Harold M. Portch

Harold M. Portch, 103, passed away peacefully at his home in Spokane February 1, 2013.

Vigil services will be held Thursday, February 7 at 7 p.m., at St. Augustine Church, 19th and Bernard in Spokane, with Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, February 8 at 10 a.m., officiated by St. Augustine Pastor, Fr. Robert McNeese and Harold’s grandson, Fr. Robert Irwin. Luncheon at the Parish Center will follow. Interment is at the Sherman Cemetery in Wilbur at 3 p.m., on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Almira Lions Club, St Augustine Parish, Hospice of Spokane, or the charity of your choice. Please sign our online guestbook at http://www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, is caring for the family.

A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star.