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Robert P. Mallon
Aug 3, 2017
Obituary Robert Patrick Mallon (Bob/RPM) died August 3, 2017. He spent his last hours surrounded by his dear wife Rita and her family, his children Margaret Mary (Peggy) and Tim, Tim's wife Rita Mae, grandson Jesse and other loving family and close friends. A sweet moment at his bedside was the soft singing of "Danny Boy". Bob was born August...
Joseph Martin Coogan
Aug 3, 2017
Obituary Joseph Martin Coogan March 29, 1937 - August 3, 2017 Joe Coogan was born in Yakima, Washington, the third son of Michael E. and Amy P. Coogan. He was proceeded in death by his parents and oldest brother John M. Coogan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith, and his brother Patrick C.; his three cousins,...
John Charles Hightower
Aug 2, 2017
Obituary John Charles Hightower peacefully passed away on August 2, 2017; he is now reunited with his wife of 54 years, Annette, who passed away in June of 2016. A long-time resident of Renton, Wash., and employee of the Renton School District, John spent this last year surrounded by his six loving children and their spouses, his grandchildren, and his...
Patricia Maryann Langevin
Jul 31, 2017
Obituary Patricia M. Langevin passed away peacefully at her home in Tacoma on Monday, July 31, 2017 in the company of close family. She was born at St. Elizabeth hospital in Yakima on December 25, 1920 to Andrew J. and Helma Nelson Squier Jr. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Yakima and attended both Yakima Valley College and St....
Sister Joan Wales, Op
Jul 27, 2017
Obituary Sister Joan Wales, OP (Sister Mary Harold), 87, died, peacefully on July 27 at St. Joseph's Residence in Seattle where she had resided for the last several years. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Clara and Harold Wales, the second of four children. In 1937 the family moved to Ellensburg to run the Webster Hotel family business. Sister...
Charlotte Jean Denomy
Jul 23, 2017
Obituary Charlotte passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was 92 years old. She is survived by her Daughter, Donelda Ann Curren, and her two Grandsons: Robert L. Monahan of Boulder, CO. and Braden Denomy Bucklin of Seattle, WA. Charlotte impacted many people throughout her life with her humor, creativity and love. Greatly appreciated are the prayers and...
Paul Anthony Lester M.D.
Jul 21, 2017
Obituary Paul Anthony Lester M.D., 53, born May 6, 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska, went to be with his Lord on July 21, 2017 in Tacoma, Washington. Paul grew up in Tacoma where he attended St. Charles Borromeo and graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School, class of 1982. He went on to attend the University of Notre Dame, class of 1986, and...
Vivian Joyce (Ahlstedt) Spencer
Jul 19, 2017
Obituary Vivian Joyce Ahlstedt was born June 6th, 1926 in Spokane Washington and passed gently into the hands of her Lord on July 19th, 2017. Vivian was raised in Spokane and attended Lewis and Clark High School where she was the first female president of the senior class. This was Lewis and Clarks' 100th graduating class. Vivian married E.R. (Dick)...
Richard August Costanti
Jul 16, 2017
Obituary Richard August Costanti, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, July 16th, from complications of Lymphoma. Richard was born on April 17, 1939 in Tacoma, Washington, to Louis and Amelia Costanti. He graduated from Bellarmine High School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball. He married Doreen Spatafore in 1967 and had two children. After...
Gilbert Mike Martin
Jul 5, 2017
Obituary Gilbert Mike Martin, 84, passed peacefully Wednesday evening, July 5th, after a short illness. He was born on September 27, 1932, in Seattle, Washington, to Italian immigrant parents Olivia Grossi and Giovanni Di Martino (John Martin). The family, including Gil's older sister Amelia Elma, lived in the then-known "Garlic Gulch" area of South Seattle. Gil became the man of...
Janis Martell
Jul 2, 2017
Obituary On July 3, 2017, we lost our beloved wife, mother, Nana & friend. Jan was born May 7, 1948 and was preceded in death by her parents Stanley & Sue Sliva as well as her brother Richard Sliva. She is survived by her loving husband Robert "Bob" Martell; children Lori (Eddie) Nelson, Bobby (Cara) Martell; 4 grandchildren Julie, Brooke,...
Helen R (Siivonen) Rosi
Jul 2, 2017
Obituary Born October 31, 1918 in Aberdeen, WA, passed away peacefully in Tacoma on July 2, 2017 with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Reno, parents Theodore and Selma and brother, Leo. She grew up with immigrant parents and started school only speaking Finnish. She rose to the top of her class and graduated...
Michael Doctor
Jun 26, 2017
Obituary Our beloved Michael has passed away at the age of 74. He was born in Macon, Georgia to Milton and Betty Doctor. After spending most of his childhood in Asheville, NC, where he excelled on the swim team at Lee Edwards High School and as summer waterfront director at Camp Osceola during the summer. Following graduation in 1964 from...
Carol May Pfeiffer
Jun 17, 2017
Obituary Carol passed away on June 17, 2017. She found peace, surrounded in love by her husband and children, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carol May was born to Dr. Maurice McKay Dodge and Grace Roberts Dodge on March 16, 1936. An original North End Tacoma girl, she graduated from Stadium High School in 1954 and went...
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