Pamela Curnel

1952 - 2023

Pamela Cassiano Curnel

Pamela Cassiano Curnel

June 16th,1952 – May 26th,2023



Pamela Cassiano Curnel beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.



Pam was born June 16th, 1952 to Joseph Sr. and Marylou Cassiano, she was one of five children.



Pam graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1970. Attended Big Bend Community College and Central Washington University.



In 1984 Pam met the love of her life, Dr. David Curnel. They were married on July 9, 1985, in Springfield, Illinois. Pam has one daughter, Melissa Curnel, and three grandchildren, David, Antonio, and Giovanni Pendleton, whom she loved dearly and was the best Nona to. They moved to Rochester WA and owned and operated Rochester Medical Clinic. While living in Rochester, David, Pamela and Melissa made a life changing choice, and participated in the foreign exchange student program, and hosted a young man by the name of Bijan Modanlu, who ultimately became the son they never biologically had. Pam's love for dance helped her envision, build, and operate Pamela's Dance and Performing Arts Studio. After being away for 10 years, they moved back to Moses Lake to be close to her family and the community that she missed and loved. Pam had an unwavering and strong love and relationship for her brothers. She was very proud of her last name "Cassiano" and she used it at any opportunity.



Pam was a professional choreographer and dancer. She enjoyed choreographing for the Moses Lake High School Musicals for 16 years before retiring.



Pam was Mrs. WA America 1993 and Mrs. Italy 2022. After finishing her reign as Mrs. Washington 1993, she became the Executive State Director for the Mrs. Washington America under the franchise of Mrs. America, Inc.

She had just celebrated her 30th year as the Executive State Director. Pam devoted herself to mentoring hundreds of women, guiding, and sharing her knowledge, wisdom, and love for pageantry. Her unwavering support and guidance transformed the lives of countless women, empowering them to reach for the stars. She had an undying dedication to push women to achieve more than they thought they could. Pam was a HUGE gift giver and an extraordinary party planner with a huge sense of humor. Her door was always open and she always made sure you left her home happier than you arrived. She was also very involved in her community and state events. One of her biggest highlights in life was performing in Las Vegas with her daughter, Melissa, and her dance company, Sister Queen Performers.



Pam leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Dr. David Curnel, daughter Melissa Curnel, 3 grandsons, David, Antonio, and Giovanni Pendleton, son Bijan Modanlu, brother Joseph Cassiano Jr. (Janet) John Cassiano (Lori), nieces and nephews, Joseph Cassiano III (Mary), Evan Cassiano (Cree) and Erin Suarez (Alvin). She also leaves behind many great nieces and nephews, many cousins, and a numerous amount of friends, all who love and will miss her tremendously.



Pamela is preceded in death by her parents; Joe Cassiano and Marylou Newcomb, her brother Rick Cassiano and sister Linda.



Funeral services will be held on June 9th, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 200 N Dale Road, Moses Lake, WA. Rosary will start at 10:00 AM, with mass immediately following. A celebration of life luncheon will be held at The Fatima Center located next to the church immediately following the funeral. Contributions can be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.