Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Gilbert Christopher Banks
Feb 18, 2021
Gilbert Christopher Banks, age 59, of Reno, Nevada, passed away at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center on February 18, 2021. Gilbert was born in Stockton, California on November 29, 1961 to William Banks and Mary (Pogie) Fontes Banks. Gilbert was Salinan Indian and his mother was part of the Indian community which he attended Pow Wows all through his life....
Coy David Walden
Feb 16, 2021
Coy David “Dave” Walden (1942 – 2021) Coy David “Dave” Walden passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Dave was born on May 6, 1942 to Coy Arthur Walden and Lillie Marie Kissinger in Little Rock, Arkansas. The family migrated to the Magic Valley area where Dave grew up and graduated...
Paul Joseph Naas
Feb 14, 2021
Paul was born in Eldorado Illinois, second child of 7, to Margie and John Naas. He grew up in Murphysboro Illinois and graduated high school in 1961. Childhood activities included high school and American legion baseball (state champs 1958 – yeah); piano, church organist; soda jerk; and general fun lover. After a semester at Southern Illinois University, majoring in pool...
Randolph Gardner
Feb 14, 2021
Pastor Randolph “Randy” Roy Gardner, age 67, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at home on February 14, 2021. Randy was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on May 16th, 1953, to Fred and Flossie Gardner. He graduated from Filer High School in 1971 and later attended the College of Southern Idaho pursing a degree in Art. Later, he graduated with...
James Reese Kendrick
Feb 14, 2021
James Reese Kendrick passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho on February 14, 2021 at the age of 95. He was born on October 26, 1925 to James C. and Hazel Reese Kendrick. Jim was the third of four children. His parents taught him how to put in a hard day of work while growing up on the farm. He was...
Clark Eugene Bedow
Feb 14, 2021
Clark Eugene Bedow June 25, 1936 – February 14, 2021 Clark Eugene Bedow, 84, passed away early February 14, 2021 after a battle with a serious infection while residing in Meridian, Idaho. Clark was born on June 25, 1936 to Clarence and Minnie Bedow in Hansen, Idaho. As a child, he attended the K – 12 school in Hansen. There...
Rita Smith Miser
Feb 13, 2021
Marietta Rita Miser born October 31, 1937 in Honolulu Hawaii. Passed away on her parents wedding anniversary February 13, 2021 at the age of 83 in her daughters home surrounded by loved ones.Rita was born to George Wood and Margaret Gutierres of Hawaii. She was the youngest of four Children including her twin sister Isabelle Lita Koellmann (Graydon) of Escondido...
Leonello Villareal Felix
Feb 12, 2021
Leonello Villareal Felix, 91, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello, Idaho. There will be no services at this time.
Joseph "Joe" Eller
Feb 12, 2021
Joseph "Joe" Eller, 69, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. There will be no services held.

