Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Annest died peacefully at home on October 15, 2024. Pat was born December 9, 1935, in Tacoma to a Norwegian mother, June Reda (Odegaard), and an Italian father, Leo Reda. The second of four, she was raised in a multigenerational household behind her grandparent’s Italian grocery store on K Street in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood.

Pat graduated...

Oct 11, 2024

Don was born in Tacoma, WA to Alex & Jean Martelli who were Italian immigrants.  He was very big on Italian traditions & family.  Don grew up in Tacoma playing many sports through the years.  Schools attended were Visitation, Holy Rosary & Bellarmine where he graduated in 1951.  He played sports at each of these schools.

He went on to attend...

Oct 8, 2024

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

Oct 8, 2024

Eugene (Gene) Quinn April 22, 1929 - October 8, 2024 Tacoma, Washington - Gene Quinn passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 95. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Butte, Montana, on April 22, 1929, to Thomas and Nora Quinn. He attended Boys' Central High School in Butte, graduating in 1947....

Oct 7, 2024

Rob passed away 10/7/2024 in Tacoma, Wa surrounded by Jackie his wife of 60 years, daughter Julie Ladenburg (Alan), and son Ray Swift (Doreen).  He is also survived by grandson Max Ladenburg and granddaughter Cecilia Ladenburg (Martin).  Born in Elgin, ND on 6/29/1940 to parents Eugene Bud Swift and Verna Hopkins Swift.  He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother...

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Anne (Leal) Tomberg, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend.

Barbara Anne (Leal) Tomberg passed away October 7, 2024 at the age of 92 in Tacoma, Washington. Barbara was born on February 24, 1932 in Sacramento, California to John M. Leal and Cecelia A. (Lial) Leal.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Oct 4, 2024

Anne Kathleen Chambers passed away on October 4, 2024 in Seattle, at age 70, surrounded by her family. She was born in Houston, Texas on April 25, 1954 to Donald and Frances (Sullivan) Gormley and grew up outside of Chicago with her three sisters and two brothers, graduating from Arlington Heights High School in 1972. While attending Texas Women’s...

Oct 3, 2024

Joy Irene Viafore was born May 10, 1932 in Tacoma, WA to George and Minnie Ablan. Joy passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024.

She attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and graduated in the Class of 1950. During her senior year she met the love of her life, Art Viafore. They were married August 26, 1951 at...

Oct 1, 2024

Gael Marie (Sheridan) Craft, cherished wife, mother, and dedicated community volunteer, passed away on October 1, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1932, in San Francisco, California, the youngest of four children. Gael's upbringing in San Mateo fostered her love of music, dance, and acting, leading her to participate in various performances, including a play directed by Merv...

Oct 1, 2024

More than anything, Bruce loved teaching. Starting at the University of Puget Sound (UPS) Fall 1975, he taught a variety of courses centered around his area of expertise, economics.

He had just taught the first 2 classes for Fall 2024 when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In spite of dedicated and knowledgeable care by the...

Sep 26, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Bonifacio Dizon Coquico. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 26, 2024

Mary Sara Scoccolo born Dec 29, 1924, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Issaquah, WA.

Born in Enumclaw to Dominic and Filomena Fantello she was a sister to brothers Tony (Prudence) Felix and Joe (Carol) who have preceded her in death. She was married to John Scoccolo for 52 years until his death in 2002. Mary...

Sep 26, 2024

Joan “Joanie” Teresa Brady

Joanie Brady, beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 69.

Born January 15, 1955, Joanie was a sweet, kind, and gentle soul. She grew up in Tacoma, WA, the second oldest in a loving and outdoorsy family of seven children. Her...

Sep 24, 2024

David John Johnson was born on November 20, 1947 in Winslow Arizona. His parents were Rose Moody and Paul Johnson. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters: Paul Johnson, Bill Johnson, Danny Johnson, Sue Kinnear, and Mary Stein. His journey ended in Seattle Washington on September 24, 2024.

He follows his Mother Rose Stein, Father Paul Johnson,...

Sep 22, 2024

Carla Pemberton, aged 88, passed away on September 22, 2024, in Lakewood, WA. Born on August 15, 1936, Carla was known for her loving and sweet disposition, always eager to embrace new experiences and cherish moments with family and friends. Carla graduated from Lincoln High School and later earned a degree as a Certified Gemologist from the Gemological Institute...

Sep 21, 2024

Francella Jean Laudadio, age 90, passed away peacefully holding her son’s hand on September 21, 2024. She was the second born child to Frank and Evabelle (Ashcraft) Blade on August 6, 1934, in Spokane, Washington.  Fran always believed that her very existence was in fact due to the incessant demands of her older sister Evie, who after having begged...

Sep 18, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for John Joseph Barry, Sr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 16, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Virgil Adams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 15, 2024

Colonel Ralph Thomas “Tom” Tomberg Sr., loving husband, father grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Ralph Thomas “Tom” Tomberg Sr. passed away September 15, 2024 at the age of 92 in Tacoma, Washington. Tom was born on December 13, 1931 in Oakland, California to John A. Tomberg and Catherine E. (Uskoski) Tomberg.  He was preceded in death by...

Sep 13, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Janis Kay Pearson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.