Nicoles Funeral Home

06/05/2026

David Donald "Dave" Widel, 81, of Ephrata, Washington, passed away on April 27, 2026.

Dave was born on September 18, 1944, in Omak, Washington, to Don and Laverne Widel, who preceded him in death. He lived a life marked by service, faith, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for learning and...

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06/05/2026

Laurel Ann Parker passed away, after a long battle with cancer, on February 10, 2026.
She was 74 years old and is survived by her husband John III, her son, John Parker IV, his wife, Jessica and their wonderful children, Kendall and John V, whom she dearly loved. They called her “Gramma with the...

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06/03/2026

June Laverne Norris, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of May 27th, 2026. She will be laid to rest next to her late husband, William R Norris, at the Ephrata Cemetery.

June is survived by her two daughters, Dawn (Jerry) Boyd, and Shannon (Rick)...

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05/22/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As we approach Memorial Day, may we take a moment to remember the courage, service, and sacrifice behind the freedoms we enjoy every day. In honor of those who gave so much, let us make space for remembrance, gratitude, and reflection.

Our office is closed Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/12/2026

Peacefully, and under the loving care of his wife, Dr. William “Brian”
Kirkham passed away on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born in Montréal to parents Larry and Francis Kirkham, Brian and his
brother, Lawrie, grew up dividing their time between England and
Canada. They were raised by...

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04/16/2026

Vera M. Walker (Bluher)
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother sadly passed away on April 6, 2026.
Born April 11, 1930, she lived a long substantial life. Born to John and Myrtle Bluher (Filson) in Meadowbrook, WA. She was the youngest of 12 children.
At 19, she met the one and...

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04/13/2026

Craig Lynwood Whitaker age 70, left family and friends at home on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2026. Craig was in normal good spirits that day getting ready for his appointments, joking around and being stubborn while teasing his caretaker. What Craig would want you to know is he had many health...

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03/30/2026

Michael Glenn LaPlant was born in 1954 to Virgil and Vera (Jerry) LaPlant in Hereford Texas. When he was two years old, they moved to Moses Lake, WA and settled at the family farm outside of Ephrata. He was active in 4-H, raising and showing steers at the Grant County Fair. He graduated from...

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03/20/2026

Born December 22, 1945, Sharon Darlene Durrant Adams left this world a better place than when she found it March 19, 2026. She had a unique ability to love people in whatever shape she found them and left them better off for the experience. No one and nothing was a lost cause. Her radiant...

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03/20/2026

Joe Don Gray, 66, of Coulee City, Washington, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was born on May 15, 1959, in El Centro, California, to Tom and Betty Gray.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by hard work, loyalty, and a deep love for his family. He...

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