Rose Otilia Fishburn
Dec 4, 2025
Rose Otilia Fishburn passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in her home on December 4, 2025, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on January 3,1948, in Panama City, Panama, to Delia Ortega and Tomas Jesús Herrera.  Rose immigrated to the United States in 1963, at age 15, and was raised by her mother and adoptive father,...
Graham R. Delong
Nov 22, 2025
Our loving Dad and Papa, Graham Rodney DeLong, went home to the Lord at age 80 on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones and friends. Graham was born on April 9, 1945, in Berkhamsted, England, to Russell and Joyce DeLong.
On December 12, 1945, The New York Times recorded the story of Graham and his...
Ralph Cecil Weir Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
Our beloved father, Ralph Cecil Weir Jr., 78, of Spokane, Washington, passed away on November 19, 2025.
Ralph was born on August 6, 1947, to Ralph and Mary Weir and grew up in Spokane. He was the youngest of six children, he graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory School in 1965 and remained proud of his Spokane roots throughout...
Robert H. Leeds
Nov 16, 2025
Robert H. Leeds, Jr. died November 16, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Â He was the son of Lucia M. Timmons and Robert H. Leeds Sr. of Havre and Chinook, Montana. Â In 1942, Dr. Leeds, a Navy doctor, was stationed in Pensacola, FL where Bob was born and a few years later returned to the Hi-Line. Â Bob was raised in Chinook...
Donald James (Jim) Heinen
Nov 16, 2025
Donald James [Jim] Heinen was born January 24,1934 in Minot, ND. Jim passed peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 91.
Jim grew up in Hillyard, WA. with his 8 siblings, he attended St. Patrick's Catholic School and graduated from Gonzaga High School [G-Prep] in 1951. Jim was hired on the Great Northern Railroad in...
Donald C Brockett
Nov 14, 2025
Donald C. Brockett, 89 years old, of Spokane, passed away peacefully on November 14 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 8, 1936, in Chicago Illinois. Don lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and a deep devotion to his family. The respected prosecuting attorney for more than 34...
Marilyn Faye Hill
Nov 9, 2025
Marilyn Faye Hill (Carpenter), 87, lifelong resident of Spokane, Washington, passed away surrounded by her family on November 9, 2025.
She graduated from John R. Rogers High School in 1956 and attended the Sacred Heart School of Nursing, completing her training in 1959. Marilyn cared for the ill and injured with compassion and dedication until her retirement...
Kiyoko Montgomery
Nov 8, 2025
Kiyoko "Kay" Montgomery, 93, of Cheney, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Born on July 18, 1932, in Zenranando, Korea, Kay's life journey spanned continents and decades of change, marked by courage, devotion, and creativity.
Raised in Korea and later Japan after World War II, Kay met her husband, William Patterson "Bill" Montgomery, while working...
Robert Watkins
Nov 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" Watkins, of Colbert, WA, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, WA, on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Bob was born on May 4, 1946, in Ilwaco, WA, to Paul and Mabel Watkins. He grew up in Spokane, WA, and graduated from Rogers High School in 1964. Bob enlisted in the US Navy Reserve in May...
Patrick A. Corigliano
Nov 1, 2025
Patrick Allan "Pat" Corigliano, 64, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Pat was born in Spokane on April 2, 1961, to Anthony and Frances Corigliano.
Pat was well-known for his expertise in car stereo and electronic repair. Outside of work, he was a lifelong mechanic who loved working on his cars. He was preceded...
Sally Jo Hattamer
Oct 30, 2025
Obituary of Sally Jo Hattamer
Sally Jo "Sprague" Hattamer (age 76), a long term resident of Spokane, WA. passed away on October 30, 2025. Sally was born in Denver, Colorado on August 20, 1949, to Orrin "Jack" and Mary Sprague. Sally spent her childhood years in Colorado and Montana before her family moved to Spokane during her...
Rita C Suriano
Oct 29, 2025
Rita Suriano was 94 years old, born June 10, 1931. Â Our mom lived most of her life in Spokane, Washington. Â She lived a happy life with the love of her life, Angelo Suriano who passed over 3 years ago. They were married 74 years. Rita is survived by her four children, Paula Suriano, Ginger Suriano Myers, (Rich Myers), Carrie...
Shirley Ann Lewis
Oct 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Lewis (Shirl), entered into the presence of the Lord on October 29th, 2025. Â She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on March 9th, 1944 to Cecilia and Benjamin Brucker Sr. Â Shirley and her four siblings grew up in Spokane, WA where she attended St. Charles Parish School and Marycliff High School. Â After graduation Shirley worked as a Department...
Shirley Ann Chorvat
Oct 26, 2025
Shirley Chorvat, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at her home in Spokane, Washington on October 26, 2025. She was 82 years old.
At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her husband, Michael, and the love of her entire family. Shirley was born on December 29, 1942, in Concord, California,...
Michael Pence Samuel
Oct 26, 2025
Michael Pence Samuel
Born July 4, 1943 in South Bend Indiana Died October 26th 2025
Is survived by
Brothers Thomas Samuel & James Samuel
Sister-in-Law Ruthie Samuel
Daughters Marylynn Williams, Susan Ticen, Tammy Zmarlak, and Sheila Trudeau
Son David States
Grandchildren Alicia Hass, Jessica Williams,...
Renee Lou Lewis
Oct 25, 2025
Renee died suddenly and unexpectedly, surrounded by her family.
Renee worked as a CPA for many years at McDermid Mickelson and Seacrest, until her retirement in 2016. Â She was a dedicated member of Executive Women International for many years. Renee was a very devout Catholic and has held seats on many different Parish councils over the years....
Jere C. Sullivan
Oct 23, 2025
Jere Cornelius Sullivan was born to Francis Earl ("Steve") and Lillian Mable Sullivan on May 5, 1933, at 5:10 pm in Circle Montana. He was born in the living quarters of the family-owned business - McCone County Title Company - located on Main St., where his parents owned and operated the business, also selling insurance and real estate. This...
Donald Joseph Hoerner
Oct 19, 2025
Donald Joseph Hoerner passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 90, at Amani House, in Spokane Valley, Washington with his daughter Cindie by his side. Don was born in Richardton, North Dakota, on March 18, 1935, to Rochus and Emelia (Berger) Hoerner. The family moved to Spokane in November 1936, joining relatives who were...
Cheri M. Hoagburg
Oct 18, 2025
Cheri Michelle Hoagburg, age 58, passed into the arms of our Lord on October 18, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Liberty Lake, WA. Cheri's 11-year battle with metastatic Colon Cancer was fought courageously to the end. She held on long enough to hold her first grandchild and also see her...
David Murphy
Oct 16, 2025
David Campbell Murphy, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
He was born on October 30, 1964 and was a lifelong resident of Spokane. He graduated from Joel E. Ferris High School in 1983. He worked in the asphalt paving industry for...
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