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Regina  E. (Ludwig)  Musser

Regina E. (Ludwig) Musser

Nov 19, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Details Rosary - November 30, 2016 - 7:00pm at Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Mass - December 1, 2016 - 9:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Branden Alexander Ross Roden

Branden Alexander Ross Roden

Nov 18, 2016

Obituary "If ever there is a tomorrow when we are not together, there is something you must always remember: You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you." "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" Branden succumbed to a long illness...

Millie  Andrea (Lovrovich)  Tropiano

Millie Andrea (Lovrovich) Tropiano

Nov 17, 2016

Obituary Millie Tropiano was born on August 15, 1922 in Gig Harbor to John and Dumica Lovrovich. On November 17, 2016 she went home to our Heavenly Father. Mom came from a large family with one sister and six brothers. They were one of the first Slavonian commercial fishing families to settle in Gig Harbor. Growing up, mom enjoyed picnics...

Clemence  Joseph Arend

Clemence Joseph Arend

Nov 16, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Darold  Carl Priesner

Darold Carl Priesner

Nov 15, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Albert  Larry John,  Sr.

Albert Larry John, Sr.

Nov 13, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Scott  Anthony Jones

Scott Anthony Jones

Nov 10, 2016

Obituary Scott Jones, loving husband, father, son and friend went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2016 after battling cancer for three years. He has won his battle and is now in peace. He is survived by his loving wife Liz, his five beautiful daughters: Amanda, Emily, Rachael, Missy and Ashleigh. His mom and dad Harriet...

Anita  Joaquin Mcmullen

Anita Joaquin Mcmullen

Nov 10, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Naomi  G. (Gladstone)  Grady

Naomi G. (Gladstone) Grady

Nov 7, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Benny Saiz

Benny Saiz

Nov 4, 2016

Obituary Benny Saiz, 64, of Tacoma, Washington, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed from this life into eternal rest at St. Joseph's hospital on Friday, November 4th. He was the son of Felipita Wiggins and Alberto Saiz born in Albuquerque, NM on August 30, 1952. Siblings include Teresa Rodriguez; Fermin Nieto; Leroy Chavez; Catherine Salazar, Eliseo Moreno and Emily...

Loran  Frank Lamb

Loran Frank Lamb

Oct 30, 2016

Obituary Loran "Bud" Lamb, born Dec. 22, 1925 at home in Solan, ND died Oct. 30, 2016 in Tacoma. He was an Army veteran of WWII and later worked as a Fueler servicing many of the ships that had supported the war. Bud was a talented musician as well and often played Taps while in the service and was later...

David  Henry Simchen

David Henry Simchen

Oct 27, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Edward  William (Ned)  Hagan

Edward William (Ned) Hagan

Oct 27, 2016

Obituary Edward "Ned" W. Hagan passed away on October 27, 2016. Born January 29, 1928 in Inspiration, Arizona, he was the third son to John L. and Julia P. Hagan. Ned graduated from Santa Clara University in 1950, and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Nagoya, Japan. In 1954 he married Mary A. Baer in San Francisco. Together they...

Kenneth  D Mazzuca

Kenneth D Mazzuca

Oct 24, 2016

Obituary Kenneth D. Mazzuca , one of four children born to Julius and Mary on April 14, 1942 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma was a beloved father to his three children, Kenneth Brian Mazzuca, Tina and Carol Mazzuca and brother to Roseanne Kenfield, Frank Mazzuca and Barbara Brebner. Prior to and following his honorable service in the U.S. army,...

Gerald  Clarence Ley

Gerald Clarence Ley

Oct 22, 2016

Obituary Gerald C. Ley (79) of Gig Harbor, Washington passed away October 22, 2016. Jerry was born in Yakima to Gerald B. and Lola Ley. He had one brother, Frederick. Jerry graduated from Highline HS, Burien and Seattle University where he met wife, Judy. In their 55 years together, they raised 5 children: Patty, Chris (Laura), Matthew (Crystal), Dan, and...

Dustin  Reed Kopp

Dustin Reed Kopp

Oct 18, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Zita  Mary (Powell)  Bucsko

Zita Mary (Powell) Bucsko

Oct 13, 2016

Obituary Zita Mary Bucsko, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on October 13, 2016 in Boone, Iowa. She was born in Concrete, Washington on July 31st, 1922 and moved to Ellensburg at a young age. She graduated from Ellensburg High School and attended Central Washington College where she met Raymond Bucsko. They were married on July 4th, 1942 in...

Luigina  Sarafina (Lento)  Metcalfe

Luigina Sarafina (Lento) Metcalfe

Oct 12, 2016

Obituary Luigina (Lou) Metcalfe, daughter of Joe and Battistina Lento, passed away on October 12th at the age of 92. She was preceded in death in 2011 by her loving husband of 59 years, James W. (Jim) Metcalfe. Luigina was born in Tacoma, Washington, one of three sisters. She attended St. Leo's Catholic grade school, Aquinas High School, and received...

Angela  Lennie (Cibola)  Landfried

Angela Lennie (Cibola) Landfried

Oct 6, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Edward  Joseph Boitano

Edward Joseph Boitano

Oct 4, 2016

Obituary Edward (Ed) Joseph Boitano died peacefully, surrounded by family on October 4, 2016 from complications of a sudden stroke. He goes humbly to heaven, which he hopes looks a lot like Northern Italy but has as much salmon as the Puyallup and Columbia Rivers. Ed lived a full life. He took each day as a gift. He was born...