Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

Elaine Alvina Havlicak

Elaine Alvina Havlicak

Dec 31, 2022

Elaine Rast Havlicak was born to Ed and Emma Rast on June 3, 1932. She went home to Jesus on December 31, 2022.

Elaine and Bob were married 54 years and enjoyed many years of travel, camping, and fishing with family as well as on their own.

Elaine accepted Jesus as her only Lord and Savior and couldn’t wait to go to...

Roberta Ann Payne

Roberta Ann Payne

Dec 31, 2022

Roberta Ann Burke Payne was called to rejoin with her loved ones who had gone before her. She departed early on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022.

Roberta was born on February 1, 1944 to James and Tressa Burke in Nampa, ID. She was the second of four children. Revella was her big sister, and Jim and Tom came later.

Her father...

Verna  Ann  Harding

Verna Ann Harding

Dec 31, 2022

Verna Ann Bailey Harding (“Ann”) returned home to her father in heaven on the morning of December 31, 2022 surrounded by her family in Pocatello, Idaho. Ann was born December 17, 1935, to Cyrus and Verna Bailey in Murray, Utah and was the second of five children. Ann grew up in Downey, Idaho riding horses and was crowned the rodeo...

Khamkhith Vorachack

Khamkhith Vorachack

Dec 30, 2022

Khamkhith Vorachack passed away on Friday afternoon, December 30, 2022, and is now with loved ones in heaven.

She was a great cook and enjoyed sharing her Laotian culinary talents with family and friends. Some might argue that her eggroll recipe was unbeatable among other dishes she made.

Southern California served as a second home for her, especially during the summer months...

Mallory Lynione Blodgett

Mallory Lynione Blodgett

Dec 30, 2022

Mallory Lynione Belew came into this world on July 13th, 1986, to Terry and Laurel Belew, born in Preston, Idaho. Stacy Larsen was her stepdad, and really showed her what having a father was like. From early on her parents knew that she was special. She had such a beautiful light that would show from within. Sadly on Dec. 30th,...

John Roger Gadish

John Roger Gadish

Dec 30, 2022

John Roger Gadish was born on June 30, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Margaret Gadish. He grew up in Euclid, where he enjoyed sports, swimming and taking his boat out on the lake. At an early age, John worked at the gas station his father owned. It was there, his dad taught him how to work on cars.

After...

Keisha Ann Armstrong

Keisha Ann Armstrong

Dec 29, 2022

Keisha Ann Armstrong, 33, passed away December 29, 2022.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

No formal services will be held at this time.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.

Terry Ray Bunn

Terry Ray Bunn

Dec 28, 2022

Terry Ray Bunn, 80, passed away on December 28, 2022, in Pocatello, Idaho. His daughter Utahna R. Bunn was by his side at this time, as well as when his sweet wife Bonnie passed away. Terry was born in Montpelier on November 1, 1942, and later attended schools there and graduated from Bear Lake High School.

He was a Vietnam Vet...

Denise Thomas

Denise Thomas

Dec 28, 2022

Denise Marie Thomas, 60, of Twin Falls, passed away December 28, 2022 at her home. Funeral services will be Monday, January 23, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd in Twin Falls with a viewing one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Filer Cemetery in Filer, Idaho

Judy Ann Hepworth

Judy Ann Hepworth

Dec 27, 2022

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Charles  M Frandsen

Charles M Frandsen

Dec 26, 2022

Charles Michael Frandsen, 78, passed away December 26, 2022.  

A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.

The family welcomes donations to support funeral costs as well as floral arrangements at this time. Flowers can be sent to Wilks Funeral Home located at 211 West Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho, 83202.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by...

Manuel Lopez Jaramillo

Manuel Lopez Jaramillo

Dec 26, 2022

Manuel Lopez Jaramillo,62, passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes on Monday, December 26th 2022. Manuel was born on May 18th 1960 at the Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Juan and Josephine Lopez Jaramillo. He was one of 14 siblings, which included 5 sisters and 8 brothers. He spent his childhood and young adulthood in California...

Dora Y. Wiedholz

Dora Y. Wiedholz

Dec 26, 2022

Our Mom “Dora”, passed away on December 26, 2022. She was an exceptional woman that was loved dearly and will be sorely missed. She met every day with strength and determination. Her tough, witty and fiercely independent attitude endeared her to everyone.

Dora was born on June 1, 1942, in Fabens, Texas to Pascual Yglesias and Petra Jimenez. The family moved...

Nickolis Dennis Pratt

Nickolis Dennis Pratt

Dec 25, 2022

Nickolis Dennis Pratt, 30, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on December 25, 2022. He was born on April 27, 1992, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Nickolis had a very big heart. He was always content with life, no matter what hardship he faced. He always had a helping hand to lend. His sense of humor was just as unique as...

Ruth Lincoln

Ruth Lincoln

Dec 25, 2022

Ruth Lincoln passed away early Christmas morning at the age of 94. She grew up on a farm when children rode their horses to a nearby country school and retired after teaching high school students to use computers. But perhaps the biggest changes in her life were the ones she made. She started a promising career in an urban department...

Randy J. Jenkins

Randy J. Jenkins

Dec 25, 2022

Randy J. Jenkins, 66, passed away on December 25, 2022, at the Heritage Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho. Randy was born to Vaudis J. Jenkins and Reed Hansen Burke on November 20, 1956, at Caribou County Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho. Randy lived in Jerome, Idaho for many years and worked at several different jobs. He joined the Army...

Louise Mingo

Louise Mingo

Dec 24, 2022

Rose Louise Mingo, born May 24, 1936, passed away December 24, 2022 at the age of 86. Louise had resided at Elegant Living for the past 3 years. She was lovingly watched over by her nephews, Todd and Stewart.

Aunt Louise was born in Pocatello, Idaho to her parents Stewart Alfred and Vera Adams Mingo. She was the youngest daughter of...

Faye Barbara White Forrey

Faye Barbara White Forrey

Dec 24, 2022

Faye Yost White Forrey graduated from this life on December 24, 2022 at the age of 92.

Born in Lund, Idaho in 1930 to Ina Mary Fister Yost and John Andrew Yost, Faye was the oldest of five children, including Naida, Ruth, Denis, and Greg. As a child and an adult, Faye was an independent spirit with a creative, adventuresome nature....

Trevor Todd Hawkins

Trevor Todd Hawkins

Dec 24, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Trevor Todd Hawkins of Idaho Falls, Idaho, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24th, 2022, at the age of 31.

He was predeceased by his grandpa, Lionel Hawkins and niece Anastasia Salgy.

He is survived by : his parents, Todd Hawkins (Julie) of Chubbuck, Idaho and Christina Thomson (Bryce) of Idaho...