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Ruperto  B. Tobosa

Ruperto B. Tobosa

Nov 17, 2018

Obituary Ruperto "Pete" Tobosa of DuPont passed away peacefully Saturday, November 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1927 in Aiea, Hawaii. Pete was preceded in death by his wife Sumiko (Molly) Tobosa, his son Marvin (Cindy) Tobosa and all but one of his siblings. After moving to the mainland in 1963, Pete lived in...

Ronald  C Adams

Ronald C Adams

Nov 16, 2018

Obituary Loving Husband, Father passed away on Friday November 16 2018 in Tacoma, WA. We will miss you and we love you. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Carole  Marie Machutchin

Carole Marie Machutchin

Nov 15, 2018

Obituary Carole Marie MacHutchin (née Sexton) passed away on November 15, 2018 at the age of 82 in Tacoma, Washington. She is survived by her loving family; her husband of 53 years, Gavin; daughter Monica (Robert) Ritchey; son Lachlan; son Iain (Halili) and five grandsons: Gabriel, Jonathan, Jacob, Samuel and Nicholas. Carole was born on April 27, 1936 in Spokane,...

Ann  D. Marinkovich

Ann D. Marinkovich

Nov 10, 2018

Obituary Ann Dorothy Marinkovich passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on November 10, 2018 at the age of 89. Ann is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Frank Nick Marinkovich, parents George Vlahovich and Dobrila (Vrsalovic') Vlahovich and brother George Vlahovich. Ann is survived by her sister Mary (John) Sinkovich and children Frank...

Frank  Jay Wilsoniii

Frank Jay Wilsoniii

Nov 7, 2018

Obituary Frank Jay Wilson, age 52, died peacefully in his home, on November 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Tacoma where he lived most of his life. Frank will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A devoted family man, Frank loved camping, taking trips and spending time with his family. He enjoyed 15 years...

Mary  Jo Tucci

Mary Jo Tucci

Oct 29, 2018

Obituary Mary Jo (McKinnon) Tucci was born April 17, 1941 in Hartford, Connecticut. She passed away peacefully on October 29, 2018. Her parents, Fred and Marie McKinnon, preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother Fred McKinnon (Colleen). Mary Jo is survived by Michael, her husband of 57 years, her children Michael F. Tucci (Michelle), Timothy F. Tucci...

Melissa  Renee Cline

Melissa Renee Cline

Oct 28, 2018

Obituary Melissa Renee Cline, age 32 of Tacoma, WA was called home to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on October 28, 2018. She was born September 12, 1986 in Tacoma, WA to Sandi (Willoughby) Ryder and Richard Cline. Missy graduated from Stadium High School in 2005 and received her Gene Juarez Academy degree in 2007. She continued her...

David  James Cebula

David James Cebula

Oct 23, 2018

Obituary David was born on October 18, 1958, to Anthony (Tony Sr.) and Nora Cebula in Tacoma, WA. He passed away on October 23, 2018, after a battle with pancreatitis. David graduated from Franklin Pierce High School and then moved to Yelm later in his life. During his high school years and as an adult he was an outstanding baseball...

Ernest  Ray Bailey

Ernest Ray Bailey

Oct 14, 2018

Obituary Ernest Ray Bailey, 74 passed away Sunday October 14, 2018 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his brother Claude, sister Nellie, nephew Michael, and his beloved nieces. There will be no funeral at the family's request. He will always be loved and greatly missed. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Elvira  R Manley

Elvira R Manley

Oct 12, 2018

Obituary Elvira Manley was called to her well-deserved rest, at her home in University Place October 12, 2018, surrounded by her brother Jim, her children and other members of her extended family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Thomas E. Manley Sr. on December 29, 2011. Elvira was born Oct. 21, 1923 to Louis...

Barbara  Binder Kadden

Barbara Binder Kadden

Oct 9, 2018

Obituary Barbara Binder Kadden, a nationally known Jewish educator, master teacher and quilter passed away October 9, one day after her 64th birthday and 27 months after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Barbara was born October 8, 1954 to Alan and Shirley Binder and grew up in Smithtown, New York before moving as a teenager with her siblings to...

Fr. John A Jennings

Fr. John A Jennings

Oct 7, 2018

Obituary Fr. John (Jack) Jennings It is with sadness that we announce that Fr. John (Jack) Jennings, went home to the Lord late Sunday night, October 7, 2018. He was born in Ireland and served in the missions in Chile as Columban Priest before he came to the Archdiocese of Seattle, in 1977. He served in several parishes before his...

Henry Hellenkamp  Jr.

Henry Hellenkamp Jr.

Sep 30, 2018

Obituary Henry (Hank) Hellenkamp, 90, died peacefully at his home on September 30, 2018, of congestive heart failure. Hank left behind five sons, Joel (Sherry), Greg (Christine), Terry (Amy), Chris (Donella) and Mark, 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His sister, Ellen Evoy, also of Tacoma, passed away just three weeks before him. Hank was born in Tacoma, Washington on May...

Jeffrey  Sutton Jenkins

Jeffrey Sutton Jenkins

Sep 30, 2018

Obituary Jeff was born on January 28, 1954, in La Grande, Oregon, as the first child of Jack and Roberta Jenkins. The family lived in La Grande, Nyssa, and West Linn, Oregon before moving to Hermiston, Oregon in 1960, along with his brother Charles, 20 months his junior. His brother Rob joined them in 1961. Jeff grew up in Hermiston....

Dorothy  Jeanne Hinrichs

Dorothy Jeanne Hinrichs

Sep 20, 2018

Obituary DDorothy (Penny) Hinrichs was born on April 4th, 1924, in St. Paul, MN. Our beloved Mother was carried home by the angels on September 20, 2018. Penny was an accomplished pianist and poet. She loved card and word games, cooking, entertaining, and traveling. Most of all, she loved spending quality time with her children. She married the love of...

Ellen  Ann (Hellenkamp)  Evoy

Ellen Ann (Hellenkamp) Evoy

Sep 11, 2018

Obituary Ellen Evoy passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2018. She was born in Tacoma, Washington on January 25, 1926, to Henry and Elfrieda Hellenkamp. Ellen attended Holy Rosary Grade School and graduated from St. Leos High School, where she was the valedictorian for the class of 1944. She attended Seattle University for two years until she met...

Jane  Marie Williams

Jane Marie Williams

Sep 7, 2018

Obituary Jane M. Williams (Guidera) passed away the morning of Friday September 7, 2018 at the age of 91. She was born November 20, 1926 in Newark New Jersey. Jane met Earl Williams when he was a solider stationed in New Jersey. Eventually they married and she followed him to Tacoma, WA where they raised a family. For years Jane...

Kathleen  Ann Beritich

Kathleen Ann Beritich

Aug 31, 2018

Obituary Kathleen Ann Beritich, born October 21, 1946 in Ephrata, WA died August 31, 2018 in Tacoma. Kathleen moved to Lakewood as a child and throughout her life loved painting, art and crafting. She earned two associates degrees from Clover Park Technical College and worked as an accountant for Weyerhaeuser for more than 10 years. As a parent Kathy was...

Helen (Breskovich)  Keckemet

Helen (Breskovich) Keckemet

Aug 29, 2018

Obituary Helen Breskovich Keckemet Born to John and Mary Breskovich on October 12th, 1929, she died on August 29th, 2018. Her husband Obren predeceased her. Survived by son John and wife Jeanne; daughter Jane; and grandchildren Peter, Genevieve, and Charlie. Helen enjoyed her garden, despite her ongoing battle with the deer over the roses. She was especially proud of her...

Veronica  A Malfatti

Veronica A Malfatti

Aug 28, 2018

Obituary Veronica A Malfatti Veronica A Malfatti, born 5-14-1941 and passed away 8-28-2018. She is survived by her Nephew Tony Malfatti. Having Veronica in our lives was a honor and a privilege. Veronica loved spending time with her friends, and playing her accordion for them. Writing and singing music was her passion. Padre Pio was her role model and idol....