Obituaries

Deanne (Yates) Meng

Apr 16, 2025

Deanne Yates Meng passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born November 3, 1945, to Jerry and Roma Yates of Ririe, Idaho.

Deanne married Brent Meng and they were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on February 5, 1965. To their union they added four children: Paul, Peggy, Julie and Heather....

Darryl Eugene Peck

Apr 15, 2025

Darryl Eugene Peck, a cherished husband, father, son, and brother, passed peacefully on April 15, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family and friends.

Known for his welcoming nature, kind heart, infectious humor, and gift for storytelling, Darryl embraced life with unwavering passion and found true joy in supporting and uplifting those around him....

Carol Larae (Arave) Hemming

Apr 15, 2025

Carol LaRae Hemming, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 15, 2025, of causes incident to age. She was surrounded by all four of her children, and had been under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Carol was born October 23, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Her early childhood was marked by severe neglect and...

Evan Kay Mayes

Apr 15, 2025

Evan Kay Mayes, 78, of Shelley, passed away April 15, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Evan was born January 9, 1947, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Hadley Clarence Mayes and Hariet Garrett Mayes. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

He was married to...

Vada Burden

Apr 14, 2025

Vada Drucy Morgan Burden, 100, of Ammon, peacefully passed away April 14, 2025, at her home. She was under the constant care of her daughter, Karen Cook, and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Vada was born March 23, 1925, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Alvin Elmer Morgan and Sarah Anna Barnhart Morgan. Her early years were spent...

William Elzy Bennett

Apr 14, 2025

William Elzy Bennett, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2025, at his home.

Bill was born October 3, 1944, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Joey R. Goddard and Bernice Alta Bennett. He grew up and attended schools in Boise, Idaho. He also attended Boise State College where he earned an associate’s degree.

On November...

Marlene Ledvina

Apr 14, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Grandma, Marlene Kay Ledvina, on April 14, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family.

Marlene was born April 2, 1942, to Aaron "Merl" John and Velma Brown John in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the LDS Hospital. She was the...

David Foutz Reeder

Apr 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, David Foutz Reeder, who died in his home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on April 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with a rare neurological disease. His life was rich with unwavering love, kindness and service to all he met. David's...

Patsy Thomas

Apr 13, 2025

Patsy J. Thomas was born in Idaho Falls, on February 9.1937, and passed without pain and peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. Patsy was a believer and our good Lord, along with grammy and grandad showed her the path to heaven, where she is smiling down on us today.

Mom's parents were David Kenneth Thomas and...

Bill Gunnell

Apr 13, 2025

William “Bill” J Gunnell, 40, Idaho Falls, passed away April 13, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. After valiant efforts and tests, he passed away with no determined cause.

Bill was born March 19, 1985, in Anaheim, California, to William “Bill” Y Gunnell and Florance Marilynn Jensen Gunnell. He grew up and attended schools in Lake...

Josette Simone (Cella) Maddison

Apr 13, 2025

Josette Simone Maddison, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 13, 2025, at home following a long journey with cancer.

Josette was born June 17, 1941, in Paris, France, to Louis and Marthe Cella, during the Nazi occupation. Her early life was shaped by resilience and determination, and she carried that spirit throughout her entire life.

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Lucas David Hirschi

Apr 13, 2025

Lucas David Hirschi passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 18. We know that he was embraced with love unbounded by his cherished grandpa and grandma, and most importantly, his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Lucas was born on February 16, 2007, in Guatemala, and his family brought him home in November 2007. He was loved...

Carter Kenji Barnes

Apr 12, 2025

Carter Kenji Barnes, full of life and laughter, passed away at just 17 years old on April 12, 2025, in Bonneville County, Idaho. Though his time with us was far too short, Carter managed to leave a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to know him. He was so much to so many—a beloved son, brother, grandson, great grandson,...

Carol Sue (Farnes) Scott

Apr 11, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Carol Sue Farnes Scott on Friday, April 11, 2025. Carol has returned to the arms of her loving Heavenly Father after a beautiful life shared with her husband, Rodney Scott.

Carol was born June 11, 1961, to Glen Harold Farnes and Ida Doriene Egan Farnes. She spent most of...

Bernice "Bernie" Ilene (Fairman) Nagata

Apr 11, 2025

Bernice “Bernie” Ilene (Fairman) Nagata, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 11, 2025, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. She was under the care of her loving husband and BRiO Home Health and Hospice.

Bernie was born on August 25, 1944, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to Bernard Ralph Fairman and Mildred Willavene (Elgin) Fairman. Bernard was a tipple...

Bryant Roach

Apr 10, 2025

Bryant William Roach, 38, passed away on April 10, 2025, after battling Stage 4 cancer. He was born to Lonnie and Lisa Roach on September 2, 1986, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bryant is survived by his two children, Olivia and Bodhi Roach, his parents, Lonnie and Lisa Roach, and his siblings, Kyle (Brooke) and Jenni (Rick) Hallowell-Roach....

Marvin G. Pitman

Apr 10, 2025

Marvin Glen Pitman, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 10, 2025, at his home.

Marvin was born September 20, 1946, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Glen Pitman and Virginia Mae Young Pitman. He grew up and attended schools in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School.

On November 25, 1966, he married Terry E....

Stephen Dee Killian

Apr 9, 2025

Stephen Dee Killian, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 9, 2025, at his home with his loving wife beside him. He was under the care of Eden Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.

Steve was born July 22, 1945, in San Jose, California, to Don Thorne Killian and Lois Russell Killian. He grew up...

John Carl Covington

Apr 8, 2025

John Carl Covington – The man. The myth. The legend. He has exited his long-suffering body, living decades longer than he expected, and maybe a tad longer than he felt he deserved. He took his final breath on April 8, 2025, at the age of 74.

John was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Christopher Columbus Covington...

Michael Brinkley

Apr 6, 2025

Michael Brinkley, 64, passed away on April 6, 2025, at home.

He enjoyed fishing and softball.

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