Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.
Nina M Bagley
Jun 22, 2024
My mom Nina M (Westmoreland) Bagley was born on February 17, 1937, in Tremonton, Utah and lived on a farm at the point of the mountain. She was born to Broadus Young (Known as B.Y.) Westmoreland and Blanche Edna (Meeks) Westmoreland. She passed away from natural causes on June 22, 2024, at the age of 87 years old.
She was the...
Terrel W Merkley
Jun 21, 2024
Terrel W. Merkley, 82, passed away on June 21, 2024. Terrel was born October 17, 1941, at the Colonial Inn, which served as the hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was the first of three siblings, each five years apart, so he grew up largely as an only child. He had a brother, Lyndon (J), and is survived by a sister,...
Dennis Edwin Paananen
Jun 21, 2024
Dennis Edwin Paananen, 83, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home, under the care of his loving wife, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
Dennis was born in McCall, Idaho, on July 6, 1940, to Ellen Susana Hillberg and Edwin Einer Paananen. He was raised on a ranch near Lake Fork, Idaho, until the age...
John Lutz
Jun 21, 2024
Our gracious Lord took our father, John Fred Lutz, 96, Buhl, to his Heavenly home on June 21, 2024. Rejoicing in the resurrection of our Lord, we know that we will be reunited with Dad in Heaven.
John was born February 20, 1928, the first son of Fred and Luella Lutz in Clover, Idaho. John grew up on the Clover Track....
Christopher Sandoval
Jun 21, 2024
Christopher Lee Sandoval, 42, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident June 21, 2024, leaving this world less bright and a massive hole in the hearts of many.
Chris was born on December 5, 1981, in Reno, Nevada to Richard Sandoval and Michelle Soares. His parents later divorced, and he was blessed with 2 additional sisters from his mom, Lori...
Rebecca Ruth Brown
Jun 21, 2024
Rebecca Ruth Brown, 74, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at Elegant Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born on August 9, 1949, to James Robert Hogan Rowe and Imagene Westlake Rowe in Pittsfield, Illinois.
After graduating from high school, Rebecca came to Pocatello to stay with family and attend Idaho State University. During her time studying business and geology,...
Jiraiya Timothy Renee Solis
Jun 20, 2024
Jiraiya Timothy Renee Solis, passed way on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
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Emery Nestor
Jun 19, 2024
David Emery Nestor, 76, passed away on June 19, 2024. Emery was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 9, 1947.
Emery loved his home in Robin, Idaho. He was a good father and loving husband, to Donna, for 53 ½ years and he loved his entire family dearly.
Emery is survived by his daughter, Jean (Mike) Wolford; and son, David (Michelle) Nestor;...
Charlene M. Bentel
Jun 19, 2024
TYHEE – Long time Tyhee resident, Charlene Bentel, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Elegant Assisted Living facility on June 19, 2024.
Charlene was born Marcia Charlene Winn on July 24, 1932, in Moreland, Idaho to Helen Wilma Jacobson and Wallace Albert Winn. Charlene is the name she went by after starting her education in Pocatello, attending...
Billy Blair Smith
Jun 18, 2024
Billy Blair Smith, 87, of Rockland, Idaho, passed away on June 18, 2024. Billy was born in Ucon, Idaho to Charles Isaac and Audrey Paul Smith on November 26, 1936. Billy and his twin brother Teddy were born on Thanksgiving Day. Billy was the first twin born by sixteen minutes.
Billy enjoyed growing up in a small town and enjoyed school....
Billie Ann Grossnickle
Jun 18, 2024
Billie Ann Grossnickle, 56, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on June 18, 2024. Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home.
A full obituary will be updated here as it becomes available.
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Sharon Lee Bochatey
Jun 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon Lee Bochatey, on June 17, 2024 at the age of 76.
Sharon was born on February 7,1948 in Denver, CO to Joseph Elias Bochatey and Helen Ruth Davis. Sharon grew up in Golden, CO where she graduated from Golden High School. Sharon married Jerry Phillips May...
Nellie Florene Brown
Jun 16, 2024
Nellie Florene (Holloway) (Stephens) Brown, age 90, of Jerome, Idaho passed away on June 16, 2024, at Saint Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center.
Nellie was born on January 2, 1934, to John and Nellie (Clark) Holloway at their home in Jerome, ID. She grew up south of Twin Falls, Idaho, where her parents homesteaded 160 acres. She attended school on the...
Javier Flores-Salinas
Jun 16, 2024
Javier Flores-Salinas lovingly known as Chachito, left us on June 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and an impact on all who were fortunate enough to know him. His life began on August 4,1991, in Los Ángeles, CA, he brought joy and light to his family from the very beginning.
Javier's journey was marked by his unwavering love...
Sandra Jean McBride
Jun 15, 2024
Sandra Jean (Sexton) McBride, age 85, succumbed to her fight with cancer on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Sandra was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. She attended elementary schools in Twin Falls, Curry, Jerome, and Murtaugh. She attended middle school and high school at Hazelton, Idaho, and was a graduate of Valley High School in 1957, and attended Conquerors Bible College in...
Lupe Lynn Korten
Jun 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lupe Lynn Korten, who departed from this world on June 15, 2024, after a ten-year battle with cancer. Lupe was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. Her selflessness, strength, unwavering positivity and love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Lupe had a love for athletics, art,...
Bob Blanchard
Jun 14, 2024
Dresden Robert “Bob” Blanchard, 85, passed away on June 14, 2024.
Bob was born to Dresden and Phyllis Blanchard on April 17, 1939, in Logan, Utah, and passed away on June 14, 2024. He was the first of three children, including Nancy and Ann.
Bob lived in Pocatello until he was 9 years old and then moved to American Falls while his...
Rodney G. Rindlisbaker
Jun 13, 2024
Rodney G. Rindlisbaker, 62, passed away on June 13, 2024.
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Paul Allen Murphy
Jun 13, 2024
Paul Allen Murphy, 76, passed away on June 13, 2024.
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Keith Bennett Denton
Jun 12, 2024
Keith Bennett Denton, 63, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1960 in Beaufort, South Carolina to William Curtis and Noreen Ann Denton.
His father was in the military, so he attended schools in many different states. He graduated from Saint Louis High School and received his Associates Degree in electronic technology while serving in the...
