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Claire L. Nice
Aug 3, 2026
Claire Leola Nice, 78, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at the hospital, surrounded by family, on Monday, August 3, 2026, and returned home to her eternal home.
Claire was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on June 4, 1948, the 5th and youngest child of 5 children, born to Adolph Severin Andersen and Leola Simpson Moore Andersen. She graduated from Twin...
Lester Paul Wilson
Aug 2, 2026
Lester Paul Wilson, 75, passed away on August 2, 2026.
Lester was born on April 20, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on August 2, 2026. He was the son of Paul Wilson and Doris Jones Wilson.
Lester proudly served in the U.S. Army after high school, including a tour in Vietnam from 1971-1972, where he earned the Bronze Star. He dedicated...
Patricia Marie Slayden
Aug 2, 2026
With love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Patricia Marie Slayden, who peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on August 2, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family.
Patricia was born on September 24, 1948, in Pocatello, ID, to Duane and Beth Lish. She was the oldest of four children. From an early age, she developed a...
Caden Max West
Aug 1, 2026
Click Here to watch Caden's Funeral ServiceCaden West, 27, of Pocatello, Idaho, died in an airplane accident on August 1, 2026. His brother Myles and his close friend Jaxson Homer were with him. Both survived.
He died doing the thing he loved. He was in the cockpit. He was exactly where he chose to be.
Caden packed a lot of living into...
Jason Paul Davie
Aug 1, 2026
Jason Paul Davie, 49, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2026.
He was born on December 14, 1976, to Ed and Vicki Davie. He grew up alongside two older sisters and was the youngest of the siblings. He graduated from Pocatello High School in Pocatello, Idaho and worked for the City of Pocatello, which job he loved and...
Virgil Ray Burget
Aug 1, 2026
Virgil Ray Burget, 78, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Born on January 27, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Virgil was the beloved child of Wayne Esau Burget and Evelyn Marie Dean Burget. Throughout his life, he was known for his leadership roles at work- “The Boss”, he had a larger-than-life personality and was unapologetically himself.
Virgil...
Donna Butcher
Aug 1, 2026
Donna Butcher, 97, passed away on August 1, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Mountain View Cemetery, 1520 S 5th Avenue, Pocatello, ID.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Bick 梅許碧慈 Tsu Mei
Aug 1, 2026
Bick Tsu Mei 梅許碧慈, 87, of Twin Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
A viewing will be held from 8:00 am to 8:45 am on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Wilks Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A graveside service will take place at...
Ruby Kimball Francis
Jul 31, 2026
Our mom, Ruby Kimball Francis, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, with her family nearby. She resided in Temple, Texas, but is fondly remembered as a longtime member of the Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho community. She was born on December 20, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ruby Griffiths and Vernon Alma Kimball. Ruby grew up...
Nancy Lou Miranda
Jul 31, 2026
Nancy Lou Miranda, 64, passed away peacefully in Pocatello, Idaho, on July 30, 2026 with her husband, David, and daughter, Cicealia, by her side.
She was born on April 10, 1962 to Robert and Mary Helen Svancara in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the baby of her family and loved by her five siblings. Many would say there was always something exciting...
Shirley Nadine Villano
Jul 30, 2026
Shirley Nadine Villano, born December 6, 1930, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Joseph Villano, who passed away July 7, 2019, and her beautiful daughter, Lisa Marie Villano, who passed away June 27, 2007.
Shirley was born at home...
Brenda Joy Ruiz
Jul 29, 2026
Brenda Joy Wells Ruiz, 65, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at home on July 29, 2026.
She is survived by her daughters, Maria Ramirez (Juan) of Arizona and Lillie Wright (Patrick) of Idaho, five cherished grandchildren; Gabriella, John, Sebastian, Sarah and Jack who will miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by parents Jack and Edris...
Faye Lucille Petty Cotant
Jul 29, 2026
Faye Lucille Petty Cotant, 85, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home on July 29th 2026, surrounded by her loving family, from advanced stages of Alzheimer's.
She was born on April 21st, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho, to the parents of Lewis LeRoy Petty and Hilda Coffin Petty. Faye grew up with six other siblings, Arlene (Gary Yearsley), Clyde (Diane),...
Dennis Max Sidwell
Jul 28, 2026
Dennis Max Sidwell, 83 of Kimberly Idaho passed away on July 28th 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was born in Rupert, ID, on August 14th 1942 to Anita and James (Max) Sidwell. He spent most of his childhood in Jerome, ID with lots of friends and his two brothers Glen and Tom Sidwell. While his time in Jerome, he...
Michelle Rae Miller
Jul 27, 2026
Michelle Rae Miller, 57, passed away on July 27, 2026.
Michelle Miller, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 3, 1968, in American Falls, Idaho, Michelle dedicated her life to caring for others, working in both childcare and healthcare. Her greatest joy was her family, and she...
William Daniel Wirsching
Jul 25, 2026
William Daniel Wirsching, 66, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
A Celebration of Life will be held, and details will be updated as they become available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the guestbook below.
Sarah Ann Reidinger
Jul 25, 2026
Sarah Ann Reidinger, 88, passed away on July 25, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Joseph Warren Kovar Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Joseph Warren "Joe" Kovar Jr passed away on Friday July 24, 2026, in Filer, ID holding hands with his wife Verna Kay Kovar. Joe was born August 20, 1938, in Bremen, North Dakota to Joseph Sr and Blanch Kro Kovar and was the seventh of eight siblings.
At the age of 2, their family moved to Harvey, ND and that is...
Allen Rick Collins
Jul 24, 2026
Rick Collins, 70, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, took the stairway to heaven to join his three siblings in the morning hours of July 24, 2026.
Rick’s birth was on May 12, 1956 to Allen R Collins and Cyrena M. Howell in Pocatello Idaho. By age 13, Rick had earned his Eagle Scout; unprecedented for the time. He squeaked out a...
Michael Clair Kunz
Jul 23, 2026
Michael Clair Kunz, 71, passed away on July 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD, at Portneuf Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mike was born on February 28, 1955, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Clair and Beverly Hill Kunz. He was raised with a strong work ethic and a love for family, values that would guide...
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