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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
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
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
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
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...
Frank Doherty
Mar 12, 2017
Obituary Frank Michael Doherty was born on December 4, 1931 to John and Rose (Ferry) Doherty. Frank was very proud of his Irish heritage. Frank passed away on March 12, 2017 at Tacoma General Hospital. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joan; his children, Mike and Olivia; Steve and Cathy; Patrick and Melinda; Diane Doherty and...
Raymond Looseveldt
Mar 6, 2017
Obituary Raymond Loosveldt, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Pendleton, OR to Raymond and Nadine Loosveldt. Ray grew up in Milton-Freewater, OR. He graduated from DeSales High School in Walla Walla, WA in...
James Michael Nardi
Mar 3, 2017
Obituary James Michael Nardi died on March 3, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma, WA at the age of 64. He was born February 23, 1953 and raised in Harrisonburg, VA, the fourth of seven children to Betty Sullivan and Frank Nardi. A Virginia boy through and through, he attended Harrisonburg High School, where he played many sports. He...
Donald R Gagnon
Mar 2, 2017
Obituary Donald Gagnon, 90, died peacefully at home on March 2, 2017. Don was born on March 15, 1926 in Yakima, Washington and is predeceased by his wife Frances, who died on April 1, 2014. He is survived by his children Renee (Wayne), Don Jr. (Karin), Michele (Steven), John (Annette), and grandchildren John, Peter, Croix, Theresa (Jose Carlos), Aura (Justin),...
Howard Andrew Engh
Feb 27, 2017
Obituary Howard A. Engh, 96, born June 7, 1920 in Chicago, IL died February 27, 2017 in Gig Harbor, WA. He was a dedicated family man; he had great strength of character and witty sense of humor. Howard enlisted in June of 1942 and was a Marine Veteran of WWII, serving 4 years in the Pacific Islands. After leaving the...
Mary Katherine Zoril
Feb 25, 2017
Obituary Mary Zoril, age 82, from University Place, passed away Saturday, February 25th. Mary was a proud redhead and more than 100% Irish. As a lifetime homemaker, her energy was directed towards her ever-growing family. Mary was recognized as a supportive wife, loving mother, and world-class grandmother. Her irreverent humor brought joy and laughs to all the grand kids. Mary...
Melanie Jan (Laplant) Dressel
Feb 19, 2017
Obituary On Sunday, February 19, 2017, Melanie Jan LaPlant Dressel passed away at her Key Peninsula home. In life, Melanie was a woman beyond compare. Melanie was born to Bob and Phyllis LaPlant on September 2, 1952 in Colville, Washington. In Colville, she learned the importance of family and community working around the family jewelry store with her two sisters,...
Harold Rome
Feb 18, 2017
Obituary Harold Rome 06/14/1919 - 02/18/2017 Harold Rome was born to Joseph and Rose Rome in Tacoma, Washington at St. Joseph Hospital. He attended all of his public education in Tacoma, graduating from Stadium High School in 1937. Attending the University of Washington until World War II began, Harold served as a riveter on military aircraft at Boeing for the...
Helen (Graves) Bickham
Feb 17, 2017
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Date: 02/28/2017 at 11:00 AM Service Details Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am at Great Christ Temple Church, 1926 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405. Interment will be at Mt. View Memorial Park following the service.
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