Gary William Allin, 64, passed away on February 15, 2020 at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 4, 1955 in Seattle. Gary was the son of Orlando H. “Bill” and Mary “Irene” Allin. After graduating from Saint Martin’s High School in 1973, Gary served…

William E. Bakse, Jr., father of Jackson Bakse (Class of 2014) spent his career serving his country and fellow soldiers in the Army, retiring as an ordnance officer and logistician. He was a loving and stalwart leader, the rock of his extended family. He continued his career of service as a military contractor around the…

Tom Quinn devoted his life to working with families and children.  He loved learning, had a strong commitment to the Church, and supported Catholic education.  He believed that the purpose of education is to create good human beings and saw it as the key to enriching the mind and character of children and developing the…

Pat will be remembered as being a devoted wife and an inspirational supporter to her family and to all those who came to know her. Married for nearly 50 years, Pat always put the needs of her family and community members first. She was a homemaker and also worked as a Montessori teacher, parish secretary,…

Although he was not a Catholic, Mr. Bopegedera was educated in a Catholic school (St. Thomas College, Matale, Sri-Lanka). He worked for the Federal Government of Sri-Lanka in many different capacities and retired as the Assistant Secretary to the Ministry of the Department of Social Services. He often said, “Catholic schools transform children’s lives.” Mrs. Bopegedera…

Lovel’s lifelong career of volunteering and community service began at a very early age by shoveling snow for neighbors and continued for the rest of his life. Some of his many accomplishments include: One of the founding families of Holy Family School Recipient of Holy Family School’s “Humanitarian Award,” (later renamed “Lovel Briere Distinguished Humanitarian…

Dr. W.J Dugaw Dr. W.J. Dugaw left an impressive legacy of service to God, his fellow man, his country, and his family. Dr. Dugaw attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from W.F. West High School in 1940. He attended the University of Portland, served in the United States Army during World War II, and…

Jim Connolly was a partner with Connolly Tacon & Meserve in private practice with the law firm since 1978. His family first settled in the Olympia area in 1870. Jim graduated from Gonzaga University and Willamette Law School and served as an adjunct instructor with the South Puget Sound Community College Paralegal Program. Jim’s service…