Obituaries

Patricia Louise (Seppie) Rupert

Apr 21, 2022

Patricia Louise Rupert was born February 12, 1941, to Albert F. Seppie and Otha LaVerne Seppie.

She lived in New Mexico, Colorado, and Idaho, where several companies were fortunate to have her work for them as an office manager/administrative assistant. Patti was an avid gardener, growing plentiful vegetable gardens. She enjoyed golf and was an award-winning competitive...

Gary Steve Layne

Apr 21, 2022

Gary Steve Layne, 75, of Jackson Hole, passed away on April 21, 2022. Gary was born on July 8, 1946, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Paul Layne and Mary Layne (Terry). He graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Texas, in 1964, and attended Baylor University.

Gary was larger than life, with a colorful personality, who never met...

Goldena Mae (Butler) Covert

Apr 20, 2022

Goldena Mae Covert, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 20, 2022.

Goldena was born April 5, 1952, in Shelley, Idaho, to Gifford G. Butler and Bessie Mae Cranford Butler. She grew up and attended schools in Firth and Idaho Falls.

On August 16, 1969, she married Faral Melvin Covert in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Goldena...

Adam Wade Judy

Apr 20, 2022

Adam Wade Judy, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 20, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Adam was born May 3, 1976, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Richard Aaron Judy and Lynda Lowe Judy. He grew up and attended schools in Ammon and graduated from Hillcrest High School. He was highly involved in 4-H...

Donald Andrew Pimentel

Apr 19, 2022

Donald Andrew Pimentel, 56, of Rigby, passed away April 19, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Don was born January 31, 1966, in Lexington, Kentucky, and was adopted at age two by Stanley Pimentel and Ann Rozzi Pimentel. He grew up and attended schools in South and Central America and graduated from High School in Uruguay....

Barbra Lynn (Dutton) Smith

Apr 19, 2022

Barbra Lynn Smith, 64, of Idaho Falls, ID, passed away April 19, 2022, surrounded by loved ones, after a fierce battle with cancer. Barb was born on February 14th, 1958, to Archie Dutton and Jennie Dutton. She met the love of her life, Dean Smith, in 1974 and spent the best days of her life with him for the...

Doris Gail Mcgary

Apr 19, 2022

Doris Gail McGary, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 19, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Bruce Lee Bybee

Apr 19, 2022

On Friday, April 8, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, Bruce Lee Bybee, passed away with his younger brother and sister by his side.

Bruce was born November 29, 1953, to George Monroe Bybee and Barbara Jean Bybee in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Growing up in Idaho Falls, he loved all things outdoors - camping,...

Korey Phillip Holland

Apr 18, 2022

Korey Phillip Holland, 36, of Rigby, passed away April 18, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Korey was born November 18, 1985, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Kelly and Lisa Buswell Holland. He grew up in Ririe and played basketball from elementary school to high school. During Korey’s junior and senior year, his basketball team was undefeated...

Brenda Ann Moore

Apr 18, 2022

Brenda Ann Moore, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 18, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

A Gathering will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road.

Darlene Haefele

Apr 17, 2022

Darlene, our beloved mother, entered God’s Kingdom on Easter, April 17, 2022, just 37 days before her 93rd birthday. Mom passed away peacefully after dedicating her life to raising her family and being a genuine friend to hundreds of people during her life time.

Mom was born on a small farm, May 23, 1929, in Custer County,...

Ashly Dawn Hyde

Apr 17, 2022

Ashly Dawn Hyde, 25, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 17, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Ashly was born May 9, 1996, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Brian J Hyde and Deanna Milliron. She grew up Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. She worked in the service industry and was great with people. Ashly enjoyed...

Lawrence Leon Hagen

Apr 17, 2022

Lawrence Leon Hagen, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 17, 2022, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Lawrence was born September 30, 1941, in Shelley, Idaho, to Leon Robert Hagen and Donna Dial Hagen.  He grew up and attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School.

On December 18, 1965, he...

Karen Ann (Mcdougal) Williams

Apr 16, 2022

Karen Ann Williams, 78, formerly of Idaho Falls, passed away April 16, 2022, at her home in West Valley, Utah, with family by her side. She was lovingly cared for by Quality Home Health & Hospice and her grandchildren, Alex Wilson and Nikki Trowbridge.

Karen was born January 20, 1944, in Afton, Wyoming, to Helen Nina Bateman...

Brian Keith Garner

Apr 15, 2022

Brian Keith Garner, 53, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 15, 2022.

Brian was born as the New Year's Baby for Bannock County on January 1, 1969, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Keith Garner and Phyllis Hazel Henninger Garner.

Brian had a good childhood with his family in spite of his handicaps. He took after his...

Moises Garcia Ortega

Apr 15, 2022

Moises Garcia Ortega, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 15, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Moises was born November 25, 1958, in Vizarron de Montes, Mexico, to Jose Garcia and Leonor Ortega Mendoza. He grew up and attended schools in Ranch Quemado, Qro, Mexico. Moises worked in agriculture as a migrant farmer picking fruit...

Thomas Christopher Brown

Apr 14, 2022

Thomas Christopher Brown left this world on April 14, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He was born December 18, 1964, to Thomas Harold and Sheila Dorius Brown in Provo, Utah.

Tom loved his children--he was a devoted and attentive father. He was very good at languages and spoke frequently with his siblings and friends in French and...

Louise (Dewey) Mahoney

Apr 14, 2022

Frances Louise Mahoney, 84, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away April 14, 2022, at Elegant Assisted Living. She was under the care of Symbi Hospice and her loving family.

Louise was born August 29, 1937, in Burley, Idaho, to Ervine Lewis Dewey and Lois Dudley Dewey. She grew up and attended schools in Declo, Idaho, and graduated from...

Raymond Leo Danner

Apr 14, 2022

Raymond Leo Danner, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2022, at his home.  He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Raymond was born November 29, 1930, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Henry Cyril Danner and Ella Mae Young Danner.  He grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls.

Raymond lived in Idaho...

Lois Jean (Nuehring) Moser

Apr 14, 2022

Lois Jean Nuehring Moser, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2022. Lois was born January 20, 1937, in Guttenberg, Iowa, to Marvin Nuehring and Bernette "Sis" Kann Nuehring. The second child of seven, she grew up on the family farm, where she herded milk cows from the woods, pumped barrels of water, made mud pies covered with...