Orville Louis Derosia, identified under NamUs ID UCP153790, died on December 23, 2025, after being admitted to St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. His hospitalization was brief and related to ongoing medical issues that had progressively worsened. Despite receiving care, he was ultimately pronounced dead shortly after admission. His death left authorities with limited personal background information, as he had consistently declined to share details about family or next of kin with caregivers.
Derosia had been living in an adult family home since 2019, where staff members noted his reluctance to discuss his personal history. This lack of information created significant challenges once he passed away, as no relatives or close contacts were known who could assist with arrangements or claim his remains. His case was subsequently referred to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, which opened an investigation under Agency Case Number 253325.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington, is responsible for handling unclaimed individuals such as Derosia. With no family contacts available and no information provided during his lifetime, the agency must rely on public records, investigative resources, and community outreach in an effort to identify potential relatives. As of now, Derosia remains an unclaimed decedent, and the agency continues to manage his case while seeking any leads that might connect him to surviving family members.
Date Found: 12/23/2025
