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Josephine (Marretta) Hanson
Dec. 17, 2025
Josephine Dorothy Marretta Hanson was born August 15, 1930 and passed away on December 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Friends called her Jo and family called her Josie. Josie was born in Tacoma to Sicilian parents (George and Maria Marretta). The family moved to Chicago in the early 1930s and much to...
Saelua, Niva Tauamo
Dec. 17, 2025
Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.
Toeleiu, Faaleiu
Dec. 17, 2025
Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.
Barbara R. Lawson
Dec. 16, 2025
Barbara Respicio Lawson, of Lakewood, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by love. Born on November 20, 1947, Barbara lived a life rooted in faith, family, compassion, strength, and unconditional love. Barbara was deeply devoted to God, and her...
Hazel Belle (Gentry) Vandegrift
Dec. 15, 2025
Hazel Belle (Gentry) Vandegrift died peacefully on December 15, 2025 at the age of 100 years young after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. She was born to parents Nanny Wise and Smith Gentry on July 16, 1925 in Abington, Virginia. She lived most of her younger years in the “holler” outside of...
Betty Jean Michelsen
Dec. 15, 2025
After a beautiful, long life spanning 102 years, Betty Jean Michelsen passed away on December 15, 2025. Full of life, warmth and a friend to all, Betty left her mark with all who knew her and her legacy will live on through those who loved her. Betty was born on September 5, 1923 in Seattle, WA...
Young Hee Kim
Dec. 15, 2025
Young Hee Kim, age 95, has passed away in Tacoma, WA on December 15, 2025. She is greatly loved and will be missed by her family, friends, and community. Her family is working on a more complete obituary at this time. Please honor the life and memory of Young Hee Kim by leaving cherished...
Elmie M. Laban
Dec. 15, 2025
Elmie Marcia Laban was born on the Island of Curacao on March 3rd, 1926. At a young age, she moved with her family to the neighboring island of Aruba. She married and had two sons, Richard and Donald. She separated from their father and eventually met the love of her life, Dalby A. Laban. They...
John H Bradley Sr
Dec. 13, 2025
October 29, 1948 - December 13, 2025 John H. Bradley, Sr., 77, passed away on December 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He was born on October 29, 1948, in Ruby Creek, British Columbia, Canada. When John was two years old, his parents left British Columbia and settled...
Sando E. "Sandy" Mazzei
Dec. 13, 2025
On Saturday, December 13, 2025 our beloved uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many, Sando (Sandy) Ernest Mazzei passed from this life into the loving arms of God with family by his side. Sandy was a first generation Italian American, born to Peter and Clara (Domanico) Mazzei on April, 21, 1926 in...
James "Jim" Ellwein
Dec. 12, 2025
James “Jim” Ellwein, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. Born in Tacoma on June 11, 1946, Jim was the oldest of two boys to Erhart “Bill” and Opal Ellwein. A proud graduate of Mt. Tahoma High School, Class of 1964, Jim went...
Raymond Garnet Thomas
Dec. 11, 2025
Raymond Garnet Thomas was born 4/5/1930 in Calumet Michigan to Garnet and Lillian Thomas. He grew up in Calumet and later Flint. He studied at Michigan Tech where he also played varsity football at tackle, on both offense and defense, something rarely seen these days. He also clearly agreed with...