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Jean Martelli
Apr 21, 2005
Obituary Jean Martelli, born January 21, 1909, died April 21, 2005. She was born in Glen, Montana, the youngest daughter of Angelo and Mary Masella. As a child she lived in Cantalupo, Abruzzi, Italy until the age of 7 when her family returned to Montana where her father worked as a Section Foreman for the Northern Pacific Railroad. When Jean...
Afifi Puckett
Apr 20, 2005
Obituary Afifi Kelly (Grayson) Puckett "Gigi" Afifi was born in Tacoma on December 1, 1909 and passed away peacefully on April 20, 2005 after 95 wonderful years. The sixth of seven children born to John and Elizabeth Kelly, she was named after the Afifi Shrine Band, which her father organized in May, 1909. She was a graduate of Tacoma's Stadium...
Anthony Zarelli
Apr 18, 2005
Obituary Anthony A. Zarelli Born to Albert and Faye Zarelli on 6-16-45 passed away unexpectedly on 4-18-05. He was an avid car lover and served briefly in the United States Air Force. Being a member of Tacoma Boiler Makers Union 568 he worked as a shipbuilder in local shipyards for many years. He is survived by his children Terry, Norman...
Lauren Dufresne
Apr 16, 2005
Obituary Lauren Louise DuFresne was born on March 30, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma. She passed away April 16, 2005. Though her life was short, she gave much joy to those who love her. Lauren will be greatly missed by her parents Larry and Shirley DuFresne; grandparents: Alice and Doug Biles, Joan and Rob Pirolo, and Larry DuFresne...
Leonard Ketter
Apr 16, 2005
Obituary Leonard J. Ketter, 84, born in St. Paul, Minnesota died April 16, 2005 in Puyallup. Leonard was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW, and St. John of the Woods Catholic Church. He was retired from Hooker Chemical and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and traveling the coast. Leonard is survived by his sons: Kirk...
John Livingston
Apr 16, 2005
Obituary John Livingston, 66, died April 16, 2005. He was born in Tacoma November 5, 1938 and had been an area resident most of his life. John was a simple loving man whose family was most important to him. He is survived by sisters: Geri Hawk, Tacoma, Patricia Bruder, Bonney Lake; nieces and nephews, Donna Keltz, Barbara Bruder, Michael Bruder,...
Janet Collins
Apr 15, 2005
Obituary Janet M. Collins died April 15, 2005. She is survived by her husband John and two children, Natalie and Serrell. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 20 Tacoma Avenue South. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Heart Association. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com ....
Darrell Henderson
Apr 14, 2005
Obituary Darrell Lee Henderson passed away peacefully on April 14, 2005 at Franciscan Hospice House of Tacoma surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Isla and Faye Henderson in Springfield, Oregon, on January 12, 1914. As a young child he relocated to Tacoma where he resided until his death. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1932, he...
Vera Tarmina
Apr 12, 2005
Obituary Vera R. Tarmina "The Loveliest of our clan" Vera passed away April 12, 2005, in Tacoma. She cherished family and friends, and loved helping others. Interests included baking, gardening and dancing. Vera had an unmatched zest for life, a sparkling personality, a loving heart, and a wonderful sense of humor. Survived by son Gary (Susan) Tarmina; daughter Patricia (Rich)...
Gerard Pierce
Apr 12, 2005
Obituary Gerard L. Pierce, 83, died April 12, 2005 in Tacoma. He had retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel and Chief Pharmacist after 28 years of service. Jerry retired from his second career as a pharmacist at Madigan Army Hospital. Jerry had lived in the Lakewood area for 30 years and he and his wife enjoyed traveling, especially...
Joyzelle Failner
Apr 11, 2005
Obituary Joyzelle J. Failner March 2, 1926 April 11, 2005 Joyzelle "Joy" Failner was born March 2, 1926 in Tacoma, Washington. Joyzelle had just celebrated her 79th birthday with her loving family and friends. Joyzelle, beloved Mother and Grandmother, passed away peacefully at home and into the hands of The Lord on April 11, 2005. She was in the presence...
Patricia Fox
Apr 10, 2005
Obituary Patricia Fox, 84, died April 10, 2005, at Franciscan Hospice House. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years. Pat was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She is survived by her children: Richard (Claudia) Fox, Sequim, Sr. Maureen Fox, OSF, Portland, Patricia Fox, Tacoma, Phillip (Wendy)...
Victor Martineau Sr.
Apr 9, 2005
Obituary Vic was born March 11, 1924 in Yakima WA and passed peacefully in his sleep April 9, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Helen Martineau. He is survived by his son; Victor and wife Patricia "Trish? Martineau, his brother and best friend LaVerne and wife Holly Martineau. Vic attended Holy Rosary Grade School, Bellarmine...
Frank Greco
Apr 8, 2005
Obituary Frank Greco was born in Parkland, Washington, October 19, 1916 and passed away April 8, 2005. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Louigi and Mary Greco, brother Joe, and sister Louise Reda. He is survived by brothers: Al Greco and wife Minnie and George Greco; sisters: Esther Fink, Carmela Tolotti, Annie Greco and many nieces and nephews....
Emily Charap
Apr 5, 2005
Obituary Emily T. Charap, 88, of Ocean View Family Home, Tacoma, WA, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005 after an extended illness. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 11, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church followed by a luncheon in the church hall. Rosary will be recited Sunday, April 10, 2005 4:00 p.m. at the Gaffney Funeral Home...
Jacqueline Celmer
Apr 5, 2005
Obituary Jacqueline Roberta (Frank) Celmer Jackie passed away, April 5, 2005, after fighting a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Jackie was born on August 30, 1933 in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Her family moved to Sonoma County in 1945. She graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1951. She later moved to Washington State where she worked as a dental...
George Longworth
Apr 4, 2005
Obituary George W. Longworth, 1920-2005. George was a Catholic, a fisherman, and a milkman and the father of Mary-Margaret (Mike), Joseph (Virginia), and Kevin (Becky). He had five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. George served in the Navy in WWII and he came home to meet and marry another McKinley Hill-ite, Pat Lower. They have been married 58 years. George retired...
Tracy Rosellini Sr.
Apr 4, 2005
Obituary Tracy Rosellini, Sr. Tracy Rosellini, Sr., age 59, died suddenly of a heart attack on April 4, 2005. Tracy was born in Tacoma, Washington on March 5, 1946, the eldest child of Justice Hugh J. Rosellini and Yvonne Lee Rosellini. His parents preceded him in death. Tracy is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate of 17 years,...
Jimmie Crane
Apr 4, 2005
Obituary Jimmie Crane, 61, suffered a stroke March 29 and died without waking on April 4, 2005. Born December 17, 1943 in Sandpoint, ID, he lived in the Tacoma area since 1964. Jimmie's kind heart, happy disposition, and not-so-quiet presence will be missed dearly. Jimmie served four years with the US Air Force and worked many years in the steel...
Anna Coleman
Apr 4, 2005
Obituary Anna (Schaffner) Coleman July 10, 1923 - April 4, 2005 Anna (Schaffner) Coleman, 81, died on Monday at her home in Tacoma. She was born in Litton, ND, to Johann and Kartharina (Wehrlinger) Schaffner and moved to Yakima, where she graduated from St. Joseph's Academy. In 1939 she moved to Tacoma where she married Monte Ball in 1941, made...
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