Obituaries

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...

Jul 27, 2020

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

Wendy Smith Crawford went home to be with Jesus on July 27, 2020, surrounded by her loving family after losing her courageous battle to Multiple Sclerosis and other health-related issues....

Jul 27, 2020

Marilyn E. Strom, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 27, 2020, at her home. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Marilyn was born July 3, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Warren Eames and Clara Catherine Fanning Eames. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and Idaho Falls...

Jul 27, 2020

Lavern “Vern” Preston Hauhuth, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 27, 2020, at his home.

Vern was born December 10, 1951, in Merced, California, to Alfred Augustus Hauhuth and Norma Frances Ashworth Hauhuth. He grew up and attended schools in California and graduated from Mariposa County High School. During his younger years, he loved playing high...

Jul 26, 2020

Richard Rex Allen, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 26, 2020, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. He was under the care of his loving family and Encompass Hospice.

Rex was born on January 26,1930, to Lafayette Allen and Sabra (Higbee) Allen in Shelley, Idaho. He was the youngest of ten children and grew up in Idaho...

Jul 25, 2020

Ross Michael Lintner, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 25, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Ross was born January 9, 1972, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Michael Anglin Lintner and Susan Ann Otto Lintner. He grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He lived in Pocatello, Salt Lake City,...