Hazel Strange Sainsbury

Hazel Strange Sainsbury, 99, died November 12, 2009 in her home in Moses Lake.

Eugene 'Gene' Sell

Eugene “Gene” Sell, beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, died at his home on Feb. 28, 2009.

June W. Ehlert

The Lord called June Ehlert home on Jan. 25, 2009.

Clayton C. Larkin

Clayton C. Larkin, 88, of Moses Lake, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, in Sand Ridge Home Care in Moses Lake.

Midori Osumi

Midori Osumi passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 after a short illness with family at her bedside; a 12-year cancer survivor. Midori was raised in the Twin Falls area. After finishing her education, she enjoyed a period of travel. As a career, she worked with the Internal Revenue Service, Washington DC and Los Angeles. In 1950, Midori found the love of her life and married Fred, who has preceded her in death; they had one child, Gloria. The young family started farming on the Basin Project in its early years. Midori enjoyed gardening and took advantage of the Basin’s great weather. She was also a long term volunteer at the Grant County Fair, no matter what the weather and a founding member of the Nisei Woman’s Club. Midori was blessed with a giving spirit that found any opportunity to help others. After the attacks of 9-11, she made dolls for children who lost family members. As a member of a homemaker’s club, she made bibs that were used at Samaritan Hospital. Fish trembled at the name, Midori, as they knew they stood not a chance against her as a fisherman. Midori is survived by her beloved daughter, Gloria Vorhies, a son-in-law Miles Douglass, 2 brothers and 3 sisters left of 12, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and other relatives. Service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Benson’s Funeral Home, 104 W 5th Ave, Moses Lake, followed by a dinner at the O’Sullivan Grange.

Harold A. Sartin

Harold A. Sartin, 91, Warden resident, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in Moses Lake.

Community offers support to Soap Lake family

Account created to cover 1-year-old's funeral expenses

SOAP LAKE — The family of a Soap Lake girl killed in a car crash received a gift basket from Moses Lake Community Health Center employees.

Enriqueta "Katie" Reyes

Enriqueta "Katie" Reyes, 46, longtime Moses Lake and Warden resident died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. Katie was born May 8, 1966 in Moses Lake, WA to Juan J. and Alica (Gomez) Reyes.

Richard L. Butler

Richard L. Butler, 66, longtime Moses Lake, resident passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at Summerwood Alzheimer's facility. At the time of death, Richard was surrounded by many of his children.

Estefana T. Gonzalez

Estefana was born April 17, 1918 in Ciudad Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She later moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, where, at the age of 14, she met her future sweetheart and husband Jose R. Gonzalez. Estefana and Jose were married the year 1939 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. They lived in Edingburg, Texas until 1953 when they moved their family to Washington State.

Erma Rausch Starnes

Erma Jane Rausch Starnes, an 81-year-old resident of Burley, Idaho passed away Sunday at her home.

Refugia "Cuca" Cruz

Refugia "Cuca" Cruz, 89, a longtime resident of Moses Lake went to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Samaritan Hospital, in the presence of her children and family at her side. Viewing will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20 with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nelson Drive. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

Robert James "RJ" Schmidt Sr.

Robert James "RJ" Schmidt Sr. of Warden, formerly of Othello, died Sunday evening Dec. 3, 2006 at his home with his family by his side.

Henry J. "Hank" Bongiorni

Henry J. "Hank" Bongiorni, 90, of Othello, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006.

Judith Marie (Hemberger) Thompson

Judith Marie (Hemberger) Thompson, 63, of Othello, died Sunday March 21 in her home with her family by her side. She courageously battled Inflammatory Breast Cancer for 8 years.

Lovelle (Wheeler) Ashby

Lovelle (Wheeler) Ashby, 84, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2010 in Quincy after an extended illness.

Eva Ruth Billman

Eva Ruth Billman, "Grandma Wee Wee", age 78, swiftly and peacefully passed thru the veil and into the arms of her sweetheart on June 14, 2011. Ruth was born on September 8, 1932 in Bozeman, Montana to Thomas Albert and Blanch Emmaline Cole Richey. She married Delbert Ray Billman on December 23, 1950 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho; their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 24, 1971.

Karen M. McCuistion

Karen M. McCuistion, 51, a longtime Moses Lake resident and cook at the Moses Lake High School passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Calling hours are from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 4th and from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 5th at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Kayser's Chapel. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L NE, Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Betty Lou Goodrich

Betty Lou Goodrich, 92, a Moses Lake resident since 1953, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in Moses Lake. Family will greet friends from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, February 1st at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nelson Road Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Shirley S. Graham

June 13, 1930 - July 8, 2015

June 13, 1930 - July 8, 2015