Christel (Bunny) Ann Morgan, 77, of Twisp, passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning June 15, 2023, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Corticobasal Syndrome, a rare brain disease. She was born on Jan. 2, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Calvin C. and Christel J. Morgan. Bunny graduated from Jordan High […]
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Dr. Bernard Mason Thurlow
Dr. Bernard Mason “Bernie” Thurlow was born July 15, 1939, in Leavenworth, Washington, to Frank and Lucile C. Norris Thurlow, and passed away May 28, 2023, due to health complications. He grew up on the Thurlow Ranch, in the Methow Valley, that his grandfather Mason homesteaded in 1887. Bernard graduated from Twisp High School in […]
Ken Madden
Ken Madden, 64, of Mazama, Washington, passed away June 5, 2023. Ken was a loving husband and devoted father who provided a wonderful life for his family. He raised his children to share his love of learning and of the outdoors. As with his family, he gave his time generously to the outdoors community. Ken […]
Gary Welch
Gary Welch, a longtime resident of the Twisp area, passed away on April 1 at the age of 34. Gary’s life was full of ups and downs, but he will be remembered by those who knew him as a person with a big heart and a quick wit. Gary was born on Oct. 7, 1988, […]
John Frank Alexios
John Frank Alexios was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 13, 1953, to the late Alexander C. and Ruth A. Alexios. He passed away in Brewster, Washington, on Feb. 10, 2023, from illness lasting a period of two-plus years. He was the fifth of six children, and is survived by numerous family members who reside […]
Vernon Alan Farrens
Vernon Alan Farrens went to be with our Lord on May 27, 2023, after a long and courageous fight against cancer. His final moments were spent surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on Sept. 24, 1948, to Vernon F. Farrens and Ida L. Farrens and grew up on his family’s farm/orchard near Tonasket. […]
Kathleen Rita (Joy) Maltais
It was a good life. Kathleen Rita (Joy) Maltais willed her weary heart to survive to see her 76th birthday. Force of nature that she was, it did so — but not a day longer. She died on Saturday, April 29. Blessed with far more than the usual quota of beauty and brains, Kathleen was […]
Pete Brackett
Pete was born Jan. 19, 1951, in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Pete was a licensed surveyor and loved tromping through the woods and fields while measuring the land. He moved to Washington in the late 1970s and continued this line of work until retiring from David Evans and Associates. Pete attracted many lifelong friends with his amazing […]
William ‘Bill’ Joseph Hofstrand
William “Bill” Joseph Hofstrand, 74, of Twisp, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Bill was born Dec. 10, 1948, in Ellensburg, Washington, to Marvin and Helen Hofstrand. He graduated from Cle Elum High School and later attended Central Washington University, graduating with a degree in biology. At an early age his […]
Clara Paul
Clara Paul passed away peacefully in East Wenatchee on May 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Trail, B.C., on Dec. 27 1931, to Frank and Sarah (Schleppe) Oser. Frank immigrated to Canada from Baden, Germany, and Sarah emigrated from Tobolsk, Russia. Clara, her parents and her sister Eda moved to Osoyoos, […]
