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Gary  Lawrence Cupps

Gary Lawrence Cupps

Apr 12, 2017

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Gerda  "Trudy" Touriel

Gerda "Trudy" Touriel

Apr 11, 2017

Obituary Gerda "Trudy" Touriel passed away peacefully April 11, 2017 surrounded by family after a short illness. An active member of Temple Beth El, she was known for her baking and was always willing to supply cookies or cakes when needed. Trudy played basketball in college and continued to follow it right up through this year's March madness. She will...

Elizabeth Mcconnell

Elizabeth Mcconnell

Apr 7, 2017

Obituary Elizabeth Joanne "BJ" (Pfeiffer) McConnell was born in Port Townsend, WA to Lauretta and Payne Pfeiffer. She was one of ten children. She attended St Leo's, St Patrick's, Aquinas Academy and The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. BJ married Bill McConnell, the love of her life, on February 12, 1966. Last year they celebrated their Golden Anniversary....

Steven Ostrander

Steven Ostrander

Apr 6, 2017

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Karen Techaira

Karen Techaira

Apr 3, 2017

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James  Paul Moceri

James Paul Moceri

Mar 27, 2017

Obituary James Paul Moceri a lifelong Pierce County resident passed away peacefully on March 27, 2017. He was 94. He was born Giacomo Paolo Moceri in a home in what was then the Italian neighborhood of Tacoma's Hilltop, on January 30, 1923. He was the first born child of Italian Immigrants, Paul and Mary (Manza) Moceri. The family resided for...

Margaret Corvin

Margaret Corvin

Mar 23, 2017

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Kimiko Tanbara

Kimiko Tanbara

Mar 21, 2017

Obituary After a series of medical complications, Kimi passed away unexpectedly, but very peacefully on March 21, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Masataka and Mitsu Fujimoto and had two older sisters, Yoshiko and Tadaye. She grew up in what was Tacoma's Japan Town before WWII in the family home on Fawcett Avenue across the street...

Kenney Fengler

Kenney Fengler

Mar 20, 2017

Obituary Kenney Eugene Fengler was born April 27, 1931 in Tacoma Washington to Orrin and Marguerite Fengler. As a young man, Kenney spent most of his summers on Mirror Lake, enjoying family and friends. It was there that he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Patricia Marie Clarence. After dating for 4 years, he and Pat...

Nicholas Genna

Nicholas Genna

Mar 19, 2017

Obituary Nicholas J. Genna Age 85, son of Nicolo and Dortea Genna, was called home by his heavenly Father on Mar. 19, 2017 to be with those who preceded him in death; his parents, brothers Vincent (Lois dec.) and Michael (Margaret dec.), sisters Rosie Wood (Jim dec.) and Dorothy Brown, beloved children Gregory, Lisa Marie, and David, and grandson Joey....

Edna  C. Nelson

Edna C. Nelson

Mar 18, 2017

Obituary Edna C. Nelson, 94, died March 18, 2017 in Lakewood, WA she was born February 9, 1923 in Everett, WA. Edna grew up in Everett and graduated with Honors from Everett High School. Edna worked for Nalley's Foods, the Tacoma Police Department and finished her working career with the Edmond's Police Department. One of 16 children she out lived...

Ann Tone

Ann Tone

Mar 13, 2017

Obituary Ann Tone born on July 14, 1938 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 13, 2017. Ann is survived by her daughter Debra (Debbie) Tone and granddaughter Kelsey Robbins. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill (Wilmont) Tone, daughter Tami and son Monte. Ann's life will be celebrated at an Open House on...

Frank Doherty

Frank Doherty

Mar 12, 2017

Obituary Frank Michael Doherty was born on December 4, 1931 to John and Rose (Ferry) Doherty. Frank was very proud of his Irish heritage. Frank passed away on March 12, 2017 at Tacoma General Hospital. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joan; his children, Mike and Olivia; Steve and Cathy; Patrick and Melinda; Diane Doherty and...

Loretta Maier

Loretta Maier

Mar 11, 2017

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Phyllis Davis

Phyllis Davis

Mar 10, 2017

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Raymond Looseveldt

Raymond Looseveldt

Mar 6, 2017

Obituary Raymond Loosveldt, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on August 31, 1943 in Pendleton, OR to Raymond and Nadine Loosveldt. Ray grew up in Milton-Freewater, OR. He graduated from DeSales High School in Walla Walla, WA in...

Howard C. A. Hunter

Howard C. A. Hunter

Mar 4, 2017

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James  Michael Nardi

James Michael Nardi

Mar 3, 2017

Obituary James Michael Nardi died on March 3, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma, WA at the age of 64. He was born February 23, 1953 and raised in Harrisonburg, VA, the fourth of seven children to Betty Sullivan and Frank Nardi. A Virginia boy through and through, he attended Harrisonburg High School, where he played many sports. He...

Donald  R Gagnon

Donald R Gagnon

Mar 2, 2017

Obituary Donald Gagnon, 90, died peacefully at home on March 2, 2017. Don was born on March 15, 1926 in Yakima, Washington and is predeceased by his wife Frances, who died on April 1, 2014. He is survived by his children Renee (Wayne), Don Jr. (Karin), Michele (Steven), John (Annette), and grandchildren John, Peter, Croix, Theresa (Jose Carlos), Aura (Justin),...

Harold  Elias Nielsen,  Jr.

Harold Elias Nielsen, Jr.

Mar 1, 2017

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