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Marie  Margaret Lovrovich

Marie Margaret Lovrovich

Nov 12, 2013

Obituary Marie M. Lovrovich January 12, 1922 ~ November 12, 2013 Mom passed peacefully at her home after visits by family and friends. She was born in Bellingham, WA to Simone and Jovanna Bogetich who immigrated to the US from Croatia. She lived her life in Tacoma and Gig Harbor, WA. She graduated from Stadium High School and worked for...

Frank  J Paul

Frank J Paul

Nov 9, 2013

Obituary Frank James Paul Frank went home peacefully to be with the Lord on November 9, 2013 at his home in Tacoma. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lorene in 1941, and wife Wilma in 2007. He was born in Hardin, Montana on February 26, 1918 to Frank and Salomae Paul; he was the youngest of 6 children....

Sr.  Agnes Mcloughlin

Sr. Agnes Mcloughlin

Nov 9, 2013

Obituary Sister Agnes McLoughlin, OSF Sister Agnes McLoughlin, OSF, 93, (formerly Sister Agnes Cornelia) died in St. Ann Convent in Tacoma on November 9, 2013. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 74 years. Sister Agnes was born in County Leitrim, Ireland. She entered the congregation in 1936 in Mallow, County Cork,...

Laura  N Erwin

Laura N Erwin

Nov 8, 2013

Obituary Laura N. Zink Erwin Laura N. Zink Erwin Age 96, of Tacoma, WA, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 8, 2013. The daughter of the late Karl and Anna Brockmueller, Laura was born on Nov. 8, 1917 in Irene, SD. Her education began in the Plainview country school near Irene, SD. After high school she went to...

Leo  Gilbert Smith

Leo Gilbert Smith

Nov 7, 2013

Obituary Leo Gilbert Smith July 1929 ~ November 2013 Leo, son of Leo Smith and Laura HolfScholte, raised in Stockton, California. Husband to Marcia Ernest Smith and father to Matt, Mara Lee, Bridget and Leo "Rusty". He Graduated from Santa Clara University and entered into the field of Hospital Management in California. During his time he helped pioneer the first...

Patricia  E Hague

Patricia E Hague

Nov 5, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Alfredo  Mata Alarcon

Alfredo Mata Alarcon

Nov 5, 2013

Obituary Alfredo Alarcon Alfredo Alarcon was born in Durango, Mexico in 1936, and was a laborer and traveler for much of his life. Alfredo died peacefully in his home in on November 5th, 2013, surrounded by friends and family. For the past 20 years he has been the heart of the Tacoma Catholic Worker community, rising early to make Guadalupe...

Marierose  Rita Shrader

Marierose Rita Shrader

Nov 1, 2013

Obituary MarieRose Rita Shrader 6/26/1932 ~ 11/1/2013 She is survived by her sister, Lorraine Fairley; children, James, George & Joseph Shrader and Jessica Webb; 4 children-in-law; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; grandchildren-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and God children. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Tacoma, WA. Interment at Tahoma National Cemetery. Please leave...

Elizabeth  C Peach

Elizabeth C Peach

Oct 26, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Sr. Michael Catherine Lewis

Sr. Michael Catherine Lewis

Oct 23, 2013

Obituary Sister Michael Catherine Lewis OSF (Elizabeth Rae Lewis) Sister Michael Catherine Lewis died at St. Ann Convent on October 23, 2013 at the age of 89. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis for 64 years. She was very busy during those 64 years in service to others. Sister Michael ministered as a nurse...

Howard  Bernard Leichman

Howard Bernard Leichman

Oct 23, 2013

Obituary Howard Leichman Howard Leichman, 82, passed away October 23, 2013, surrounded by family in hospice. Howard was born August 5, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY to Polish-Jewish immigrants Sam and Helen (Salt) Leichman. His first career was in business working for American Israeli Shipping and then with his father manufacturing belts and suspenders. After 15 years of working full time...

Beverlie Sabol

Beverlie Sabol

Oct 22, 2013

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Helen  T Evans

Helen T Evans

Oct 22, 2013

Obituary Helen T. Evans Mom was born in Port Chester, New York on September 29, 1927 and passed away on October 22, 2013 in Tacoma, WA. She is survived by her children, Pat (Mike), Barb, Robin (Vic), Martin, Kari (Ross), and Tom; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 11:00am...

Michael  John Jurich

Michael John Jurich

Oct 20, 2013

Obituary Michael J. Jurich October 18, 1922 ~ October 20, 2013 Dad died suddenly of heart failure due to an acute allergic anaphylactic shock two days after his 91st birthday. He was born in Hoquiam, Washington to George and Lucille Jurich. He attended St. Patrick's grade school and Bellarmine Preparatory School. Upon the breakout of WWII, he joined the Navy...

Jean  Eloise Trucco

Jean Eloise Trucco

Oct 19, 2013

Obituary Jean Eloise Todd Trucco Jean was born on August 28, 1921 in Tacoma, WA to Olga Todd and passed away at home in Edgewood on October 19, 2013. She was raised in Edgewood, WA and attended the original grade school in Edgewood, which she spoke of often. She graduated in 1939 from Fife High School. Jean attended Pacific Lutheran...

Rosemary  Gertrude Mcdonald

Rosemary Gertrude Mcdonald

Oct 16, 2013

Obituary Rosemary G. McDonald Rosemary joined our Lord on October 16, 2013. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada on September 21, 1921. Rosemary received her Master's Degree in Library Science from Rosary College in Chicago. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and gardening and was devoted to the church. Her faith was the center of her life! She is survived by...

Patricia Ann Van Ryck

Patricia Ann Van Ryck

Oct 16, 2013

Obituary Patricia Ann Van Ryck We lost our dear mother, Patricia 10/16/13 at the young age of 79 years. Preceded in death by her husband Theodore H. Van Ryck. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Spinks, Susanne Wright and her husband Alfred Wright; grandsons Joseph D. Spinks, Damian J. Spinks, Jordan A. Schlichting; great granddaughter Aubrey L. Schlichting and...

Thomas  L. Mitchell

Thomas L. Mitchell

Oct 12, 2013

Obituary Thomas L. Mitchell Thomas L. Mitchell Passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on October 12, 2013 at the age of 80. Tom was born January 30, 1933 in Seattle, WA to Wilburt and Josie Kahler. He attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle and served in the armed Forces. In his younger days he enjoyed entertaining people with his great...

John  Francis Gallo

John Francis Gallo

Oct 12, 2013

Obituary John F. Gallo 6/9/1921 ~ 10/12/2013 John Francis Gallo passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on October 12, 2013. He was a resident of Patriots Landing, Dupont, WA, and a longtime resident of Lakewood, WA. Born in Revere, PA, John was the son of Luigi and Diodato Gallo of Connellsville, PA. He served in the CCC; entered...

Gloria  M Nickolas

Gloria M Nickolas

Oct 11, 2013

Obituary Gloria M. Nickolas Gloria was born April 1, 1926 in Washington to Frank and Bertha Robbins. The family resided in Tacoma and she attended Stadium High School, class of 1945, where she was a drum majorette. After graduation, she worked at Almvigs Record Store until she met the love of her life, Nick. She raised 3children and enjoyed being...