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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Bick 梅許碧慈 Tsu Mei
Aug 1, 2026
Bick Tsu Mei 梅許碧慈, 87, of Twin Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
A viewing will be held from 8:00 am to 8:45 am on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Wilks Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. A graveside service will take place at...
Ruby Kimball Francis
Jul 31, 2026
Our mom, Ruby Kimball Francis, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, with her family nearby. She resided in Temple, Texas, but is fondly remembered as a longtime member of the Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho community. She was born on December 20, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ruby Griffiths and Vernon Alma Kimball. Ruby grew up...
Nancy Lou Miranda
Jul 31, 2026
Nancy Lou Miranda, 64, passed away peacefully in Pocatello, Idaho, on July 30, 2026 with her husband, David, and daughter, Cicealia, by her side.
She was born on April 10, 1962 to Robert and Mary Helen Svancara in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the baby of her family and loved by her five siblings. Many would say there was always something exciting...
Shirley Nadine Villano
Jul 30, 2026
Shirley Nadine Villano, born December 6, 1930, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Joseph Villano, who passed away July 7, 2019, and her beautiful daughter, Lisa Marie Villano, who passed away June 27, 2007.
Shirley was born at home...
Brenda Joy Ruiz
Jul 29, 2026
Brenda Joy Wells Ruiz, 65, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at home on July 29, 2026.
She is survived by her daughters, Maria Ramirez (Juan) of Arizona and Lillie Wright (Patrick) of Idaho, five cherished grandchildren; Gabriella, John, Sebastian, Sarah and Jack who will miss her deeply. She is preceded in death by parents Jack and Edris...
Faye Lucille Petty Cotant
Jul 29, 2026
Faye Lucille Petty Cotant, 85, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home on July 29th 2026, surrounded by her loving family, from advanced stages of Alzheimer's.
She was born on April 21st, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho, to the parents of Lewis LeRoy Petty and Hilda Coffin Petty. Faye grew up with six other siblings, Arlene (Gary Yearsley), Clyde (Diane),...
Dennis Max Sidwell
Jul 28, 2026
Dennis Max Sidwell, 83 of Kimberly Idaho passed away on July 28th 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was born in Rupert, ID, on August 14th 1942 to Anita and James (Max) Sidwell. He spent most of his childhood in Jerome, ID with lots of friends and his two brothers Glen and Tom Sidwell. While his time in Jerome, he...
Michelle Rae Miller
Jul 27, 2026
Michelle Rae Miller, 57, passed away on July 27, 2026.
Michelle Miller, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 3, 1968, in American Falls, Idaho, Michelle dedicated her life to caring for others, working in both childcare and healthcare. Her greatest joy was her family, and she...
William Daniel Wirsching
Jul 25, 2026
William Daniel Wirsching, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Dan was born on November 30, 1959, to Clarence and Beverly Wirsching. To his parents, he was Danny. To many others, he was Dan. But to the people who loved him most, he became known by his favorite name of all—Papa.
Dan was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho,...
Sarah Ann Reidinger
Jul 25, 2026
Sarah Ann Reidinger, 88, passed away on July 25, 2026.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Joseph Warren Kovar Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Joseph Warren "Joe" Kovar Jr passed away on Friday July 24, 2026, in Filer, ID holding hands with his wife Verna Kay Kovar. Joe was born August 20, 1938, in Bremen, North Dakota to Joseph Sr and Blanch Kro Kovar and was the seventh of eight siblings.
At the age of 2, their family moved to Harvey, ND and that is...
Allen Rick Collins
Jul 24, 2026
Rick Collins, 70, of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, took the stairway to heaven to join his three siblings in the morning hours of July 24, 2026.
Rick’s birth was on May 12, 1956 to Allen R Collins and Cyrena M. Howell in Pocatello Idaho. By age 13, Rick had earned his Eagle Scout; unprecedented for the time. He squeaked out a...
Michael Clair Kunz
Jul 23, 2026
Michael Clair Kunz, 71, passed away on July 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD, at Portneuf Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mike was born on February 28, 1955, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Clair and Beverly Hill Kunz. He was raised with a strong work ethic and a love for family, values that would guide...
Christina Varner
Jul 22, 2026
Christina McCarty Varner, 64, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Christina was born on March 29, 1962, in Pocatello, Idaho, to S. “Bob” and Dayna McCarty.
She was a creative soul, like a hummingbird, never fully able to sit still or in one place for long. She loved being outdoors with her friends and family hunting, fishing, skiing, and...
Jacob Dewaine Reynolds
Jul 22, 2026
Jacob Dewaine Reynolds, 31, passed away on July 22, 2026.
Jacob was born on the 25th of September in 1994. Jacob came home from the hospital to his Grandma and Grandpa’s home with his mom to reside all his life on Broadway Street. Jacob made a lot of friends in that neighborhood along with very many friends throughout his whole life...
Shawna Jean Childs
Jul 22, 2026
After 68 years of embracing life to the fullest, Shawna Jean Childs passed away on July 22, 2026.
Shawna was born on October 26, 1957, to Dean Mason and Donna Riach Mason.
She loved telling stories about growing up with her siblings, her dad's magic tricks, the family go-karts, and her brother's classic car projects.
After graduating from Twin Falls High School in...
Ryan Ver Wey
Jul 20, 2026
Donald Ryan Ver Wey, known to most simply as Ryan, was born on July 1, 1985, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Kelly Ver Wey and Teresa Ver Wey (Martin). Ryan passed away at his home in Kimberly, Idaho, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 41.
Ryan grew up in Kimberly, and loved his childhood running the streets with his...
Sam W. Lancaster
Jul 20, 2026
Sam W. Lancaster, 96, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home.
Sam was born January 17, 1930, to Jane Marguerite (Sierer) and Roy Young Lancaster, members of the early settler families in the Filer, Idaho, area. As the second oldest in a close-knit family, Sam grew up with his siblings Leroy, Vivian, Sue, Tom,...
Lynda Kay Woodworth
Jul 19, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announced the passing of Lynda (Knudson) Woodworth, who left us on July 19th at the age of 83; she was battling health issues for the last several years and was surrounded by family and friends. Lynda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who brought joy, humor, and warmth to everyone around her.
She...
Kathleen Roberta Seaton
Jul 19, 2026
Dr. Kathleen Roberta Rodrigues-Seaton (呂珍妮) was a woman of fierce intellect, boundless creativity, and an unwavering refusal to let the world dictate how she should live. She passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy woven with thousands of stitches, vibrant watercolors, and a profound impact on family, friends, and students across the...
