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Mary Angela (Brickner) Engle
May 13, 2016
Obituary Mary Angela Brickner Engle passed away surrounded by her family, at the age of 90, on May 13, 2016. Mary was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on August 6, 1925. She enjoyed camping, traveling, watching and attending sporting events, especially baseball. She will be missed by her loving husband Bob, of 65 years, her four children, seven grandchildren, fifteen...
Victor F Caruzzi
May 9, 2016
Obituary Victor F. Caruzzi, born in Portland, OR on Christmas Eve 1911, passed away at his home in Tacoma, WA on May 9, 2016. He joins his wife, Louise, the love of his life. He is survived by his son Richard A. Caruzzi, daughter Rita M. Hoskins, and dog Zoe. Victor was the Director of Physical Therapy at Valley Medical...
Father Victor A Cloquet
May 9, 2016
Obituary On the evening of May 9, 2016, surrounded by family, Father Victor Cloquet passed away peacefully of natural causes in Gig Harbor, WA. Father Victor Antone Cloquet, an enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe of Southwest Washington, was born in the Long-bell Logging Camp at Ryderwood, WA on November 25, 1925. He was the fourth child of Ernest...
Richard M Pila
May 8, 2016
Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Paul Krilich
May 8, 2016
Obituary Paul Krilich, born June 25th, 1927, beloved husband, father and friend, died on May 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Karen (Harold) Bernett, Stephanie Krilich and Janel Krilich. He was a founding partner of Arnold & Krilich, an insurance brokerage firm. Community service was his passion. He served on the Board for Harbor View Manor...
Helen A (Wildes) Millar
May 7, 2016
Obituary Helen Aryline Millar peacefully left us to join her recently deceased and beloved husband, Roy (February 14, 2016) after a fall and broken pelvis. She and Roy did everything together, even leaving this earth to be reunited in their heavenly home. She was born in Long Beach, CA to parents Edward Wildes, who emigrated from Ireland as a lad...
Joanne E (Hazen) Koppy
May 6, 2016
Obituary Joanne E. Koppy (Age 73) was born December 8, 1942 in Tacoma, WA, and passed away on May 6, 2016. Joanne is survived by her son Joe, grandson Ryan, long-time companion Tom, sister Laurel, niece Carrie and nephew Brett. At Joanne's request, no services will be held. Joanne was always welcoming and brought a lot of laughter and fun...
Robert L Casteel
May 3, 2016
Obituary Robert Lee Casteel born August 7, 1934 in Plainview, Nebraska died May 3, 2016 at home in University Place, WA. He was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, grew up in the Missoula area, graduated from Missoula County High School, received his degree in Business Administration from the University of Montana and later his Masters Degree from Pacific...
Marian A Adler
Apr 30, 2016
Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
Betty L (Fleischmann) Troup
Apr 26, 2016
Obituary The twinkling quiet light that was our mother and grandmother has sadly gone dark. Betty Louise Troup (Fleischmann) was born in Tacoma on January 13, 1928. She died on April 26, 2016. Betty graduated from Sacred Heart Elementary School and Aquinas Academy. She attended Seattle University for one year, and then worked for Catholic Community Services. She married Bert...
Margaret A Wojtanowicz
Apr 21, 2016
Obituary Margaret Anne Wojtanowicz Margaret Anne Wojtanowicz, 72, a lifetime resident of Tacoma, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born September 6, 1943 to Virgil and Doris Barkley (Browne). She was the second of ten siblings. After graduating from St. Leo's High School she married the love of her life, John Wojtanowicz. They had...
Mitchell Mullan
Apr 19, 2016
Obituary Mitchell N. Mullan Jr. "What A Wonderful World!" Mitch was born on August 21, 1930, and peacefully joined his Heavenly Father on April 19, 2016. Devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Mitch is survived by Agnes, his loving wife and best friend of 64 years, and 6 children, Nancy (Jim), Mitch (Claire), Gary (Julie), Bob, David, and Cathy, as well...
Marie L. Linehan
Apr 19, 2016
Obituary Sister Marie Linehan (Formerly Sister Marie Urban) Sister Marie dedicated her life to others; living a committed life as a Sister of St. Francis for 65 years. She died at St. Ann Convent on April 19th, 2016, just three days before her 85th birthday. She was dedicated to each person she met in her ministries. This included children in...
Marlene M Bauer
Apr 17, 2016
Obituary Marlene Miles Bauer September 9, 1931 - April 17, 2016  Marlene was born September 9, 1931, in Beaumont, Texas to David Collis Miles and Ruby Melvina Evans Miles. She died April 17, 2016 in Tacoma, WA surrounded by her family. Marlene spent the first 10 years of her life in Texas, moving to Washington State in December 1941....
Mary Joan (Mcmohn) Day
Apr 17, 2016
Obituary Mary Joan Day Joan was born Jan. 5, 1929 in Colfax, WA and passed away April 17, 2016 in Tacoma. She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Don. She is also survived by daughters Paula Bevegni (Fred), Sharon Sampson (David), son Richard (Mary), 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Joan was preceded in death by her...
Brice S Hopkins
Apr 17, 2016
Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
James M. Fredrickson
Apr 15, 2016
Obituary James Merlin "Jimmy" Fredrickson Jimmy was born to Martin and Addie Biner Fredrickson on December 19,1926 in Tacoma, WA. He passed away April, 15, 2016. He graduated from Stadium HS in 1945. By that time he had already begun working as a call boy for the Northern Pacific Railroad while still a high school student. He moved up the...
Ladonna May Welch
Apr 13, 2016
Obituary LaDona May Welch January 15, 1929 - April 13, 2016 Daughter of Andrew and May Richards, LaDona was born and raised in Tacoma. Early on, LaDona exhibited a powerful inner strength that sustained her throughout her life. After graduating from Stadium High School, she studied interior design in San Francisco, where she met her husband George. They were married...
Masen K Lopes
Apr 12, 2016
Obituary Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.
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