Born August 30, 1932 in Rockford, Washington to John and Tena Schaaf, Alene Mae Willmschen passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in Spokane Valley, Washington.  In January 1954, Alene became employed by Farmers & Merchants Bank as their first secretary, which was the beginning of 36 years of employment.  She retired in December 1989 as a Vice President and Manager. Alene was lifetime parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rockford and was involved in several...

The Life and Legacy of Patricia Jean Cumpton-Fazekas Patricia Jean Cumpton-Fazekas was born on March 10th, 1939, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington to parents Ella Walli and Arthur Schumacher. Neither Ella nor Arthur would realize it at the time, but the child they had just gifted to the world would live a full life where she would offer love, grace, and compassion to the community and family that she loved so deeply. Known by those closest to her as Pat, she went home to be...

BORN: 12/31/1964 DIED: 12/24/2023 (Age 59) PARENTS: YEE AND MALI SEEMEE CHILDREN: THANYARAT (TANYA) SEEMEE, THAWATCHAI (MIKEY) SEEMEE, PAKDEE (PAK) SEEMEE Areeya was born in the mountains of Thailand in 1964, and was part of the Lisu Hilltribe, located near Chaing Rai. She was a shining example for all, with her beautiful smile, and warm personality. She loved cooking Thai food for others, and especially loved gardening. As a bedside nurse and caregiver for over 20 years, she touched...

Kurt Nicholas Clees, 55, passed away on March 20, 2024, in Carlton, Washington. He was born to John Nicholas Clees and Lorraine Ethel (Wall) Clees on August 28, 1968, in Brewster, Washington. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. Please share your memories of Kurt on his Tribute Wall.

Troy Martin Pyeatt, age 71, of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed away at home on April 5, 2024. Born in Ione, Washington, on July 11, 1952, to Sheridan Pyeatt and Lydia Tallman, Troy grew up in Eugene, Oregon and Valley Washington, attended high school in Chewelah, Washington and developed a lifelong love of the outdoors.Throughout his life, Troy worked in various roles that connected him closely with nature and people. He spent many years as a logger and tree faller before transitioning to...

JACLYN MICHELLE GARCIA RIOS – fondly known as “Jac,” “Jax,” “Jaxxy,” “Jackie,” was called home by our Heavenly Father at the age of 36. DOB – July 30, 1987              PLACE OF BIRTH – Tamuning, GU DOD – April 2, 2024              PLACE OF DEATH – Spokane, WA Formerly from Dededo,...

Born July 27, 1931, in Fargo, North Dakota to Gjert and Alma Erickson, Gerald Richard Erickson passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, in Spokane, Washington.  After graduating from Roger’s High School in the Class of 1950, Gerald married Shirley Marie Meyers in 1954 in Superior, Montana.  Gerald worked as a Hydro Tech Foreman for Washington Water Power, currently known as Avista, celebrating 68 years as an Avista Trail Blazer.  Gerald and his wife Shirley loved to...