Dale Wayne Bartholomew, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of March 30, 2026. Dale is survived by his loving wife, companion, soul mate, and best friend of 65 years, Margaret. Dale was born in rural Iowa near Bonaparte on August 17, 1940. His family moved to...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dad, Tom Pranger. Tom lived a full life—built on hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family. He spent 39 years at Boeing, where he worked his way up to become a leader of people. He took pride in what he did and expected the best...

Maris Ungurs, who went by Morrie, passed away at his home in Fircrest, Washington, on March 29, 2026. He was 83 years old. Morrie was born in Riga, Latvia, on November 16, 1942, to Arvids and Elizabeth (Fadejeva) Ungurs. In 1944, the family, including his infant sister Inta, fled Latvia when the...

SSG Michael "Mike" Rainer passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2026 after more than a decade of battling Huntington's Disease. SSG Rainer was born December 28, 1966 in Long Beach, California. He moved to Eastern Washington as a child, but his family settled in Tacoma, WA (where he remained...

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

In Loving Memory of Atupiye Atupele Anganile “Tutu” • “Mr. Bibo” March 14, 1999 – March 27, 2026 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Atupiye Atupele Anganile, lovingly known as “Tutu” and “Mr. Bibo,” on March 27, 2026, at the age of 27. Born on March 14, 1999,...

Martha “Marty” Ray was born on May 5, 1953, in Longview, Washington, and passed away on March 27, 2026, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. She was the fourth of seven children born to Kenneth and Eleanor Thomas. Marty was a strong, spirited woman who embraced life with curiosity, courage,...

Services are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home.

Anna “Ruth” Challender, 101, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Ruth was born on November 26, 1924, in Jackson, Tennessee, to Willie B. and Myrtle Green. She lived a long and meaningful life devoted to her family, whose love and presence were her greatest joy. She is...

Anthony Traumayne LaFrombois, age 36, of Bremerton, Washington, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Port Orchard, Washington. Anthony was born on June 25, 1989, in Lakewood, Washington, to Patricia M. Ashcraft Hardy and was raised by Patricia and Redd Hardy. He was raised in Bremerton, where he...

Marc William Baird was born in Puyallup, Washington, to bernice Dunaway Baird and Warren Baird. He has survived by his mother, bernice McClure of Puyallup; his brother, Dennis Baird of Hawaii; and his daughter‘s Trina Angeles of California and Kelli gun of New Jersey. He has also survived by...

Karen Marie Pederson (née Hanson) was born prematurely at Tacoma General Hospital on a warm, sunny day, June 26th, 1937 to parents Harvey and Myrle Hanson. She was the eldest of three daughters. Karen and her younger sisters Judy and Kathy were all lifelong friends. She had many fond memories of...