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Donald Lucien Roy
Oct 9, 2026
Donald L. Roy was born on March 12, 1952, in Southington, Connecticut, and died on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by his children. Donald was the son of the late Irene Rhinehart and Lucien Roy of Meriden, Connecticut.
Don graduated from Platt High School and joined the United States Air Force on October 6, 1970. He...
Neil Herbert Mullins
Oct 8, 2026
Neil Herbert Mullins, 95, passed away on October 8, 2026 at River Valley Estates in Yuma, Arizona. He was born on May 1, 1931 in Riverside, California to Herbert and Elizabeth Smart Mullins.
Neil grew up in Coachella, California. He graduated from Coachella Valley Union High School in Coachella, CA in 1949. After high school he attended Southern California Bible College...
Dale Clairn Almlie
Oct 3, 2026
Dale Clairn Almlie, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Puyallup, Washington, on November 3, 2026. Born February 13, 1940, in Mayville, North Dakota, Dale was the son of Melvin Almlie and Gunda Uland. He earned his BA in Education from Mayville State College and began his teaching career in Minneapolis before spending several years teaching in Japan...
Benny Aguigui Cruz
Sep 30, 2026
Benny Aguigui Cruz, born on January 18, 1952, passed away at his home on September 30, 2026. Born and raised in Guam, he went through life with a deep connection to the island and the values he learned there. During the Vietnam War, he proudly served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. After his military service, he continued...
Loretta Faye Shumake
Sep 29, 2026
The extraordinary life of Loretta James (Guerrini) Shumake began on July 26, 1924 and ended Sept. 29, 2026. For 102 years she filled her life with family, friends, faith and fun. Loretta had a strong bond with her three sisters (collectively referred to as the James Gang), who lovingly called her Ducky, a nickname that will endure forever. Ducky carried...
Douglas Gordon Olson
Sep 25, 2026
Doug, 81, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026.
Doug was born on April 22, 1945, and was a lifelong resident of the Fife/Puyallup area. Doug was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen V. Olson (Sankwich).
Doug is survived by his children, Shanon Kowalchuk and husband Don Kowalchuk of Snohomish, Washington; Steven Olson and wife Nikol Olson...
Carol Evangeline Six
Sep 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Carol Six
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished family matriarch, Carol Six, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103.
Born on December 24, 1922, Carol was a Christmas Eve baby whose life became a gift to generations of family. She was raised alongside two brothers and two sisters, learning from...
Dolores Marie Trafton
Sep 20, 2026
In loving memory of Dolores who passed away on September 20, 2026 at the age of 98 years. Dolores was born on 10/04/1927 to Gladys Anderson Craighead and Ira Craighead in Tacoma, WA.
In 1946, Dolores married Ward Trafton, a Navy man she met on a cross country train trip. They had an over 50 year marriage and raised 3 daughters.
Dolores...
Sylva Marie Downing
Sep 17, 2026
Sylva Marie Downing, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully, at the age of 89, in her Sumner home, overlooking her beautiful garden, surrounded by her children, with her beloved dog, Lacey, by her side.
Sylva was a strong-willed, independent, and elegant woman. She took great pride in always looking her best...
Geraldine Lorraine Odegard
Sep 16, 2026
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Geraldine.
Shirley Anne Craig
Sep 14, 2026
Shirley Anne Craig (née Gorringe), 84, of Bonney Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026.
Shirley was born on January 10, 1942, in Shoreham-by-Sea, England. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Allen Craig; her son, Andrew Bair; and her grandchildren, Alexander "Alex" Britton and Vala Craig.
Shirley worked as a local real estate broker for more than...
Dennis Orlin Wolff
Aug 27, 2026
January 7, 1948 – August 27, 2026
Dennis (Denny) Orlin Wolff passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning on August 27, 2026. Denny was born on January 7, 1948, to Orlin Phillip Wolff (May 3, 1915 – December 22, 2005) and May Glyrette Egediusen Wolff (February 17, 1916 – March 12, 2017). He grew up in South Seattle...
Larry Neil Mohler
Aug 26, 2026
June 11, 1957 – August 26, 2026
Larry Neil Mohler, 69, passed away unexpectedly in Puyallup, Washington, on August 26, 2026.
Born and raised in Puyallup, Larry met the love of his life, LaDonna, while they were still in junior high. They married November 1, 1974, beginning a partnership that would span nearly 52 years. In 1982, they made their home in...
Ronald Whitington Freeman
Aug 23, 2026
Ronald Whitington Freeman 1937-2026
Ron passed away at the ripe age of 89. He loved God, his country, and his family (both church and natural). He ran his race and finished strong. Ron had a servant's heart and had volunteered at the church for many decades. Even in later years, he would be seen cleaning while wearing an oxygen unit. Truly...
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