Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Carol Ann Stith

Carol Ann Stith

Mar 2, 2023

Carol Ann Stith, 74, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 28, 2023.

A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.  

No formal services will be held at this time. 

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the Tribute Wall tab above. 

Rebecca  Joy Stricler

Rebecca Joy Stricler

Mar 2, 2023

Rebecca Stricler, 71, passed away on March 2, 2023.

There will be no services held at this time. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the “Tribute Wall” tab above.

Roger Sellers

Roger Sellers

Mar 1, 2023

Roger Keith Sellers (64) passed away at home March 1, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Roger was born on September 30th, 1958, to Brig & Donna Sellers in Bountiful, Utah.

He excelled in trap shooting, winning & placing in several round robins throughout his lifetime. He loved riding dirt bikes & wrenching on them, hunting, fishing & camping. He loved the outdoors. Roger...

Jerald F Cloward

Jerald F Cloward

Feb 28, 2023

Jerald F Cloward (Jerry), 64, passed away February 28, 2023, in his Pocatello home.

Jerry was born October 27, 1958, to Beverly and Boyd Cloward in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he lived and grew up with his mom, dad and sister, Katherine.

Jerry graduated from Blackfoot High School and immediately began his long successful career with INL. Jerry retired the first time from...

Jacob Sean Machen

Jacob Sean Machen

Feb 28, 2023

Jacob Machen, 36, passed away on February 28, 2023.

Jake grew up loving baseball and went on to a lifelong career with Lewis mechanical. He enjoyed everything outdoors. Staying busy and always looking for fun.

He will forever be first on the water and sidelining every broncos game.

Jake lived his life for his wife Mistie and beautiful daughter Layla.

Jake was preceded in...

Janet Elizabeth Willmore

Janet Elizabeth Willmore

Feb 27, 2023

Janet Elizabeth Willmore, 85, of McCammon, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Portneuf Medical Center.

There will be no services held at this time. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Memories and condolences may be shared under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Patricia Dorothy Leatham

Patricia Dorothy Leatham

Feb 26, 2023

Pat Leatham (84) passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray in June 2022. They shared nearly 60 years of adventure, recreating in Island Park and Quartzsite, Arizona and supporting their sons’ activities – they watched a lot of baseball!

Pat was a gifted dessert maker, and she enjoyed many crafts....

John Christopher Holt

John Christopher Holt

Feb 26, 2023

John Christopher Holt returned home to Heaven, early Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, in Converse, Texas. He was born on January 27, 1983 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Edward Lawrence and Maureen Empey Holt, the youngest of 8 children who loved their baby brother very much. His life has not been easy, as he has battled depression for most of his...

Mary Nadine Oneida

Mary Nadine Oneida

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Nadine Oneida was born in Shoshone, Idaho, on January 7, 1934, to William Dewey Williams and Mary Alice (Moore) Williams. Mary was the third of four children, following her sister, Joyce, and older brother Burrell, and preceding her younger brother, Dale. Her parents owned a farm to the north of town, and the kids initially were bussed into town...

Harold  C.  Smith, Iii

Harold C. Smith, Iii

Feb 24, 2023

Harold Charles Smith III, 66, passed away on February 24, 2023.  

No formal services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with friends and family by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.  

Carl John Barningham

Carl John Barningham

Feb 24, 2023

Carl John Barningham, 86, passed away on February 24, 2023.  

No formal services are planned at this time.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with family and friends by visiting the Tribute Wall tab above.

Shirlene Sortor Tufuga Valai

Shirlene Sortor Tufuga Valai

Feb 22, 2023

Shirlene Sortor Tufuga Valai, 63, passed away on February 22, 2023.

Shirlene was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on March 30, 1959, the third of four children. The family moved to Chubbuck in 1964. Shirlene’s mother passed away in 1964, and the years that followed were rough but mostly happy. She graduated from Highland High School. Shirlene married Tione Valai on May...

Justin James Guardipee

Justin James Guardipee

Feb 22, 2023

Justin James Guardipee, 32, passed away February 22, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho.

Justin was born in Pocatello, ID on March 27, 1990 to George Guardipee and Cindy VanSickel Haney.

Justin lived in Pocatello his whole life except for a few years in Utah and also in Clayton, Idaho where he worked on the Southfork of the Salmon River.

Justin attended preschool at TLC...

Rene Aguirre Perez

Rene Aguirre Perez

Feb 21, 2023

Rene A. Perez, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 21, 2023.

Rene was born on January 8, 1971, in Dade City, Florida to Jose and Guadalupe Perez. His early years were in Texas, then the family moved to American Falls. He had many fun adventures with his brother Joe and sister Ida, and many cousins....

Delena Alicia Soltero

Delena Alicia Soltero

Feb 21, 2023

Delena Alicia Soltero, 38, passed away on February 21, 2023.

Delena was born in Pocatello, Idaho on June 16, 1984. She knew she wanted to be a nurse from an early age. She attended Lincoln Elementary School, Irving Jr. High School, Pocatello High School, and Idaho State University, graduating with honors from all. She will rest in peace in Pocatello.

Delena was...

Angalee Hall

Angalee Hall

Feb 21, 2023

Angalee Hall, 60, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 21, 2023.  

A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available.  A Celebration of Life is being planned by her family and will be held at a later date.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the Tribute Wall tab above. 

Nephi Andrew Smith

Nephi Andrew Smith

Feb 19, 2023

On February 19, 2023, Nephi (Andy) Andrew Smith passed away at 56 years old, peacefully in him home, with his family around him, after battling and fighting cancer for 10+ years. Nephi was born May 9, 1966, to Nephi and Carol Smith in Pocatello, Idaho, where he lived and grew up all his life with his mom, dad, two sisters...

Susan Burstedt

Susan Burstedt

Feb 17, 2023

Susan Lee Hull Burstedt passed away at her residence on February 17th, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who know her.

Susan was born January 24, 1942, in Ogden, Utah to Alvin C. and Mayme (Laird) Hull. She was the second oldest of...

Tyler Michael Gunn

Tyler Michael Gunn

Feb 17, 2023

Tyler Michael Gunn was born to Larry and Amy Gunn on June 30, 1993, in Pocatello, Idaho. He grew up the youngest of three siblings with an older sister, Amber, and his older brother, Brandt. As a teenager, Tyler became a loving older brother to six adopted siblings: Sunny, Feleicia, Madison, Alaya, Alikye, and Isaac. He also was a proud...

Jo Lynn Mahaffey

Jo Lynn Mahaffey

Feb 17, 2023

JoLynn (Sorensen) Mahaffey, 73, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on February 17, 2023, after a short illness.

She was born April 21, 1949, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Reece and Aleen (Wellard) Sorensen. She was the middle of five children.

JoLynn spent her childhood in Pocatello where she attended Roosevelt Elementary, then Blackfoot Junior High, Hawthorne Junior High and graduated from Highland High...