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Floyd Jack Lamken
Jun 21, 2007
Obituary Floyd Jack Lamken, 91 yrs old, passed away June 21, 2007, in Eugene, OR. He was born in Tacoma, WA, and had been a lifelong resident. Floyd graduated from Stadium High School, attended the University of Salt Lake and the University of Washington. He was an Army veteran of WWII and had been owner of Floyd Equipment Company, Inc.,...
Antonino Corpuz Locquiao
Jun 20, 2007
Obituary ANTONINO "TONY" CORPUZ LOCQUIAO, 73, born March 1, 1934 in Philippines, passed away June 20, 2007 in Tacoma, WA. He and his wife of 44 years, Ciryann, resided in Honolulu, Hawaii until retirement. Tony is survived by his wife Ciryann, 3 children, Tess (Rainier), Ben, Mary Jane (Gordon); 2 grandchildren, Alyssa & Sean; brother Francisco; sister Victoria and numerous...
Jeanette Frances Close
Jun 18, 2007
Obituary Jeanette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 18, 2007, at the age of 88. She was well known for her vibrant personality, and her determined independence; she could frequently be seen scooting along 6th Avenue in her wheelchair. Jeanette was born in Kirkland, WA and was very proud of her Northwest heritage. She attended Garfield High School...
Andrew S. Gruchalla
Jun 13, 2007
Obituary Andrew Gruchalla Andy "Red" Gruchalla, 89, born November 10, 1917 on the family farm in Fried, ND, died Wednesday June 13, 2007 at his residence at the Weatherly Inn. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Evelyn, and all five of his siblings. He is survived by his three children. Mary Jo Souza of Gig Harbor, Irene...
Elice E. Bortoluzzi
Jun 13, 2007
Obituary Elice E. Bortoluzzi Elice passed away June 13, 2007 at the age of 82. She was born December 27, 1924 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Domenico and Sophie Pitton. After spending her childhood in Canada and marrying her husband John, she and John moved to Tacoma to start their family. Despite failing eyesight and temporary blindness in her early 30s,...
Sheila Mary Reilly
Jun 9, 2007
Obituary Sheila Mary Reilly 09/30/46 ?" 06/09/07 Sheila Mary Reilly passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Born and raised in North Bend, WA, she was the second child born to Joseph and Una Weber. Sheila was affectionately known as the "other mother" to her nine siblings. Upon graduating from Mt. Si...
Dorothy Mildred Coleman
Jun 9, 2007
Obituary Dorothy Mildred Coleman Dorothy M. Coleman, born May 9, 1921, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 9, 2007. She was the daughter of Frank and Agnes Janish of Fingal, ND. Following high school, Dorothy left the farm and met Peter, her husband of 62 years in Morris, MN, where they began their family and ran a bakery...
Virginia May Fabre
Jun 8, 2007
Obituary "My Baby" Virginia May Fabre "Ginny" Virginia May Fabre "Ginny" went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 8, 2007 following complications of surgery that would have lead to a kidney transplant for her diabetes. Ginny was born in Alhambra, CA the third child of Arthur and Jewell Buchan. She was a graduate of Mark Keppel...
Loris Hoskins Baker
Jun 5, 2007
Obituary Loris (Sam ) Baker November 12, 1930 to June 5, 2007 Surrounded by his daughters, Sam passed away after long battle with diabetes. Although born in San Francisco, Sam grew up in Tacoma attending Lowell Elementary, Mason Junior High and finally Stadium High School where his athletic skills would lay the foundation for his future. In his senior year,...
Divina J Doria
Jun 4, 2007
Obituary Divina peacefully returned home to the Lord on June 4, 2007 in the early morning hours. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, a caring mother, a woman who had a strong spirit and will to live, and a person whose Catholic faith was so evident in her great devotions to Mary Our Mother. Divina was...
Sylvia Katherine Davis
Jun 3, 2007
Obituary Sylvia K. Davis Sylvia K. Davis, loving wife, mother and "Nunna" died June 3, 2007 after a long illness at the age of 79. Born on December 31, 1927 in Bellingham, WA to Paul and Antonette Kink, she was the fourth in a family of five and all her brothers and sisters predeceased her. Sylvia was a longtime resident...
Gertrude Mary Brown
Jun 2, 2007
Obituary Gertrude Trudy (Bollinger) Brown Trudy passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 2, 2007, at the young age of 58. A lifelong resident, Trudy was born July 13, 1948, in Tacoma, WA. She attended Sacred Heart School and Lincoln High School. Trudy retired from the Franklin Pierce School District where she worked for many years as...
James Andrew Novak
May 31, 2007
Obituary Jim Novak, life time resident of Tacoma & Fife, WA passed away on May 31st, 2007 peacefully surrounded by his family. Born Feb 2, 1920, the youngest of 10 siblings. Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. After retiring from his welding-blacksmith business in 1982, he kept busy in his garden raising vegetables and his favorite tomatoes for...
Edmund Jacob Wernofsky
May 26, 2007
Obituary Edmund Wernofsky was born February 14, 1916 in Krem, North Dakota. His wife Clara Bender Wernofsky predeceased him. He is survived by his daughters: Carla Pemberton and Marcia McLaughlin and grandchildren: JoMarie Hegarty, Christine Pemberton, Patrick McLaughlin, Kelly Neilson and 8 great-grandchildren. Private family graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to...
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