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Lori Marie Narigi
Mar 7, 2019
Obituary Lori Narigi, a life long resident of Tacoma and Gig Harbor Washington, passed peacefully on March 7th at her home surrounded by her family. She had faced a valiant battle with cancer the last five years. Lori was born to Paul and Nara Narigi on November 18th, 1955. Lori attended St. Patrick's grade school, Aquinas High School and Washington...
Joan Lavern Sullivan
Feb 27, 2019
Obituary Joan L. Sullivan was born October 3, 1928, passed away peacefully February 27, 2019. She was born in Yakima WA to Lloyd and Vernice Langmack. She attended grade school at St. Patrick's Catholic School and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School both in Tacoma WA. Joan worked as a secretary at General Mills. She met the love of...
Thomas Cushman Bird
Feb 25, 2019
Obituary Affectionately known as "Tom" and "T Bird" Commander Thomas "Tom" Cushman Bird, a decorated Navy Aviator and a man of inimitable character, courageously took his last breath surrounded by family and friends on February 25, 2019 at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. He was born on August 10, 1931 to mother, Helen Nathan and father, George Warrin Bird...
Stephen Mondau
Feb 17, 2019
Obituary Stephen John Mondau passed away peacefully on February 17, 2019 with family by his side. He was preceded in death by Eloise, his wife of 66 years, and his parents, Luzon and Noemah. He is survived by his five children, Fritz (Barb), Cathy (Ronnie Moody), Chris (Laura), Louie (Cathy), Joe (Kris King), 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and his sister,...
Peter Alex Gratzer
Feb 16, 2019
Obituary Peter Alex Gratzer (Pete), age 81 passed away on February 16, 2019, in Gig Harbor, WA. He is survived by his wife, Janet Gratzer, of 46 years; his children Rick, Rod (Charlotte), Candace Ditter (Mike), Melanie Knox (Chris), Christopher Waiss (Mary); grandchildren Kevin, Kristin, Chad, Mack, Amy, Gracie, Foxx, and Dash, brother Alex (Judy), sister Kathy Welch and sister-in-law...
Gabriel Touriel
Feb 15, 2019
Obituary Gabe passed away peacefully at Klein Galland Home surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Seattle, and graduated from Garfield High School. Gabe enlisted in the Navy and served from 1947-1951, serving during the Korean War from 1950-1951. Upon returning from the Navy he met the love of his life Gerda "Trudy" and was married three weeks...
John Kuzma Beritich
Feb 14, 2019
Obituary John Kuzma Beritich was born in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1963. After high school, John entered a trade program for welding. He was drafted by the Army during the Vietnam War, that claim was superseded by the Navy due to his welding capabilities. After the war, John worked as a ship builder and later...
George Prebble Woodworth Jr.
Feb 13, 2019
Obituary George Prebble Woodworth Jr. age 79, formerly of Tacoma, Washington died at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. George grew up in Cottage Grove Oregon and graduated from Cottage Grove Union High School in 1957. After high school he attended Oregon State University for a year before being accepted to the United States Naval Academy where he was a...
Roy Renggli
Feb 12, 2019
Obituary Roy Renggli was in the embrace of his family when he passed away February 12, 2019. Born March 6, 1943 to Ethel Estella McCarthy and Tony Renggli. He was raised in a catholic home and attended Visitation Elementary and graduated from St. Martins High School. In 1967 Roy joined the Navy and was shipped off to Da Nang, Vietnam...
Judith June Wootan
Feb 10, 2019
Obituary Judy went to heaven peacefully on February 10th, 2019, at the age of 73. She was born to Herman and June, one of 8 children, on January 18, 1946, and grew up in Tacoma's South End. She played in Alling Park, attended Saint Ann's Catholic School and graduated from Aquinas Academy in 1964. After a brief career as a...
Loretta Therese Macha
Feb 8, 2019
Obituary On February 8th 2019 our loving mother and friend to all, Loretta Therese Macha passed away peacefully at the age of 80 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Loretta was born and raised in Tacoma, WA where she graduated from St. Leo's high school and received her college degree at Seattle University. She went on to become...
Raymond J Gores
Feb 7, 2019
Obituary Raymond J. Gores passed into the Lord's hands on February 7th, 2019. He never fully recovered from a fall he had in December. Raymond was born January 14, 1919 and was raised in Bisbee, North Dakota and was one of 10 children. He just celebrated his l00th birthday with all of his family. Ray belonged to the Carpenters Local...
Janet Rae (Miller) Welsh
Feb 6, 2019
Obituary Janet Rae (Miller) Welsh, wife of John Welsh (d.), daughter of Ray (d.) and Dorothy Miller (d.), and sister of Marlene Marshall (d.), Ken, Mike, Ed, and Tim Miller died February 6th, after a valiant fight with cancer. Janet leaves four children: John Welsh, Jr (Kelly), Jennifer O'Loughlin (Tom), Jerilynn Mohrbacher (Dan), and Jody DeGroot (Dave). Janet also said...
Lorrie Mac (De Polo) Math
Feb 4, 2019
Obituary Lorrie Mac Math was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 17, 1946 to her parents John and Margaret De Polo. She was a loving and devoted wife who leaves behind her husband, Richard, sons Chris and Mike, five grandchildren Nick, Ryan, Austin, Joel and...
Margaret Pinchak
Jan 31, 2019
Obituary Margaret Pinchak, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 after a short illness. Margaret was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on October 6, 1927 and moved with her family to Tacoma when she was a child . She retired after 37 years of service from the Tacoma Police Department, serving as a secretary to several chiefs of police....
Laurence G Mussig
Jan 30, 2019
Obituary Laurence G. Mussig passed away on January 30th, 2019. Born in Stanwood Iowa on March 21, 1932 to Albert and Hazel Mussig who preceded him in death along with his two brothers and a sister. After joining the military Larry was stationed at Ft. Lewis WA and shortly after serving his term met his wife of 60 years Arline....
Timothy Joseph Stricherz
Jan 28, 2019
Obituary Timothy J. Stricherz was born on December 9, 1945, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Ed and Alvina Stricherz. He passed away on January 28th at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tim grew up in Enumclaw and moved with his family to Parkland when he was 10 years old. Tim was the second oldest of the five Stricherz brothers. Tim was a proud...
S. Alan Weaver
Jan 26, 2019
Obituary S. Alan Weaver of Gig Harbor, Washington passed away on January 26, 2019 at age 80 following complications resulting from a fall while playing pickleball, a sport he greatly loved. He was born in Spokane, Washington on March 17, 1938, to Frank P. Weaver and Margaret Hay Weaver, and moved with his family to Olympia in 1951 when his...
Margaret Prendiville
Jan 24, 2019
Obituary Margaret "Peggy" Prendiville passed away on January 24, 2019 after an extended illness. Peggy was born in County Kerry, Ireland, on August 9, 1926. Her family immigrated to San Francisco, California, where she was raised, attended school and worked for Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance Company doing clerical work. In 1976, Peggy moved to Seattle, Washington and continued to...
John Wojtanowicz
Jan 18, 2019
Obituary John "Jack" Wojtanowicz (78), passed away on Friday January 18, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. John was born September 25, 1940 to Stanley and Rose Wojtanowicz (Nierenhausen), the sixth of seven siblings. John attended Bellarmine Preparatory School and Wilson High School in Tacoma. After he graduated from Wilson, John met (and soon married) Margaret (Barkley) Wojtanowicz. They...
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