John Howard Hietpas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Howard Hietpas (Tacoma, Washington), who passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Howard Hietpas to pay them a last tribute.
Though John Howard may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John Howard touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He is survived by: his wife Pam; his daughters, Heather Liufau John Howard (Joe) and Dawn Renée Merecki (Sean); his grandchildren, Sefo, Saia, Malia Liufau, Jonah, Abby, Justin Hietpas and Nathan Merecki; and his sisters, Mary Byrd and Joan Rue.
A rosary was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Catholic Church (3314 S 58th St, Tacoma, WA 98409). A Mass was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location.
