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Rosemarie Sareault

Rosemarie Sareault

Jan 7, 2008

Obituary ROSEMARIE (IVANOVICH) SAREAULT Lifelong resident of Gig Harbor, born April 7, 1941, in Tacoma to Mato and Maria (Anticevich) Ivanovich, died Jan. 5, 2008, in Gig Harbor after a lengthy illness. She is survived by husband Jack of the family home; son Vincent of Gig Harbor; grandson Joshua Taylor of Port Townsend; brothers Frank (Judith) Ivanovich of Allyn and...

Anna  Josifovna Zaks

Anna Josifovna Zaks

Jan 7, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Hobert  Jennings Longworth

Hobert Jennings Longworth

Jan 5, 2008

Obituary Hobert J. Longworth Hobert J. Longworth, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Allenmore Hospital. He was born in Tacoma and graduated from Lincoln High, Class of 1936. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn, and his brother, George. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his son James Longworth, (Bachan) and his daughter...

Michael  J. Nickolas

Michael J. Nickolas

Jan 5, 2008

Obituary Mike J. Nickolas, of Tacoma passed away January 5, 2008. He was born Aberdeen, WA and was the oldest son of George and Mary Babich Nickolas and lived most of his life in Tacoma. He served in the Americal Division of the US Army in the South Pacific during the liberation of the Philippines, and retired as a Car...

Lewis Douglas

Lewis Douglas

Jan 4, 2008

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home Service Details Graveside services will be held Monday, January 14, 2008, 1:00 pm at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, (253) 572-6003

Charles Gavigan

Charles Gavigan

Jan 4, 2008

Obituary Charles Gavigan died peacefully on January 4, 2008, in Tacoma, WA. He was born in Donegal, Ireland, on February 23, 1922, and immigrated to Tacoma in 1948. Charlie married his Irish sweetheart in 1955, and spent the next 51 years with her until she preceded him in death in 2006. Charlie joined the Northern Pacific Railroad shortly after coming...

Rose  M Craig

Rose M Craig

Dec 31, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Ella  A Maddock

Ella A Maddock

Dec 31, 2007

Obituary Ella A. Maddock born on Aug, 27, 1913 in Ray, North Dakota returned to God on Dec 31, 2007. Ella married George Maddock and celebrated over 50 years together. Ella was predeceased by her husband George in 1991 and is survived by their 4 sons; George (Nancy) of Homer Glen, IL; Rev. Andrew, S.J. of St. Ignatius, MT; David...

Merle Roberts

Merle Roberts

Dec 28, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Sister Mary Raphael Balduc

Sister Mary Raphael Balduc

Dec 25, 2007

Obituary Sister Mary Raphael Balduc OSF 1911-2007 Obituary On Christmas day, Sister Raphael joined with the angels in heaven to bring good tidings of great joy for all people. She died peacefully at St. Ann Convent surrounded by her Franciscan sisters. She was ninety-six years of age and had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of...

Virginia  Matilda Holmes

Virginia Matilda Holmes

Dec 25, 2007

Obituary Virginia M. Holmes Virginia M. Holmes (Marchio) was born on January 31, 1917. Her parents were Michael and Maria Marchio. She was first generation to this country. Virginia was a proud 1936 graduate of Stadium High School and a member of St. Rita's church. Mom survived all of her siblings; however, she never stopped glorifying precious moments growing up...

Judith  Evelyn Aldrich

Judith Evelyn Aldrich

Dec 21, 2007

Obituary Judith Evelyn Aldrich Dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, Judy gracefully left this world on December 21, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born February 17, 1945 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Judy grew up with her brothers and sisters in nearby Southborough, Massachusetts. After graduating in 1963 from Algonquin Regional High School, she...

Clarice  May Phillips

Clarice May Phillips

Dec 20, 2007

Obituary CLARICE (HIGGINBOTTOM) PHILLIPS "Our Angel on Earth" Born August 6, 1911 in Milton, WA. Passed away December 20, 2007. She was a graduate of Aquinas Academy and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1932. She devoted her life to caring for others and, with her positive attitude, was a joy to everyone around her. Active and vibrant...

Malcom  Anthony O'Neill

Malcom Anthony O'Neill

Dec 20, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Daniel  Ray Willard

Daniel Ray Willard

Dec 19, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Donald  Hollingsworth Sweetman

Donald Hollingsworth Sweetman

Dec 18, 2007

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Clayton  J Langlois

Clayton J Langlois

Dec 18, 2007

Obituary CLAYTON JOHN LANGLOIS Clayton John Langlois, beloved husband of Josephine for 33 years, and loving father of Peter, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18. John was born in Malone, N.Y. in 1947. He attended Notre Dame School, and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy. He always had great memories of this time and kept in touch with his old friends...

Richard  Clinton Names

Richard Clinton Names

Dec 13, 2007

Obituary Richard Clinton Names, born on February 24th, 1939 in Tacoma, to Scott and Evelyn Names, died peacefully in his home at 8:25 am on Thursday, December 13th, 2007 after an 18 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Clint was surrounded by family and friends in his final days. Clint was preceded in death by his father Scott Names and is...

Bill  James Hand

Bill James Hand

Dec 12, 2007

Obituary Bill was born on September 6, 1922 at Tacoma General Hospital to William J and Mary Jane Hand. He died December 12, 2007 at Tacoma General Hospital. Bill met the love of his life, Jo Ann Casebeer, in 1943 on an eastbound train. Bill was returning to Camp Campbell, Kentucky from a furlough. They married on August 4, 1944....

Mary  Jane Maruca

Mary Jane Maruca

Dec 9, 2007

Obituary Mary Maruca Mary Jane Maruca (nee Maunder) died peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2007, after a long illness. She had been a resident of the Orchard Park Nursing Home. She was born in Tacoma on February 13, 1921, to Henry and Ellen Maunder, and attended local public schools and Clover Park High School. During World War II, Mary worked...

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