Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas
Carmen Gilson
Apr 9, 2026
Carmen Eugenia Gilson, 85, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away April 9 2026, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.
No services will be held in Idaho. She will be buried beside her husband in Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch, California.
Dorothy Ann Jensen
Apr 9, 2026
The funeral may be viewed live via YouTube.
Dorothy Ann Jensen, 81, passed away April 9, 2026, at her home in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Heritage Hospice and her loving family.
Ann was born on December 27, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was the second of six daughters born to Earl D. Gentle and Dorothy Rose Hope...
Natalie Kaye Pauli
Apr 6, 2026
Natalie Kaye Pauli, 51, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026.
Natalie was born on April 11, 1974, to Kent A. Crossley and Sharon K. Parish in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated in 1992 from Bonneville High School.
Natalie went on to lead a love-filled life with many adventures along the way. She was...
Kay Larue Whitmill
Apr 6, 2026
Kay Larue Morgan Whitmill, 84, of Rigby, formerly of Spencer, Idaho, passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Home Health and Hospice.
Kay was born on November 23, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LaVelle and Marvelle Morgan. She was raised in the Idaho Falls area and graduated from Idaho Falls High School...
Dawn Marie Ching
Apr 3, 2026
Dawn Marie Ching, beloved mother, wife, Gigi, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many, passed away peacefully April 3, 2026.
Dawn was born in Napa Valley, California, on May 7, 1970.
She met her best friend and love of her life, Jaxon, in Napa and they married on January 2, 1993, which would lead to a future of 33 beautiful years...
Rex Jensen
Apr 3, 2026
Rex Conrad Jensen, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a brave and courageous fight.
Rex was born December 10, 1956, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Blaine R. Jensen and Nina Evelyn Jones Jensen. He was raised with strong values of family, dedication, and hard work that guided him throughout his...
P.T. Richardson
Apr 3, 2026
Pernie Times "P.T." Richardson, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 3, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and Brio Home Health & Hospice.
Services are not being held.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Heart Association.
Pam Hansen
Apr 2, 2026
Pamela Sue Hansen, 67, of Iona, passed away April 2, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.
Pam was born October 17, 1958, in Anaconda, Montana, to George William Smith, Sr. and Shirley Bell Smith. She grew up and attended schools in Portland, Oregon, and Anaconda where she graduated from high school.
On December 21, 1976, she married Allen Wade Hansen, Sr. in...
James Walker
Apr 2, 2026
James Lee Walker, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 2, 2026, at Bingham Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held at a later date in Reno, Nevada.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
Leslie Gay Ovard
Apr 1, 2026
Services will be Zoomed here.
Leslie Gay (Park) Ovard, 61, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Warm River, Idaho.
She was born on November 4, 1964, in Ririe, Idaho, to David Gary Park and Cheryl Ann Byington Park. Leslie lived a life rich in learning, creativity, and love.
After fighting valiantly for years, she has now won her battle with Progressive...
Richard Bierma Sr.
Apr 1, 2026
Richard Dee Bierma, 67, of Shelley, passed away April 1, 2026, at his home.
Richard was born January 27, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merle Raymond and Margorie Louise Bierma. He grew up and attended Iona Elementary and dropped out from O.E. Bell Junior High School.
In 1975, he married Crystal Bierma. They had two children, Jason and Kristen They were...
Theodore Speas
Mar 31, 2026
All the things that we prayed for are all the things that you are. You will always be our little boy, but now you are also our shining star. “Yet, what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later.” Romans 8:18
Theodore joined his brother, Louis, to become our second guardian angel.
Theodore James is...
Doug Hillman
Mar 31, 2026
Services will be broadcast live here.
Douglas Glenn Hillman, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 31, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Doug was born June 15, 1957, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Chester Keith Hillman and Glenda Pearl Andrews Hillman. He grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls...
Sandy Rae Nelsen
Mar 31, 2026
Sandy Rae Cole Nelsen, 76, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away March 31, 2026.
A celebration of life for family will be held at a later date.
Debbie Lyon
Mar 30, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Mae Benkenstein Lyon, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Debbie married the love of her life, Darrell Kay Lyon, on June 4, 1971. He preceded her in death. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and creativity. She was a devoted mother to...
Albertino "Fernando" Ponce Franco
Mar 30, 2026
Albertino “Fernando” Ponce Franco, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026.
Fernando was born April 26, 1973, in Saucillo, Hidalgo, Mexico, to Agripino Ponce and Eloisa Franco Ponce. He grew up and attended schools in Mexico.
On July 29, 2017, he married Estela Gonzalez in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Fernando and Estela made their home in Idaho Falls where Fernando worked...
Brent Jack Bailey
Mar 30, 2026
Brent Jack Bailey, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Brent was born June 21, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John Israel Bailey and Golda Hanks Bailey. He grew up on a dairy farm in Ammon. He attended schools in Ammon and Corvallis, Oregon, and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1960....
Cyndi Curran
Mar 30, 2026
Cyndi Curran, 65, a talented artist and craftsman known for her creativity and generous spirit, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Cyndi was a proud graduate of Skyline High School, where she built the foundation for her lifelong love of artistic expression and hands-on work.
Cyndi's artistry shone brightly in everything she did. She had an impeccable...
Lucian Jermaine Johnson
Mar 28, 2026
Lucian Jermaine Johnson, 53, of Da Nang, Vietnam, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026, while living in Vietnam.
Lucian was born on March 21, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was lovingly raised by Lenona and Herd David Johnson, who gave him a nurturing and supportive home. Lucian grew up in Kalamazoo, MI, attended local schools, and graduated from Comstock High...
Von Wood
Mar 28, 2026
Von Albert Wood passed away on March 28, 2026, from complications related to an infection. He fought with strength, grit, and courage, surrounded by those he loved. His resilience and determination will remain a defining part of his legacy.
Von was born on July 10, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ralph and Margaret Wood, the sixth of ten children. From...
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