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Tara-Marysa Guting
Dec. 19, 2025
Tara-Marysa Megan Guting, 29, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away on December 19, 2025. Born on July 19, 1996, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Tara lived a life defined by courage, service, and compassion. She proudly served as a Trooper with the Washington State Patrol, dedicating herself to protecting and...
James Michael Vandergriff
Dec. 18, 2025
James Michael Vandergriff was born on June 10th, 1951 in Kennewick, Washington to Ernest and Donna (Andrew) Vandergriff. He passed away on December 18th, 2025 in University Place, Washington. He was an ironworker for most of his life. He loved airplanes and aviation. Left to cherish his memory is...
William E. "Ed" Donahue
Dec. 18, 2025
William E. “Ed” Donahue, 98, of Lynnwood, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Born on September 9, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri, Ed lived a life marked by service, dedication, and kindness. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later in the United...
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 Michaelsen
Dec. 15, 2025
Betty Jean Michelsen, age102, passed away in Puyallup, WA on December 15, 2025. She was born to parents John Lee and Mary Snider in Seattle, WA on September 5, 1923. Betty Jean will be missed and is loved by many family and friends. Family is currently working on a more complete obituary. Please...
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...