All Obituaries

Anne Brown, 79, of Tekoa, WA, passed to her heavenly home on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Hospice House of Spokane. She was born July 9, 1940, in Spokane, WA, the only child of Raymond E. and Hannah (Fisher) Parrish.  She was raised in the Lutheran Church and made a personal decision to follow Christ in 1961.  It was a decision that came with ups and downs, but greatly shaped her outlook on life and gave her compassion for others.  She was raised in Farmington, WA where she...

With a passion for farming and the rural life-style, Betty spent her adult life working with her late husband, Donald Bruce on their family farm near Tekoa, Washington.  When not at work, she understood the joy that comes from being with family and friends and loved every minute of a good conversation with good friends.  Betty is survived by a daughter and three sons including:  Kathleen Brown and husband Raymond of Spangle, WA, Tim Bruce and wife Gail of La Conner, WA, Dan...

Passed away in Spokane, WA on March 8, 2020.  Gordon was born on the family ranch at Latah, WA  March 21, 1925.   He was the son of Noah (Joe) Lederer and Alice Mooney Lederer.  Gordon attended Latah Grade School and graduated from Latah High School in 1943. After high school he worked at Armour Meat Packing Company in Spokane.  Thru the years, Gordon worked at the Latah Warehouse sacking peas, milling, loading box cars, shipping and building grain...

Patricia Johnson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Patty was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on October 27, 1939 to Lillian and Leo Murry. Patty attended St. Joseph’s  Catholic School and then graduated from Rawlins High School in 1957. After that she attended the University of Wyoming for one year. Patricia met James Johnson at their friends’ wedding in Rawlins on September 15, 1962, where they were maid of honor and best man. The two got...

Funeral services for Angelita Christy Ashby, age 61, will be held Friday, February 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.  at the Evan Abraham Longhouse at DeSmet, Idaho with burial to follow at the DeSmet Mission Cemetery.     A wake will be held Thursday evening at the Longhouse.  Christy passed away Tuesday morning at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born December 30, 1958 at Spokane, Washington to Francisco Soto and Patricia R. George.  She...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gwendolyn SiJohn, age 82, will be held Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley, Idaho.   Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 P.M. at the Longhouse.   Father Peter Byrne will officiate at the services and burial will follow at the DeSmet Mission Cemetery at DeSmet.    Gwen passed Monday at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. She was born August 13, 1937 in Lovell...

Alzora M. Carter, age 97, quietly passed away January 26, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada with her loving and devoted daughter Renee Murray at her side. She was born April 30, 1922 to Leslie and Ella (Culp) Smith.  Alzora attended schools in Tekoa, graduating from Tekoa High School in 1940.  Alzora married Eugene J. W. Carter on November 8, 1946 and the couple made their home north of Tensed, Idaho where Eugene farmed with his brother Othel.  Eugene retired from farming in...

A Mass of Christian Burial for John V. Lozon, age 71, will be held Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at DeSmet, Idaho.    Rosary will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Evan Abraham Tribal Longhouse at DeSmet.  Burial will be held at the DeSmet Mission Cemetery with Father Peter Byrne officiating.   Mr. Lozon passed away Wednesday afternoon at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born October 7, 1948...

Funeral services for Raven C. Allen, age 34, will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rose Creek Longhouse in Worley, Idaho.  Rosary will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Longhouse.   Burial will follow at the DeSmet Mission Cemetery in DeSmet, Idaho.  Raven passed away Monday at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Raven was born October 2, 1985 at Spokane, WA to Oswald and Alieene (Curley) George.  She was raised in...

This week, heaven became a bit brighter when they welcomed Bernice, who is remembered as joyful, loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  Her eyes sparkled with her contagious laughter, and she was fiercely protective of her family.  Born in Wallace, Idaho, Bernice moved to Tekoa at the young age of 3.  She was the second youngest of 10 children. Her father, Frank, was a railroad brakeman and her mother, Undine, was a homemaker and played the piano.   Bernice...