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

Betty J. Thornton

Betty J. Thornton

Mar 3, 2021

Betty Jean Thornton, 98 of Twin Falls, passed away on Wednesday March 3rd, 2021 Born on February 19th 1923 in Wallace, Idaho she was the daughter of Eugene and Elizabeth Noxon. Betty married John Thornton in Wallace, Idaho on March 5, 1941. They were married for 62 years before John passed away in 2003. They were blessed with 3 beautiful...

Michael Martin

Michael Martin

Mar 1, 2021

Michael Anthony “tony” Martin Michael Anthony “Tony” Martin, age 62, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away March 1, 2021 doing what he loved the most, speeding down the open road with the wind on his face riding his beloved Harley Davidson Motorcycle “Esmerelda”. Those that knew him know that he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way, and though we...

Mary L. Miles

Mary L. Miles

Feb 28, 2021

Mary L. Miles, 76, of Pocatello, passed away with her loving daughter by her side on February 28, 2021.Mary was born on August 16, 1944 in Lewiston, Idaho to Leo and Evelyn Jesse. She went to school in Lewiston. On February 14, 1964, Mary married Vernon Benjamin. Together they had two children, Robert and Kathy. Mary and Vernon later divorced....

Robert Leroy Dye

Robert Leroy Dye

Feb 28, 2021

Robert Leroy Dye was born February 24, 1960 to Therral & Marlene (Twitchell) Dye, in Pocatello, Idaho. He joined sister Joanne, and later they welcomed Roger, Ronald and Jolene into the family. In high school Robert started going by Bob, much to the dismay of his mother. She would always say " If I wanted you to be called Bob,...

Laraela Marie Humphrey

Laraela Marie Humphrey

Feb 27, 2021

Laraela Marie Humphrey, 64 passed away on Saturday February 27, 2021 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Laraela was born on August 8, 1956 in Pocatello Idaho to Caroline Lee Hanson and Norman Hanson. Laraela was the oldest of 7 siblings.Laraela married Kevin Knight on September 1, 1973, and had two children Meikel (Norgaard) and Jason Knight. They divorced in...

Hilvia Louise Johnson

Hilvia Louise Johnson

Feb 26, 2021

Hilvia Louise Ellis Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on February 26, 2021, in Provo, Utah. Hilvia was born October 11, 1931 to Rulon Charles Ellis and Hilvia Anna Jex in Tyhee, Idaho.Hilvia called Tyhee "home" her entire life. She enjoyed a happy childhood with loving parents and two attentive older brothers, Rulon and Lloyd. She...

Denny Lee Brown

Denny Lee Brown

Feb 25, 2021

Denny Lee Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully in San Diego, CA on February 25, 2021. Denny, the sixth of seven children, was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1936 to Vernon Brown and Gladys Freel in Pocatello, Idaho. Denny was most pleased with his role as husband and father and the joy his family brought...

Richard "Lee" Marcham

Richard "Lee" Marcham

Feb 22, 2021

Richard "Lee" Marcham, 79, of Pocatello, ID gently passed away with his loving family by his side the early morning of February 22, 2021. Lee is the second born of Margert and George Marcham. Lee was raised in the Soda Springs, McCammon and Lave area. Lee attended Marsh Valley High School. Shortly before graduation Lee joined the Navy. He was...

Jeanette Cooper

Jeanette Cooper

Feb 22, 2021

Jeanette Taylor Cooper Jeanette Gracie Taylor Cooper of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home, Feb. 22, 2021. Jeanette was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Roxboro, N.C., the first child of Thelma Catherine Smith and James Walter Taylor Jr. A sister, Judith Annette Taylor was born in December 1939, and was her treasured friend through life. Both parents...

John H Caston, Sr.

John H Caston, Sr.

Feb 21, 2021

On February 21, 2021 in Pocatello, Idaho, the world lost a beloved father, grandfather and a very unique individual. John H Caston, Sr. was born on February 09, 1929 in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was the fourth child of nine siblings born to John Caston and Lena Caldwell. His parents and six of his siblings preceded him in death. John was...

Leroy S. Quick

Leroy S. Quick

Feb 21, 2021

LeRoy Smith Quick, 92, of Chubbuck, Idaho passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 21, 2021. Roy was born to Ernest LeRoy Quick and Mary Chelta Smith Quick on June 11, 1928 in Murray, Utah. As a child, Roy grew up as the oldest of five brothers and one sister. He attended local schools where he met his...

Dilli Rai

Dilli Rai

Feb 21, 2021

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Leland Clinger

Leland Clinger

Feb 20, 2021

Leland Gordan Clinger, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 in American Falls, Idaho after celebrating his 94th birthday on Friday. Leland was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on February 19, 1927 to Leland D. and Pearle (Johnston) Clinger, joining sisters, LaVern and Eva. Mickey and Theyls came after Leland. His father passed away...

Michael Chupa

Michael Chupa

Feb 20, 2021

Michael John Chupa 5/9/56 - 2/20/21 Mike, age 64, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away at home with his loving wife by his side on February 20, 2021, of an illness he struggled with for a long time. Mike was born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 9, 1956 to Edward and Marjorie Chupa. He attended High School in Twin Falls,...

Humberto Bonilla

Humberto Bonilla

Feb 19, 2021

Humberto Bonilla Sr., known to family and friends as Papo or Mike, was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on February 23rd, 1953. He was raised in New York City from the time he was 18 months old. It was while living on Jackson Ave in the Bronx that he met his beloved wife, Santa. They have spent over 49 years...

Deborah Porter

Deborah Porter

Feb 19, 2021

Deborah Crystal Porter 11/27/1977 - 02/19/2021 Our beloved Deborah has joined her mother Lydia in Heaven on this February day. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He re-storeth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s...

Michael "Mike" Hoffman

Michael "Mike" Hoffman

Feb 18, 2021

Michael John Hoffman was born in Pocatello, Idaho on September 19, 1974 to John O. and Carla D. Hoffman. Mike was the second child born, joining his older brother Scott. John and Carla later blessed him with two additional siblings, Chrystal (Sissy) and Greg. Carla describes Mike as a mild mannered, kind, and quiet child. In his younger years, he...

Elizabeth June Partaker

Elizabeth June Partaker

Feb 18, 2021

Elizabeth Partaker, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at a local care center. No services at this time, private family services at a later date in Wisconsin.

Armando Puente

Armando Puente

Feb 18, 2021

Armando Puente III Was born on June 22, 1999 in Pocatello, Idaho. Armando tragically lost his life in Burley, Idaho on February 18, 2021. Armando was loved and survived by many, he was the Son of Kimberly and Yousef Salem & Armando "Junior", (Polly) Puente Brother to Samira Star Salem Grandson to Bonita, (Johnny) Bauer & Raul, (Eunice) Saiz Virginia,...