Engagements
Leong-Derleth
Laura Derleth and Alan Leong, both of Spokane, plan to marry May 9.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Thomas and Carol Derleth, Bellingham. The groom-to-be is the son of Gail Leong, Spokane, and the late Daniel Leong.
A graduate of Whitman College, Derleth works as a physical therapist at Sacred Heart Medical Center. Leong is a graduate of Washington State University and is employed as a pharmacist at Sacred Heart.
Ranck-Copher-Stackle
Courtney Stackle and Edward Ranck-Copher, both of Spokane, plan to marry May 29.
Gene and Gay Stackle, Baker City, Ore., are parents of the bride-to-be. The groom-to-be is the son of Bibbie Ranck and Craig Copher. Stackle, a student at Spokane Falls Community College, is employed as a supervisor at Max at Mirabeau in Spokane Valley. A graduate of East Valley High School, Ranck-Copher is employed as a land surveyor at Duryea and Associates.
Harrell-Thompson
Jill Thompson and Troy Harrell, both of Seattle, plan to marry May 2 on Oahu, Hawaii.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Scott and Loretta Thompson, Spokane. Del and Sophie Harrell, Kaneohe, Hawaii, are the parents of the groom-to-be.
A graduate of Western Washington University, Thompson works as a lab manager for the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Harrell, who graduated from the University of Washington, is employed as a medical technologist at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Wash.
Vetsch-Gomez
Angel Gomez and Ethan Vetsch, both of Spokane, plan to marry Aug. 29.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bill and Janet Fletcher, Spokane. Maria Vega, Elk, and the late Steven Vetsch, are the parents of the groom-to-be.
Gomez is employed with Travelers Insurance. Vetsch works at Granite Fabricators.