Stories by Gazette-Tribune Staff

Jack M. Gavin was born September 23, 1924.He passed away October 12, 2013 at age 89. Jack was a very caring person and was an avid volunteer in the community and his church.

Alvin A. Steinbach, 92, a resident of Moses Lake passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Columbia Crest Care Center. Alvin was born on November 3, 1920 to Otto and Emilie Steinbach in Jarvis, Missouri.

Mary Kathleen Alfano, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep Oct. 3rd, at NVH with her son at her side.She was born November 29, 1921 to Aton Felix and Anna Marie Loser in Havre, Montana while he was an employee of the Great Northern Railroad.

Richard L. Robbins was born in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 1928 to Annie and Stanley Robbins and passed away peacefully in Tonasket, Washington on September 30, 2013 with his wife and family at his side.

Thomas Bryan Leep Sr., born June 21, 1925 passed away on August 15, 2013.

Brenda Sue (Zimmerman) Ellis, 51, of Oroville, Washington died September 29, 2013 at her home in Oroville. She was born in Tonasket, Washington on Sept. 6, 1962 to Stanley and Wanda (Clines) Zimmerman.

Brian Douglas “Cujo” Curtis, 48, of Tonasket, passed away suddenly at his home September 28, 2013. He was born September 18, 1965 in Tonasket, Washington, to Lloyd and Pauline Curtis.

Evangeline Shestock, 93, longtime Roslyn resident, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. She was born on March 5, 1920 to Alexander and Hermina Aleida Gerridina (Boeve) Grooters….

David T. Caddy was born in Loop City, Nebraska June 12, 1935 and passed away peacefully September 25, 2013, with his wife and children by his side. Many of his grandchildren also spent time with him in his last days.

Cathy Jan Godwin of Oroville, Washington, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born on September 24, 1945 to Charlie and Naomi Cook in Pampa, Texas.