River Valley Funeral & Cremation

River Valley Funeral & Cremation A Veteran owned & Descendant owned funeral home that proudly serves our communities with compassion.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laurel Elaine March, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday,...
09/17/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laurel Elaine March, who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Born on December 3, 1951, in Wenatchee, Washington, to Ada and Leonard Moore, Laurel’s life was one of love and connection. She was preceded in death by her…

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John Phillip Andrist, 67, of Riverside, was taken home to heaven on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Central Washington Ho...
09/16/2025

John Phillip Andrist, 67, of Riverside, was taken home to heaven on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Central Washington Hospital, following a lengthy illness stemming from acute kidney failure.

John was born April 27, 1958 in Spokane, Washington the third child of John E. and Donna (Rehphol)…

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It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Aven Rayburn ‘Ray’ Harris, 85, on August 29, 2025. He wa...
09/11/2025

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Aven Rayburn ‘Ray’ Harris, 85, on August 29, 2025. He was born to Samuel and Alta Harris on March 21, 1940. Ray was the eighth of nine children, growing up surrounded by his siblings in a close-knit family. He had three brothers…

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Donald Carl Goff, 87, passed away in his sleep on Aug. 30, 2024, in Milton, Fla. He was born on Jan. 13, 1937, in Waubun...
08/27/2025

Donald Carl Goff, 87, passed away in his sleep on Aug. 30, 2024, in Milton, Fla. He was born on Jan. 13, 1937, in Waubun, Minn., to Carl and Mildred Goff. He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4 over the motor pool. He served alongside his brother, Alan Goff, and good friend, Caroll Haynes. He…

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Betty Jean Eylar Hanford (née Klundt), born February 3, 1934, passed away surrounded by family August 14, 2025 at Mid-Va...
08/21/2025

Betty Jean Eylar Hanford (née Klundt), born February 3, 1934, passed away surrounded by family August 14, 2025 at Mid-Valley Hospital in Omak, Washington.

I know this will be hard for my family to write--so-I decided to write my own memorial. I, Betty, was born in Jamestown, North Dakota; the…

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From the moment he entered this world in Colville, WA, John Hubbard touched every life around him. Known for his warm lo...
08/13/2025

From the moment he entered this world in Colville, WA, John Hubbard touched every life around him. Known for his warm loyalty, quick wit, and a giggle that carried him from boyhood to his final days, John lived a life of faith, hard work, and boundless generosity.

John was preceded in death by…

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Janice L’Hommedieu, 58, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was born in Hood River, Oregon, on February 27, 196...
08/04/2025

Janice L’Hommedieu, 58, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. She was born in Hood River, Oregon, on February 27, 1967, and grew up in the communities of Burns and Glenwood. She lived in Stevenson for many years before moving to Okanogan, Washington, where she spent the past six years.

Janice…

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Carolyn Ward of Winthrop passed away July 10, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born in Alice, Texas on August 4th, 1953, ...
07/31/2025

Carolyn Ward of Winthrop passed away July 10, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born in Alice, Texas on August 4th, 1953, to Verlan and Bertie McMeans. She graduated from Winthrop High School in 1971 and shortly after married Jerry Ward on August 14th, 1971, at her family home. Carolyn was a…

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ERICKSON, Nancy J. (Age 69) peacefully entered into rest on July 24, 2025. Born on April 5, 1956, in San Diego, CA, Nanc...
07/28/2025

ERICKSON, Nancy J. (Age 69) peacefully entered into rest on July 24, 2025. Born on April 5, 1956, in San Diego, CA, Nancy was the eldest daughter of Delbert “Swede” and Eunice Erickson. Her younger sister, Terrie, soon joined the family, and together they spent 16 years in San Diego while Swede was…

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Roger Dale Gilmer of Omak, Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded b...
07/21/2025

Roger Dale Gilmer of Omak, Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Born January 19, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Roger R. and Wilda M. Gilmer. He was preceded in death by his…

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William J Heggie, better known as Jack, left this world Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, while at Central Washington Hosp...
07/07/2025

William J Heggie, better known as Jack, left this world Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, while at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

He was born in Richmond, California on May 11, 1954, to Harlan and Gereldine Heggie. Following his father’s unexpected death, the family moved to Omak. A…

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Ruth Ann Brantner went home to be with her Lord Jesus, 87, died March 1st 2025 at home. She was born Dec 20,1937 in Omak...
06/30/2025

Ruth Ann Brantner went home to be with her Lord Jesus, 87, died March 1st 2025 at home. She was born Dec 20,1937 in Omak, Washington to James and Ethel (Brown) Michelsen. She was a very devoted to her faith in God and founding principles which made her who she was.

She worked packing apples in…

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2547 Elmway
Okanogan, WA
98840

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