Erika Pinkos' Obituary
Erika Pinkos (Wiege) age 83 years old, passed away, with family by her side, on Tuesday July 8, 2025. She was born in Germany but made Washington her home.
Erika is survived by her children Rudy (Diane), Grace and Paula, her grandchildren Pinkos, Sara (Bret), Joshua, Jacob, Kaitlyn (Seth), Dakota and her great grandson, her family in Germany; Brother Erwin (Margarete), Sisters Lilli (Walter), and Henni (Herbert) and many Nieces and Nephews.
Erika was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, William (Bill) Pinkos, her parents Nathnael and Pauline Wiege and her infant son Gary.
Erika worked for the Clover Park School District for many years but recently enjoyed spending her retirement with friends and family, she was a member of T.O.P.S. and enjoyed her special friendships within.
Service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home 1400 Steilacoom Blvd. SW in Lakewood, on Thursday July 17th at 11AM in the Garden Chapel. Reception to follow.
As her daughter Grace stated at the time of her passing “Dad has come and taken his beloved wife by the hand and lead her home”.
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