Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Antoinette "Toni" Sarafina Mineo

Antoinette "Toni" Sarafina Mineo

Sep 3, 2024

Antoinette (Toni) Mineo went to heaven Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She died peacefully in her home, in her bed with her son at her side.

Toni was born in Tacoma on November 6, 1926, to Joseph and Batistina Lento, two proud Italian immigrants. She joined her two sisters, Rosemarie and Luigina in a musical life that lasted...

Robert Francis Mckamey

Robert Francis Mckamey

Aug 31, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce that Robert F. McKamey (Bob) died at home on August 31, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved husband, father, brother, teacher, and musician, he was born in Tacoma on May 9, 1948 to Frances and G. Robert McKamey, the third of 6 children. He graduated from Bellarmine High School, and then from Central...

Robert Eugene Fritz

Robert Eugene Fritz

Aug 29, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Eugene Fritz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Clark Ronald Giese

Clark Ronald Giese

Aug 21, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Clark Ronald Giese. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Wayne Jerome Zimmerman

Wayne Jerome Zimmerman

Aug 20, 2024

Wayne Zimmerman, award winning artist and professional photographer passed away in Olympia, Washington, on August 20, 2024 at the age of 92. Wayne was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on January 13, 1932 to parents Herb and Hazel Zimmerman. Wayne and his family moved to Tacoma in 1942. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. He started a...

Lynn Noel Pelegruti

Lynn Noel Pelegruti

Aug 17, 2024

Lynn Noel Pelegruti, affectionately known to generations of Tacoma kindergarten families as “Miss Pelegruti,” passed away at her home on Saturday, August 17th. A lifelong Tacoma resident, Lynn attended Wilson High School and Western Washington University. After college, Lynn embarked on a distinguished43-year kindergarten teaching career with Tacoma Public Schools. She started at Boze Elementary (Fall1973 - Spring 1984)...

Linda Kathleen Hanberg

Linda Kathleen Hanberg

Aug 17, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Linda Kathleen Hanberg. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Rosemarie Price

Rosemarie Price

Aug 15, 2024

The angels sang on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, welcoming our dear Rosemarie Doherty Price into heaven on August 15, 2024.

A life-long resident of Tacoma, she was born on January 17, 1938, to John and Rose Doherty, who had emigrated from Donegal, Ireland.  She was one of seven children.  She attended Holy Cross and...

Joann Agnes Devlin

Joann Agnes Devlin

Aug 14, 2024

Our mother, Joann Agnes (Ignaszewski) Devlin, 100, of Tacoma, WA, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 14, 2024.

Joann was born on April 10, 1924, in Leo, MN, the daughter of John and Rosella (Zabinski) Ignaszewski.  She passed away peacefully on the evening of August 14, 2024, at Gen Care in Tacoma.  She grew up...

Karen Elaine Krilich-Bernett

Karen Elaine Krilich-Bernett

Aug 13, 2024

Karen Krilich-Bernett was the oldest child of Paul and Doris Krilich and had two sisters, Stephanie and Janel. She was born and raised in Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School.  Karen attended college at the University of Washington and received a degree in Chinese Regional Studies.  After college she worked a variety of jobs before starting at Welfare...

Daniel James Hunt

Daniel James Hunt

Aug 9, 2024

Daniel James Hunt was born in Dagenham Essex, England, United Kingdom to Daniel James Hunt and Eva Robinson and had a sister Jean Hunt (deceased). Daniel was married to Patricia Audrey Hunt (Cole) (deceased) of Croydon Surrey, England in 1959.

Daniel and Patricia had and are survived by:

Son, Matthew Daniel Hunt

Son,...

Nancy Jane Morgan

Nancy Jane Morgan

Aug 7, 2024

Nancy was born on July 17, 1958, in Worcester, Mass, the youngest of two children of Raymond and Bertha Morrison.  She died unexpectedly at home on August 7, 2024.  She attended Wilson High School in Tacoma, as well as the University of Washington where she received two Bachelor’s degrees (Civil Engineering and Building Construction.)  She also attended Seattle University...

Nevaeh Laray Lee

Nevaeh Laray Lee

Aug 4, 2024

Nevaeh LaRay Lee passed away at home surrounded by family August 4, 2024, at the age of 13 following a lifelong battle with Niemann-Pick C disease.

Nevaeh was born early on July 25, 2011, at 33 weeks in Tacoma, WA. As just a 3lb. little bundle, she proved her resilience and determination that would carry her throughout...

Garvaundo A Hamilton

Garvaundo A Hamilton

Aug 4, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Garvaundo A Hamilton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jayce Ryan Kaiser

Jayce Ryan Kaiser

Aug 1, 2024

Jayce Ryan Kaiser, aged 38, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Tacoma of natural causes. He was born on December 7, 1985, in Tacoma to Daniel Kaiser and Rhonda Messo-Kaiser. He was a 2004 graduate of Curtis High School and a 2008 graduate of Santa Clara University, where he served as president of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha....

Gene Patrick Hussey

Gene Patrick Hussey

Aug 1, 2024

Together Again

Gene Patrick Hussey, 89, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Tacoma, WA.  Born on May 28, 1935, in Fond du Lac, WI, Gene led a life marked by devotion to service; both in his professional and personal spheres.

Gene’s early education was at St. Rita High School in Chicago, Il.  He furthered...

Jeffrey Howard Rozen

Jeffrey Howard Rozen

Jul 31, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeffrey Howard Rozen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Carl Dennis Higgins

Carl Dennis Higgins

Jul 29, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl Dennis Higgins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Janet M Kusumoto

Janet M Kusumoto

Jul 27, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Janet M Kusumoto. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oran Lee Johnson

Oran Lee Johnson

Jul 27, 2024

ORAN LEE JOHNSON

Oran Lee Johnson, a resident of Bonney Lake, passed away on July 27, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 39.

Oran was born in Everett in 1984 and then was raised in Fall City by his mom and his beloved grandparents.  Oran met the love of his life, Kelly...