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James F. Henriot
Jan 3, 2016
Obituary James F. Henriot Longtime Tacoma attorney James F. Henriot died peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2016 after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1927 in Chehalis, Washington to Cleo E. and Elizabeth (McBride) Henriot, the third of their five children. The Henriot family moved to Tacoma in 1935 where Jim was educated at St. Patrick's grade school and...
Tamara Celeste Fabre
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary Tamara "Tammy" Celeste Fabre Tammy was born March 16, 1966 in Tacoma Washington, and passed away when her life was taken from her on December 31, 2015. Tammy was a standout athlete, excelling in soccer and softball. She was an expert cook, avid animal lover and a loving sister and friend. Tammy was a gentle soul, a loving and...
Domenica Therese Plemons
Dec 31, 2015
Obituary Domenica Therese Plemons Domenica Therese Plemons passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. She began her life in the Italian community in Tacoma on December 15, 1915. She graduated from St. Leo' High School, and worked as a secretary in various places. She retired from the Iron Workers Union. She...
Dennis Franecki
Dec 29, 2015
Obituary Dennis Franecki Dennis was born November 1, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and died December 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Joseph; and sister, Stephanie. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Hanson); sons, Joseph and David; daughters-in-law, Yukari Ueno and Amanda Seligman; and granddaughters, Sophonisba and Irene. Dennis completed a...
Aniello Iovino
Dec 24, 2015
Obituary Aniello "Nello" Iovino Aniello "Nello" Iovino, 82, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Aniello worked at, and retired from the Port of Tacoma in 1995 after 29 years of service working as a train engineer, track crew, and beautification worker. Aniello was born December 14, 1933 in Somma Vesuviana near Naples, Italy and...
James M. Healy, Jr.
Dec 23, 2015
Obituary James M. Healy, Jr. June 4, 1934 - December 23, 2015 James M. Healy, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2015. Jim grew up in Tacoma with his parents, James and Theresa; his sister, Sharon; and his brothers, Michael and Patrick. Jim attended Saint Patrick Catholic School and graduated from...
Mary C. Rowland
Dec 22, 2015
Obituary Mary Clark Rowland Mary Clark Rowland passed away December 22 at Skyline in Seattle. She was born in Tacoma September 14, 1937, the daughter of Judge DeWitt and Anne Rowland. She graduated from Stadium High School and the University of Washingtonwith a Bachelor's of Science in Foods and Nutrition; she was also a Registered Dietitian; in 2002 after 22...
John F. Ropella
Dec 19, 2015
Obituary John F. Ropella After fighting many medical battles, John was called to the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Preceded in death by his wife, Mirella; John is now dancing in heaven with the love of his life. John is survived by children, Rosita Mayo (Gerry), Sandra Ropella, Boeh Dahn Sulden (aka Roberto Manuel), Mariano Manuel, Perlita Clark, John...
Lynn Ovid Bailey
Dec 18, 2015
Obituary Lynn Bailey Lynn Bailey, 66, was born on July 27, 1949 in Bremerton, Washington and passed away on December 18, 2015 in Lakewood, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Dawn Schlaht, Kristy, and Matt Bailey. A memorial service to celebrate Lynn's life will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 6:00pm at Frontier Park in...
Yvonne Rose (Gauthier) Simpson
Dec 12, 2015
Obituary Yvonne Rose Gauthier Simpson Yvonne Rose Gauthier Simpson who lived her life as a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many died on Saturday, December 12, 2015 on her 86th birthday.  The youngest of three daughters, she was born in Tacoma, Washington to Eugene Gauthier and Hazel Cline. Yvonne attended St. Patrick's...
Katherine Julia Carson
Dec 10, 2015
Obituary A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:00am at Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home (253) 572-6003. Location: Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery Service Details A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday,...
Mary Josephine (Flood) Mason
Dec 6, 2015
Obituary Mary Josephine Mason Mary Josephine Flood was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on August 21, 1933, the daughter of William J. Flood and Isabelle Mackin Flood. Mary grew up in Baldwin, Long Island. She graduated from St. Christopher's Elementary School in Baldwin, and from St. Agnes Academic School in a nearby village. After attending secretarial school she was employed as...
Sr. Anne Philomena Charles, Osf
Dec 5, 2015
Obituary Sister Anne Philomena Charles, OSF (Sister Philomena Marie) Sister Anne P. Charles died on December 5, 2015 at St. Ann Convent, Tacoma, where she resided since 1994. She has been a member of the Sisters of St. Francis for the past 63 years and participated actively in the prayer ministry of the congregation. Prior to her retirement, Sister Anne...
James M Boyle
Nov 30, 2015
Obituary James Marion Boyle, 91, died peacefully Monday, November 30, 2015 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. He was born in Tacoma on December 29, 1923 to Ethel M. and James F. Boyle. He spent some of his early boyhood in Mineral, WA. He had six siblings four of which predeceased him, Lester, Don, Richard, and Lyle. He is...
Robert Alan Ruth
Nov 28, 2015
Obituary Robert Alan Ruth 1962 - 2015 Robert Alan Ruth, 53, passed away peacefully in his home on November 28, 2015, having faced pancreatic cancer bravely, with both humility and concern only for others. Robert was born into a US military family in Munich, Germany on April 27, 1962 and grew up in Texas and Tacoma. He graduated from Wilson...
Alfred "Fred" Arley Parks
Nov 28, 2015
Obituary Alfred Arley "Fred" Parks Alfred Arley "Fred" Parks passed away on November 28, 2015 at the age of 64. Fred was born in Yakima, WA on August 12, 1951 and was the only child of Billie and Crystal Parks. Fred attended Gray Middle School in Tacoma, WA and Mt. Tahoma High school (1970). He later attended Central WA University...
Ruby Jean (Roloff) Simek
Nov 28, 2015
Obituary Ruby Jean (Roloff) Simek Ruby Jean (Roloff) Simek was born January 26, 1923 in Ralston, WA. She died peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 28, 2015 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Gig Harbor, WA. Ruby was the oldest daughter of Daniel and Amelia (Grams) Roloff of Ritzville, WA. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1941 and attended Central...
Sr. Dolores Katherine Kirk, (Sr. Mary Thomas) Op
Nov 19, 2015
Obituary Sister Dolores Kirk, OP (Sister Mary Thomas) Sister Dolores Kirk, OP (M.Thomas) completed her life journey peacefully November 19, 2015, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. A native of Seattle, Sister Dolores was born November 22, 1924, to Erin and Genevieve (Provo) Kirk. Sister Dolores served for many decades in varied Northwest ministries, including positions on the Tacoma Dominican...
Iris Arlene Sigel
Nov 15, 2015
Obituary Iris Arlene Sigel Iris Arlene Sigel Passed away November 15 at home in Seattle. Born in Chicago 12-25-1928 to Joe and Rose Woolfe, Iris lived a full life with her husband of 62 years, Stanley (Buddy), until his passing in 2011. She is survived by daughters, Debby Sigel (Tacoma), Jeri Jardine (Seattle), and Diane Sigel; and husband, Allan Steinman...
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