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Inez R (Narigi) Gennai
Mar 5, 2016
Obituary Inez Rose Gennai August 26, 1915 - March 5, 2016  At 100 years of age our beloved Aunty Inez passed away peacefully on March 5, 2016. Born in Burnett, Washington on August 26, 1915 she is survived by six nieces and nephews; Allen (Inge) Morris, Paula (Bud) Hagstrom, Charlene Guetle, John (Roxane) Narigi, Lori Narigi, Cristina Narigi, 12...
Eva M (Harner) Wilson
Mar 2, 2016
Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Louie A Cerqui
Feb 28, 2016
Obituary Louie Angelo Cerqui April 6, 1938 - February 28, 2016  Louie passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 28, 2016, after succumbing to a courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was 77 and will be greatly missed by all. Born in Tacoma April 6, 1938 to Edith and Angelo Cerqui, Louie grew up in the...
Charles Davis
Feb 26, 2016
Obituary Charles Davis Born, August 1, 1924 - Died, February 26, 2016 I lived a complete life. I graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942, and was a World War II, Navy Veteran serving on the USS Colorado. I married God's greatest gift and the love of my life, Sylvia Kirk in1946. Together we shared our lives for nearly 61...
Jennie Marie (Pignolo) Hall
Feb 25, 2016
Obituary Jennie Marie (Pignolo) Hall  Jennie Marie Hall was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 21, 1927, the fifth of six children of Dante and Frances Pignolo. Jennie worked on Wall Street after high school, then met her future husband, Seth Hall, who had been in the U.S. Army. Jennie and Seth married in October 1952 and relocated...
Gretchen A Brown
Feb 20, 2016
Obituary Gretchen Ann Brown  Gretchen passed away at the age of 67. She`s a mother to 3 girls and grandma to 1. Gretchen was most proud of her work ethic, she retired from Boeing after 25 years as an aerospace machinist. She was never afraid to roll up her sleeves and get dirty. She credited this to her parents...
Dale F Krueger
Feb 18, 2016
Obituary Dale Francis Krueger  Dale Francis Krueger passed away February 18, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1929 in Enumclaw, WA. Dale attended school in Buckley, WA, continuing on to the UW and CWU where he received his teaching certificate and Master's Degree. His teaching career started in Buckley, WA, and after 28 years he...
Delores Margaret Fitzgerald
Feb 17, 2016
Obituary Delores Margaret Fitzgerald  Delores Margaret Fitzgerald, beloved wife, mother, and friend, died at Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community on February 17, 2016 from complications of pneumonia. Delores (Dee) Munn was born on January 30, 1925 in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was the third of six children born to Joseph and Alice (Jolicouer) Munn, both deceased. After graduation from St. Joseph...
Shilo Metcalf
Feb 17, 2016
Obituary Shilo "Shi" Metcalf August 20, 1980 - February 17, 2016  Shilo was born on a sunny morning on August 20, 1980. She exemplified joy despite her personal pain. She loved everyone in her life, past and present, always "keeping it real" with a touch of kindness. She forgave easily. Her smile lit up the room, her love for...
Leah E. (Holland) Elstein
Feb 14, 2016
Obituary Leah E. Elstein March 20, 1976 - February 14, 2016 Cantor Leah Elstein passed away suddenly and unexpectedly early Sunday morning. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where she discovered her love of Jewish music through singing in her home temple's choirs. In college, she continued to hone her voice and guitar skills, earning a BA in...
Matthew A Burke
Feb 12, 2016
Obituary Matthew A. Burke Matthew Burke, born on March 27, 1964 in Ft. Worth, Texas, was relieved of a long and painful illness when God took him home on February 12, 2016 to be with his brother Ben. His final hours were spent in the kind and loving care of the Franciscan Hospice House staff. He is survived by his...
Lt. Col. Richard L. (Dick) Kirk
Feb 10, 2016
Obituary Lt. Col. Richard (Dick) L. Kirk (Ret.) Born to Edna Laurens and George S. Kirk on July 12, 1923 in Seattle, Dick passed away February 10, 2016 at home. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940. This was followed by 2 ½ years at the University of Washington where he always said, "I studied radio broadcasting, rowed on...
Marcella Messersmith
Feb 10, 2016
Obituary Marcella "Sally" Messersmith Sally passed away peacefully into the arms of God at the age of 91 on February 10, 2016 in Tacoma, WA. She was born in St. Cloud, MN on June 5, 1924. Sally married Donald in Tacoma, WA at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on November 1945 and he preceded her in death in December 1992. Sally...
Nathaniel Healy
Feb 9, 2016
Obituary NATHANIEL "NATE" HEALY Our beloved sweet boy "Natnael" "Nathaniel" "Nati" "Nate Dog" "Nate the Great" left this earth to be with Jesus on February 9, 2016, following his heroic three-and-a-half-year battle with Leukemia. Though often suffering and in pain, our brave warrior Nate maintained his kind heart, charm, and sense of humor throughout. Nate employed laughter to combat sadness....
Robert C. Zerbel
Feb 8, 2016
Obituary Robert C. Zerbel Robert C. Zerbel, 86 years old, living in Tacoma, WA, passed away in the comfort of his home early in the morning of February 8, 2016. Robert worked as a Prudential Insurance salesman, radio operator/DJ, and spent five years serving our country in the US Navy. His passion was woodworking, and he spent many years making...
Sister Joan Dunn, Op
Feb 5, 2016
Obituary Sister Joan Dunn, OP (Sister Mary Albert)  Sister Joan Dunn, OP, 88, (Sister Mary Albert), a Dominican Sister of Tacoma died peacefully February 5, 2016 at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. Sister Joan died peacefully about 3:30 PM with her Dominican Sisters surrounding her. Sister Joan, a Tacoma native was born at Fort Lewis to Robert and Hannah...
Carl J. Olson
Feb 5, 2016
Obituary Carl J. Olson Carl J. Olson was born on March 15, 1924 in Tacoma, WA to Eva and Joel Olson and passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2016 in Federal Way, WA. Carl attended Puyallup public schools and recently received his honorary diploma as a member of the 1942 graduating class of Puyallup High School. Carl's high school years...
Lillian Marie Erdman
Feb 3, 2016
Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Location: St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery
Francis Joseph Browne
Feb 1, 2016
Obituary Francis Joseph Browne 1916 - 2016 Francis J. Browne was born in Spokane, WA to Mary and Daniel Browne on September 19, 1916. He passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2016. He graduated as Valedictorian of Bellarmine High School class of 1935. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Combat Infantry during WWII. Francis was preceded...
Raymond Douglas Morrison
Jan 19, 2016
Obituary Raymond Douglas Morrison (3/10/1921 - 1/19/2016) On January 19, 2016, we lost another member of the "Greatest Generation" and World War II veteran. Raymond Douglas Morrison was born in Thorndike, Maine on March 10, 1921, to Harry and Grace (Cochran) Morrison and was the youngest of 10 children. He attended Hampden Academy until he was called up to active...
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