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Martha  F (Tainter)  Renggli

Martha F (Tainter) Renggli

Jun 7, 2016

Obituary Martha Frances Renggli went to heaven on June 7, 2016. As determined by her Catholic faith, she will be reunited with her parents, Richard and Jeane Tainter. She is the wife of Roy Renggli, the mother of Darin, Tony (Christine) and David (Alicia) Renggli, the sister of Charles Tainter and the grandmother of Arielle Nakiewicz, Melissa, Jacob and Avery...

James  M Callahan

James M Callahan

Jun 7, 2016

Obituary James W. Callahan was born on July 28, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington. He passed away on June 7, 2016 in University Place, Washington at the age of 72. Jim was a lifelong resident of Dash Point and Northeast Tacoma. He spent many decades with the Tacoma School District and retired from Brown's Point Elementary. His family and his cars...

Eleanor  M (Robinson Heininger)  Johnson

Eleanor M (Robinson Heininger) Johnson

May 30, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Leo  E Gilman

Leo E Gilman

May 24, 2016

Obituary Leo Edward Gilman was born in Tacoma, WA on March 26, 1926 to Rollin and Celeste Gilman. He attended Bellarmine Prep., graduating in 1944. He was a World War II veteran in the US Navy, and served aboard the USS Huntington. He later joined the Holy Cross Brothers, attending Notre Dame University, and also did missionary work in Brazil....

Richard  J Jensen

Richard J Jensen

May 18, 2016

Obituary Richard James Jensen was born in Tacoma, Washington on July 27, 1931 and passed away at home on May 18, 2016. Dick graduated from St. Leo's grade school and Bellarmine Prep. At Bellarmine, he studied Greek and Latin and participated in debate, elocution, had the lead in two school plays, and graduated with honors. He was student body vice-president...

George  T Sleet

George T Sleet

May 17, 2016

Obituary George Thomas Sleet, 74, passed away May 17th in the Tacoma home he lovingly remodeled and maintained for more than 40 years. His wife and daughter were by his side. Born June 12, 1941 to Josephine (Delaney) and Arthur Sleet, George grew up in Tacoma's Fern Hill neighborhood. He graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School and Pacific Lutheran University and...

John  A Rappin

John A Rappin

May 17, 2016

Obituary John Allen Rappin died in his sleep May 17, 2016 at St. Anne Nursing Center of Seattle. Born July 17th, 1914 in Weiser, Idaho the "Geezer from Weiser" was just two months away from his 102nd birthday. John was raised in Roseburg, Oregon by his parents, Allen and Katherine (Ternes) Rapin. The family, sister Mary Louise and brother George,...

Mary  Angela (Brickner)  Engle

Mary Angela (Brickner) Engle

May 13, 2016

Obituary Mary Angela Brickner Engle passed away surrounded by her family, at the age of 90, on May 13, 2016. Mary was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on August 6, 1925. She enjoyed camping, traveling, watching and attending sporting events, especially baseball. She will be missed by her loving husband Bob, of 65 years, her four children, seven grandchildren, fifteen...

Alexander  M Ryan

Alexander M Ryan

May 13, 2016

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Victor  F Caruzzi

Victor F Caruzzi

May 9, 2016

Obituary Victor F. Caruzzi, born in Portland, OR on Christmas Eve 1911, passed away at his home in Tacoma, WA on May 9, 2016. He joins his wife, Louise, the love of his life. He is survived by his son Richard A. Caruzzi, daughter Rita M. Hoskins, and dog Zoe. Victor was the Director of Physical Therapy at Valley Medical...

Father Victor A Cloquet

Father Victor A Cloquet

May 9, 2016

Obituary On the evening of May 9, 2016, surrounded by family, Father Victor Cloquet passed away peacefully of natural causes in Gig Harbor, WA. Father Victor Antone Cloquet, an enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Southwest Washington, was born in the Long-bell Logging Camp at Ryderwood, WA on November 25, 1925. He was the fourth child of Ernest...

Richard  M Pila

Richard M Pila

May 8, 2016

Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Paul Krilich

Paul Krilich

May 8, 2016

Obituary Paul Krilich, born June 25th, 1927, beloved husband, father and friend, died on May 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Karen (Harold) Bernett, Stephanie Krilich and Janel Krilich. He was a founding partner of Arnold & Krilich, an insurance brokerage firm. Community service was his passion. He served on the Board for Harbor View Manor...

Helen  A (Wildes)  Millar

Helen A (Wildes) Millar

May 7, 2016

Obituary Helen Aryline Millar peacefully left us to join her recently deceased and beloved husband, Roy (February 14, 2016) after a fall and broken pelvis. She and Roy did everything together, even leaving this earth to be reunited in their heavenly home. She was born in Long Beach, CA to parents Edward Wildes, who emigrated from Ireland as a lad...

Joanne  E (Hazen)  Koppy

Joanne E (Hazen) Koppy

May 6, 2016

Obituary Joanne E. Koppy (Age 73) was born December 8, 1942 in Tacoma, WA, and passed away on May 6, 2016. Joanne is survived by her son Joe, grandson Ryan, long-time companion Tom, sister Laurel, niece Carrie and nephew Brett. At Joanne's request, no services will be held. Joanne was always welcoming and brought a lot of laughter and fun...

Robert  L Casteel

Robert L Casteel

May 3, 2016

Obituary Robert Lee Casteel born August 7, 1934 in Plainview, Nebraska died May 3, 2016 at home in University Place, WA. He was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, grew up in the Missoula area, graduated from Missoula County High School, received his degree in Business Administration from the University of Montana and later his Masters Degree from Pacific...

Marian  A Adler

Marian A Adler

Apr 30, 2016

Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

Betty  L (Fleischmann)  Troup

Betty L (Fleischmann) Troup

Apr 26, 2016

Obituary The twinkling quiet light that was our mother and grandmother has sadly gone dark. Betty Louise Troup (Fleischmann) was born in Tacoma on January 13, 1928. She died on April 26, 2016. Betty graduated from Sacred Heart Elementary School and Aquinas Academy. She attended Seattle University for one year, and then worked for Catholic Community Services. She married Bert...

Margaret  A Wojtanowicz

Margaret A Wojtanowicz

Apr 21, 2016

Obituary Margaret Anne Wojtanowicz Margaret Anne Wojtanowicz, 72, a lifetime resident of Tacoma, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born September 6, 1943 to Virgil and Doris Barkley (Browne). She was the second of ten siblings. After graduating from St. Leo's High School she married the love of her life, John Wojtanowicz. They had...

Mitchell Mullan

Mitchell Mullan

Apr 19, 2016

Obituary Mitchell N. Mullan Jr. "What A Wonderful World!" Mitch was born on August 21, 1930, and peacefully joined his Heavenly Father on April 19, 2016. Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mitch is survived by Agnes, his loving wife and best friend of 64 years, and 6 children, Nancy (Jim), Mitch (Claire), Gary (Julie), Bob, David, and Cathy, as well...