Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Tami Petersen

Tami Petersen

Jul 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tami Petersen 7/21/1960 – 7/5/2025

It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we say goodbye to Tami, who passed away at home in Spokane, WA, after a brief illness. Her vibrant spirit and sense of fun made every day feel a little brighter. She lit up every room with her energy, and her presence made...

Laurie Myers

Laurie Myers

Jun 23, 2025

Laurie Janette Gambill Myers was welcomed into the world on April 10, 1952 – the third of six children born to Robert Wesley Gambill and Charis Janet Lane Gambill. She entered into her heavenly home on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at the age of 73.

Laurie grew up in Spokane, Washington, attended Spokane schools, and graduated from North Central High School...

Deborah Hjortedal

Deborah Hjortedal

Jun 21, 2025

Deborah Marie (Skinner) Hjortedal

Debbie was born in Bushnell, Illinois, February 27,1935 to Freeman and Zella Skinner. She spent the early years of her life in the vicinity of Bushnell. After the war, the family relocated to Twin Falls, Idaho, in time for Debbie to attend junior and senior high in Twin Falls. After graduating high school, Debbie moved on to...

Herbert L Postlewait

Herbert L Postlewait

Jun 19, 2025

Herbert L Postlewait, born November 2, 1940 in Conrad, Montana, left this world June 19, 2025.

 Herb to most, Herbie to a few. First child born to Everett and Bernice Postlewait. He was the oldest of 5 (siblings - Bill, Evelyn, Tom and DeeAnn); Uncle to 4 (Brian [Rebecca], James, Kristen [Brian] and Kelly); Great Uncle to 4 (Brooke, Reese, Leah...

Jose George Moreno

Jose George Moreno

Jun 18, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the sudden and devastating loss of Jose George Moreno Jr. a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born and raised in Moses Lake, WA. The middle son of a big family, George had two older brothers Mike and Mark and two younger sisters, Michelle and Olga. He took being the middle child as...

Ingeborg Helga Cantu

Ingeborg Helga Cantu

May 28, 2025

Ingeborg Helga Cantu

November 24, 1938 – May 28, 2025

Ingeborg Helga Cantu, 86, of Spokane, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 28, 2025. Born on November 24, 1938 in Leipheim, Germany to Alwin and Frida Lehrer, Inge was cherished as the youngest of their two daughters. Inge immigrated to the United States shortly after graduating from high school,...

Fran Rew

Fran Rew

May 23, 2025

Frances Lee Rew ~ Fran

11/29/1954 - 5/23/2025

Fran was a beautiful soul. She had a heart so big and full of love, she gave everything and anything just to see someone smile. She was the glue when everything tried to crumble.

As we lay her to rest the lifetime of memories shared will forever fill our hearts and will never be forgotten.

Jason West

Jason West

May 23, 2025

Jason Ryan West, 46, of Spokane, WA, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2025.

Born in Spokane on June 2, 1978, Jason was the beloved youngest son of Michael and Pamela West. He grew up in Deer Park, WA, and attended Riverside schools from kindergarten through graduation at Riverside High School in Chattaroy, WA.

After graduating from Riverside High School in 1996,...

Ruben Torres Gomez Sr.

Ruben Torres Gomez Sr.

May 16, 2025

Loving Memory of Ruben Torres Gomez Sr.

June 8, 1951 – May 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ruben Torres Gomez Sr., who left us peacefully on the morning of May 16th at 6:30 AM.

Ruben was born on June 8, 1951, and grew up surrounded by love with his parents, Cuca...

Lola Putnam

Lola Putnam

May 11, 2025

Lola Marie Putnam, 88, passed away peacefully in her home in Spokane, Washington, on May 11, 2025. Lola was born on May 20, 1936, in Yakima, Washington.

As a long-time member of the Order of Eastern Star, Lola demonstrated her commitment to service and leadership, holding the revered position of Worthy Matron. Her passion for the organization reflected her generous spirit...

Monty Stimmel

Monty Stimmel

May 7, 2025

Monty Clark Stimmel age 84 left us May 7, 2025 to fly his final journey.

Born and growing up in Homedale, Idaho he enjoyed and fully participated in small town life, family, friends and young boy adventures. There he became involved with 4H Club, school band & plays, learned the skills to obtain a HAM operator license.

He moved to Davenport, WA...

Lorraine Poetter

Lorraine Poetter

May 4, 2025

Lorraine Jeanette (Zehm) Poetter, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the age of 97. Born in Spring Valley, WA on March 25, 1928 to Hattie (Kowalsky) and William Frederick Zehm Jr.

Lorraine graduated from Jenkins High School in 1945. Always dreaming of being the first June bride, Lorraine married Richard HJ...

Debra Lutmer

Debra Lutmer

Apr 9, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Renee Lutmer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and servant of Christ, passed into the arms of her Savior at the age of 70. Born on September 28, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, Debbie was the eldest of eight children—a role she embraced with warmth, strength, and grace.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Pastor Larry Lutmer, with...

Kevin R. Anderson

Kevin R. Anderson

Apr 7, 2025

We sadly announce the passing of Kevin R. Anderson, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, on April 7, 2025, at age 55. Kevin was born in Spokane, Washington to Elmer and Mary Anderson on August 1, 1969, as the youngest of twelve. He graduated from John R. Rogers and lived and worked in Spokane. He enjoyed camping and fishing and...

Alan Shadowen

Alan Shadowen

Apr 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Alan Eugene Shadowen. Alan passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 74.Alan had an incredible sense of humor and the loudest laugh in the room. He was a kind, generous, fun, and outgoing man. He had many friends and impacted everyone who met...

Nancy Blake

Nancy Blake

Mar 30, 2025

Nancy D Blake (Hulvey) entered into eternal rest on March 30,2025.

Born in Seattle, WA on November 13, 1952 and raised in Anchorage, Alaska as well as Spokane, WA. She graduated high school in Spokane and went on to join the Navy. While in active duty, she cared for our Veterans as she earned her Registered Nursing Degree. She continued to...

Samuel Sammy R. Azar

Samuel Sammy R. Azar

Mar 29, 2025

Our beautiful, wonderful, loving, compassionate, and caring son, Sammy, went to heaven to be with Jesus on March 29, 2025. He has joined his brother Ramsey and Uncle Victor, in heaven, where we believe they are celebrating together. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Najeeb and Najla Azar, and his paternal grandparents George and Salwa Azar.

Sammy was...

Caroline Thompson

Caroline Thompson

Mar 21, 2025

Caroline Katherine (Schwindt Dukart) Thompson was born in rural Dickinson, ND in Dunn County on August 24, 1933 to parents John V. and Barbara (Kary) Schwindt. Caroline was the third child born to her parents, with her paternal grandmother (Barbara Fischer Schwindt) providing midwife assistance.

Caroline attended a one-room elementary school in the Fayette rural area. She graduated from Killdeer High...

Zan Michael Breza

Zan Michael Breza

Mar 21, 2025

Zan Breza was born in Spokane, Washington on December 30th, 1962, according to his birth certificate that is, his mother would beg to differ and insists that it was actually the 31st. He bravely battled cancer with incredible strength and grace prior to his passing on March 21st, 2025.

Zan lived every day on his own terms, he was courageous, stubborn...

Dr. Richard E. Steury

Dr. Richard E. Steury

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. Richard E. Steury, 95, Internal Medicine/Nephrology and Kidney Center Founder, Passes Away

Dr Richard E. Steury, “Dick”, a pioneer in renal treatment and one of the founders of the Sacred Heart Hospital Kidney center passed away on February 27 at the age of 95.

Born on March 31st, 1929 in Danville, Illinois, Dick earned his medical degree from the University of...

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