Local Obituaries in Spokane County, WA

Mar 9, 2026

Dennis Melvin Short, 80, was born on February 14, 1946 in Denver, Colorado. He passed in Spokane, Washington on March 9, 2026. 

Services will be held at a later date. 

Feb 28, 2026

Colleen L. Peterson, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, returned to her Heavenly Father on February 28, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on June 17, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, to Gordon and Grace Zimmer, who raised her in a home filled with love, hard work, and a deep commitment to the...

Feb 25, 2026

William McGuire went home to our Lord on February 25, 2026. He will be missed by his loving wife, Mildred McGuire; his three sons, Ken, Paul, and Scott McGuire; his daughters-in-law, Cadi & Teresa McGuire; and his many, many grand and great-great-grandchildren. Papa Bill will be missed by all who loved him. 

Feb 24, 2026

Maria Esmeralda Estrada-Loehne, a remarkable woman whose kindness and directness touched the lives of many, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Spokane, Washington. Born on January 2, 1966, in Hidalgo, Texas, Maria was a beacon of love and faith throughout her life.

With over 30 years of dedicated service, Maria made significant contributions to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, where...

Feb 15, 2026

Betty Jane White, 93, passed away on Feb. 15, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. 

Betty was born in Stella, Oklahoma on Oct. 3, 1932.

Feb 5, 2026

Derek was born in Missoula, Montana on May 12, 2004. He was a born in the morning and was a healthy baby boy so he was taken home the next day. Derek is remembered by his mother Christina DiPerna; his brother, sister, grandparents, foster family and so many more. 

Feb 5, 2026

Randy Brickner, 66, of Spokane, Washington passed away on February 5th, 2026 after battling esophageal cancer. 

He was born to Melchior and Alys ‘Hennings’ Brickner on December 12th, 1959. After attending Wallace High School and studying abroad in Germany, Randy began his blue-collar career. He worked as a logger, miner, builder, welder, machinist, and eventually became a master pattern maker and...

Feb 5, 2026

Richard Daniel Weber, 74, affectionately known as "Rick," was born on June 19, 1951, in Union Gap, Washington. He passed away on February 5, 2026, in Spokane, Washington.

Rick was well-known for his many years as an employee at Ace Hardware, where his expertise and friendly demeanor made him a valuable resource for customers and colleagues alike. He was known for...

Feb 4, 2026

In loving memory of Wendy Mavis Osborn, age 74, who passed away on February 4, 2026, after courageously facing a long battle with cancer.

Wendy was born in Langdon, North Dakota, on May 26, 1951, and spent her childhood in Walhalla, North Dakota. In 1970, she welcomed her daughter Christie into the world. Three years later, she moved to Spokane to...

Feb 1, 2026

With heavy hearts we celebrate the life of Rose Mary Alice Gibson. Sadly, on February 1, 2026, she passed away peacefully at home, under the loving care of her grandson Jason Knudtson, his wife Jessica, and their son Steven. Until the end, Rose maintained her kindness, grace, compassion and love for family and friends. She expressed over and over her...

Jan 28, 2026

Mel was born on the family farm to John and Signa Baker. He was delivered at home by his grandmother. He grew up on the farm working along side his dad and brothers. He graduated from Mead high School in 1948. He participated and lettered in multiple sports and won a golden glove in boxing. After graduation he started working...

Jan 26, 2026

Marvin Roy Seavey, 85, of Spokane Washington, passed away on January 26, 2026 at Spokane Washington.

Born on June 7th 1941 Bozeman Montana to Lloyd and Lois (Morse) Seavey

Marvin was a Warehouseman and truck driver at Door Distributors Incorporated, he worked at this company for most of his adult life. He was known for his hard work and dedication. He was...

Jan 18, 2026

Janet Kay Buffington Humphries passed away after a long illness on January 18, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. She was Born in Ione, Washington and grew up in Metaline Falls, Washington. She is survived by her husband, Orin Humphries of 58 years ten months, their son, Rick Humphries, daughter Carol Rayman, and granddaughters Mylissa Kneff and Kristen Rayman-Curnew.

Janet attended Eastern Washington...

Jan 12, 2026

Zackary (Zack) Jarvis passed away unexpectedly on January 12th, 2026 at the age of 25.

Zack was born in Watertown, NY to Christopher and Tamara Jarvis. He was a loving brother to his sister, Mikayla, and brother, Alexander.

He was preceded in death by his aunt Tanya Albers (Long) and paternal grandfather Floyd Jarvis.

Zack is survived by his parents, both siblings, maternal...

Jan 8, 2026

Gerri Cobb, 97, of Spokane, Washington passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Ahadi Family home on January 8, 2026. A service will be held at Riplinger Funeral Home on January 31, 2026 at 1:00.

Gerri was born in Spokane on March 14, 1928 to Frank and Lucy Turley. Along with her older brother Charles, she was raised in the...

Dec 24, 2025

We mourn the loss of Monique Patterson, who passed away on December 24, 2025, in Spokane, Washington. Monique was born on October 14, 1975, to her mother Karen King. Monique was the beloved spouse of Ed Fishburn, whom she married in May of 2023. She was a loving mother to her four children: Alex Patterson, Linnea Sanchez, Mathew Patterson, and...

Dec 23, 2025

On December 23rd 2025, Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Benavides passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington.Born in Kentucky while her army officer father was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Cindy was the youngest of two daughters to mother Patricia Nadine (Davis) and father William Henry Gnadt. Cindy spent her childhood with her parents and sister Cheryl Ann (Cheri) traveling the...

Dec 13, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Evans, born July 3, 1966, passed away on December 13,2025. He was born in Medford, Oregon to Vivian Beacham and SonnyGartin, and spent most of his life in Spokane, Washington. Joe wasraised by Vivian and Norm Evans, both of whom played a significantrole in shaping the amazing man he became.A true jack of all trades, Joe built a...

Dec 12, 2025

Jerline Standridge, 93, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Jerline was born on July 12, 1932, in Hope, Arkansas to Lee and Viola Valentine. She met and then married Jay Standridge in Hope, Arkansas on March 6, 1948. They moved to Yountville, California and started their family.

Jay's new job with the Southern Pacific...

Dec 10, 2025