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Louis  J Castrilli

Louis J Castrilli

May 7, 2017

Obituary Louis Castrilli born Feb. 21, 1927 in Hamilton, WA died peacefully in his home May 7, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen: son Michael and daughter Laura. Louis was blessed to be called Papa by a special young man in New York named Nevin. Louis also leaves behind many nieces...

Marianne Oden

Marianne Oden

May 2, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Candra Lentz

Candra Lentz

May 2, 2017

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Augustina  "Tina" Rico

Augustina "Tina" Rico

Apr 30, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Serafima Rapoport

Serafima Rapoport

Apr 30, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Date: 05/03/2017 at 2:00 PM Cemetery: Home of Peace Cemetery

Mark Delorenzo

Mark Delorenzo

Apr 25, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Kristine Kelly

Kristine Kelly

Apr 21, 2017

Obituary Kristine "Madre" Kelly (Peterson) died unexpectedly on April 21st, 2017 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 69. Kris is survived by her daughter Margret Kelly of Tacoma, WA. Kris was born on January 31st, 1948 to Margret and Donovan Peterson. She graduated North Central High School in 1966. She married William Kelly, a longtime family friend, in 1976....

Roberta  L. Steen

Roberta L. Steen

Apr 15, 2017

Obituary Roberta L. "Robbie" Steen Roberta L. Robbie" Steen, died April 15, 2017 as she wished during the Easter Triduum. A teacher for most of her life, she was a devoted and active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Roberta is survived by her husband, David; Children, Athena Lounsbery, Dirk Steen, Mara Steen and Rafaela Steen. She is also...

Gary  Lawrence Cupps

Gary Lawrence Cupps

Apr 12, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Gerda  "Trudy" Touriel

Gerda "Trudy" Touriel

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary Gerda "Trudy" Touriel passed away peacefully April 11, 2017 surrounded by family after a short illness. An active member of Temple Beth El, she was known for her baking and was always willing to supply cookies or cakes when needed. Trudy played basketball in college and continued to follow it right up through this year's March madness. She will...

Elizabeth Mcconnell

Elizabeth Mcconnell

Apr 7, 2017

Obituary Elizabeth Joanne "BJ" (Pfeiffer) McConnell was born in Port Townsend, WA to Lauretta and Payne Pfeiffer. She was one of ten children. She attended St Leo's, St Patrick's, Aquinas Academy and The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. BJ married Bill McConnell, the love of her life, on February 12, 1966. Last year they celebrated their Golden Anniversary....

Steven Ostrander

Steven Ostrander

Apr 6, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Karen Techaira

Karen Techaira

Apr 3, 2017

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James  Paul Moceri

James Paul Moceri

Mar 27, 2017

Obituary James Paul Moceri a lifelong Pierce County resident passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017. He was 94. He was born Giacomo Paolo Moceri in a home in what was then the Italian neighborhood of Tacoma's Hilltop, on January 30, 1923. He was the first born child of Italian Immigrants, Paul and Mary (Manza) Moceri. The family resided for...

Margaret Corvin

Margaret Corvin

Mar 23, 2017

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Kimiko Tanbara

Kimiko Tanbara

Mar 21, 2017

Obituary After a series of medical complications, Kimi passed away unexpectedly, but very peacefully on March 21, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Masataka and Mitsu Fujimoto and had two older sisters, Yoshiko and Tadaye. She grew up in what was Tacoma's Japan Town before WWII in the family home on Fawcett Avenue across the street...

Kenney Fengler

Kenney Fengler

Mar 20, 2017

Obituary Kenney Eugene Fengler was born April 27, 1931 in Tacoma Washington to Orrin and Marguerite Fengler. As a young man, Kenney spent most of his summers on Mirror Lake, enjoying family and friends. It was there that he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Patricia Marie Clarence. After dating for 4 years, he and Pat...

Nicholas Genna

Nicholas Genna

Mar 19, 2017

Obituary Nicholas J. Genna Age 85, son of Nicolo and Dortea Genna, was called home by his heavenly Father on Mar. 19, 2017 to be with those who preceded him in death; his parents, brothers Vincent (Lois dec.) and Michael (Margaret dec.), sisters Rosie Wood (Jim dec.) and Dorothy Brown, beloved children Gregory, Lisa Marie, and David, and grandson Joey....

Edna  C. Nelson

Edna C. Nelson

Mar 18, 2017

Obituary Edna C. Nelson, 94, died March 18, 2017 in Lakewood, WA she was born February 9, 1923 in Everett, WA. Edna grew up in Everett and graduated with Honors from Everett High School. Edna worked for Nalley's Foods, the Tacoma Police Department and finished her working career with the Edmond's Police Department. One of 16 children she out lived...

Ann Tone

Ann Tone

Mar 13, 2017

Obituary Ann Tone born on July 14, 1938 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 13, 2017. Ann is survived by her daughter Debra (Debbie) Tone and granddaughter Kelsey Robbins. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill (Wilmont) Tone, daughter Tami and son Monte. Ann's life will be celebrated at an Open House on...