Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
William Rairigh
Jun 6, 2013
William Franklin Rairigh, 89, of Twin Falls, passed away June 6, 2013 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. He was born on August 4, 1923 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of Melvin and Sarah Reece Rairigh. On July 13, 1960 in Las Vegas, he married the love of his life Martha Stastny. He and his...
Wilma R. Henry
Jun 4, 2013
Wilma R. Henry, 95, of Murtaugh, passed away June 4, 2013 at the Twin Falls Care Center. She was born April 21, 1918 in Omer, KY, the daughter of James and Edna Hays Mays. She worked throughout her life as a waitress. Wilma enjoyed making pies, sewing, canning and gardening, and loved to share the fruits of her labors with...
Gary Gene Brazle
Jun 3, 2013
Gary Gene Brazle, 74, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2013. Gary was born in Vandalia, IL on May 20, 1939 to Loren Merle Brazle and Bernice Stradley Pennington. He grew up in Vandalia, graduating from high school there. After graduation Gary enlisted into the United States Air Force. While serving in the Air Force, he traveled abroad...
John "Duke" Doyle Jr
Jun 3, 2013
John "Duke" Doyle, 62,Passed away suddenly June 3, 2013 of natural causes. Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave. Pocatello. Military honors will follow the services at Colonial Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www.colonial-funeralhome.com.
Tracy Moemburg
Jun 3, 2013
Tracy Moemberg, 94, of Fort Hall, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013. Tracy was born in Washakie, Utah, in 1918. Later he moved to Arbon Valley, Idaho, and went to school in American Falls and graduated from high school there. He then moved to Fort Hall and made his homestead there. He married Aurelia Miller Moemberg January 7, 1972....
Michael K. Stoker
Jun 3, 2013
Michael Keith Stoker, 64, passed away Monday June 3rd, 2013 at his home with his family by his side, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Mike was born January 5, 1949, in Payson, Utah, the second of six children to Max and Eva Clinger Stoker. He was raised and educated in Aberdeen, Idaho graduating from Aberdeen High School...
Bryce Alan Shindle
Jun 1, 2013
Bryce Alan Shindle, 40 of Twin Falls, passed away June 1, 2013 at his home in Twin Falls. He was born with his twin sister Candy on July 26, 1972 to Sue Shindle in Twin Falls. He attended Valley High School and played football assisting them in the 1991 State Football Championship. Family was important to Bryce, he took great...
Curtis Lee
May 29, 2013
Curtis Lee, an unassuming, selfless man of 86 years, concluded his life's journey May 29, 2013, in the home where he and Shirley England Lee, his sweetheart of 64 years, had lived nearly all of their married life. The journey began April 16, 1927, in Grouse Creek, Utah, as the fifth of ten children born to Edward and Rhoda Paskett...
Calvin E. Munn
May 28, 2013
Calvin Earl Munn “Sonny “passed away at Portneuf Regional Medical Center on Tuesday May 28th 2013 at the age of 78. Calvin is predeceased by his Father Calvin A. Munn, Grandson Christopher Lee Cook. Calvin is survived by his wife Jean Munn of 58 years. They were married in Pocatello, Idaho September 9th 1954. Calvin is lovingly remembered by his...
Aubrey Lewis Brashear
May 28, 2013
Aubrey Lewis Brashear, 94 of Twin Falls, passed away May 28, 2013 at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho. Aubrey was born in Como, Texas on October 1, 1918. In 1941, he joined the United States Air Force and served in WWII. On July 2, 1942 in Ballenger, TX he married the love of his life, Clara Brashear. To this...
Nina E. Bitton
May 26, 2013
Nina Ellen Barnhart Bitton passed away at the age of 92 on May 26, 2013 after a long and happy life. She was born in Teton, Idaho on December 9, 1920 to Felix and Carrie Barnhart. She was the 5 th of 6 children. Her parents, brother Harrison Barnhart, and sisters Essie Jacobsen, Fern Steed, Grace Wheeler and Vivian Barnhart...
Rodney Dale Callantine
May 25, 2013
Rodney Dale Callantine, 57, of Pocatello passed away on Saturday May 25, 2013 at his brother's residence. Rodney was born in Bozeman, Montana and later moved to Pocatello in 1968. Mr. Callantine served in the navy from 1972-1976 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Rodney is preceded in death by his first wife, Lori Callantine, and his parents...
Wayne Mallavia
May 24, 2013
Wayne Edmond Mallavia, 62, passed away at a local hospital on Friday, May 24, 2013, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born March 7, 1951, in Pocatello, Idaho. His parents were Louis P. and Susie Adele Jenson Mallavia. He was raised in Pocatello and Arbon Valley where he helped his grandparents on the farm. He attended Jefferson Elementary, Irving Jr....
Javier Najera Diego
May 24, 2013
"FOREVER YOUNG" Javier N. Diego was born February 24, 1945. Javier passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at 5:45 p.m.,reuniting with his wife, Felipa Diego who passed away 4 years ago. They were married for 36 years. They will be missed, but forever cherished in our hearts!
Virginia Ann Birkey
May 22, 2013
Virginia Ann (Bute) Birkey was called home to glory Wednesday, May 22, 2013 after a year and a half long battle with cancer. She went peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Virginia was born November 24, 1929 to James and Mattie Bute in Jackson County, MN, the second of 4 children. She grew up on their farm in...
Lynette Brower
May 21, 2013
Lynette Brower, age 82, passed away at her home, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Lynette was born on September 12, 1930 to Arthur James Munson and Florence Brown in Ogden, Utah. Later on in life, she met Loren William Brower and they were married March 8, 1952. They were married for 41 years until his passing on July 13, 1993.Lynette enjoyed...

