Jan 18, 2026

Kathryn Susanna Routson, age 89, passed away January 18 in Spokane, WA. She was born February 9, 1936, in Invermere, British Columbia to Anna and Rudy Hecher, who had immigrated from Romania and Austria. Rudy and Anna's common language was German, and so German became Kathy's first language.

Kathy was a wild and independent spirit from early...

Jan 14, 2026

Patricia Ann Wiegele passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at The Hospice House in Spokane, Washington, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1940, in Wallace, Idaho.

Patricia spent her early years in Wallace, completing 12 years in the public school system before embarking on a career in the dental field...

Jan 6, 2026

Crystl Murray Mills passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 48. She was born on August 31, 1977, in Bountiful, Utah, and spent her childhood in Roosevelt, Utah, and Boise, Idaho—places that shaped her lifelong love of community, creativity, and connection.

Crystl graduated from Boise High School in 1995, where she expressed her vibrant...

Jan 6, 2026

Walt Cromeenes, 82, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Spokane, Washington. He was born in Helena, Montana, and spent his life serving others with quiet strength, kindness, and generosity.

Walt dedicated 30 years of service to the Spokane City Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. He took great pride in his career and in protecting...

Jan 2, 2026

Judith "Judy" Ann Ferguson (Loveland) of Spokane, WA went to be with the Lord on January 2 nd, 2026, she was 67. She passed away at the Hospice House of Spokane after battling long term complications from multiple cancer treatments and a recent surgery. Born to Cecil Loveland and Norma Jean Loveland (Waldie) on April 26th, 1958, Judy was a...

Jan 2, 2026

Lola "Chris" Christine Ramos passed away quietly, in her sleep, surrounded by the love of her family and friends on January 2, 2026 at the age of 76. Born in Houston, Texas to Mable and Norberto Ramos. Chris moved to Los Angeles with her mother at the age of five and met "my best friends Teri and our sisters."...

Dec 31, 2025

The family of John R. Gaiser is sad to announce his death on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025, from complications due to heart disease. He was 94. His life will be celebrated on January 13th, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, in Spokane, WA.  He was deeply and dearly loved by his family and many friends.

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Dec 28, 2025

Katharine Lyons Beyerlein passed away peacefully on December 28 in Spokane, Washington, at the age of 68. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and advocate for those she loved, Katharine was—above all—a teacher and protector. She believed deeply in showing up with intention, standing firm, and equipping her children with the toughness and confidence to meet the world head-on.

Dec 27, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Paulette Marie (Sanders) Ragan left us to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. Raised in Roseburg, OR, she attended school in Yakima to become an x-ray technician. Soon after, she met her husband of 59 years, Donald. She was and is Don's light, beacon and inspiration. They settled...

Dec 26, 2025

Avinel (Avi) DeFlorio came into this world on July 29th, 2022 to Brittany DeFlorio, and she took her final breath in her mama's arms on December 26th, 2025 after a very brave 8 month fight with DMG brain cancer.

What an amazing gift she was from the day she was born, instantly changing lives. Avi's time on...

Dec 24, 2025

Ted passed away on December 24, 2025, in Spokane, WA. He was born February 29, 1952, in Pullman, WA, the son of John William and Irene Ann (Petron) Hanley. Ted attended St.

Anthony's grade school, Gonzaga Prep, and Gonzaga University (GU). To pay for his education at GU, he worked in the construction field as a Union...

Dec 23, 2025

Ian D. Melton passed away on December 23, 2025. Ian was born May 3, 1986, in Bozeman, Montana and raised in Anchorage, Alaska.  After high school, his life journey took him to Hilo, Hawaii; Puyallup, Washington; and finally, to Spokane Valley, where he will be laid to rest.

Ian was a vibrant spirit who found community wherever...

Dec 23, 2025

Aria Margot Haxton was born on November 3, 2025, and was called home to Heaven on December 23, 2025.

Though her time with us was brief, Aria was deeply loved and will be forever cherished. We trust in God's promise that she is now at peace, cradled in His arms and watching over those who love her....

Dec 17, 2025

Thomas Michael Shine, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025 surrounded by two of his four daughters (Marie Shine Bonneau and Katie Shine) and two of his 10 grand children (Zach and Olivia Bonneau). Tom was born in Spokane, May 19, 1941 to Patrick Shine and Mary "Aleen" (Kelly) Shine and was the middle child of...

Dec 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ireneo "Rene" Culianan

Ireneo "RENE" Culianan lived 90 full and meaningful years, rooted in family, love, and simple joys. The third of ten children born to a hardworking farmer and a devoted housewife, Rene learned early the value of unity, humility, and helping others—values he carried throughout his life.

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Dec 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Duane Gibson: Aug. 15, 1934 – Sept. 30, 2025

Shirley Ann (Veltrie) Gibson: Aug. 23, 1934 – Dec. 11, 2025

Married: Aug. 25, 1962

Heaven gained two incredible human beings in 2025. Bob and Shirley Gibson met in 1956 and married in 1962. Their 69 years together were full of joy...

Dec 10, 2025

Herbert Thomas (Ted) Kerst, a man who always preferred operating the spotlight rather than having it shine upon him, passed away Wednesday, September 10 after a brief stay at Hospice House of Spokane. Ted was born to a hardworking, trustworthy family in Baroil, WY on August 8, 1935. The family moved to Puyallup WA in the 40's, where Ted...

Dec 10, 2025

On December 10, Jeanie passed peacefully in the presence of her loving husband, Jerry. Jeanie was born on May 10, 1940 at Sacred Heart Hospital to proud parents Bob and Agatha Carroll. She graduated from Marycliff High School and enrolled at Gonzaga University the following year. During her freshman year, she agreed to go on a blind date with...

Dec 4, 2025

Duane Edward Lewis was born the second son of five children to Jack and Alice Lewis on November 11, 1947 in Libby Montana.

The family moved to Spokane in the 1960’s where Duane attended The Davis School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He graduated from North Central High School where he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Friends...

Dec 4, 2025

Samuel Adam Marshall, age 18, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born on June 6, 2007.

Sammy was a loving son, brother, and friend with a kind, sensitive heart and a willingness to help others. He was intelligent, creative, and curious, with interests ranging from technology, video editing, and coding to cars and mechanics. Sammy...