Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Idaho & Pocatello, Idaho in Bannock County.
Steven Earl Larson
Jul 24, 2025
Steven Earl Larson, 64, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, on a beautiful summer morning, fishing with his grandson. Born on November 27, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Willard and Janice Whiting Larson, Steve lived a life marked by curiosity, passion, humor, and unwavering love for his family.
Steve grew up in southeast Idaho and attended schools in both Pocatello...
Charlene Jo Tovey
Jul 24, 2025
Charlene Jo Winn Tovey passed away on July 24, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born September 22, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Luella (Holman) Winn and Lloyd Junior Winn. She was the second of 5 children and grew up in Idaho Falls, graduating from Skyline High School in 1971. She met Rod Tovey in...
James Lloyd Peterson
Jul 23, 2025
Master Sergeant James Lloyd Peterson
March 23, 1948 – July 23, 2025
James Lloyd Peterson—Dad, Gramps, Brother, Warrior, Boat Captain, and self-declared Patron Saint of Sarcasm—passed away on July 23rd, 2025 in Nampa, Idaho, at the age of 77.
Born in sunny San Diego on March 23, 1948, James spent his early days beachside in Coronado and the desert winds of Imperial Valley...
Bruce L. Baker, Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Bruce Loyal Baker Sr., of McCammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and laughter.
Born on January 13, 1942, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Bruce was the eldest of four children born to Harold Alfred Baker and Anna Lucil (Hall) Baker.
He grew up on the family’s ranch along Dempsey Creek,...
Sharon Esquibel
Jul 22, 2025
Sharon Esquibel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 22, 2025, at the age of 87.
Sharon was born to Victor L. Seamons and Lucilla (Holmes) Seamons on January 30, 1938, in Oxford, Idaho. She was a “surprise” baby and the youngest of four children. Since there was a 14 to 10 year age difference between...
Lurlene T. Haag
Jul 20, 2025
Lurlene Theresa Frey-Haag, born October 31, 1940, died July 20, 2025, of a sudden illness.
She was born in Marksville, LA where she lived until she was five years old, speaking only French. She then moved to Idaho with her parents, Verda Joffrion and Ralph Frey, along with her brother, Barney.
She went to school in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School...
Jon R. Sorenson
Jul 19, 2025
Jon Ray Sorenson, 47, passed away on July 19, 2025. Jon was born on June 19, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho to Connie Jean Chappel and Russell Kent Sorenson. He was the youngest of three children: Scott Leadford of Pocatello, Idaho, and Junae Sorenson of Pocatello, Idaho.
Jon met Sheila Burrup in the summer of 2006 and was instantly in love with...
Jose E. Vega
Jul 19, 2025
A Legacy of Love and Resilience: Remembering Jose Vega
Jose Vega, a man whose life was a testament to hard work, devotion, and unwavering love for his family, passed away on July 19th, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah. Born on January 9th, 1948, in Nevada, to Juan Vega and Ethel Irene Frazier, Jose’s journey began with humble roots and blossomed into a...
Edna F. Swallow
Jul 18, 2025
Edna Fawn Norton Swallow peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born on April 14, 1940, in Shelley, Idaho, to Willis and Hazel Norton. She was the eighth of nine children.
Edna graduated from Pocatello High School in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, Marion Swallow, on June 19, 1959, in...
June Ann Hall
Jul 18, 2025
June Ann Hall 84, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away July 18, 2025, at Caring Hearts in Pocatello, Idaho. June was born November 17, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Glenn & Esther McCoy.
June graduated from Twin Falls High School. June married Kurt Shepherd Hall in 1962 in Elko, Nevada. They have five children.
June enjoyed doing yard work and spending...
James Sanchez
Jul 16, 2025
James Sanchez, 82, passed away on July 16, 2025.
He was born on June 19, 1943, in Taylor, Texas, to Maria and Guadalupe Sanchez. He married the love of his life, Lorraine, on July 2, 1994. They enjoyed 31 years of marriage together.
James loved nature and being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, 4-wheeling, motorcycle riding, and ATV club. He...
Roneal Ann Bertoldi
Jul 14, 2025
Roneal Ann Bertoldi, 55, passed away on July 14, 2025.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Timothy Robert Flandro
Jul 14, 2025
Tim R. Flandro, age 80, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully of natural causes at Quail Ridge Assisted Living on July 14, 2025. Tim was born March 31, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho to C. Ed and Stella Flandro. He was raised and educated in Pocatello, graduating from Pocatello High School in 1963. Tim attended Idaho State University for two years...
Rosie May Willard
Jul 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rosie Willard
Born sleeping on Monday, July 14, 2025
Our sweet daughter Rosie was held in our hearts long before we ever held her in our arms. Though she came into the world silently, her presence has filled our lives with meaning and love. Rosie was diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome and hydrops fetalis, and though her body was...
David Alan Vega
Jul 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Alan Vega, 43, who departed this life on July 11, 2025. Born on May 17, 1982, at Wayne Michigan Annapolis Hospital to Cheryl Barrett and Doug Vega. David lived a life marked by passion, purpose, and compassion for the planet and those around him.
From an early age, David...
Barbara Jane Hansen
Jul 11, 2025
Barbara Jane Hansen-Bowles died July 11, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho.
Barbara (don’t call me Barb or Barbie) was a long-time resident of McCammon, ID. She was born on July 13, 1943, to Marjorie and A.C. Hutcherson in Deadwood, South Dakota.
This firebrand of a girl lived with her mom, Gram, and brother until a handsome Air Force boy named Bob Hansen whisked...
Darwin Moyer Ford
Jul 11, 2025
Darwin Moyer Ford, affectionately known as Dar was Born in Ogden, Utah, on August 13, 1954. Dar was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1972. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Amy White. They had two daughters, Laura in 1976 and Jill in 1978. The two later divorced in...
William Benjamin Wilson III
Jul 9, 2025
William Benjamin Wilson III, 70, passed away, July 9, 2025 at Portneuf Medical Center.
Willie was born on November 8, 1954 in Macon, Georgia to Willian Benjamin Wilson Jr. and Ruby Joyce Newsome Wilson. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, GA and attended UGA for one year before serving his country in the United States Navy for...
Patrick Thomas Baugh
Jul 8, 2025
Patrick Baugh, 64, passed away July 8, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho with his brother and sister at his side.
Patrick was born April 9, 1961, in Twin Falls Idaho. He attended St. Edwards School, Robert Stuart Middle School and Twin Falls High School, where he was a member of the FFA and graduated in 1980. Patrick also attended classes at the...
Marina Guitron Ponce
Jul 8, 2025
Marina Guitron Ponce, 89, passed away July 8, 2025.
A full obituary will appear as soon as information becomes availble.
A viewing will take place at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 11, followed by a rosary service starting at 3:00 pm at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd, Chubbuck, Idaho.
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Marina Guitrón Ponce,...



