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Bernice Thomas Fox

Bernice Thomas Fox

Jun 11, 2025

Bernice (Rutledge-Thomas) Fox died peacefully at home, listening to scripture, covered by a Seahawk blanket on Tuesday June 11, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born in Tuscaloosa, AL, the only child of Mattie (Rutledge) and John D. Thomas, Jr. and graduated from Tuscaloosa County Training School (currently Riverside High School) in Northport, AL. Shortly after graduating, she...

Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski

Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski 

July 29, 1963 – June 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Franchesca Di-Ette Rose Konopaski on June 7, 2025, at the age of 61.

Born on July 29, 1963, in Oahu, Hawaii. Franchesca lived a life filled with warmth, love, and laughter. She was the embodiment of...

Lupe Corak

Lupe Corak

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lupe Corak 

August 20, 1939 – June 7, 2025

Lupe Corak was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many. She passed peacefully on June 7th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Lupe is survived by her children, Michael Jr. (Chelly) and Gina (Roberto); her six grandchildren, Candace, Justin (Justina), Jesica (Mark), Jerid, Mckenzie,...

Eldy Doreen Lerum

Eldy Doreen Lerum

Jun 6, 2025

Eldy “Doreen” (Sutich) Lerum

September 1, 1932 – June 6, 2025

Born and raised in her beloved hometown of Tacoma, Washington, Eldy “Doreen” Lerum (née Sutich) passed away on June 6, 2025, at the age of 92. A proud Croatian and devout Catholic, Doreen’s life was rooted in faith, tradition, and steadfast devotion to family.

Doreen was a proud graduate of Aquinas Academy,...

Beverly Jean McConaghy

Beverly Jean McConaghy

May 28, 2025

Beverly J McConaghy

5.02.1934-5.28.2025

Born May, 2nd 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota

Passed peacefully of natural causes in the presence of her loving family on May, 28th 2025

Beverly was a self-made, devoted business woman, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and even great, great-grandmother. Beverly served her family/friends & community in many ways. This included her involvement in Rotary, Chambers of Commerce, Hospice, Tacoma Lutheran Foundation,...

Merilyn Gail Moore

Merilyn Gail Moore

May 20, 2025

Merilyn Gail Moore (Wise)

December 25, 1943 – May 20, 2025

Merilyn Gail Moore (née Wise) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 81. Born on Christmas Day in 1943 in Long Beach, California, she was the only child of Edward Anson Wise and Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Upton, both of whom preceded her in death.

Merilyn...