Patricia Hutton

May 15, 1946 — Feb. 15, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Elaine Hutton, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born in Ephrata, Washington to Alice and Bruno Koziol on May 15, 1946, the second oldest of six children. She graduated from Moses Lake High School and attended Big Bend Community College until 1966 when she married a serviceman, James W. Hutton. While stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base they started their family in September of 1966 with the birth of their first son, Scott Alan. Their second son, James W. Hutton, was born in October of 1967. Sadly, they tragically lost Scott in a drowning accident in May of 1968. They made their home where the Air Force stationed them in places including Spokane, Guam, Oklahoma and Montana. Their third child, a daughter, Cheryl Ann, was born in August of 1971 while stationed in Altus, Oklahoma. After retiring from the military in the summer of 1979 they made their home in Moses Lake.

Delores Mae Stine

1936 – 2024

Delores Mae Stine, born in Pocatello, Idaho in 1936, died February 1, 2024, at the age of 87.

Dorothy Louise Magoteaux Klingeman

Beloved mother and long-time Othello resident, Dorothy Louise (Magoteaux) Klingeman peacefully passed away Feb. 8, 2024, at Coventry House Assisted Living at the age of 88.

Marion Derreal Boswell, Jr

Jan. 12, 1928 – Feb. 5, 2024

Marion Derreal Boswell, Jr. went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2024. He was 96 years old. He will be missed by his large and extended family, but also everyone who met him as well. He never met a stranger. He was born in Howe, Oklahoma to Marion (Buck) Francis Boswell, Sr. and Agnes Lee Cherry on January 12, 1928.

Gary Norman

Jan. 22, 1945 — Jan. 31, 2024

Father Gary Norman, a senior priest of the Diocese of Yakima, who was being treated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following an auto accident and subsequent stroke Jan. 22, died Jan. 31, 2024, at the medical center. Diabetes and heart trouble contributed to his death. He was 79 and had been living in Prescott, Ariz., since his retirement in 2014, helping occasionally in the local Catholic parish and preaching in parishes throughout the United States, on behalf of the organization Food for the Poor.

Jerry Heilig

1942 – 2024

Jerry Heilig, 81, a resident of Moses Lake since November of 1952 passed away at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Darrel Francis Parsons

June 21, 1957 — Jan. 31, 2024

Darrel Francis Parsons was born June 21, 1957, in Odessa, Washington, and passed away January 31, 2024, at his home in Coulee City, Washington.

Irvin Kent Howe

Jan. 11, 1945 — Jan. 25, 2024

Irvin Kent Howe was born to Ellen Alberdina Galloway Howe and Lawrence James Howe in Ontario, Oregon. He spent his first years in Ontario with his parents and older sister, Vivian Nadene Howe. Later on, his younger sister, Rita Howe, joined the family. When Irvin was four years old, he contracted polio, so he was taken to Boise, Idaho, and put into an iron lung. He also spent time at Shriner’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, undergoing surgery to repair his leg. As a child, he mainly lived in Ontario and Madras, Oregon, as well as Eltopia and Blythe, Washington.

Nathan L. Jones

Nathan "Papa John" L. Jones has passed. Service will be held Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 W. Basin Street with a viewing Feb. 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Pioneer Funeral Home Chapel, 14403 Road 2 NE, Moses Lake and on the morning of service at Galilee Church from 10-10:45 a.m.. Flowers may be sent to the church.

Ted Vance Christensen

Aug. 28, 1934 — Jan. 23, 2024

Ted Vance Christensen, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at his home in Royal City, surrounded by his family. Ted was a humble, generous, industrious man of faith who dedicated his life to making the world a better place through the many acts of service he provided to his family, neighbors, friends and community. Ted was born in Ellensburg, Washington on Aug. 28, 1934, to LeRoy and Lucy Fay Christensen. He was the fourth of what would eventually be five children in the family. He had an adventurous childhood on their family farm in Kittitas where he learned the value of hard work and good rambunctious fun. When he was just 14 years old his father died, leaving the young Christensen brothers in charge of their family farm. Ted attended Kittitas High School where he excelled at many sports, but especially loved basketball. He graduated in 1952 and soon after married his childhood friend, turned sweetheart, Norma Jean Jensen on Sept. 16, 1953. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple.

David Watkins Cooper Sr.

July 21, 1940 — Jan. 9, 2024

Our beloved David Watkins Cooper Sr., 83, of Kennewick, Washington, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 21, 1940, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Dorothy and Dorsey Cooper.

Gary Duckworth

Gary Duckworth, 80 of Moses Lake formerly of Quincy passed away on January 20, 2024. Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, is in charge of arrangements. Services to be held January 27 at Quincy Free Methodist Church at 1 p.m.

Mattawa PD Chief Robert Salinas led by example

MATTAWA — Officers with the Mattawa Police Department posted a message to MPD Chief Robert Salinas on the department’s social media Wednesday. “Thank you for your service, dedication and friendship,” it said. “Time will pass, but your memory will live forever. Rest easy, Chief Robert Salinas. “Your shift is over. We have the watch.”

Aurora M. Moncada

Dec. 18, 1931 — Jan. 10, 2024

Aurora “Gloria” M. Moncada, 92, long-time Moses Lake resident, passed away on January 10, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 19 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Fr. Edwin Lozadaofficiating. Rosary at 10 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Pioneer Memorial Gardens in Moses Lake. After the burial, a luncheon and gathering will follow at the Fatima Center (formerly the CCD Center).

Rene "Tito" Domingo Gonzalez

Dec. 28, 1980 — Jan. 14, 2024

Rene “Tito” Doming Gonzalez, 43, a lifelong resident of Moses Lake, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family and friends on January 14, 2024. Tito was born on December 28, 1980, in Moses Lake, Washington, to Lalo and Blanca Gonzalez. He was one of four children. Tito graduated from Moses Lake High School in 2000.

Dennis W. Britton

Dennis Wayne Britton, 81, of Soap Lake, Washington, died Dec. 25, 2023, at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco, Washington, of congestive heart failure. He was born in Pasco to Willard “Wayne” and Darlene “Dolly” Britton. He was raised in Kennewick and was a longtime resident of Soap Lake. Dennis honorably served four years in the United States Navy. His careers included TV and electronic repair and working as a long-haul truck driver. The job he was most proud of was as a dam operator/electrician with the Grand Coulee Project Hydroelectric Authority, where he was considered to be very knowledgeable and highly respected in the field. He retired in 2008. Dennis married Shirley Johnson in 1986. During their 37 years together, they enjoyed traveling and would take regular road trips to visit family and friends.

Darcy Gene Price

Darcy Gene Price, 67, a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, died Dec. 26, 2023, in Pullman, Wash. Muller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gorge shooting court dates set

EPHRATA – James M. Kelly, 26, the suspect in the June 18 shooting at the Beyond Wonderland music festival, has multiple court dates coming up.

Silbia Lopez

Feb. 22, 1955 — Dec. 24, 2023

Silbia Lopez was born in Crystal City, Texas on February 22, 1955 to proud parents Jesus and Teodora Lopez. On December 24, 2023, Silbia was called home. She peacefully passed away with her daughter and loved ones by her side.

Loris Lee Anderson

March 23, 1927 – Dec. 21, 2023

Loris Lee Anderson, 96, a longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023.