Obituaries

Aug 26, 2023

Samuel (Sam) Castillo, 91, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 26th, 2023, in Puyallup, WA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Castillo.

Sam was born in San Francisco on May 18th, 1932, and raised in the Bayview and Potrero Hill neighborhoods.

Sam was a proud Korean War veteran...

Aug 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Gem Alexander Gildersleeve Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 23, 2023

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

Aug 21, 2023

Leonila M. Villaflor, 95, passed away on August 21, 2023, in Pacific, Washington. She was born on April 22, 1928, in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines and has resided in Pacific, Washington for the last 5 years. She was married to Manuel L. Villaflor (†) and had 3 children; Marilyn (†), Maynard, and John, as well as 7 grandchildren and 5...

Aug 21, 2023

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

Aug 21, 2023

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

Aug 19, 2023

Vicki Borovich, 81, a lifelong resident of Washington state, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2023 in Puyallup. Vicki was born on April 25, 1942 in Tacoma, the daughter of Angelo and Anna Falaschi. She was a Firwood farm girl growing up in Fife with her siblings Margaret (Bill) Mohler (deceased), Loretta (Roger) Croft (both deceased), Norita (Guy-deceased) Johnson,...

Aug 19, 2023

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

Aug 19, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth Grey Haukenberry Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 15, 2023

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

Aug 15, 2023

John was born December 23rd 1934 in Tacoma, Wa to Dr. Charles and Marie Denzler. John grew up in Sumner, Washington and attended high school there graduating in 1953. Growing up with the lure of Mount Rainier in his backyard, he and two friends decided to attempt the climb, and summited Labor Day, 1953.

John’s college days...

Aug 14, 2023

In loving memory of Joyce Dora black who passed away on August 14, 2023, in Puyallup Washington.

Joyce was born on May 24, 1944, in Redding, California to Gerald and Norma Black. Joyce was a loving devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family and friends and showed it with her unprecedented generosity.

Joyce...

Aug 11, 2023

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

Aug 8, 2023

Survived by his brother Mitch Franklin, and his four children, Crystal Huish, Lynda Mitchell, Zachary Franklin, Catherine Franklin, as well as many grandchildren. Ralph was born in Puyallup Washington to Georgia Sue Franklin and Arthur Franklin. Ralph enjoyed racing cars and roofing with his brother. Ralph was a loving father, grandfather, son and brother. He will be missed by...

Aug 8, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for E Albert M Grosklaus. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 5, 2023

Survived by her son Mitch Franklin, and her grandchildren, Crystal Huish, Desiray Franklin, Lynda Mitchell, Zachary Franklin, Danielle Campbell, David Mulkins, and Catherine Franklin, as well as many great grandchildren. Georgia was born in the small town of Yellville Arkansas to Clara  Maxey Jones and Ernie Jones. She married her late husband Arthur Franklin on October 4th 1957, and...

Aug 3, 2023

Wayne Douglas Ginther, 82, of Lacey, WA, a beloved husband, father, and adventurer, passed away to be with his Heavenly Father on August 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 8, 1940, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Robert and Pearl Ginther.  When he was a toddler his parents moved to...

Aug 1, 2023

Merritt Richard Smyth February 26, 1936 - August 1, 2023 Puyallup, Washington Merritt Richard Smyth, a beloved resident of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, surrounded by his Daughters. He was born on February 26, 1936, at Maynard Hospital in Seattle, Washington, to his parents, James Beattie Smyth and Margaret (NMI) Scheiblberger. Merritt's early years were...

Jul 31, 2023

Dorothy Lourene DeRocher (Dottie) 85, was born on October 6, 1937, in Payette Idaho.

Dottie lived in the Sumner & Puyallup WA area most of her life, graduating from Sumner High School in 1955. She married Lawrence DeRocher (Larry) in 1956, and they owned and managed the Hill Top Café at the top of Bonney Lake hill...

Jul 30, 2023

Carolyn A. Wells peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on July 30, 2023.  Born in Newport, New Hampshire on April 15th, 1935, she was the oldest of 3 daughters born to George Bullett and Mary Keach and was raised by her adoptive parents, Hector and Stella Beloin in North Hampton, Massachusetts. She was active in sports as...