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Local Obituaries for Puyallup, WA, Pierce County and Surrounding Cities

Maximilion Wilfred Jaquez

Maximilion Wilfred Jaquez

Dec 10, 2023

Maximilion Wilfred Jaquez, was born October 12, 1932, on a homestead located on a high mesa near the Colorado/New Mexico border, near where the Navajo Dam was later built. He passed away peacefully in Puyallup, Washington on December 10, 2023, at the age of 91.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Savino and Maria...

Justin Heath Cash

Justin Heath Cash

Dec 8, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Justin H Cash, fondly known as Justin, on December 8th 2023 in his home. He was born August 25th 1978 in Plainview, Texas.

Justin  was a Site Manager for Capstone Logistics in Puyallup Wa at the time of his death He had been employed with Capstone...

Rosie Nirmala Narayan

Rosie Nirmala Narayan

Dec 8, 2023

Nirmala Devi Narayan was born as the eldest child to Ram and Kamala Narayan in Suva, Fiji Islands. Later in life, she came to be known as Rosie, a name that resonated with her beauty and grace.

She completed primary and secondary education in Fiji before moving to the United States in 1967. She continued her education...

Donald Joseph Auvil

Donald Joseph Auvil

Dec 5, 2023

Donald (DJ) Joseph Auvil, born February 19, 1941, stepped into heaven December 5, 2023 after battling cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur & Mary and older brother Richard.

He is survived by his wife, Lilah, of 57 years, two sons Darin and Mark (Elisa) and two grandsons, Parker and Justin. Other siblings include...

Reidar Kelley Ilvedson

Reidar Kelley Ilvedson

Dec 5, 2023

Reidar Kelley Ilvedson of Tacoma, Washington went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023 at the age of 83. Reidar was born on September 28, 1940 in Helena, MT to Oro Martha Kelley and Oscar Reidar Ilvedson. Reidar grew up in Helena, MT hating school and loving learning. He spent his school years devising neighborhood adventures with...

Lois B Stark

Lois B Stark

Dec 4, 2023

Lois B. (Ball) Stark was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 27, 1926 and passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2023 at the age of 97.  Lois was the daughter of Harry Elmer Ball and Jessie Leora (Sackett) Ball. She leaves behind her husband of 78 years, Edward (Bud) Phillip Stark, four daughters, Donna Stark, Karen (Vern)...

Berniece Hansen Quick

Berniece Hansen Quick

Dec 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Berniece Hansen Quick. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Betty Jean Eriksen

Betty Jean Eriksen

Nov 28, 2023

Betty Jean Eriksen, 92, of Orting, Washington passed away November 28, 2023, from complications of a fall. She was born in Fallon, Nevada on February 8, 1931, to Roy Charles and Anna Merle (Redfern) Bliss. One of ten children, she graduated with a GED and later completed a nurses training program and became a licensed nurse, working at Barstow...

Thomas John Bigford

Thomas John Bigford

Nov 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas John Bigford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ilene Edith Whitman

Ilene Edith Whitman

Nov 25, 2023

Recollections from the Life of

Ilene Whitman Nov. 11, 1924 - Nov. 25, 2023

In Ilene's 99 years of life, she was fulfilled by the many roles that created the tapestry that was her life:

She was a lover of the outdoors, a feeling gained by playing in the woods with...

Steven Leroy Snyder

Steven Leroy Snyder

Nov 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Steven Leroy Snyder. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Renita Annette Howat

Renita Annette Howat

Nov 22, 2023

On June 11, 1953, Renita Annette was born to William and Jeanette VanderMeulen. She was the oldest of 10 children, and spent her childhood years in Whitby, Ontario.  Theirs was a God-fearing, church-going family, which would have a significant impact on the rest of Renita’s life.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was a child.

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Harold Fred Abegglen Jr

Harold Fred Abegglen Jr

Nov 20, 2023

Harold was born on July 16, 1932, in Columbus, NB to Harold and Helen (Ringlein) Abegglen.  Moving to Yakina in 1936.  They then settled in Seattle, at first where Boeing Field is now, then to the foot of Queen Ann Hill.  Harold had a paper route from a very young age riding up & down Queen Ann hill on...

Laurence Neil Mclaughlin

Laurence Neil Mclaughlin

Nov 19, 2023

Laurence Neil “Mack” McLaughlin, Jr. was born in Nampa, Idaho on January 9, 1951 to Laurence McLaughlin, Sr. and Loretta Irene (Dunn) McLaughlin.  He was the oldest of six and all worked together on the family farm until they moved to the Tacoma, Washington area when Mack was a teenager.  He graduated from Eatonville High School in 1969 and...

Henry Joseph Lee

Henry Joseph Lee

Nov 17, 2023

Died Nov.17th, 2023 in Puyallup, WA at the age of 75. He was born on July 14th, 1948, in Seattle, WA to parents Roberts E. Lee and Grace Evelyn (Bedient) Lee. He was the second child of seven children. Henry was raised in Auburn, WA and graduated from Auburn Sr. High School. He was a custodian for the Federal...

Mataala Teo

Mataala Teo

Nov 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mataala Teo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Deanna May Hasenwinkle

Deanna May Hasenwinkle

Nov 14, 2023

Deanna May Hasenwinkle passed from this earth on November 14, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1937 to Eleanor M. and Donald E. Hall of Olympia, Washington. She graduated from Olympia High School and attended the University of Washington where she was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. At age 19 she was selected as Miss Washington...

Opal Janette Rogers

Opal Janette Rogers

Nov 11, 2023

Opal “Janette” Rogers, a Beacon of Light and Inspiration

Janette Rogers, a beloved 90-year-old, passed away on November 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on September 15, 1933, Janette lived a life characterized by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment...

Richard Lafayette

Richard Lafayette

Nov 7, 2023

Richard William LaFayette passed away at the age of 90, on November 7, 2023, in Tukwila WA. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on 11/17/1932. Richard “Dick” moved with his parents Norman and Constance, from Detroit to California for a short time before landing in Renton, WA. There he graduated from Renton High School. Dick met Patsy on a...

Frank L Fobes

Frank L Fobes

Nov 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Frank L Fobes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.