Obituaries

Aug 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Vanderleest. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 11, 2022

Virginia M. Paine was born on April 3, 1936 in Bison, South Dakota to Frank and Myrtle Buchman. She passed away on August 11, 2022 in University Place, Washington.

She attended and graduated from Sumner High School and was married to Tom Paine for 45 years until his death in 2001. She enjoyed traveling over the years...

Jul 30, 2022

Born in Tacoma, John graduated from Lincoln High in 1972. He worked at Puget Sound Hospital and then for the State Liquor Control Board.

John is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria and great-nephew, Baby Sam Sears. Survived by his father, Maurice, Siblings Christine (Bill) Rankin, Barbara, Maurine (Tom) Gunsauls, Richard (Patricia), and David (Christina). Also...

Jul 27, 2022

Gladys Kilby, who touched so many in her ninety-six years, is now in heaven with her loved ones. She always had a quick wit, was remarkably energetic, and had a jovial personality. One story she regularly would like to tell was about her soft-spoken ophthalmologist. On one occasion, while he was discussing her routine exam, she interrupted him and...

Jul 26, 2022

John passed peacefully at his home on July 26th, 2022, at the age of 77 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, and to his last moments brought dedication and humor to life. He spent his last moments giving advice, telling jokes, and singing his granddaughter their song.

John was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 16,...

Jul 22, 2022

Elizabeth Shea (Betty Lou Gallagher), 94, of Tacoma, died peacefully on July 22nd surrounded by family.  She went on to be our newest angel.  Betty was often heard saying 'Life is a journey'.  She lived her journey well.

Betty was born on January 10, 1928, the first child of Katherine and Leo Gallagher. She graduated from Aquinas...

Jul 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Sr. Nadine Rose Bennett, OSF. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 16, 2022

Victor “Jack” Yaconetti was born on May 14, 1933. Victor passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022. He was 89 years old.

Jack lived his life with passion, the Italian culture, and deep love of family and friends. He was last born of 7 children, born to Frank and Michelina Yaconetti, and the last to pass. Jack...

Jul 15, 2022

Patricia Lou Snyder Niederkorn of Buckley, WA was the wife of Morris B. Niederkorn and mother to Paul and Kathy. She attended St. Leo’s, Aquinas, Marylhurst, Seattle University, Tacoma Orthopedic Guild, and Swiss Ladies Society. She worked at JCPenney as an office manager. She loved to crochet and drove for 80 years until she was 95. Was an angel...

Jul 8, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Hye Cha Galvan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 4, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for John Edward Tobias. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Madeline Diane Contris. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 25, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Gloria Mae Buchholz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 19, 2022

Sister Imelda Romei, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of Tacoma for 80 plus years died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle on June 19. Sister Imelda, a Seattle native, was born July 27, 1922, to Carlo and Maria (Dini) Romei. She attended Mount Virgin Grade School and Immaculate High School in Seattle before entering the Dominican...

Jun 7, 2022

Dorothy DeSteunder passed away peacefully at age 94 on June 7, 2022.

Dorothy was born on Jan 18, 1928 in Summerland B.C. Canada.  She married Ted DeSteunder, an Air Force Serviceman, in 1953.

Dorothy is survived by her 5 children Liz(John), Patricia(Bob), Teresa(Richard), Debbie, Chuck(Kara), 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral service...

Jun 4, 2022

Virginia Joy Delyanis, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter of God, passed away June 4, 2022.  Virginia, the daughter of Morris and Donna Chambers, was born February 27,1953 in Yakima, Washington. As the daughter of a Navy man, Virginia lived in several towns across the United States, including Great Falls, Cheyenne, Mohall, Grand Forks, Colorado Springs, and...

Jun 3, 2022

Linda Dahl passed away at home on June 3 to continue her journey to be with God.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Cebula and Doris Brown

Linda was born in Tacoma, attended Holy Rosary Grade School, Stewart Junior High, and graduated from Lincoln High School.  She was very active in sports and outdoor...

May 30, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Samuel Watson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 30, 2022

Marjorie Alberta Johnson Kordell passed away at home on May 30, 2022. She was born January 5, 1927 in Williston, North Dakota to A.O. and Mary E. Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Kordell, her parents, brother Carl A. Johnson, sisters Helen J. Connor and Lillian I. Dobias, and grandson Max McBride....

May 28, 2022

Anna May Arthur, 70, of Tacoma WA, passed away in her sleep on May 28th 2022 in Chehalis WA. She was a loving wife of over 48 years to husband Steven, a mother to two daughters, grandmother to three grandsons.

Anna was born on April 21st, 1952 in Tacoma Washington to Leander and Nellie Heitman. She was...