Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Dwight L. Tucker
May 4, 2020
Dwight Lowell Tucker passed away Monday, May 4, 2020, in his home in Twin Falls surrounded by his loving family. Dwight was born April 3, 1939 to Robert C. and Evelyn Tucker in Buhl, Idaho. He grew up and spent his entire life in the Magic Valley and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1957. Dwight married Delores Crippen...
Ella Dingman
May 3, 2020
Ella Charlene Dingman was born on 7 June 1956 to her father, Francis W. Fields, and mother, Ardella G. Rogers Fields, in Rexburg, Idaho. The family was then living in West Yellowstone, Montana. The family relocated to Livingston, Montana where she resided until she graduated from Park Senior High in 1974. She traveled to Cheney, Washington, near Spokane, Washington to...
Rebecca Renee Petersen Harper
May 3, 2020
Rebecca Renee Petersen Harper, 45, passed away on May 3, 2020. Rebecca was born May 31, 1974 to Ronald Wayne Petersen and Sally Eileen Wallin in Provo, Utah while her parents were attending Brigham Young University. In her early years she lived in Logan, Utah, Salmon and Shelly, Idaho before growing up in Chubbuck, Idaho. Rebecca attended Highland High School...
Blain Gerald Conrad
May 3, 2020
Blain Gerald Conrad, 57, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away on May 3, 2020 at his home. He fought a difficult and courageous battle with cancer. Blain was born on May 30, 1962 in Twin Falls to Gerald (Jerry) and Kay Conrad. He grew up loving to spend time in the mountains, be it camping or dirt bike riding. He...
Vaudis Jenkins
May 2, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and other extenuating circumstances, live attendance at the Funeral Services for Mrs. Vaudis Jenkins is limited to immediate family only. Those wishing to attend virtually may use the following ZOOM meeting ID: 856 6815 4343. No password should be required, however if one is required use 12345. Her services will be recorded, and a video link will...
Slava M. Kalisek
May 1, 2020
Slava Marie (Stastny) Kalisek was born on March 6, 1927 in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was the daughter of Joseph and Sophia Stastny of Murtaugh. She attended Bickel Elementary, and graduated from Murtaugh High School. Slava married Joseph Kalisek on April 13, 1947, at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Twin Falls. They had four children. Joe and Slava farmed and...
Dean Howard Blair
May 1, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and extenuating circumstances, please go to ZOOM.com - Enter this code and follow the prompts: Code: 86322556789 -Should you require a password for any reason, use: 12345 You will be able to view Dean's Services! You may view the viewing video at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrldf-ahwWM&feature=youtu.be You may view the Funeral Service at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8kOm_C4KDg...
Linford John Ponzo
Apr 30, 2020
Linford John Ponzo, 73, passed away on April 30, 2020.A full obituary and service information will appear here as it becomes available.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "tribute wall" tab above.
Doris M Manning
Apr 29, 2020
Doris Manning passed away in her home April 29, 2020, surrounded with love. She was born November 17, 1936 Harrisville, Utah, the third of ten children of John and Alva Hardy. She lived on the family dairy farm in Bear River City, Utah until she graduated high school. When she was in high school, Mel Manning began picking up milk...
Rula Matkin
Apr 28, 2020
Rula Maurine Matkin died at Quin Meadows Nursing Home in Pocatello, Idaho on April 28, 2020. She was born on September 6, 1924 to Arlo and Zella Johnson in Driggs, Idaho. Rula was a lifelong resident of Victor, Teton Valley, Idaho. She attended grade school in Victor and High School in Victor and Driggs after a fire destroyed the Victor...
Brandon Hastey
Apr 27, 2020
Brandon Hastey, 28 was born in San Antonio Texas on May 1, 1991, raised in Hughes Springs, Texas and passed away April 27, 2020 in Pocatello, Idaho. He is survived by his mother Malena Jackson one sister and brother in law Amity and Michael Keasler one neice and nephew Mason and Nicole Keasler one aunt and her husband Robin and...
Margaret G. Sherwood
Apr 27, 2020
The morning of April 27th (Margy) Margaret G. Sherwood of Pocatello, ID passed away at the age of 72. Margy was born to Dr. Delman and Lillian Smith in 1948 in San Rafael, CA. She grew up with her sister, Cathy and brother Danny. Margy attended UC Berkley after high school graduation to first pursue a career in teaching and...
Norman Beck
Apr 27, 2020
Norman Carl Beck, 80, of Pocatello, Idaho, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 27, 2020, at his home. Norm was born December 1, 1939 in Salmon, Idaho to James and Beulah (Hurley) Beck. He was one of ten siblings growing up and attending school in Salmon, Idaho. It was then that Norm was drafted...
Ronald "Ron" J. Valenty
Apr 26, 2020
Ronald J. Valenty, 78, passed away on April 26, 2020 after an extended illness. Ron was born on October 14, 1941 to Melba Ruth Bigham Valenty and John R. Valenty.He grew up in Chubbuck, attended school in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. He lived in Long Beach for many years, where he was able to enjoy some of...
Harold Phillip Holton
Apr 26, 2020
Harold Phillip "Phil" Holton, age 61 of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away April 26, 2020 at his home in Twin Falls of an apparent heart attack. Phil was born July 2, 1958 in Seattle, Washington, the son and one of four children born to Harold Parks and Beatrice Donnie Watson Holton. Harold attended school and graduated from Auburndale Senior High...
W. Deane Callen
Apr 26, 2020
Deane Callen, age 86, of Buhl, Idaho, passed away at home Sunday morning, April 26th. Deane was born to Carl and Mabel Callen in Jerome, Idaho on September 16, 1933. He attended Excelsior High School in Norwalk, California where he met his future wife, Phyllis. They were married on September 8th, 1951, and were happily married for 68 years. Deane...
Robert "Bob" Michael Lopez
Apr 26, 2020
Robert “Bob” Lopez, age 83, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 26, 2020, following a courageous 8-year battle with cancer. Bob was born in South Gate, California, on September 9, 1936, to Michael and Oma Lopez. Bob graduated from South Gate High School and served in the United States Air Force from...
Rulon Olsen Gilbert
Apr 26, 2020
Rulon Olsen Gilbert March 5, 1937—April 26, 2020 Rulon Olsen Gilbert, 83, peacefully passed away at his home on April 26, 2020 in Twin Falls, Idaho. While his health declined over the past year, Rulon’s wish to stay in his home was made possible by the devoted and faithful care of his beloved wife, Kreen (Hartman) Gilbert. This June 8th,...
Donna Smith
Apr 25, 2020
Donna Rae Smith, 84, passed away Saturday at her sons home in Chubbuck, Idaho on April 25, 2020. She was born May 17, 1935 in American Falls, Idaho, daughter of LeRoy and Nettie Wheeler Peck the third of five children. She graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1954. Donna married Jack Augustus Smith on June 29, 1955. Together they had...
