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Louise Boitano
May 31, 2005
Obituary Louise Rose Boitano was a longtime resident of the Tacoma area and passed peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis and daughter Louisa Mae, and is survived by three sons: Louis (Marie) Boitano, Fred (Sharon) Boitano, Edward (Julie) Boitano; four grandchildren, John (Jeanette) Boitano, Andrea Boitano, Tony...
Leonard Goldsmith
May 28, 2005
Obituary Leonard Goldsmith Age 86, died peacefully at home in Tacoma on May 28, 2005. Born in Worcester, MA, he was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he played clarinet and sax in a big band, and continued to play jazz and classical clarinet the rest of his life. He served as a Captain in the US Army in...
Ralph Marano
May 27, 2005
Obituary Ralph Frank Marano, 90, a lifelong Tacoma resident, died May 27, 2005. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Construction Battalion and recalled from the reserves during the Korean Conflict. Ralph was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 612 for more than 60 years. While his family was most important to him he did enjoy...
Charlotte Owens
May 27, 2005
Obituary Charlotte "Solly" Owens, 81, born in Wales, North Dakota, died May 27, 2005. She retired from The Weyerhaeuser Company, and was a member of its Retirees Association. Solly was a longtime member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. She enjoyed music and taking organ lessons. She enjoyed gardening in the Japanese and bonsai style, and closely followed the...
Joseph Roller
May 24, 2005
Obituary Joseph J. Roller Attorney at Law 4-6-1930 - 5-24-2005 Joseph was a 37-year resident of Gig Harbor and passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, and uncle. He was a loyal member of the Washington State Bar Assoc. for 47 years. Preceded in death by his parents Anna and Rudolf; sisters:...
Clarice Heinrick
May 23, 2005
Obituary Clarice Hull Heinrick March 23, 1928 - May 23, 2005 Mom was born in Colfax, WA, and while she lived in Tacoma for over 50 years, it was the Polouse she called home. She loved life, friends, crosswords, a good book and her family. She was a homemaker, letter writer, and maker of thousands of sack lunches. Mom spent...
George Delaney
May 22, 2005
Obituary Dr. George A. Delaney passed away at his home on May 22, 2005 at the age of 66. George was born April 26, 1939 and raised in Tacoma, Washington, where he attended Bellarmine High School. He attended the University of Santa Clara, where he received a B.A. in History in 1 961 and a Masters in History in 1962....
Marjorie Mcmenamin
May 20, 2005
Obituary Marjorie Gallagher McMenamin was born on Sept. 6th, 1910 in the town of Ruston, Washington and passed away May 20, 2005. Her entire life was spent in the north end of Tacoma. William and Mary Gallagher, from Donegal, Ireland were her parents. Owen Gallagher, Robert Gallagher (both deceased) and Father William Gallagher were her brothers. After attending Ruston School,...
James Mcgavick
May 18, 2005
Obituary James H. McGavick, 75, died May 18, 2005 in Sumner. He had retired from the film and broadcasting industry. Jim had a great sense of humor, was a Jazz enthusiast and an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his children, Diane (Dale) Kuehny, Kathy (Steve) McGavick-Berger, Kim Deluccio, Patrick J. (Jeanne) McGavick, Megan McGavick, 8 grandchildren. Jim was preceded...
Ernest Pearson
May 7, 2005
Obituary Ernest R. Pearson, 70, died May 7, 2005 in Lakewood. Funeral services with full military honors will be Thursday, June 2, 2005, 10:30a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Melvin Hoover
May 7, 2005
Obituary Rosie (Bertocchini) Hoover, born June 15, 1910; died October 5, 2001 in loving memory as mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Born in Tacoma, WA. Her father and mother came from Italy. There is Love along with many happy memories in our hearts. Just a day before Mother's Day, May 07, 2005 at 9:30 am her husband Melvin of 69 years of...
Demetrius Stephens
May 6, 2005
Obituary Demetrius Stephens, born January 28, 1991 in Lakewood, died May 6, 2005 at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Marian; sister, Ashley; brother Dominique; grandmother, Mary; cousin, Ciarra; two aunt Kathys, an aunt Margaret Ann; his puppy Amaree and a host of extended cousins, family and friends. "Baby D, we love you and we will...
Gordon Duncan
May 3, 2005
Obituary Gordon Dexter Duncan, 83, died May 3, 2005 in Tacoma. He had been a bus driver for City of Tacoma Transit. He is survived by his wife of 42 years: Rita, children: Sharon (Jim) Vogel, Skip (Kathy) Duncan, step-sister: Lou (Chet) Matthews, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 9, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at St....
Mary Matulich
May 2, 2005
Obituary Mary Matulich, born September 10, 1914 died May 2, 2005. An area resident all of her life, she was the last of eight children. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1986; and is survived by daughters, Margaret (Jim) Domenico, Lakewood, Marian Paschich (Jim Hipner) Enumclaw; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mary thoroughly enjoyed the last...
Augusta Simchen
Apr 30, 2005
Obituary Augusta L. Simchen, 81, died April 30, 2005 in Tacoma. She had been a member of the Puyallup Tribal Tribal Council and was a 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School. She is survived by her children: Ron, Jay, Teddy, avid and Laura; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Viewing will be all day, Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4...
Tom Hatsukano
Apr 26, 2005
Obituary Tom S. Hatsukano Major U.S. Army (Ret.) Tom S. Hatsukano, 82, died April 26, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired as a Major in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 47 years: Tatsuko Hatsukano; children: Carol (Paul) Peiffer, Teri Jones, Mark (Mary Beth) Capanni, Paul Capanni; sisters: Amy Hatsukano, Mary (Rob) Naganawa, Lily Hatsukano, Florence...
Joshua Conlon
Apr 24, 2005
Obituary Joshua Wayne Conlon, born October 5, 1988, died April 24, 2005. He was a life time Tacoma resident, a loving son, brother, and friend. Josh was an energetic and amazing young man. He nearly died from complications of a near drowning accident in August of 2000 yet lived to bring his family much joy for another 4 1/2 years....
Marguerite Herzog
Apr 23, 2005
Obituary Marguerite M. (Meg) Herzog December 9, 1930 - April 23, 2005 Meg is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wilfred (Bill), her son, William, daughter-in-law, Brenda and grandsons, William and River. Also her sisters, Gloria Pessemier and Darlene (Terry) Deeny and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of services or flowers, please send donations to Mary Bridge Children's...
Marie Moergeli
Apr 23, 2005
Obituary Marie Emma Moergeli "Emma" October 31, 1912 - April 23, 2005 A life-long resident of Tacoma, WA, and a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Emma is survived by her beloved spouse of 65 years, James R. Moergeli, Sr., and two children: James R. (Sandy) Moergeli, Jr. and Carol Ann (Greg) Rath. Emma left four grandchildren: Michelle Marie Moergeli, Laura...
Thelma Farrelly
Apr 22, 2005
Obituary Thelma Graham Farrelly was born February 28th, 1909 and left us on April 22, 2005. She was born in Thorp, WA and was a citizen of the state of Washington all her life and was proud of it. Her father worked for the Northern Pacific RR and moved from one small town in Washington to another. The family lived...
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