Obituary Michaela lost her battle with M.S. on February 10, 2007. She passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side. She was born February 24, 1943 in Billings, Montana and lived most of her life in the Tacoma area. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Douglas M. Fabre; sons Douglas M. Fabre and Brian (Karen) Fabre, and daughter Kelli (Charles) Pinchak. She was a proud grandmother of 5 and is preceded in death by her daughter Kristen M. Fabre.. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor. Vigil will be held Friday, February 16, 2007, 7:00 pm in the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be Friday, beginning at 9:00 am at the Funeral Home. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, 5212 - 70th St. West, Tacoma. In lieu of flowers the please send donations to the Franciscan Hospice of Tacoma.