d’Alene but once again the family moved; this time to Tacoma where she was enrolled at St. Patrick’s School. Upon graduating from St. Patrick’s, she attended and graduated from Aquinas Academy....

David Sklar

Sep 30, 2019

David Allen Sklar passed away on September 30, 2019 in Tacoma, Washington. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on December 19, 1942. He would often tell the story that as soon as he could talk he asked his family to move him to the south. He spent most of his early years in Spartanburg, South Carolina, followed by...

Sister Marie Murphy Op

Sep 29, 2019

Sister Marie Murphy, (Mary Finbar) Dominican Sister of Tacoma, died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle on September 29, 2019. Sister Marie, a native of Currahy, Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland, was born to William Murphy and Mary (O’Leary) Murphy on April 6, 1932.

Sister Marie received a BA in education from Central Washington University...

Reiko Sally Kinoshita

Sep 25, 2019

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

Yvonne D. Boscovich

Sep 20, 2019

Yvonne Diane Boscovich started on a new Journey September 20, 2019 after 89 long and fun-filled years. Yvonne is preceded in death by many who are honored to have been called family as well as friends.

From a young age, Yvonne was an avid fisherman begging her Uncles to allow her to at least row the boat...

George Charles Karpach

Sep 20, 2019

George was born to George and Helen Karpach in Tacoma on September 9, 1931 where he lived all his life.  He passed away suddenly in his home from congestive heart failure on 9/20/19.

George graduated from St. Leo’s, Bellarmine and Seattle University.  He served in the army for two years.  George began his career with Hygrade Meat...

Thomas Edward Havel

Sep 18, 2019

Tom Havel went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the 18th of September. Tom’s deep love of the Lord, his family, and friends was evidenced by all who knew him. Tom taught in the Tacoma Public Schools for 43 years. Tom was a true servant and teacher for many years at Truman Elementary, Brown’s Point...