Obituaries

Aug 23, 2024

Warren Dale Hawkes, beloved husband, devoted father, and the coolest Papa to his 14 grandchildren, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Born on June 21, 1960, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Warren was the youngest of eight children to William and Pauline Hawkes. From an early age, he learned the values of...

Aug 22, 2024

Candace  Lee Jones Santoyo, 61, of  Bulverde, Texas, passed away the morning of August 22, 2024.

Candace was born October 10,1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ted L Jones and Sandra K. Gneiting.

Candace spent her childhood in Idaho, eventually moving to Colorado and then finally finding her home in Texas.

On June...

Aug 22, 2024

Linda Katherine Caprini, 65, of Rigby, passed away August 22, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

Linda was born February 11, 1959, in Bakersfield, California, to Thomas Karl Brutschy and Lillyian Elaine Brutschy. She grew up and attended schools in Sunnyvale, California, and graduated from Homestead High School.

On May 26, 1991, she married Vincent...

Aug 22, 2024

Pamela Kay Bruun, 44, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 22, 2024, at her home.

Pamela was born January 29, 1980, in Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to Paul James Helmandollar and Donna Jean Bradbury. She grew up and attended schools in Mountain Home and graduated from Mountain Home High School. She also attended CSI and...

Aug 22, 2024

David Nole Tillitt passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. David faced a courageous two-year battle with cancer, demonstrating remarkable strength and resilience throughout his journey. Despite the challenges, he remained positive and hopeful, inspiring those around him with his unwavering spirit. Born on September 24, 1939, David lived a life full of love and...

Aug 22, 2024

Kelly Lamoin Cheney, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 22, 2024, doing what he loved best, fishing the South Fork.

Kelly was born February 8, 1954, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Theron Allen Cheney and Dorothy Francis Mayes Cheney. He attended Archer Elementary, Madison Middle School, and graduated from Madison High School.

On October 19,...

Aug 22, 2024

Gayle Loren “Chip” Snowden, 76, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 22, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Chip was born January 16, 1948, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Eldro Dean Snowden and Lula Hartle Snowden. He grew up and attended schools in California and graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California. He also attended...

Aug 21, 2024

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Katherine Fay Sheffield Pennock, 87, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away August 21, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Fay was born July 11, 1937, in Provo, Utah, the first of Erwin Lowell and Katherine Jane Grow Sheffield's...

Aug 21, 2024

Dustin Rascone Young passed away on August 21, 2024, at the age of 55 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born on April 14, 1969, in Bellflower, California, Dustin was known for his kind, sweet, proud, and stubborn personality.

Dustin embarked on a fulfilling career, first as an accomplished bull rider, then as an independent Contractor/Carpenter, later working as...

Aug 20, 2024

Brian Mathew Joseph, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his wife and devoted family.

Born on May 14, 1959, in Rockland, Maine, Brian was the cherished son of John Malcolm Joseph and Betty Jane Bickford Joseph. He spent his formative years in Sandy Spring, Maryland, where he...

Aug 20, 2024

Denice Ann Lamont, 81, of Ammon, Idaho, passed away in her home on August 20, 2024.

Denice was born on March 20,1943, to Dean Mac Lamont and Marjorie Corley Lamont in Las Vegas, Nevada. At a very young age, Denice's parents moved the family back to Idaho Falls to live and run the Lamont family farm. Denice...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alexander Simon Cobar on August 19, 2024. Known affectionately as “Lecky” by his loved ones, Alex was gently called back home to his Heavenly Father, in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of joy and love in his short but beautiful life.

Born on October...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Emily Landon, age 22, of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Emily was born to Brad and Jana (Putnam) Landon in Rexburg, Idaho, on March 23, 2002. She was the youngest of three children by 16 years. She was the best surprise and a beautiful gift to her family. She...

Aug 19, 2024

Amy Melanie Christensen, 67, passed away August 19, 2024, in her home surrounded by her husband and children.

Amy was born March 30, 1957, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Kent Hymas Hansen and Carla Elinor Mackey Hansen. She grew up and attended high school in Montpelier and graduated from Bear Lake High School. She also attended Ricks College,...

Aug 18, 2024

Keven Del Mayeda passed away on August 18, 2024, from end stage renal disease. Keven was born on October 13, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joe and Janiel Mayeda.

Keven made his life in Idaho Falls. He was the second oldest of five siblings. He attended OE Bell Jr. High School and Skyline High School. Keven...

Aug 18, 2024

Claudia Elaine Walker, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 18, 2024, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. She was under the care of One Source Hospice. She was born February 27, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Claud Raymond Walker and Reva Elaine Quinton Walker. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Bonneville High...

Aug 18, 2024

Keppner Elden Hope, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 18, 2024.

Elden was born March 18, 1930, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Clarence Dewey Hope and Zella Keppner Hope. He grew up and attended schools in Burton, and then moved to Darlington, Idaho, and worked on the family farm.

On March 21, 1951, Elden married...

Aug 18, 2024

George Wold Watkins, Jr. was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 23,1937, to George Wold Watkins, Sr. and Hope Celeste Hansen. George was the oldest child born to this family, and was later joined by two younger brothers, Richard Thomas (Tom) and Dane.

George lived in Salt Lake City when he was a young boy...

Aug 17, 2024

Barbara Dorine Hill, 82, a long-time resident of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 17, 2024, at a memory care facility in Tucson, Arizona.

Born on March 1, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, to Fred and Hilda Bader. After high school, Barbara met the love of her life, Larry, while she was working in the bakery at a...

Aug 15, 2024

Dorothy Esther Jones, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 15, 2024, at her home. She was under the care of her loving family and Hands of Hope Hospice.

Dorothy was born November 1, 1933, in Butternut, Wisconsin, to Robert Hugo Kempf and Alvina Esther LaFay. She grew up and attended schools in  Butternut and Ashland, Wisconsin....