Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Connie Lee Newsom
May 6, 2011
Connie Lee Newsom, 64 passed away peacefully on May 6, 2011 at Portneuf Medical Center surrounded by her family. Connie was born on April 25, 1947, the daughter of Gladys L. and Dale W. Mann, and attended schools in Pocatello. On March 1st, 1965 Connie married Larry W. Ames and they had two children together, Kimberly Ames-Shaffer and Dale Ames....
Berta Albrecht
May 3, 2011
POCATELLO - Berta Baker Albrecht, 91, of Pocatello, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at a local care center. Berta was born November 21, 1919 in Oxford, Idaho to John William Baker and Kate Emily Robinson. She graduated from Downey High School in 1937 and received her registered nurse certificate from Pocatello General Hospital in 1941. Berta married Warren...
Verda Little Casper
May 3, 2011
POCATELLO-Verda (Little) Casper, 83, passed away Wednesday morning at her daughters home from natural causes. As per her wishes, there will be a graveside service held for Verda on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Colonial Funeral Home is caring for Verda's family.
Juan Flores
May 2, 2011
IDAHO FALLS-Juan Gabriel Flores, 40, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away on May 2, 2011. Juan was born on September 12, 1970 to Gabriel Flores and Maria de la Luz Flores Vasquez in Chapala, Jalisco Mexico. The family moved to Pocatello, ID in 1973 where Juan was raised. He attended local schools and graduated from Pocatello High...
James T. Edward
May 2, 2011
James T. Edwards, 80 of Kimberly, Idaho went to be with our Father in Heaven on Monday, May 2, 2011. Jim was born in Nampa, Idaho on June 5th 1930. In 1973, Jim moved to Kimberly, Idaho, where he raised his children, Bill, John, Bob, Karen, Tommy Joe and James Jr. One of Jim's greatest joys in life was fishing,...
Medina Mandura
May 2, 2011
Medina Mandura, 43, of Twin Falls, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side. She worked as a quality control inspector for Spears Manufacturing and then for Seastrom Manufacturing. Medina enjoyed spending time with her family and was friend to all. Surviving are her husband - Marinko Mandura of Twin Falls, and children - Dario and...
Thomas Calvin Bay
May 1, 2011
Twin Falls, Idaho resident and former Alaskan, Thomas Calvin Bay, 84, passed away in Twin Falls on May 1st, 2011 after a short illness. His life will be celebrated on Saturday May, 7th 2011 at 2 PM at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. He was born November 22, 1926 in Anadarko County, Oklahoma. After...
Merlin Lee Fairbanks
May 1, 2011
Merlin Lee Fairbanks, 67, of Twin Falls, passed away May 1, 2011 at the Twin Falls Care Center. He was born July 5, 1943 in Hazelton, Idaho, the son of Glen Ward Fairbanks and Mary M. Hartley Fairbanks. He was married to Susan Wolf and to this union was born a son Mike. Susan and Merlin later divorced and on...
Erma Clinkscales
Apr 30, 2011
Erma Sarah Quinn Clinkscales, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 30, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1918 in Pocatello, Idaho to James A. Quinn and A.W. Elizabeth Ingelstrom. She was number eight of eleven children. Erma attended school in Pocatello, Idaho, graduating from Pocatello High School. She began working at...
Jim Crowser
Apr 30, 2011
Obituary for James Russell Crowser Twin Falls - James Russell Crowser passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. Jim was born in Clarkston, Washington on January 21, 1932 to James W. Crowser and Marie Fredrickson Crowser. He graduated from Clarkston High School in 1949. From High School he went into the Navy for...
Betty Thompson
Apr 29, 2011
BRIGHTON, COLORADO-Betty Thompson, 72, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at her daughters home from natural causes. She was born to Lester Stanley and Mary Eloise (Christman) Dawson on April 2, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio. Betty's family moved to Fort Hall, Idaho at around 8 years old. She attended Tyhee Elementary and done the rest of her schooling in...
Gloria "Genie" Alexander
Apr 28, 2011
POCATELLO-Gloria "Genie" Alexander, 67, passed away Friday, April 28 th , from natural causes. Genie was born September 13 th , 1943 in Abilene, Texas. An avid fisher and bowler, she never failed at having a good time. She fell in love and married Walt Alexander in April of 1971 and also became an amazing mother. Genie was actively involved...
Brian Wilber Howell
Apr 28, 2011
Pocatello-Brian Howell, age 42 passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 after a courageous 4 year battle with brain cancer. Brian Wilber Howell, the only son, was born to Dee and Connie Howell in Montrose, Colorado May 18, 1968. Brian had two siblings. Sandy Howell Hunter his older sister, who tragically passed away just two years ago, and his younger sister...
Johnnie Pearl Pehrson
Apr 28, 2011
Our Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Johnnie Pearl Butler Pehrson slipped these earthly bonds and returned home to heaven Thursday evening April 28, 2011. Her loving family surrounded her as she took her last breath, gave a little smile and gently slipped away. She was 82. Mom was born on May 13, 1928, in Houston County, Alabama to Herman and...
Leonard B. Daybrest
Apr 27, 2011
Formerly of Pocatello, Idaho passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana on April 27th, 2011. He leaves behind two nieces, one nephew and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Leonard was born in Glenrock, Virginia on May 31st, 1927 second son after William, to Jalmer and Elizabeth (Hendricksen) Daybrest. Shortly after his birth the family moved...
Alma Gregory Morrison
Apr 27, 2011
Alma Gregory Morrison, 92 of Buhl, Idaho passed away at Pocatello Care Center on April 27, 2011. He was born on December 2, 1918 the seventh child of Alma Morrison and Amy Leah Gregory. He married Ila Anderson on October 26, 1941. They lived in Franklin, Castleford, Kimberly, Jerome and then moved to Buhl. They lived in Buhl for 50...
Blaine Coffin
Apr 26, 2011
POCATELLO-Blaine Dee Coffin, our much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed from this life on April 26, 2011 at his home in Pocatello. He was born to Golden (Dutch) and Julia Coffin in Downey, Idaho on December 18, 1929. He married Ann Marie Gregerson on January 18, 1958. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple...
Bart Galloway
Apr 25, 2011
POCATELLO-Barton "Bart" R. Galloway, 31, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at Portneuf Medical Center. Funeral services for Bart will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 South 4th Avenue. Family will receive friends on Sunday evening at Colonial Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. and again one hour...
Steve R. Ordonez
Apr 25, 2011
Steve R. Ordonez 1954-2011 Steve R. Ordonez, 56, of Filer, lost a courageous battle with cancer at his home, surrounded by family, on Monday April 25, 2011. Steve was born November 9, 1954 in Willcox, AZ. He attended High School in Salt Lake City, UT. He received a Masters degree in Geology from Northern Arizona University, and later received his...
Mary Jean Billingsley
Apr 24, 2011
Mary "Jean" Billingsley 1910 - 2011 Our beloved grandmother, Mary "Jean" Billingsley, 101 of Twin Falls, was called home by the Lord April 24, 2011. She joins her beloved family, husband Dale, sons Max, Don, daughter Gwen, her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Grandma's life was full of caring for her loved ones. She taught us how to cook,...
