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Gary Downing
Aug 21, 2017
Obituary Gary Argene Downing passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 49. He was born in Dillon, Montana and attended Mead High School in Spokane, where he enjoyed being the quarterback of the football team and throwing the javelin in track. He graduated from Washington State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Joanne De Bellis
Aug 19, 2017
Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne De Bellis, cherished wife of Lorenzo De Bellis, on August 19th, 2017. Joanne was the smile at Lorenzo's restaurant in Tacoma for over 30 years, a place that was a huge part of her life and heart. She was a classy, beautiful, clever, kind and fun woman...
Jack Sterino
Aug 16, 2017
Obituary JACK STERINO Long time Valley farmer and former Fife City Councilman Jack Sterino passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 16th. Jack is survived by his long time life partner Ann Stewart; daughter, Nicole (Patricio), son, Jake (Karyn), sister, Anita Sterino and six grandchildren; Gavin, Edgar, Cameron, Vince, Alondra and Haeli. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated...
Joseph Martin Coogan
Aug 3, 2017
Obituary Joseph Martin Coogan March 29, 1937 - August 3, 2017 Joe Coogan was born in Yakima, Washington, the third son of Michael E. and Amy P. Coogan. He was proceeded in death by his parents and oldest brother John M. Coogan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith, and his brother Patrick C.; his three cousins,...
Robert P. Mallon
Aug 3, 2017
Obituary Robert Patrick Mallon (Bob/RPM) died August 3, 2017. He spent his last hours surrounded by his dear wife Rita and her family, his children Margaret Mary (Peggy) and Tim, Tim's wife Rita Mae, grandson Jesse and other loving family and close friends. A sweet moment at his bedside was the soft singing of "Danny Boy". Bob was born August...
John Charles Hightower
Aug 2, 2017
Obituary John Charles Hightower peacefully passed away on August 2, 2017; he is now reunited with his wife of 54 years, Annette, who passed away in June of 2016. A long-time resident of Renton, Wash., and employee of the Renton School District, John spent this last year surrounded by his six loving children and their spouses, his grandchildren, and his...
Patricia Maryann Langevin
Jul 31, 2017
Obituary Patricia M. Langevin passed away peacefully at her home in Tacoma on Monday, July 31, 2017 in the company of close family. She was born at St. Elizabeth hospital in Yakima on December 25, 1920 to Andrew J. and Helma Nelson Squier Jr. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Yakima and attended both Yakima Valley College and St....
Sister Joan Wales, Op
Jul 27, 2017
Obituary Sister Joan Wales, OP (Sister Mary Harold), 87, died, peacefully on July 27 at St. Joseph's Residence in Seattle where she had resided for the last several years. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Clara and Harold Wales, the second of four children. In 1937 the family moved to Ellensburg to run the Webster Hotel family business. Sister...
Charlotte Jean Denomy
Jul 23, 2017
Obituary Charlotte passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was 92 years old. She is survived by her Daughter, Donelda Ann Curren, and her two Grandsons: Robert L. Monahan of Boulder, CO. and Braden Denomy Bucklin of Seattle, WA. Charlotte impacted many people throughout her life with her humor, creativity and love. Greatly appreciated are the prayers and...
Paul Anthony Lester M.D.
Jul 21, 2017
Obituary Paul Anthony Lester M.D., 53, born May 6, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska, went to be with his Lord on July 21, 2017 in Tacoma, Washington. Paul grew up in Tacoma where he attended St. Charles Borromeo and graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School, class of 1982. He went on to attend the University of Notre Dame, class of 1986, and...
Vivian Joyce (Ahlstedt) Spencer
Jul 19, 2017
Obituary Vivian Joyce Ahlstedt was born June 6th, 1926 in Spokane Washington and passed gently into the hands of her Lord on July 19th, 2017. Vivian was raised in Spokane and attended Lewis and Clark High School where she was the first female president of the senior class. This was Lewis and Clarks' 100th graduating class. Vivian married E.R. (Dick)...
Richard August Costanti
Jul 16, 2017
Obituary Richard August Costanti, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, July 16th, from complications of Lymphoma. Richard was born on April 17, 1939 in Tacoma, Washington, to Louis and Amelia Costanti. He graduated from Bellarmine High School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball. He married Doreen Spatafore in 1967 and had two children. After...
Gilbert Mike Martin
Jul 5, 2017
Obituary Gilbert Mike Martin, 84, passed peacefully Wednesday evening, July 5th, after a short illness. He was born on September 27, 1932, in Seattle, Washington, to Italian immigrant parents Olivia Grossi and Giovanni Di Martino (John Martin). The family, including Gil's older sister Amelia Elma, lived in the then-known "Garlic Gulch" area of South Seattle. Gil became the man of...
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