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Robin Thomas Swift

Robin Thomas Swift

Oct 7, 2024

Rob passed away 10/7/2024 in Tacoma, Wa surrounded by Jackie his wife of 60 years, daughter Julie Ladenburg (Alan), and son Ray Swift (Doreen).  He is also survived by grandson Max Ladenburg and granddaughter Cecilia Ladenburg (Martin).  Born in Elgin, ND on 6/29/1940 to parents Eugene Bud Swift and Verna Hopkins Swift.  He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother...

Barbara Anne Tomberg

Barbara Anne Tomberg

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Anne (Leal) Tomberg, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend.

Barbara Anne (Leal) Tomberg passed away October 7, 2024 at the age of 92 in Tacoma, Washington. Barbara was born on February 24, 1932 in Sacramento, California to John M. Leal and Cecelia A. (Lial) Leal.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Anne Kathleen Chambers

Anne Kathleen Chambers

Oct 4, 2024

Anne Kathleen Chambers passed away on October 4, 2024 in Seattle, at age 70, surrounded by her family. She was born in Houston, Texas on April 25, 1954 to Donald and Frances (Sullivan) Gormley and grew up outside of Chicago with her three sisters and two brothers, graduating from Arlington Heights High School in 1972. While attending Texas Women’s...

Joy Irene Viafore

Joy Irene Viafore

Oct 3, 2024

Joy Irene Viafore was born May 10, 1932 in Tacoma, WA to George and Minnie Ablan. Joy passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024.

She attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and graduated in the Class of 1950. During her senior year she met the love of her life, Art Viafore. They were married August 26, 1951 at...

Gael Marie Craft

Gael Marie Craft

Oct 1, 2024

Gael Marie (Sheridan) Craft, cherished wife, mother, and dedicated community volunteer, passed away on October 1, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1932, in San Francisco, California, the youngest of four children. Gael's upbringing in San Mateo fostered her love of music, dance, and acting, leading her to participate in various performances, including a play directed by Merv...

Bruce David Mann

Bruce David Mann

Oct 1, 2024

More than anything, Bruce loved teaching. Starting at the University of Puget Sound (UPS) Fall 1975, he taught a variety of courses centered around his area of expertise, economics.

He had just taught the first 2 classes for Fall 2024 when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In spite of dedicated and knowledgeable care by the...

Bonifacio Dizon Coquico

Bonifacio Dizon Coquico

Sep 26, 2024

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

Mary Sara Scoccolo

Mary Sara Scoccolo

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Sara Scoccolo born Dec 29, 1924, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Issaquah, WA.

Born in Enumclaw to Dominic and Filomena Fantello she was a sister to brothers Tony (Prudence) Felix and Joe (Carol) who have preceded her in death. She was married to John Scoccolo for 52 years until his death in 2002. Mary...

Joan Teresa Brady

Joan Teresa Brady

Sep 26, 2024

Joan “Joanie” Teresa Brady

Joanie Brady, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 69.

Born January 15, 1955, Joanie was a sweet, kind, and gentle soul. She grew up in Tacoma, WA, the second oldest in a loving and outdoorsy family of seven children. Her...

David John Johnson

David John Johnson

Sep 24, 2024

David John Johnson was born on November 20, 1947 in Winslow Arizona. His parents were Rose Moody and Paul Johnson. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters: Paul Johnson, Bill Johnson, Danny Johnson, Sue Kinnear, and Mary Stein. His journey ended in Seattle Washington on September 24, 2024.

He follows his Mother Rose Stein, Father Paul Johnson,...

Carla Mae Pemberton

Carla Mae Pemberton

Sep 22, 2024

Carla Pemberton, aged 88, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Lakewood, WA. Born on August 15, 1936, Carla was known for her loving and sweet disposition, always eager to embrace new experiences and cherish moments with family and friends. Carla graduated from Lincoln High School and later earned a degree as a Certified Gemologist from the Gemological Institute...

Francella Jean Laudadio

Francella Jean Laudadio

Sep 21, 2024

Francella Jean Laudadio, age 90, passed away peacefully holding her son’s hand on September 21, 2024. She was the second born child to Frank and Evabelle (Ashcraft) Blade on August 6, 1934, in Spokane, Washington.  Fran always believed that her very existence was in fact due to the incessant demands of her older sister Evie, who after having begged...

John Joseph Barry, Sr

John Joseph Barry, Sr

Sep 18, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for John Joseph Barry, Sr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Richard Virgil Adams

Richard Virgil Adams

Sep 16, 2024

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

Colonel Ralph Thomas Tomberg, Sr.

Colonel Ralph Thomas Tomberg, Sr.

Sep 15, 2024

Colonel Ralph Thomas “Tom” Tomberg Sr., loving husband, father grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Ralph Thomas “Tom” Tomberg Sr. passed away September 15, 2024 at the age of 92 in Tacoma, Washington. Tom was born on December 13, 1931 in Oakland, California to John A. Tomberg and Catherine E. (Uskoski) Tomberg.  He was preceded in death by...

Janis Kay Pearson

Janis Kay Pearson

Sep 13, 2024

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Tetsuo Ted Tamaki

Tetsuo Ted Tamaki

Sep 10, 2024

Ted Tamaki recently passed away peacefully following a short illness. He was 98 years old.

Born in Tacoma, WA, Ted was the youngest of six children born to Seiichi and Tora Tamaki. After years spent in internment camps during WW2 he joined the Army serving in the Military Intelligence Service as an interpreter.

Following his...

Susan Mary Kirk Hartman

Susan Mary Kirk Hartman

Sep 10, 2024

Sunday, October 13, 2024, the funeral mass and reception are memorial services for both Susan and Gerald Lee Hartman (March 9, 1940 to February 15, 2020).

Ok Hui Pak Holm

Ok Hui Pak Holm

Sep 9, 2024

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Beatrice Darlene Carmichael

Beatrice Darlene Carmichael

Sep 4, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 4th, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. She was 89 years old.  Bea was born in Blaine, Kansas on February 20, 1935 to Rosalie (Walsh) and Theodore O’Shea.  The family moved to Wapato, WA in 1938. Bea was the second of six children.  She...