Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

“Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all others.”

– One of Keagan’s favorite quotes.

Keagan Kincade Reines passed away at his home in Idaho Falls, ID on January 28th, 2022.

Keagan was born April 1st, 1997 in Idaho Falls, ID to Resa Fern McGuire and...

Jan 28, 2022

Cody Michael Adams passed away on January 28, 2022, after a long brave battle with substance addiction. While Cody eventually succumbed to this challenge, it did not define who he was: a beloved son and younger brother, an attentive and loving father and uncle, and a talented artist working in many mediums.

Cody enjoyed life to the...

Jan 28, 2022

Delmer Wayne Farmer, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 28, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Wayne was born January 27, 1936, in Castleford, Idaho, to Delmer Daniel Farmer and Florence Gentry Farmer. He grew up and attended schools in Nampa, Idaho, and graduated from Nampa High School. He also attended Boise State College where...

Jan 27, 2022

James (Jim) Merrill Larson of Idaho Falls, passed away in his home from natural causes, due to advanced age on January 27, 2022, at age 84, surrounded by his large, loving family, including his faithful companion, Carol Larson.

He was born February 1, 1937, in Roberts, Idaho, to Hans Frederick Larson and Clarice Calkins Larson.

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Jan 26, 2022

Nicole Pearl Nigg, 37, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 26, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a long battle with lung disease.

Nicole was born July 1, 1984, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Ken Franks and Denise Franks. She grew up in the Rigby area and later moved to Idaho Falls. On July 12, 2008,...

Jan 26, 2022

Boyd L Collette, 70, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away January 26, 2022, at Briarwood Assisted Living of Rexburg.

Boyd was born March 13, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Don and Lorna Ellis Collette. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He later spent a decade in Las Vegas, then returned to Idaho Falls in...

Jan 25, 2022

Dennis Gene “Denny” Thomas, 82, passed away January 25, 2022, in Logan, Utah, at the home of his daughter, with his wife and family by his side.

Denny was born October 8, 1939, to Jesse Edmond and Fern Deveraux Thomas in Driggs, Idaho. Denny grew up and attended school in Teton Valley. Denny was a member of...

Jan 25, 2022

David Odde Lyman, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 25, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Dave was born July 10, 1963, in Jackson, Wyoming, to Denis R. Lyman and Barbara Jean Crowley. He grew up and attended schools in Jackson, Wyoming. He also attended Utah State University and Idaho State University, graduating with a...

Jan 24, 2022

Samantha Haggerty, 41, of Ammon, passed away January 24, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sami was born February 27, 1980, in Mazatlan. Mexico, to Jose Alberto Garcia Zamudio and Maria de Jesus Lizarraga Zamudio. She grew up and attended schools in Mexico and graduated from Conalep High School.

On June 15, 2017, she...

Jan 24, 2022

Charles “Chet” Arthur Sward Jr., 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, at his home from COPD. He was surrounded by love and a family that selflessly gave to him all they could. He was under the compassionate care of his family, of people who left an indelible mark on his heart from One Source...

Jan 23, 2022

Michael "2 Tall Mike" Hogan, 67, of Rigby, Idaho passed away peacefully with his children at his side on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Mike was a member of the LDS Church. He was a Shelley High School Alumni. Mike was a devoted father, brother and friend. Mike shared his love for music,...

Jan 22, 2022

Brent Summers Meng, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was under the care of his loving family and Alliance Hospice.

Brent was born on September 8, 1941, at home in Rexburg, Idaho, to Otto and Denice Meng. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1959, and then served...

Jan 22, 2022

SusAnn Hyde McKee, 86, of Idaho Falls (and formerly of Springville, Utah, and Vanderhoof British Columbia), passed away January 22, 2022, at home. She was under the care of her loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

SusAnn was born on June 17, 1935, in Logan, Utah, to Willard Parry Hyde and Sara Brown Hyde. She grew...

Jan 22, 2022

Chad Nathan Cannon, 45, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 22, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family and One Source Home Health & Hospice.

Chad was born May 19, 1976, in Boise, Idaho. Soon after, he came to live with Dee and Linda Cannon and his three older siblings, Carol,...

Jan 21, 2022

Kreig Allen Heilig, 29, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 21, 2022, in Caldwell, Idaho.

Kreig was born July 24, 1992, in Redmond, Washington, to Kerry Anthony Heilig and Linda A. Nukaya Walker.  He grew up and attended schools in Bellevue, Washington, until he was five. He attended Cougar Ridge Elementary during preschool and kindergarten. He then...

Jan 21, 2022

Meliton Moroni Garcia, 86, of Idaho Falls, died January 21, 2022, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, at his home.

Meliton “Mel” was born April 24, 1935, in Taos, New Mexico, to Cristobal R. Garcia and Celina Archuleta, with stepmother, Amelia Vigil. He grew up in Taos and attended schools in the area.

Jan 20, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for David LaVon Reed. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 19, 2022

Brandon Lee Moorefield, 31, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 19, 2022, at his home.

Brandon was born November 5, 1990, in Mesa, Arizona, to Mark McMurray Moorefield and Sindy Mae Matheson Moorefield. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Hillcrest High School. He also attended Eastern Idaho Technical College and earned...

Jan 18, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Ker, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 18, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Ann was born September 12, 1945, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ray Metcalf and Marjorie Bloxham Metcalf. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and...

Jan 17, 2022

Willi Carstens, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 17, 2022, of natural causes, at his home.

Willi was born October 27, 1935, in Nordfriesland, Germany, to Gustav and Erna Carstens. He grew up in WWII Germany, then came to America on a sheepherder’s sponsorship in Laramie, Wyoming.

On July 30, 1960, he married Shannon...