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Gary  Edward Vitcovich

Gary Edward Vitcovich

Feb 8, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Evelyn  Cecelia Kitna

Evelyn Cecelia Kitna

Feb 3, 2014

Obituary Evelyn Ludwig Matesa Kitna Evelyn Kitna passed away on Monday February 3rd at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah. She was 93, born March 5, 1920. Her family was with her when she went sweetly. She is survived by her children, Frank Matesa, Georgeanne and Bob Magruder, Martin and Fay Kitna, David Kitna, Duane Kitna and Bryon Stargel; sisters, Regina Musser...

Anne  Margaret Barkley

Anne Margaret Barkley

Feb 3, 2014

Obituary Anne Margaret Barkley Born September 11, 1925 in Oakview, Colorado, "Grandma Anne" passed away peacefully Monday, February 3, 2014 in Tacoma. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 54 years, Theodore; and parents, Frank and Sophie Cekado. She is survived by her sons, Dan (Jill), Ken, Bob (Kimberly); five grandchildren and 13...

Lauretta  G. Vukovich

Lauretta G. Vukovich

Feb 1, 2014

Obituary Lauretta G. Vukovich On February 1, 2014 Lauretta Gene Vukovich peacefully passed away. Born as a twin on July 21, 1924, she was raised in NE Tacoma and graduated from Federal Way High School in 1942. While employed at the shipyards, she met a handsome sailor. On April 15, 1944 she married Ned M. Vukovich at St. Martin of...

Mary  Elizabeth (Duffy)  Levitre

Mary Elizabeth (Duffy) Levitre

Feb 1, 2014

Obituary Mary (Duffy) LeVitre Mary Elizabeth (Duffy) LeVitre passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the age of 90. Mary was born on April 30, 1923 to Michael F. and Helen M. (Hoffman) Duffy in Seattle, WA. She grew up in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood, where she attended St. Benedict's Catholic Grade School and Lincoln High School. Mary attended the...

Jeanette  Ann Fahey

Jeanette Ann Fahey

Jan 31, 2014

Obituary Jeanette Ann Fahey January 15, 1924 ~ January 31, 2014 "Her children arise and call her blessed" Proverbs 31:18 Jeanette, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, has been called home by God. Her spirit was carried gently to heaven in the arms of angels, soon after her 90th birthday. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving...

Helen  Margaret Buhr

Helen Margaret Buhr

Jan 29, 2014

Obituary Helen Margaret Buhr Helen Margaret Buhr, loving wife, mother and grand/great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday morning January 29, 2014 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 92. Helen was married for 69 years to Mr. Gerhart "Jeff" Buhr, a lifelong Tacoma resident. Helen Buhr was born in Pittsburg, California, near San Francisco, on May 28th, 1921 to Frank and Jeannette...

Michael  J. Dueker

Michael J. Dueker

Jan 29, 2014

Obituary Michael J. Dueker Michael J. Dueker, born December 6, 1963, passed January 29, 2014. He was a loving husband and father who was a guiding light in the daily lives of his wife, Alicia and son, Markus. His family, friends and colleagues appreciated his brilliant mind. He will be remembered as always being fun, kind, smart and witty. He...

Rodney  William Wilson

Rodney William Wilson

Jan 28, 2014

Obituary Rodney William Wilson Rodney William Wilson passed away peacefully on January 28, 2014 after battling 8 months of cancer. He was born on November 4, 1943 in Seattle, WA, the son of William and Virginia Wilson who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Paula, the love of his life for 41 years; sons, Ryan...

Nobuko Armstrong

Nobuko Armstrong

Jan 26, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

James  Andrew Huey

James Andrew Huey

Jan 25, 2014

Obituary James Andrew Huey James Andrew Huey Died suddenly in his home in Tacoma on Saturday, January 25. He was 33. James, born on March 29, 1980 in Worthington, MN, was a graduate of Bismarck (ND) High School and Tacoma Community College. He was employed at Stadium Thriftway, where he loved serving the public, especially the Friday afternoon summer outdoor...

Warren F Mcneal, Dds

Warren F Mcneal, Dds

Jan 25, 2014

Obituary Warren Franklyn McNeal, DDS November 24, 1926 ~ January 25, 2014 Warren McNeal, 87, died peacefully in his sleep. Born in Auburn, WA, he was the only child of Charles Franklyn and Virginia Brady McNeal. He lived a life defined by adventure, as an Eagle Scout, professional, father, sailor, and world traveler. He graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Christopher  Terence Jewels

Christopher Terence Jewels

Jan 24, 2014

Obituary Christopher T. Jewels Born 3-21-1955 Frankfurt, Germany died 1-24-2014 Tacoma, Washington Chris aka Mags loved his work, where he helped many Boeings get their wings. An avid Whovian who loved the internet, music, art, science and discovering new and interesting things. He had a vast amount of friends all over the world, with whom he maintained contact throughout the...

Marietta Wallaert

Marietta Wallaert

Jan 21, 2014

Obituary Sister Marietta Wallaert (Sister Agnes Madeline) Sister Marietta spent 75 years of her life as a Franciscan sister. She was a teacher, a principle, a librarian, and a tutor. Her love of learning inspired many students to reach for their full potential. Sister was born in Baker City, Oregon and passed away on January 21, 2014 in Tacoma. She...

Mary  Ellen Glockner

Mary Ellen Glockner

Jan 20, 2014

Obituary Mary Ellen Glockner Mary peacefully passed away on January 20, 2014, at age 93, in Tacoma, WA. She was a lover of life, family, friends, and God. She was born in Everett, WA, on December 24, 1920. She graduated from Everett High School and was a Navy veteran, serving in Alameda, CA, where she met her husband Robert Thomas...

Nicholas  Allen O'Neal

Nicholas Allen O'Neal

Jan 18, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

John  James Firth

John James Firth

Jan 14, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

Eva  J Sudar

Eva J Sudar

Jan 12, 2014

Obituary Eva Wuynovich Sudar 1925 ~ 2014 On January 12, 2014, Eva Wuynovich Sudar passed away as she lived her life, gracefully, gently and with gratitude. A proud native Tacoman and the only child of Serbian/Croatian immigrant parents Mikhail Vujnovic and Mary Jurasovic Vujnovic Persha, she grew up modestly in a Hilltop neighborhood rich with ethnic influences. As a first...

Dorothy  Nell Wade

Dorothy Nell Wade

Jan 7, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home

Clarence  Lenard Pyles

Clarence Lenard Pyles

Jan 6, 2014

Obituary Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home.

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