Angel Marie Valensuela

2004 — 2025

Angel Marie Valenzuela, age 20, passed away on April 16, 2025, in Othello, Washington. Born on December 21, 2004, in Moses Lake, Washington, Angel brought light and love into the world from the very beginning.

Lois Iksic

Lois Iksic of Irby, Washington passed away April 24, 2025, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her parents Jacob and Victoria Ott, her husband, Louis Iksic, and eight siblings.

Richard Lee Oestreich

Richard Lee Oestreich, 96, our beloved dad, uncle, grandpa and great-grandpa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 10, 2025, just weeks before his 97th birthday. Richard (Rich) was born in Portland, Oregon to Jerry and Lee Oestreich. As a teenager, he moved to Hoquiam, Washington with his older brother, Jim—his only sibling—where he completed high school.

Michael Andrew Ward

1964 – 2025

Michael Andrew Ward, 60, a longtime resident of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, after facing ongoing health challenges with grace and strength. He was surrounded by loved ones, a peaceful passing for a life well-lived and well-loved.

Irene LaDean Daggy

1938 — 2025

Irene LaDean Daggy died on May 3, 2025. LaDean, as she was called, was born at home, on May 2, 1938, in Moore, Idaho, to Floyd and Nora Haney. She was the second of two children. Her family moved to Moses Lake in 1955, where she graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1957.

Ralph Collier

Ralph Collier went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with his wife of 47 years at his side.

Beatrice Moncada Sampson

1960 – 2025

It is with mournful hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice (Bea) Moncada Sampson, 64, on May 4, 2025. Bea endured a long and courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Bea’s warmth, prayerful heart, and unwavering love for her family defined her life. She was a woman of deep strength and quiet resilience with a smile that could light up the room.

Mavs best Wenatchee in doubleheader

Mavericks continue to ‘cowboy up’ and persevere in strong competition

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks baseball team took two wins in their doubleheader against Wenatchee Friday evening. “It was very eventful, very action-packed, probably the best we’ve done hitting all season so far and we hope to keep it going,” said Maverick Wyatt Cole.