Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Ardath Marie Sydor
Jul 19, 2025
Ardath “Ardy” Marie Moore Sydor was the seventh of eight children born in the Sandhills of Nebraska to Shelley Theodore Moore and Minnie Marguerette (West) Moore. The close-knit family endured the hard times of the depression and thrived on love, family, and hard work.
After graduating from Long Pine High School at age 17, Ardy joined her older sisters, Alice (and...
Jon R. Sorenson
Jul 19, 2025
Jon Ray Sorenson, 47, passed away on July 19, 2025. Jon was born on June 19, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho to Connie Jean Chappel and Russell Kent Sorenson. He was the youngest of three children: Scott Leadford of Pocatello, Idaho, and Junae Sorenson of Pocatello, Idaho.
Jon met Sheila Burrup in the summer of 2006 and was instantly in love with...
Jose E. Vega
Jul 19, 2025
A Legacy of Love and Resilience: Remembering Jose Vega
Jose Vega, a man whose life was a testament to hard work, devotion, and unwavering love for his family, passed away on July 19th, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah. Born on January 9th, 1948, in Nevada, to Juan Vega and Ethel Irene Frazier, Jose’s journey began with humble roots and blossomed into a...
Edna F. Swallow
Jul 18, 2025
Edna Fawn Norton Swallow peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born on April 14, 1940, in Shelley, Idaho, to Willis and Hazel Norton. She was the eighth of nine children.
Edna graduated from Pocatello High School in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, Marion Swallow, on June 19, 1959, in...
June Ann Hall
Jul 18, 2025
June Ann Hall 84, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away July 18, 2025, at Caring Hearts in Pocatello, Idaho. June was born November 17, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Glenn & Esther McCoy.
June graduated from Twin Falls High School. June married Kurt Shepherd Hall in 1962 in Elko, Nevada. They have five children.
June enjoyed doing yard work and spending...
James Sanchez
Jul 16, 2025
James Sanchez, 82, passed away on July 16, 2025.
He was born on June 19, 1943, in Taylor, Texas, to Maria and Guadalupe Sanchez. He married the love of his life, Lorraine, on July 2, 1994. They enjoyed 31 years of marriage together.
James loved nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, 4-wheeling, motorcycle riding, and ATV club. He...
Richelle Lee Spencer
Jul 16, 2025
Richelle Lee Spencer, 49, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted here when it becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the Guestbook section below.
Roneal Ann Bertoldi
Jul 14, 2025
Roneal Ann Bertoldi, 55, passed away on July 14, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting the Guestbook below.
Timothy Robert Flandro
Jul 14, 2025
Tim R. Flandro, age 80, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully of natural causes at Quail Ridge Assisted Living on July 14, 2025. Tim was born March 31, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho to C. Ed and Stella Flandro. He was raised and educated in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1963. Tim attended Idaho State University for two years...
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
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
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
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...
Hazel Gilson
Jul 10, 2025
Katy “Hazel” Gilson, age 98, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 10th, 2025, at her residence in St. George, UT.
Hazel was born on June 8th, 1927, in Silver Point, TN, to Swen and Maggie Lafever. At about the age of 13 Hazel and her family moved to Rexburg, Idaho where she completed high school. She was the 13th of...
Jayson Jeremy Geren
Jul 9, 2025
Jayson Jeremy (Geren) Lowe was born in Logan, Utah, on December 19, 1982, to Debra and Larry Geren. He lived with his parents in Paris, Idaho, until he was about three years old. They then moved to Wendell, Idaho, for work, residing there until he was five years old. After some family changes, they moved to Buhl, Idaho, where Jayson...
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
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...
Patricia "Pat" May Yandell
Jul 8, 2025
Patricia "Pat" May Yandell, 83, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Kimberly, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
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
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,...

