Obituaries

Mar 3, 2020

Evelyn Elsie Owens Hirschi, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 3, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Evelyn was born November 30, 1939, in Pocatello, Idaho, to William Edgley Owens and Elsie Amelia Sjostrom Owens.  She grew up and attended schools in Pocatello, Idaho, and graduated from Pocatello High School.  She also attended LDS Business...

Mar 2, 2020

Gloria Kay Cottle, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 2, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Gloria was born September 4, 1938, in Pocatello, ID, to William Allen White and Florance Floyd White.  She grew up and attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School.

On August 9, 1956, she married...

Mar 1, 2020

Lonnie LeRoy Wilde, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 1, 2020, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living.  He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family.

Lonnie was born May 12, 1947, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clarence Otto Wilde and Veda June Standley Lazzarotto.  He grew up and attended schools...

Feb 29, 2020

Margie Delores Carlson, our dearly loved mother and best friend, grandma, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on February 29, 2020, from unexpected complications of a cardiac procedure.  Her strength during her last few days with us was nothing less than extraordinary.  We will never forget the hugs, tears, and laughter shared during that precious time.  We will never forget...

Feb 29, 2020

Andrew Robert Martin was welcomed into the world on March 23, 1983, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, by his parents, Bob and Kathy Martin, his brother Matt, and his sister Emma.  On February 29th, after a 22-year battle with diabetes, he was taken from all of us far too early.

Andrew was known throughout his life as Andy,...

Feb 29, 2020

Dennis Lee McArthur, 70, of Iona, passed away February 29, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Dennis was born September 15, 1949, in Bakersfield, California, to Robert Boon McArthur and Ersel Audine McClain McArthur.  He grew up and attended schools in...

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...