Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas

James "Jim" Kirk Johnson

James "Jim" Kirk Johnson

Aug 3, 2026

James "Jim" Kirk Johnson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 3, 2026, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia. He was under the care of his loving family and Alliance Hospice.

A complete obituary with service times will be posted when it becomes available.

Susan Ann Smith

Susan Ann Smith

Aug 3, 2026

Susan Ann Smith, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 3, 2026, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls.

Susan was born September 20, 1959, in Fremont, California, to George Try and Dorothy Cornelson Try. She grew up and attended schools in Fremont and graduated from JFK High School.

On April 20, 1980, she married David Smith in South Lake Tahoe. Susan...

Vicente "Vincent" Esparza Jr.

Vicente "Vincent" Esparza Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

Vicente Esparza Jr., a fly fisherman, Mason, genealogy scholar, church and gym goer, volunteer, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all, passed away at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, August 2, 2026, at 88 years old. He will be joining more fraternal organizations, tracking down old family members for his genealogy studies, and will be refining his hobbies...

Reynold "Renny" Donald Tanner

Reynold "Renny" Donald Tanner

Aug 2, 2026

Reynold Donald Tanner, of Rigby Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. "Renny" was 74 years old and left this earth surrounded by his family.

Renny was born on January 15, 1952, in Rigby, Idaho, to Donald Marvin Tanner and Gladys Ellen Peterson Tanner. He was raised in Rigby, where he attended local schools...

Victoria Reno Nelson

Victoria Reno Nelson

Aug 1, 2026

Victoria Reno was born in Idaho Falls, into the pioneer Reno family of Eastern Idaho and she remained true to her pioneer roots. Her family's legacy of homesteading, ranching, ownership of Reno Park, now Tautphaus Park, and her grandfather's founding of the War Bonnet Round Up Rodeo in 1911, gave her great pride. Family history was her passion. As "the...

Robert Earl Tiller, Jr.

Robert Earl Tiller, Jr.

Aug 1, 2026

Robert Earl Tiller, Jr., passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Robert "Bob" was a longtime resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bob was born in Blossburg, Pennsylvania, in 1934 to Robert Earl Tiller, Sr., and Ruby Massey Tiller.

Bob grew up in Ferndale, California, attending Humboldt State University and graduating with a degree in Nuclear Physics.

In 1954, Bob...

Robert Harold "Bob" Hinkel

Robert Harold "Bob" Hinkel

Aug 1, 2026

Bob Hinkel died as he lived, on his own terms. Bob died peacefully in his sleep, at home, with his beloved wife, Ardy, at his side.

Robert Harold Hinkel was born May 7, 1936, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Lillian and Harold Hinkel. He was the baby brother to five older sisters: Helen, Josephine, Phyllis, Barbara, and Elizabeth, who died in childhood....

Kent Richard Lamoreaux

Kent Richard Lamoreaux

Jul 31, 2026

Kent Richard Lamoreaux, 62, of Ammon, passed away July 31, 2026, at his home.

Kent was born June 27, 1964, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mark Steven Lamoreaux and Jaqueline Ruth Wagner Lamoreaux. He grew up and attended schools in Hillsboro, Oregon. In 1978, his family moved to Westlake, California.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Robert Michael Quinn

Robert Michael Quinn

Jul 31, 2026

Robert Michael Quinn, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 31, 2026.

Robi was born July 18, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Michael Merrill Quinn and Elaine Lucile Ashment Quinn. He grew up at Heise Hot Springs and he graduated from Ririe High School. Growing up, he always had a very close relationship to his grandmother, Elsie Quinn.

He married Lorie...

Darlene Ann Jeter

Darlene Ann Jeter

Jul 31, 2026

Darlene Ann Jeter passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 12, 1938, in Seattle, Washington, to Jess Williams and Juanita Elizabeth Allen.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Darlene lived a life defined by unwavering faith, selfless service, steadfast resilience, and abiding love....

Edmund A. Hensas

Edmund A. Hensas

Jul 31, 2026

Edmund A. Hensas, 74, of Ammon, passed away July 31, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Services are not being held at this time.

Stephen Paul Hovey

Stephen Paul Hovey

Jul 31, 2026

On Friday, July 31, 2026, we bid farewell to Stephen Paul Hovey, as he returned to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and the company of his parents and siblings. The consequences of long-term COVID took him after five years of severe illness.

Stephen was born on March 31, 1954, to Paul Leslie Hovey and Kate Margaret Hoffman Hovey in...

Larry George Peterson

Larry George Peterson

Jul 31, 2026

Larry George Peterson, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 31, 2026, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

Larry was born September 14, 1945, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Joseph Evain Peterson and Ruth Fogg Peterson. He grew up and attended schools in Rexburg and graduated from Madison High School.

He married Deanna Park on March 5, 1966. They had six...

Brent D. Holland

Brent D. Holland

Jul 31, 2026

Brent D. Holland, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 31, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Alliance Hospice.

Brent was born July 10, 1945, in Boise, Idaho, to Delton Holland and Oretta Hansen Holland. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, and at 16, moved to Norwalk, California, where he graduated from Excelsior High...

Betty Jean Benjamin

Betty Jean Benjamin

Jul 30, 2026

Betty Jean Benjamin, 93, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and United Energy Workers Healthcare.

Betty was born September 17, 1932, in Shelley, Idaho. Her Parents were William Wesley Mitchell and Olive Myrtle Betty Mitchell.

She grew up and attended schools in Shelley,...

Paul A. Benzel

Paul A. Benzel

Jul 30, 2026

Paul A. Benzel, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 30, 2026, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

No services will be held at this time. 

Becky Freeman

Becky Freeman

Jul 30, 2026

Rebecca “Becky” Mary Freeman, 77, of Ammon, passed away July 30, 2026, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Becky was born January 20, 1949, in Downey, California, to Mark James Freeman and Sylvia Mary McNeil Freeman. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe, Idaho, and graduated from Ririe High School. She graduated from Ricks College in 1969, and Brigham Young University...

Richard Alan Agans

Richard Alan Agans

Jul 30, 2026

Richard Alan Agans, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 30, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and his loving family.

Richard was born April 9, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ben Agans and Theresa Storm Agans. He grew up and attended schools in Saginaw and graduated from Bridgeport High...

Evelyn Marie Handley

Evelyn Marie Handley

Jul 29, 2026

Evelyn Marie Handley, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 29, 2026, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Eden Hospice.

Evelyn was born November 11, 1936, in Deseret, UT, to Elmer Leroy Cahoon and Josephine Ingrid Stephensen Cahoon. She grew up on a small family farm in Deseret, Utah. Evelyn graduated high school in Delta,...

Michael Bohney

Michael Bohney

Jul 28, 2026

Michael Ray Bohney, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 28, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born June 5, 1958, in Pocatello, Idaho, to George Raymond Bohney and Grace Darlene Quigley Bohney. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, and graduated from Bonneville High School.

Michael made his home in...