Obituaries

Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Doris Madge (Avril) Rooney

Born September 25,1935 in Tacoma, Washington and passed away peacefully November 20, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband David, son Daniel, parents Charles (Jack) and Madge Avril and her brother Jackson (Jack) Avril.

Doris is survived by her sons Kelly (Cheri), Matthew (Katie) and (Becci, spouse of Daniel); nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren...

Nov 13, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Judy Carol Bacon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 9, 2024

What is time? Time is currency. Time is a construct. Time is precious. If the only measure of a human's life was time, it would seem short, but when measured in memorable moments and love, Jacob’s was infinite.

Jacob Daniel Zook was born February 25th, 2000, to loving parents, Doris Walker and Bill Zook, joining big brother,...

Nov 6, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Karla Raye Richardson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 6, 2024

Warren Douglas Fisk, 76, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1948, in Skagway, Alaska, to Geraldine and Richard Fisk.

Warren grew up in Parkland, WA, and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1967. He went on to earn his degree from the University of Washington, a place that fueled his...

Nov 4, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesse Angel Huerta. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 1, 2024

Leading the way with love and laughter, Mary Susan Hofstedt “Susie”, was an incredible daughter, sister, mother, wife, and friend. Susie was kind and generous, funny and outgoing, thoughtful and considerate. She was inclusive of all and spent her life in a role of service to others. Susie loved to be around family and friends and almost always was...

Oct 31, 2024

Marianne K. (Medved) Reed was born to Marie & Hugo Medved on January 18, 1931, in Nez Perce Idaho. She peacefully passed away on October 31, 2024. Marianne graduated high school from St. Leo's in Tacoma, Washington. She went on to earn her RN diploma from St. Joseph's School of Nursing, where she made friendships that would last a lifetime...

Oct 27, 2024

Bob Reynolds, born on January 5, 1940, in Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He lived a full and vibrant life, marked by his love for family and dedication to his community.

Growing up in Tacoma, Bob was the middle child of Dr. Chris and Mamie Reynolds, alongside his sisters,...

Oct 21, 2024

Josephine Duyungan, our beloved wife and mother, was born February 26, 1936. She was a woman of great faith and she went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 21, 2024. She will be deeply missed.

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Annest died peacefully at home on October 15, 2024. Pat was born December 9, 1935, in Tacoma to a Norwegian mother, June Reda (Odegaard), and an Italian father, Leo Reda. The second of four, she was raised in a multigenerational household behind her grandparent’s Italian grocery store on K Street in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood.

Pat graduated...

Oct 11, 2024

Don was born in Tacoma, WA to Alex & Jean Martelli who were Italian immigrants.  He was very big on Italian traditions & family.  Don grew up in Tacoma playing many sports through the years.  Schools attended were Visitation, Holy Rosary & Bellarmine where he graduated in 1951.  He played sports at each of these schools.

He went on to attend...

Oct 8, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Jonathan Montoya. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 8, 2024

Eugene (Gene) Quinn April 22, 1929 - October 8, 2024 Tacoma, Washington - Gene Quinn passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 95. He was surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Butte, Montana, on April 22, 1929, to Thomas and Nora Quinn. He attended Boys' Central High School in Butte, graduating in 1947....

Oct 7, 2024

Rob passed away 10/7/2024 in Tacoma, Wa surrounded by Jackie his wife of 60 years, daughter Julie Ladenburg (Alan), and son Ray Swift (Doreen).  He is also survived by grandson Max Ladenburg and granddaughter Cecilia Ladenburg (Martin).  Born in Elgin, ND on 6/29/1940 to parents Eugene Bud Swift and Verna Hopkins Swift.  He was pre-deceased by his parents, brother...

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Anne (Leal) Tomberg, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend.

Barbara Anne (Leal) Tomberg passed away October 7, 2024 at the age of 92 in Tacoma, Washington. Barbara was born on February 24, 1932 in Sacramento, California to John M. Leal and Cecelia A. (Lial) Leal.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband...

Oct 4, 2024

Anne Kathleen Chambers passed away on October 4, 2024 in Seattle, at age 70, surrounded by her family. She was born in Houston, Texas on April 25, 1954 to Donald and Frances (Sullivan) Gormley and grew up outside of Chicago with her three sisters and two brothers, graduating from Arlington Heights High School in 1972. While attending Texas Women’s...

Oct 3, 2024

Joy Irene Viafore was born May 10, 1932 in Tacoma, WA to George and Minnie Ablan. Joy passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024.

She attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and graduated in the Class of 1950. During her senior year she met the love of her life, Art Viafore. They were married August 26, 1951 at...

Oct 1, 2024

Gael Marie (Sheridan) Craft, cherished wife, mother, and dedicated community volunteer, passed away on October 1, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1932, in San Francisco, California, the youngest of four children. Gael's upbringing in San Mateo fostered her love of music, dance, and acting, leading her to participate in various performances, including a play directed by Merv...