Obituaries

Feb 28, 2020

Josef Franz Borg passed peacefully on February 28, 2020, at EIRMC. During the last months of his life, he was cared for by the kind staff at Life Care of Idaho Falls for which his family was so grateful.

Joe was born on October 6, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jonas and Virginia Borg. They took...

Feb 28, 2020

Leslie Joan Wall Jensen, inveterate and accomplished writer and artist, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, at home, at age 66.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Leslie is assuredly worthy to be received into the arms of her waiting family and beloved Savior.  Leslie faithfully served in her church, community,...

Feb 27, 2020

Cody Glen Ward, 31, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 27, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Cody was born June 1, 1988, in Tulare, California, to Debra Wheat Zable. He grew up and attended schools in Visalia, California, and graduated from Mt. Whitney High School.  He also attended Woodland Community College where he earned his...

Feb 27, 2020

Rosaura "Rosi" Murillo Arreola, 50, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 27, 2020, in Idaho Falls.

Rosi was born February 28, 1969, in El Olvido, Municipio de Churumuco, Michoacan, Mexico, to J. Jesus Murillo Morelos and Isidra Arreola Gomez.

Rosi is survived by her daughter, Diana Gomez diaz Barriga of Mexico; son, Adrian diaz Barriga...

Feb 27, 2020

Kenneth Herman Alberts, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully with his wife and all three children by his side on February 27, 2020, at EIRMC, from a very short six-month battle with cancer.

Ken was born on November 28, 1946, in Oakland, California, to Herman Thaddeus Alberts and Marie James Alberts. He was lucky enough to...

Feb 26, 2020

George James Bruha, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 26, 2020, at his daughters home.

He was born  in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, November 27, 1931,to James Joseph Bruha and Emma Knadle Bruha.  He grew up in that area, spending summers on his grandparents farm just outside of town. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1949.

Feb 26, 2020

Robert (Bob) Ival Wartchow, 93, passed away February 26, 2020, at the Gables Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his granddaughter Lisa at his side.

Bob was born May 29, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Russell and Frances Greene Wartchow. He attended school in Idaho Falls until the age of 17, when he left...

Feb 25, 2020

Charles Sidney “Chuck” Garner, 80, of Ucon, passed away February 25, 2020, at his home.  He was under the care of his loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Chuck was born March 29, 1939, in Safford, Arizona, to Allie Drew “A.D.” Garner and Opal Irene Liles.  He grew up and attended schools in San Diego, California,...

Feb 25, 2020

Fern LaRue Carter, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 25, 2020, at her daughter’s home.

Fern was born February 13, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Newell L. Walker and Lila J. Rainsdon Walker.  She grew up and attended schools in Iona and Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On March...

Feb 24, 2020

Parrish Leon Worrell, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 24, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Parrish was born March 1, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kyle Leon Worrell and Judy Ann Johnson Worrell. As a child he lived in many places including Germany, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina....

Feb 24, 2020

Brent Steven Hummer was born on January 7, 1974, in Bremerton, Washington. He died in his home in Ammon, Idaho, on February 24, 2020, after bravely battling cancer for nearly two years.

Brent was the second of four children born to Steve and Kathleen Hummer. He grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where fishing trips, hikes,...

Feb 23, 2020

Shane Edward Hammon passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at his home due to complications from diabetes.

Shane was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on August 14, 1974, to Herman Edward Hammon and Rebecca Morgan Hammon. He was raised in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School. He went on to attend Idaho State University. He...

Feb 23, 2020

John Francis Hanek of Idaho Falls, ID passed away on February 23, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. John was born on June 13, 1945, in Lena, WI. He was the youngest of six children born to John Francis Hanek and Viroca Rose (George) Hanek. His father passed away three months before he was born. He was fortunate...

Feb 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Patricia Woolf.  Patricia passed away on February 23, 2020, due to complications from a medical procedure.  Mom meant the world to us, and we can’t imagine living without her loving arms, her laugh, east coast vernacular, and her smiling face. Patricia Ann Murphy was born...

Feb 21, 2020

Dr. Philip Dawson Affleck, 88, of Ammon, Idaho, passed quietly and peacefully through the veil to join his wife, parents, family, and friends on February 21, 2020. In essence, he fell asleep and simply did not wake up during what was supposed to be a short nap before his cardiologist appointment. He had recently been suffering with some heart...

Feb 21, 2020

Leila Pat Hunt, born on March 17, 1931 in St. Anthony, Idaho, to her parents, Leonard and Annie Greenhalgh. She passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She married Glendon Hunt on January 23, 1949, with their marriage later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. After living in St. Anthony for two...

Feb 20, 2020

Alice Suzanne "Sue" (Henderson) Young, 78, passed away on February 20, 2020, in Idaho Falls.

Sue was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and adopted at birth by her loving parents Kenneth T. Henderson and Helen (Doud) Henderson. Sue was joined by her brother Kent, and the family made their home in Burley and Filer, Idaho. She was...

Feb 20, 2020

Francis Bernard “Cal” Callahan, 83, of Shelley, passed away February 20, 2020, at The Gables of Shelley. He was under the care Hands of Hope Hospice.

Cal was born on August 6, 1936 to Charles and Gladys Callahan in Rutland, Vermont. He attended schools in Vermont and graduated from MSJ high school in 1954.  He joined the...

Feb 20, 2020

Scott LeMarr Bolton Jr., 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 20, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.  He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Scott was born May 29, 1957, in Mountain Home, Idaho, to Scott LeMarr Bolton Sr. and Dorothy Alice Jewett Bolton. He grew up and attended schools in...

Feb 20, 2020

Barbara Ann Curtis Chatterton, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020, at her home in Idaho Falls, of illnesses incidental to age.

Barbara was born November 28, 1934, in Provo, Utah, to Doyle and Dolores Curtis. Her family moved to Pocatello in 1941. Growing up, she was good friends with each of her sisters, Beverly,...