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Mary  Louise Schneider

Mary Louise Schneider

May 31, 2015

Obituary Mary Louise Schneider Mary Louise Schneider, nee Felzer, born October 5, 1919, passed away peacefully at Tacoma General Hospital on May 31, 2015. She was cherished by family, Richard, Becky and Remi Schneider, plus many others. She graduated from Aquinas High School and attended the College of Puget Sound. Mary was an avid bridge player and member of the...

Abe  Harris Coleman

Abe Harris Coleman

May 26, 2015

Obituary Abe Harris Coleman April 29, 1921 ~ May 26, 2015 Abe Harris Coleman was born on April 29, 1921, in Eureka, KS. He moved to Tacoma, WA as a young boy and, after serving his country in the Pacific during WWII, he stayed there the rest of his life. He is survived by daughters, Sara, Eloise, Lorraine, and Jeanette;...

Lillian  Ann Kancianich

Lillian Ann Kancianich

May 22, 2015

Obituary Lillian (Shermy) Kancianich Shermy passed away peacefully on May 22, 2015 just two weeks shy of her 97th birthday. She was born in the tiny town of Lidgerwood, ND on June 6, 1918, the only child of Bert and Antonia Radil Jackson. When she was 5 months old her mother died from the 1918 flu. She grew up during...

Luke  Alexander Beardemphl

Luke Alexander Beardemphl

May 22, 2015

Obituary Luke "LUKESTRONG" Alexander Beardemphl 8/25/1990 ~ 5/22/2015 Luke successfully broke the bonds of his illness and entered The Kingdom of Heaven on May 22, 2015. Luke lived a short but significant life through his demonstration of faith, will to live, love and friendship for those who know him. For those of us left behind, Luke will forever serve as...

Robert  Howard Otto

Robert Howard Otto

May 21, 2015

Obituary Robert Howard Otto Bob was born on July 28, 1960 in Tacoma, WA and passed away on May 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jean; mother, Vernadene; brothers, Linden, and Allen (Lynda Lou); nieces, Jamie (Collin) McCoy, and Michelle (Danny) Faust; nephews, Steven (Lauren), and Jarred (Joanna); grand-niece, Ellie Lou; and family loved one, Barbara Knighton....

Robert  Rolland Fox

Robert Rolland Fox

May 18, 2015

Obituary Robert R. Fox On the morning of May 18, 2015, Bob passed away peacefully of natural causes. Bob and his loving wife of 61 years, Kathryn raised 7 children, over 40 years in Spanaway. They had recently moved to the Springs Living Center in Missoula, Montana where they resided at the time of his passing. Bob was 82 years...

Marion  Christine Berry

Marion Christine Berry

May 17, 2015

Obituary Marion Christine Berry Marion passed away peacefully on May 17, 2015 at age 97. She was born on February 19, 1918 in Puyallup, WA. She attended Lincoln High School in Tacoma. Marion was married for 60 years to August Berry before he passed in 1999. She loved her family, laughter, gardening, bird watching and hugs. She is survived by...

Richard Alejandro

Richard Alejandro

May 17, 2015

Obituary Richard Alejandro Richard Alejandro, 71 years old, a long-time resident of Lakewood, passed away suddenly May 18, 2015 with his family by his side. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council # 11762, Fourth Degree. He is survived by daughter Jennifer (Daniel) Bahena, grandchildren Keith, Alejandra and Gabrielle (Lamberto) Garcia,...

Richard  Edwin Rewolinski

Richard Edwin Rewolinski

May 15, 2015

Obituary Richard E. Rewolinski   Richard Rewolinski was born November 4, 1940 and passed away peacefully with his children, close friend Sue Zukowski and Pat and Deb Feist by his side on May 15, 2015 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edwin and Irene Rewolinski, who predeceased him. He is also preceded in death by his...

Duane Semrau

Duane Semrau

May 12, 2015

Obituary Duane (Dewey) Semrau Duane (Dewey) Semrau, 85; was born on June 20, 1929 in St. Paul, MN and passed away on May 12, 2015 in Lakewood, WA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine Semrau. Devoted husband and loving father, Duane is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rosella (Rose); six children: son, Robert;...

John  A. Sinkovich

John A. Sinkovich

May 11, 2015

Obituary John A. Sinkovich   John A. Sinkovich, 91, passed away on Monday, May 11, at home in Tacoma. He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary, the love of his life, for 57 years. He leaves a loving daughter Marla; son-in-law Lynn Walters; grandchildren Quinn and Kira who he said made every day worth living. John was born...

Eileen  Marie Glavin

Eileen Marie Glavin

May 10, 2015

Obituary Sister Eileen Glavin, O.P. 1928-2015 Sister Eileen Marie Glavin died peacefully Sunday May 10, 2015 at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle. She was born in Bremerton WA and the family moved to Seattle in 1937. With her parents, Marvin Glavin and Genevieve Conklin and her older brother Bernard, she lived in Seattle where she attended Holy Rosary School in...

Maria De Jesus Ybarra, Op

Maria De Jesus Ybarra, Op

May 2, 2015

Obituary Sister Maria de Jesus Ybarra, OP Sister Maria de Jesus Ybarra, OP, died peacefully at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle on May 2, 2015. Born October 14, 1928 at Edinburg, Texas, Maria was the first of twelve children nurtured by Pantalion Ybarra and Cesaria de la Rosa Cortez. In 1950 the family moved to Washington State to further the...

Adrian (Turco)  Richmond

Adrian (Turco) Richmond

May 2, 2015

Obituary Adrian Richmond (Pat Turco)   Pat, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 2, 2015. Born to parents Rose Rooney Richmond and Milton Richmond on October 30, 1932, Pat proudly graduated from Saint Leo's and Seattle University, where she was president of the school's National Honor Society chapter. She remained a devout Irish Catholic, anchored by the...

Peggy  June Young

Peggy June Young

Apr 26, 2015

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Victoria  Lynn Conner

Victoria Lynn Conner

Apr 26, 2015

Obituary Victoria Lynn Conner Vicki was born in Tacoma on April 15, 1942 to Marian and Victor Conner. She passed away in Tacoma at the age of 72 on April 26, 2015. She grew up in Tacoma and attended Wilson High School. Vicki graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1970 with a degree in Teaching. She worked as a title...

Minnie  Pearl Sumich

Minnie Pearl Sumich

Apr 25, 2015

Obituary Minnie (Mimi) Sumich November 21, 1916 - April 25, 2015 Minnie Sumich went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2015, at the age of 98. She was born and raised in Everett, WA, and later moved to Tacoma with her husband Nick, where they raised their three children. Minnie was spunky, feisty, and full of life. She...

James  Donald Harris

James Donald Harris

Apr 23, 2015

Obituary James (Jim) Donald Harris Jim Harris died April 23, 2015 at the age of 98. Born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert and Florence, and raised in Bakersfield, CA. along with his twin sister Jane. Jim had been a Tacoma resident for 74 years. He began his life in Tacoma at McChord Field where he was assigned with 8th AF...

Douglas  Chester Stromberg

Douglas Chester Stromberg

Apr 22, 2015

Obituary Douglas C. Stromberg Doug was born on June 26, 1931 in Tacoma, WA. He passed away on April 22, 2015. Doug was honorably discharged from the US Navy, and then retired from the Federal Prison System. In his early years, he played fast pitch and basketball, and then moved on to golfing. He was a true athlete and sports...

Gerald  E Holmes

Gerald E Holmes

Apr 22, 2015

Obituary Gerald E. Holmes   Gerald E. Holmes, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Virginia (Marchio) Holmes, his daughter Karla Holmes, son Carlos Clache, and his granddaughter Heather Baker. Gerald is survived by his children Cynthia Marcheselli, Geriann Holmes Marchio, and William Holmes. He...

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