Obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Leah Helen Humphries Hill, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully August 7, 2020, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.  She was under the care of her loving family and the dedicated staff at Morning Star and Encompass Hospice.

Leah was born December 11, 1924, in Rose, Idaho, to William Chesley Humphries and Marilda Louisa Chaffin Humphries.  She...

Aug 7, 2020

Corey Lynn Morris, 62 of Idaho Falls, passed away August 7, 2020, at his home. He was under the care of his loving family.

Corey was born May 28, 1958, in Ogden, Utah, to Marva Hansen and later adopted by his step-father, Charles Morris. He grew up and attended schools in Utah and graduated from Kearns High...

Aug 6, 2020

In loving memory of Mozell Thompson Cauble, 95, formerly of Idaho falls, who passed away August 6, 2020, of natural causes at her daughter’s home in Great Falls, Montana. She was under the care of Benefis Peace Hospice.

Mozell was born April 7, 1925, in Bloomington, Idaho, to Joseph Andrew Thompson and La   Dilla Isabelle Leavitt Thompson. ...

Aug 6, 2020

Ida Christiansen Arave, 84, of Idaho Falls, peacefully passed away August 6, 2020. For the past two years she resided with her daughter in Idaho Falls.

Born February 24,1936, at her home in Moreland, Idaho, Ida was the 8th child in a large and loving family. She attended school in Moreland and later at Snake River High...

Aug 4, 2020

Pedro Szilard, 89, passed away August 4, 2020 at Eastern Idaho Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Pedro was born February 22, 1931 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Pedro is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marilena Szilard of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Ronaldo Szilard of Idaho Falls, ID, daughter, Andrea Szilard of...

Aug 4, 2020

Barbara Belehrad Matthews, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 4, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society Idaho Falls Village following a long battle with cancer.

Barbara was born July 15, 1946, in New York, New York. She spent her childhood in Villa Park, Illinois, with her parents, Jerry P. Belehrad and Helen Wehenkel Belehrad, and her sister,...

Aug 3, 2020

Elda Murdock Merrill, 93-year old Ammon resident, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at Life Care Center of Ammon, with her loving children at her bedside. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health & Hospice.

Elda was born August 12, 1926, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to George and Clara Noack Hofer. She grew up in Blackfoot...

Aug 3, 2020

Christina Maria “Chris” Fernandez, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 3, 2020, at her daughter’s home.  She was under the care of her loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Chris was born April 19, 1960, in Rigby, Idaho, to Victor Benjamin Fernandez and Gertraud Maria Muller Fernandez.  She grew up and attended schools in...

Aug 1, 2020

Marian Afton Blaylock Collins, 93, of Clearfield, Utah, passed away August 1, 2020, at her home.

Marian was born April 5, 1927, in Vallejo, California, to LeRoi Berrett Blaylock and Agnes Christina Johnson Blaylock. The daughter of a US Naval officer, Marian’s family moved quite often, which taught her the ability to adapt and make friends wherever...

Aug 1, 2020

Tara Lynn Longmore Moss, 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 1, 2020 at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Tara was born on April 3, 1980, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Kenneth Duane Longmore and Lynn Thompson Longmore. She grew up in Iona and attended Iona Elementary as a child. She graduated...

Jul 31, 2020

Deborah Ann Dyslin, September 2, 1939 – July 31, 2020, 80 years old Passed away at her Houston home with her son, daughter-in-law, grand daughter, and beloved pets present. Formerly a resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Deborah had recently moved back to Texas to be cared for by her family.

Deborah was born September 2, 1939, in...

Jul 30, 2020

Allen “Ray” Stewart passed away at the age of 90 on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center, in Ammon, Idaho. He was under the care of his loving wife, Althea, The Gables Assisted Living of Ammon, and Brio Hospice.  Ray Stewart was born November 22, 1929, in Pocatello, Idaho.  He was born to...

Jul 30, 2020

Christian “Chris” Adam Dahl unexpectedly left this earth on July 30, 2020, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Chris was born February 8, 1954, to Josephine Helen Dahl and Harold Arthur Dahl in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the youngest of three boys, and a wonderful surprise.

He grew up in the Rose Park neighborhood...

Jul 30, 2020

Tammy Andreá Welker Sorenson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 30, 2020, at the age of 51 from metastatic breast cancer.

Tammy was born August 26, 1968, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to John K. Welker and Winnie Marie Thueson Welker. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in...

Jul 29, 2020

Lynnette Smith, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 29, 2020, at her home. She was under the care of Encompass Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Lynnette was born August 11, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Glenn LaMar Smith and Elma Jean Hansen Smith. She grew up in Ammon and attended Hillview Elementary...

Jul 28, 2020

Jerri Lee Cheek, aged 69, passed away on July 28, 2020, in the comfort of her home. Jerri was the grounder of the family. She took care of everything, and everyone. Every friend, nurse, and colleague that was near was always asked how they were, and if they needed anything. Jerri was the care taker through and through. She...

Jul 28, 2020

Jerry Lane Smith, 81, of Irwin, passed away July 28, 2020, at his home due to complications of Parkinson’s.

Jerry was born December 20, 1938, in Alturas, California, to James Lewis Smith and Gladys Jeanette Smith. He grew up in Alturas and graduated from high school there. He went on to attend college in Chico, California.

Jul 28, 2020

Margarita  Macias Escamilla, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 28, 2020, at Portneuf Medical Center.

Margarita was born June 27, 1962, in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Rafael Macias Huaracha and Marciana Jimenez Huaracha.  She grew up in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico.

She married Jesus Rodriguez Hernandez in Santana Pacueco, Guanjuato, Mexico. Margarita worked as a...

Jul 28, 2020

Roxie Ann Smith, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 28, 2020, at her home.

Roxie was born March 1, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Irene Benson Blair.  She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and Twin Falls.

On October 1, 1980, she married Dale Smith in Idaho Falls. Roxie and Dale...

Jul 27, 2020

Blake Seely Creviston, 28, of Ririe, passed away July 27, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Blake was born January 5, 1992, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Todd Herbert Creviston and Bobbi Jo Brown Bench. Todd and Bobbi were later divorced, and Bobbi married Val Denton Bench. Together, they raised their family in the Ririe area. Blake...