OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2019

Faye Hilary Lomax, 71, passed away on Monday Jan. 21, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Faye was born on April 28, 1947, in San Francisco to Harry and Euphemia (Torres) Sowle.

She was a distinguished graphic designer and artist.

Fay is survived by daughter Hilary Von Limbach, son Cameron and...

Jan 20, 2019

Andrew Craigan Harris, 22

On Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, Andrew Craigan Harris began eternity with Jesus!

Andrew was born Jan. 8, 1997, in Kalispell to Greg and Jeanie Harris. He joined siblings Tiger, Joshua, Hannah and Caleb.

He grew up in Kalispell, attending Trinity Lutheran Preschool, Edgerton Elementary, Kalispell Middle School and Glacier...

Jan 19, 2019

RC age 44,  passed away at home in Whitefish, Mt. on January 19, 2019.  He was born on March 11, 1974 in Wenatchee, WA. the first of four children born to Robbe and Cathy Pitts.  He came into this world six weeks early with a fighting spirit that served him well for almost forty five...

Jan 18, 2019

Billie Joyce LaBudde Age 77

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home the morning of Friday the 18th. An outstanding entrepreneur and business woman specializing in finance she achieved the rank of vice president in five high tech companies. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Edward and daughters Angela, Laura, Amanda...

Jan 17, 2019

Ashley Marie Nishiyama began blessing us with her life beginning April 1, 2002.  Ashley blessed us for 16 years until January 17, 2019.  Born in Santa Clara, CA; Ashley aspired to be an artist, and was a student in her Junior year at Columbia Falls High School in Columbia Falls, MT.   Ashley is survived by her father,...

Jan 14, 2019

Diana L. Cohenour, age 71, passed away at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell on January 14, 2019. Diana was born on April 23, 1947 to Melvin and Cleta (Sasser) Brooks in Santa Maria, CA.. Per Diana's request, there will be no services. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 14, 2019

Carrol O. Massey, age 82, passed away at Brendan House in Kalispell on January 14, 2019. Carrol was born on August 10, 1936 to Loy and Esther (Piercy) Overton in Kalispell, MT. There are no services planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 14, 2019

Captain Don E. “Pete” Clark passed away in his sleep on Jan. 14, 2019.

Don wanted to fly since his first airplane ride and lesson in a Piper Cub while in Great Falls before he turned 21. He washed the aircraft to earn his first ride and after that was only out of the air to sleep...

Jan 13, 2019

Bill Covey age 90, passed away on January 13, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana with the love and support of his family after suffering a stroke.  He was preceded in death just two months ago by his beloved wife, Ruby Gene. Bill was born in Missoula on January 18, 1928, the youngest of eight children who all preceded...

Jan 13, 2019

Lila Mae Christine Pritchard (Paulson)

Lila Pritchard of Cut Bank, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan 13, 2019 at the age of 98. Lila was born Aug. 5, 1920  to Oliver and Lillian Paulson in Portland ND.  She was the oldest daughter in a family of 6 children, two older brothers Leroy and...

Jan 12, 2019

Kyssan Brauer, 13 days old, passed away at his home on January 12, 2019.  Kyssan was born to Robert and Kiah (Galloway) Brauer in Kalispell, MT on December 30, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 11, 2019

Suzanne “Susie” Lea (Gwynn) McRae, 62, passed away on January 11, 2019, after her second courageous battle with cancer.  Susie was born September 24th, 1956 to William & Edna (McKenzie) Gwynn of Eureka, MT.  Susie grew up in Eureka and graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1974.  After graduation, she spent a year learning to become...

Jan 10, 2019

Kristen Ledyard of Whitefish, Montana passed away on January 10th, 2019 at the age of 46 years. Kristen was a native of Columbia Falls, Montana, attending Columbia Falls High School, graduating valedictorian, subsequently attending Montana State University. Following school, Kristen followed her love of horses and began her professional career as a show rider and trainer, eventually competing at...

Jan 10, 2019

Frank Arthur Kellenbeck, age 66, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Hospital. He was born March 18, 1952 in Kalispell, MT. to Vern  and Jean (Kelly) Kellenbeck.

Frank graduated high school in Orange, CA. He retired from Plum Creek Timber in Columbia Falls, MT after 40 plus years. He then worked several...

Jan 9, 2019

Tony Arthur Curtis, age 53, passed away at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, Montana on January 9, 2019. Tony was born on December 1, 1965 in Pomona, CA to Raymond and Emily (Whitfield) Curtis. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 8, 2019

Connie Lizabeth Van Frachen age 53, passed away on Tuesday January 8, 2019 at her home in Kalispell, Connie was born on January 28, 1965 in Kalispell, Mt to Gary and Lois Van Frachen. In high school Connie excelled in track and gymnastics. She enlisted in the US Air Force and served honorably for 2 ½ years before being...

Jan 8, 2019

Neil Doten passed away on Jan. 8, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born on Dec. 6, 1926 to Roy and Alma Doten. He was raised in Solway, Minnesota with his five siblings. Hildegard Doten (Stegman) joined her husband in heaven on Feb. 14, 2019 she was 90 years old. Hilde was born...

Jan 8, 2019

Charlotte Mary Meyer, 68, passed away Jan. 8, 2019, in Kalispell, Montana.

She was born Jan. 4, 1951 with her twin sister, Cheryl, to Harold and Molly Nicholson in Havre, Montana. In 1979 Charlotte moved to Spokane, Washington, where she married Frank Meyer. They had 2 boys and a girl. In 1983 the family relocated to Whitefish,...

Jan 6, 2019

Janice Darlene Ballard, age 71, passed away at her home in Kalispell on January 6, 2019. Janice was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 26, 1947 to George and Elizabeth (Castiaoux) Lego. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 6, 2019

Patricia Ann Larson Witzel age 84,  loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a dear friend to many passed away on January 6, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana after a brief illness.

Patricia was born December 12, 1934 in Lewistown, Montana to Henry G. and Pearl (Duncan) Larson - the first of 7 children. She grew up in the...