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Local Obituaries for Tacoma, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Ralph  Thomas Wurz

Ralph Thomas Wurz

Nov 15, 2011

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Kenneth  Eugene Kent

Kenneth Eugene Kent

Nov 9, 2011

Obituary Kenneth E. Kent Kenneth was born 6-18-1929 to Ruby and Lowell Kent and died 11-09-2011. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Margaret; daughters: Colleen Kent, Suzanne (Charlie) McCauley, Mary Stafne; grandchildren: Eric, Meggie and Kenny Stafne and Stephanie Reed; sisters: Marlene Buffington, Kate Mitchell; and brother Fred Kent. Ken will be missed by his family and...

Marietta Cerezin Vlahovich

Marietta Cerezin Vlahovich

Nov 5, 2011

Obituary Marietta Cerezin Vlahovich passed away on November 5, 2011 after a long illness. Marietta was born July 1, 1932 in Viganj-Peljesac, Croatia, on the Dalmatian Coast in the former Yugoslavia. Etta was born to her mother Maria and father Joe Cerezin. In August 1939, war was coming. Marietta was only 7 years old when her father decided to...

Pearl  Evelyn Rose

Pearl Evelyn Rose

Nov 4, 2011

Obituary Pearl Evelyn Hardin came into this world to brighten the lives of her parents, Lawrence and Catherine Hardin of Woodland, Idaho on November 26, 1939. Pearl was later joined by a sister and brother. The family resided at Woodland, ID where she attended school from first through eighth grades. Pearl was active in 4-H club both in the livestock...

Gwendolyn  Elizabeth Babare

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Babare

Nov 3, 2011

Obituary Gwen passed away peacefully on November 3rd with her family at her bedside. She was born Gwendolyn Elizabeth Keely on February 7th, 1923 to Josephine Schaefer and Byron Keely. She graduated from Stadium High School and worked at Fort Lewis for several years before marrying the love of her life, Bob Babare. She spent the rest of her life...

Patricia  Lynne Senko

Patricia Lynne Senko

Nov 3, 2011

Obituary Patricia Lynne Allessio Senko was born September 21st, 1937 in Walla Walla, Washington to Chuck and Abie Allessio. She grew up in Walla Walla, and attended the University of Portland, where she graduated with a degree in Nursing in 1959. Pat met Jim though his sister Alice, a fellow student in her nursing program. They married on December 31st,...

Marie  Theresa Poe

Marie Theresa Poe

Nov 2, 2011

Obituary Marie peacefully went to heaven on November 2, 2011. She was born in Tacoma, WA on May 5, 1924 to John and Larelda McGuire. Marie was kind, devoted to her family and an excellent cook. She was very fond of spending time with her husband, David, and enjoyed traveling adventures together. She worked from 1966-1979 as an escrow officer...

Mary  E Everson

Mary E Everson

Oct 30, 2011

Obituary Evelyn Everson was born on June 30, 1927 in British Columbia, Canada to Walter and Josephine McLean, and passed away on October 30, 2011 in Gig Harbor, WA at the age of 84. Evelyn's passions and interests included: travel, cooking, gardening and a love of nature, especially animals. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by...

Terrance  Lee Sand

Terrance Lee Sand

Oct 28, 2011

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Eleanor  Jean Racek

Eleanor Jean Racek

Oct 18, 2011

Obituary ELEANOR JEAN SNYDER RACEK (Elly) 12/01/1935 - 10/18/2011. The choirs in heaven have a new director! Elly was born to Gordon and Margaret Snyder in Washington DC. She was the oldest of four children. The family moved to Seattle in 1940 where Margaret still resides today. Elly graduated from Queen Ann High School and then attended The College of...

Francis  Joseph Shovlin

Francis Joseph Shovlin

Oct 18, 2011

Obituary Francis Shovlin Born January 19, 1929 in Butte, Montana, Frank went to be with the Lord, family, and friends on October 22, 2011. After moving to Tacoma, Frank attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Lincoln High School. Frank served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during the 2nd World War. He worked for Boeing for 40 years...

Peter  Lawrence Sabutis

Peter Lawrence Sabutis

Oct 17, 2011

Obituary Peter L. Sabutis 11/30-1918 - 10/18/2011 Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Elizabeth (Rask) Sabutis, and his stepdaughter, Sister Maria Francis. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Larry Rask of Bothell, sister-in-law, Dolores (Schiesz) Rask, and nephews, Jeffrey, Dennis, Martin and Michael Rask. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the U.S. Army during...

Michael Gierczynski

Michael Gierczynski

Oct 15, 2011

Obituary Michael Gierczynski Michael passed into the arms of Our Lord in his sleep on Saturday, October 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife Agnes of 56 years, sons Mike, Frank, Paul, Andre (Angie) and daughter Agnes Brazill (Michael). Mike was born the only son to Stanley and Antonina Gierczynski on May 22, 1933 in Warsaw, Poland. Mike was...

Edeltraud  Elisabeth Depaul

Edeltraud Elisabeth Depaul

Oct 15, 2011

Obituary EDELTRAUD ELISABETH DEPAUL (Geb Kiefer),70, died on October 15, 2011 at her home in University Place after a long struggle with cancer. Edel was born in Gillenfeld, Germany on September 11, 1941 to Emil and Hilde Kiefer. She attended Regino Gymnasium, Pruem and graduated from the University of Trier in 1962. She taught primary school in Arxfeld and secondary...

Robert  E Moriarty

Robert E Moriarty

Oct 13, 2011

Obituary Robert E. Moriarty 1/6/30 - 10/13/11 Bob was born to James and Ella Moriarty in Great Falls, MT. He was the third of eight children, of whom three survived: Nancy Malaspina (Hillsborough, CA), Marcia (Montara, CA), and Patrick (Missoula, MT). Bob attended schools in Great Falls where he was active in athletics, while assisting in the operation of the...

Regina  Mary Petrich

Regina Mary Petrich

Oct 6, 2011

Obituary Regina Mary Petrich Regina died in her apartment in University Place, WA, October 6, 2011 at the age of 56. She was born on October 10, 1954, in St. Joseph's hospital in Tacoma, WA. Regina learned personal living skills, how to write her name and to sign at Buckley School in Buckley, WA. She later moved into a group...

John  Richard Gosselin

John Richard Gosselin

Oct 5, 2011

Obituary John R. Gosselin 1956-2011 John passed away suddenly at home on October 5, 2011. He graduated from Foss High School. He owned his own Landscaping and Painting business. His hobbies were building models and music. John loved a good joke, but even better, he loved telling jokes. John loved making others laugh, spending time with his family, and gathering...

John  Benjamin Hitchins

John Benjamin Hitchins

Oct 5, 2011

Obituary John B. Hitchins Born Aug. 14, 1941 in Lansing, IA, resided in Tacoma since 1966 and passed away Oct. 5, 2011. He retired from Lucent after 39-1/2 years of service in the Bell Phone system. An avid golfer, he is survived by wife Linda, sons Ben & Wade, brother Joseph of Yuma, AZ, sisters Angela & Alice Hitchins, nephews...

Joseph  Henry Krick

Joseph Henry Krick

Oct 2, 2011

Obituary Joseph Krick Joseph Henry Krick was born February 6, 1920. He died October 2, 2011. Joe was born on the family farm outside of Genesee, Idaho, one of thirteen children, of Henry and Anna Krick. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers; Otto (Agnes Jutte), Paul (Darlene Frost), sisters; Mary (Matt Kasper), Magdalena, Theresa (Cliff Lundt), Pauline (Phil...

Fred  Lamar Jones

Fred Lamar Jones

Oct 1, 2011

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.