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Maryanne Schack
Jan 2, 2019
Obituary Maryanne Thomas Schack was actually named Marilyn Thomas on May 18, 1933 born in Tacoma, Washington. At the insistence of her Irish Catholic Grandmother Mary 0 'Brien Thomas, she was baptized Maryanne, because great-grandma was sure there was no St. Marilyn. She has always been known as Maryanne to her friends. When she spent the night at a girl...
Marie F Boyd
Jan 2, 2019
Obituary Marie F. Boyd passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019. She was born January 4, 1921 to Henrietta and Carl Brand. Marie was raised in Pacific City with seven brothers and sisters. Marie graduated from Auburn High School and started work at the Northern Pacific Railroad. It was there that she met her future husband, Jim Boyd. They were...
William S. Charlton
Dec 28, 2018
Obituary William was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1923, to the late Stanley and Florence Charlton. William passed away on December 28, 2018 in Lakewood WA. He is preceded in death by his wife Jeanne, his daughter Lorraine Ruff and his two brothers David and Donald. He is survived by his three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and...
James L. Daly
Dec 24, 2018
Obituary James L. Daly, 84, long time resident of Lakewood, Washington, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Jim was born June 14, 1934 in Saginaw, Michigan. After graduating from the University of Michigan, following his passion for medicine he joined the Navy and then the US Air Force serving a total of 40 years. In...
Jean Catherine (Harrison) Gobel
Dec 18, 2018
Obituary On December 18, 2018, our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed peacefully as a result of a short and brave fight with ALS. Jean Catherine (Harrison) Gobel was born May 29, 1934 in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from St. Leo's high school in Tacoma and on May 14, 1955, married the love of her life, Francis Ernest ‘Red' Gobel....
Martina Rose Goodrum
Dec 16, 2018
Obituary Over the years, Jesus has taught me so much about forgiveness, acceptance, and gratitude. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of Life. It turns what we don't have in to enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, and confusion to charity. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings forgiveness and peace for today, and creates a vision...
Ned Garitano
Dec 14, 2018
Obituary Ned Garitano, Jr, "Neddy" passed away suddenly December 14, 2018 , born March 16, 1965, he was a lifelong Tacoma resident. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 28, 2018, 11:00 am St. Rita's Catholic Church, 1403 So. Ainsworth, Tacoma, WA 98405. Rosary will be recited Thursday Dec. 27, 2018, 7:00 pm at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel, 1002...
Marjorie Gail Rivers
Dec 7, 2018
Obituary Marjorie (Margie) Rivers, age 82 of Tacoma, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. She was born April 10, 1936 to Kenneth and Florence Mainprice and lived her entire life in Tacoma, WA. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margie is survived by her son William James Dunger (Anita), daughter Nola Oldenburg (Mark), four grandsons, Bill Jr.,...
Fay Marie Ainsworth
Dec 5, 2018
Obituary Fay Marie Ainsworth, age 71, passed away at her home in Tacoma, with friends and her long-time partner Jerry Churchill at her side on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 after a brief fight with cancer. She was born on July 17, 1947 in Lakota Beach, Washington to the late Fay Marie Suttles (Olsen). Fay graduated from Federal Way High School,...
Allen Rex Peters
Dec 3, 2018
Obituary Allen Peters passed away December 3rd at his home in Tacoma, where he lived for 68 years. He was born in Mosby, Montana on April 23rd, 1919. Allen's wife of 67 years, Betty Jo Strange Peters, preceded him in death in 2010. He is survived by his son Dr. Dale Peters and wife Julie Peters of Yuma, Arizona, daughter...
Richard Louis Luettgen
Dec 1, 2018
Obituary Richard Luettgen, beloved brother, uncle and cousin, loved by many for his selfless, compassionate acts of kindness, left this world on December 1, 2018. Born in Olympia on May 1, 1955, of Edward and Elsie Luettgen, he spent his early life in the Tacoma/Fircrest area and graduated from Wilson High School ('72) after studying abroad for several years in...
Mary Margaret Carlson
Nov 27, 2018
Obituary There was once a girl who had a rough childhood. She endured. She survived. She blamed no one. She held no grudge. She hoped and she smiled. She danced joyfully. She sang soulfully. She beaded carefully. She adventured boldly. She paddled fiercely. She cherished her family. She sacrificed for them. She was proud of them. She loved them. She...
Kenneth Charles Roberts
Nov 21, 2018
Obituary Kenny (Robby) was born on the 28th of February 1933 to Reginald G. and Blanche V. Roberts at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma, WA; and passed away on the 21st of November 2018 at Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM, WA. He is predeceased by his parents; his wife of 55 years Mary Louise (nee Cash); and his elder sister...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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