Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Richard Olsen
Jan 21, 2023
Richard L. Olsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 21, 2023, in Pocatello at the age of 87.
Richard was born on October 16, 1935, to Melvin A. Olsen and Doris Lectie Sparks Olsen in Blackfoot, Idaho. He grew up in a loving family there, developing interests and skills in sports and journalism; working a multitude...
Gail Lorraine Wilson
Jan 19, 2023
Gail Lorraine Perry-Wilson passed at the age of 75 on January 19, 2023 due to complications with colon cancer.
Gail Lorraine Perry-Wilson was born in Wendell, Idaho on June 5, 1947 to parents Fern and Floyd B. Perry. She attended highland high school in Pocatello and graduated class of ‘65. Following graduation, she traveled to California to experience the big city...
Joann Lou Ivanoff
Jan 19, 2023
Surrounded by members of her family, Joann Lou Ivanoff passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday January 19th, 2023. In keeping with her long-held tradition of rarely acting her age, Joann used one of her final breathless sentences during the last hours of her life to lighten the mood in the room by making a good-hearted wise-crack at the expense...
Warren Lynn Topham
Jan 18, 2023
Warren Lynn Topham grew up in Rexburg, Idaho with his parents, Tobe and Virgie, and older brother Kay. He enjoyed his summers spending time at the Rexburg Boat Club where his grandparents were the caretakers. In highschool he was part of the math club and was an excellent mathematician throughout his life. He attended college at BYU and Ricks College,...
Yolanda Sanchez Quiroz
Jan 18, 2023
Yolanda Sanchez Quiroz, 44, passed away January 17 2023.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.
Lawrence Edwin Rogers, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Lawrence Edwin Rogers, Jr., born 17 July 1966, completed his earthly mission on 17 January 2023, at the home of his mother, Julia Ann (French) (Rogers) Becvar, Pocatello, Idaho.
His father, Lawrence E. Rogers (Sr.), both maternal and paternal grandparents, young daughter, Terri, and baby “Dave” predeceased him.
Lawrence leaves behind, for a while, his children: Bambi, Shari, Tara, Mike (Lawrence), Ryan,...
Philip Norris
Jan 15, 2023
Philip Norris was born October 5, 1941 and passed away January 15, 2023 at Portneuf Medical Center, peacefully, with family at his side.
Philip is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 31 years, Mary Norris, two brothers, Jim Norris and Tom Norris, Sharon Wardell, Mike (Tina) Faulkner, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Philip retired from the Marines and later became...
Glen Parsons
Jan 15, 2023
Glen Parsons was born in July of 1940 in Hastings, Nebraska to Harold and Esther (Young) Parsons. He passed peacefully at home on January 15th. He went to Hastings Schools and joined the US Air Force in 1964. Several years later, Glen transferred to become a US Navy Sailor until his honorable discharge in 1988. He was a Vietnam veteran....
William A. "Bill" Peters
Jan 15, 2023
Bill “Pete” Peters William “Bill” Arthur Peters passed away at St. Luke Medical Center in Twin Falls on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with his family by his side. Bill was born on July 18th, 1941, to Francis Arthur Peters and Sally (Andersen) Peters in Hollywood, California. He was the only child of his parents. Bill had an older stepsister, Laraine...
Arlene Rose Foley
Jan 14, 2023
Arlene Rose Foley, 90, of Pocatello Idaho peacefully passed away January 14, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted
Living. Arlene was born and raised in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. Mom worked
in sales most of her life but liked to tell of being one of the original ushers at the Chief Theater when it
opened.
She was one of two children born to...
John Ernest Selders
Jan 14, 2023
John was born November 16, 1948, to Ernest C. and Glenda M. (Schneider) Selders in Pocatello, Idaho.
He attended Pocatello public schools, graduating in 1967 from Highland High School. He attended Idaho State University for one year before joining the US Air Force in 1969. During his enlistment, he received an award for sharp shooing – 69 out of 70.
John liked...
Lola Whitney Nez
Jan 14, 2023
Lola Whitney Nez was born June 17, 2014, at 8:01pm weighing 6 lbs. 6 oz. She immediately illuminated love, determination, and peace in her family. Lola quickly showed her stubborn side and willingness to take on the world in a pure Lola fashion. She was famous for her spicy personality and her stubbornness. Lola loved everyone and made immediate friends...
Sharon Lois Shore
Jan 14, 2023
Sharon Lois Shore, 84, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully on January 14 at a local care facility. Sharon was born June 19, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois to Richard Hughes Shank and Edna Lois Birnbaum. Growing up, Sharon lived in several different states across the west and mid-west due to her father's job.
She met her husband Carey Shore in Grand Junction,...
Esther Ann Vaughn
Jan 14, 2023
Esther Ann Vaughn was born in Pocatello, Idaho on September 22, 1936, to Ben and Eva Hottel. She has lived in California, North Carolina, and Idaho, but primarily resided in Pocatello, Idaho for most of her life.
Esther attended and graduated from Pocatello High School. She died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 14, 2023.
Esther married Thomas M. Vaughn on July...
Trilby Gaye Farley
Jan 14, 2023
Mrs. Trilby Gaye Farley, 90, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho after a brief illness. Mrs. Farley was born and raised in Logan County, West Virginia and was a resident of Oak Hill, West Virginia and Pocatello, Idaho. She graduated in 1951 from Man High School in Man, West Virginia and was a...
Mary Helen Reyes
Jan 14, 2023
Mary Helen Reyes, 83, of Twin Falls and Jerome, Idaho, died January 14, 2023, in Twin Falls. She was born in Uvalde, Texas, on April 3, 1939, to Refugio and Epifania Reyes, who later moved to Idaho, where she raised her two daughters, Ruby and Anita. Mary worked incredibly hard to provide for her children as a single parent. Proud...
Kathleen Irene Deyoung
Jan 13, 2023
Kathleen Irene DeYoung, 95, passed away January 13, 2023.
Kathleen was born in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey on September 4, 1927 to Mary Laughlin, 24 years old, and Edward Gormley, who was 34 years old. Both parents lived in Pompton Lakes. Kathleen was the fifth child and was one of twelve siblings, four boys and eight girls.
She was baptized in Saint...
Jeremy R. Christensen
Jan 13, 2023
Jeremy R. Christensen, 40, was born March 16, 1982, in Pocatello, Idaho. He passed away on January13, 2023 from a stroke caused by high blood pressure.
He lived in the Pocatello area most of his life except for a short time that he lived in Montana where he met Angela Robinson. Together they had one daughter, Isabella Marie.
Jeremy had a big...
Christopher David Lippie
Jan 13, 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy heart that the family of Christopher Lippie announces his sudden, unexpected passing.
Chris began his life in the far away island continent of Australia where his parents were teaching school. When he was still just a baby, they all moved to the Pacific Northwest where Chris grew up. Redmond, Washington was his home. He...
Angelita Melendez
Jan 13, 2023
Angelita Melendez age 56 of Twin falls ID, Passed away at ST Lukes Medical Center surrounded by her family on january 13, 2023, Of complications of the liver. Angelita was born in Twin Falls, ID on January 15, 1966 to Jorge Melendes-Gorham and Gloria Melendez. She loved playing dominos and winning her grandsons money, She loved camping in the southhills,...
