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Michael Anthony Forte

Michael Anthony Forte

Jul 6, 2026

Michael Anthony Forte was born in Seattle, Washington on November 17, 1950, into a large Italian family. He died on July 6, 2026, from complications from Multiple Sclerosis at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, WA. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Giselda and Joseph Forte. He is survived by his wife, Janet Bakes, brothers Mario Forte (Kris...

Joette Marie Haase

Joette Marie Haase

Jul 4, 2026

Joette “Jo” Marie Haase, 70, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away early in the morning on July 4th, 2026 at Tacoma General Hospital.

Jo was the oldest of 5 children, born July 10th, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Vernon and Theresa Eberhardy. She spent her youth in Mequin and later Thiensville, Wisconsin until the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she...

Leroy Robert Mack, Jr

Leroy Robert Mack, Jr

Jul 2, 2026

Leroy R. Mack, Jr. was born May 31, 1942 to Kathleen Scroggins and Leroy R. Mack, Sr in the state of Maryland. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, Agnes and Arthur Scroggins.

Leroy graduated from Bel Alton High School and the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore - formerly Maryland State College. He served in the United States Army for 24...

Delia Fogarty

Delia Fogarty

Jun 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Delia Fogarty, a beloved wife, mom, Granny, sister, aunt and friend, who departed this world peacefully on June 30, 2026. Delia was born on April 24, 1950, in Lankill, Co. Mayo, Ireland, to Thomas and Catherine Greevy. She was the embodiment of warmth and kindness, qualities that she generously shared with everyone...

Pauline Frances Roberts

Pauline Frances Roberts

Jun 30, 2026

Pauline Frances Stimac was born on June 30, 1934, on June 30th, 2026 the world said goodbye to a very special soul. Born 92 years earlier to Nicholas and Francesca Stimac in the town of Mohawk, MI, she began a life full of spirit and determination. 

Determined to live her best life, she became a kind, empathetic, giving soul. Her religious...

Margaret Mary Jelic

Margaret Mary Jelic

Jun 28, 2026

Margaret Mary Jelic began her journey to America in 1931, crossing the Atlantic Ocean under the loving heart of her mother, Milica, alongside her brother, Vinko, and her sister, Jelisava (Elsie), to reunite with their father, Matthew, in the United States.

A lifelong member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Margaret peacefully fell asleep in the arms of her beloved...

Richard Allan McCreary

Richard Allan McCreary

Jun 23, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce that Lieutenant Commander Richard A. McCreary passed away on June 23, 2026.

He was born to Mary and Eldon McCreary on January 14, 1942, 38 days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Rich grew up with two beloved sisters, Barbara and Carol. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960 and worked...

Matthew David Bliss

Matthew David Bliss

Jun 12, 2026

With profound sorrow and great love, we mourn the passing of Matthew David Bliss, beloved husband, devoted father, loving brother, son and uncle, and cherished friend, who joined our Heavenly Father on June 12, 2026.

Matt, as he was affectionately known, was born to Paulette and Dave Bliss in Clarkston, WA on August 22, 1975. His childhood was filled with joy...

Shaun Phillip Hunt

Shaun Phillip Hunt

Jun 10, 2026

Shaun Hunt

2 June 1967 – 10 June 2026

Shaun passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tacoma, Washington.

Born in Münster, Germany, to his parents Lynda and Theo, Shaun was a Forces baby who spent most of his childhood and younger days in the south of England, particularly in Dorchester, Weymouth, Lockeridge, and Salisbury.

In his twenties, Shaun moved to the USA and...