Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.

Rosie May Willard

Rosie May Willard

Jul 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rosie Willard

Born sleeping on Monday, July 14, 2025

Our sweet daughter Rosie was held in our hearts long before we ever held her in our arms. Though she came into the world silently, her presence has filled our lives with meaning and love. Rosie was diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome and hydrops fetalis, and though her body was...

David Alan Vega

David Alan Vega

Jul 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Alan Vega, 43, who departed this life on July 11, 2025. Born on May 17, 1982, at Wayne Michigan Annapolis Hospital to Cheryl Barrett and Doug Vega. David lived a life marked by passion, purpose, and compassion for the planet and those around him.

From an early age, David...

Barbara Jane Hansen

Barbara Jane Hansen

Jul 11, 2025

Barbara Jane Hansen-Bowles died July 11, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Barbara (don’t call me Barb or Barbie) was a long-time resident of McCammon, ID. She was born on July 13, 1943, to Marjorie and A.C. Hutcherson in Deadwood, South Dakota.

This firebrand of a girl lived with her mom, Gram, and brother until a handsome Air Force boy named Bob Hansen whisked...

Darwin Moyer Ford

Darwin Moyer Ford

Jul 11, 2025

Darwin Moyer Ford, affectionately known as Dar was Born in Ogden, Utah, on August 13, 1954. Dar was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1972. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Amy White. They had two daughters, Laura in 1976 and Jill in 1978. The two later divorced in...

William Benjamin Wilson III

William Benjamin Wilson III

Jul 9, 2025

William Benjamin Wilson III, 70, passed away, July 9, 2025 at Portneuf Medical Center.

Willie was born on November 8, 1954 in Macon, Georgia to Willian Benjamin Wilson Jr. and Ruby Joyce Newsome Wilson. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, GA and attended UGA for one year before serving his country in the United States Navy for...

Patrick Thomas Baugh

Patrick Thomas Baugh

Jul 8, 2025

Patrick Baugh, 64, passed away July 8, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho with his brother and sister at his side.

Patrick was born April 9, 1961, in Twin Falls Idaho. He attended St. Edwards School, Robert Stuart Middle School and Twin Falls High School, where he was a member of the FFA and graduated in 1980. Patrick also attended classes at the...

Marina Guitron Ponce

Marina Guitron Ponce

Jul 8, 2025

Marina Guitron Ponce, 89, passed away July 8, 2025.

A full obituary will appear as soon as information becomes availble.

A viewing will take place at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 11, followed by a rosary service starting at 3:00 pm at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd, Chubbuck, Idaho.

Memories and condolences may be shared using the guestbook below.

Marina Guitrón Ponce,...

Nancy Lea Wiebe

Nancy Lea Wiebe

Jul 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Lea Wiebe, a loving mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, and cherished friend. She passed away on July 7, 2025. Nancy was born on August 22, 1943. Born to embrace life fully, Nancy's journey was marked by resilience, boundless love, and an unwavering spirit. At the age of 12,...

Boyd Johnson

Boyd Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Lyle Boyd Johnson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, from natural causes at the age of 86.

Boyd was born on May 1, 1939, to Lyle W. Johnson and Geneva Anona Bowman Johnson. He lived a life of service, dedication, and love for his family and community.

A proud patriot, Boyd began his service in...

Brent L. Hampton

Brent L. Hampton

Jul 4, 2025

Brent L. Hampton, 85, passed away on July 4, 2025.

A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we gather, in words and in memory, to honor an extraordinary individual, Brent Lafayette Hampton whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him. As we reflect on his journey, we celebrate a life marked by...

Joyce Smedley

Joyce Smedley

Jul 1, 2025

Joyce Piggott Smedley, 82, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at The Gables of Pocatello Memory Care Facility, surrounded by her son, Gregg, and daughter, Tracie.

Joyce was born in Montpelier, ID, on September 9, 1942. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Smedley, on December 9, 1961, in Bloomington, ID. In 1963, they...

Sonja M. Hancock

Sonja M. Hancock

Jun 29, 2025

Sonja Marie Jensen Hancock passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family—closing a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and Christlike love. She was 87 years old.

Sonja was the daughter of Ejnar Kjeldgaard Jensen and Janna Franciska Johansen. She was the beloved wife of Gene Hancock and a devoted mother to three...

Curtis J. Anderson

Curtis J. Anderson

Jun 28, 2025

Curtis Joe Anderson, age 46, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025. Curtis was born on July 10, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Idaho State University with an associate's degree before starting his career in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Curtis valued his independence and lived life on his own terms. He was the father of three sons:...

Earl Cleve Mapes

Earl Cleve Mapes

Jun 28, 2025

Earl Cleve Mapes, 92, passed away on June 28, 2025.

On a spring day in April, Earl Cleve Mapes came into the world as the firstborn child and son to Stella Rebecca Hill Mapes and Earl John Mapes. It was the 6th day of April, 1933—during the Great Depression. Eleven years later, he was joined by his sister, Lula.

Grandma Stella recounted...

Alice Lucille Campbell

Alice Lucille Campbell

Jun 27, 2025

Alice Campbell, 85, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, after an extended time of cardiovascular illness.

She was born July 10, 1939. Her parents were Huck and Edna Campbell. She was born in Trenton, NJ, and finished grade school in Morristown, NJ. She attended junior high school in Oakland, CA, and graduated high school in 1957 in Fremont, CA, near...

Vicki Michelle Andriano

Vicki Michelle Andriano

Jun 27, 2025

Vicki Michelle Andriano 54, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

She was born on June 14, 1971, in San Diego, California, to Victor Baum and Linda Force Baum. Vicki grew up and went to High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. After graduation, she began a career in the gaming industry as a dealer, and...

Jacob L Burrows

Jacob L Burrows

Jun 27, 2025

Jacob "Jake" Lee Burrows, 43, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on June 27, 2025. Born and raised in Pocatello, Jake attended school in both Chubbuck and Pocatello, where he developed a lifelong love of sports and community. He proudly played baseball for Highland High School, a passion that continued throughout his life and became a legacy he shared with his...

Therese Kay Colvill

Therese Kay Colvill

Jun 26, 2025

Therese "Terri" Colvill, 74, of Chubbuck, Idaho, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, at the hospital surrounded by her family. Terri was born on March 3, 1951, in Granite Falls, Minnesota to James and Kathryn Hansen.

Terri graduated from Granite Falls High School and went on to study at Saint Paul Area Technical Vocational Institute, where she earned her certification...

Willis D. Garrett

Willis D. Garrett

Jun 25, 2025

Willis Dean Garrett, 85, passed away on June 25, 2025. He was born in 1939 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He grew up and went to high school in Bakersfield, California, later moving to Pocatello, Idaho.

Willis was married with three grown children; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Willis loved the years spent as a Petroleum Consultant in Kern County. He...

Dennis D. Moore

Dennis D. Moore

Jun 23, 2025

Dennis Dee Moore, 84, of Pocatello, passed away June 23, 2025 at his home, from congestive heart failure.

The youngest of three children (siblings Kathleen and Wallace Jr), Dennis (Dee) was born on March 16, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho to Wallace and LaVinna Moore. Walley was born in Oakley, Idaho and Vinnie was raised in Downy, Idaho. She met Walley while...