Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Terri Y. Alderette, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 13, 2025, while under the care of her loving family.

Terri was born July 7, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Eva Alderette, graduated from Del Norte High School, and then married John Lowell Crayne. Together, they made Native American Jewelry and raised their daughter, Tera. After...

Jan 12, 2025

Wesley D. Jones, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, suddenly and peacefully passed away January 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Wes was born July 14, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho. He attended school in Buhl, and graduated from Twin Falls High School, excelling in sports. He was offered scholarships both for baseball in California, and...

Jan 11, 2025

Kitty was born September 5, 1935, to Jack Aubrey and Katherine Estelle (Hoffman) Moore at home in DeKalb, Texas.  She spent many years living in places across the USA, but Texas was always home to her until her marriage to Dan Traughber in 1954, when they moved to Dan’s hometown near Swan Valley. Farming became her unpaid job, feeding...

Jan 11, 2025

Veloe Murdock Brasier, 87, of Ucon, passed peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Idaho Falls, surrounded by her family.

Veloe was born February 18, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Russell Curtis Murdock and Bertha Barker Murdock. She grew up in Driggs, Idaho, where her family ran a farm. She worked very hard alongside her parents and siblings....

Jan 10, 2025

Kelly Lea Barron, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 10, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Kelly was born February 23, 1967, in Durango, Colorado, to Melvin G. Wall and Margaret Hill Wall. She grew up and attended schools in Colorado, and Ashton, Idaho,...

Jan 9, 2025

Following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Richard LeRoy McIsaac, passed away comfortably at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 9, 2025, at the age of 69.

Rich worked in the communication service industry as a technician, before and after a time of living on the wild side. A fun fact is that two of his family...

Jan 9, 2025

Tran Robert King passed away on January 9, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Tran was not large in stature, but he was bigger than life. He was a dreamer and a doer.

He was born in 1939 to Robert and Hazel King. Tran grew up in Ventura, California, having very close relationships with his grandparents, as...

Jan 9, 2025

Wendy Kim Banks, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 9, 2025, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Wendy was born April 17, 1959, in Modesto, California, to William Banks and Evagene Lester. She was raised by Eva and Burnis Bratcher. She grew up...

Jan 8, 2025

Jill Ane Hansen was born August 23, 1972, in Silverton, Idaho. As a small child, Jill moved to northern California with her family. Jill grew up in Redding, California, where she attended local schools and eventually graduated from Central Valley High School in Shasta Lake City. Jill enjoyed academics and was a cheerleader. Shortly after graduating, Jill began working...

Jan 8, 2025

Dad was born to Clifford and Mabel Anderson on August 1, 1934, in Nora Township, Pope County, Minnesota. He moved to Spokane, Washington, with his mother after his father passed away in 1943. In 1951, Dad met our Mom when they were involved in nurse's training. They were married in Spokane on December 28 in 1952. He joined the...

Jan 7, 2025

David James Tagg, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

David was born October 10, 1951, in Oceanside, New York, to James and Margaret Tagg. He grew up and attended schools in New York.

David made his home in New...

Jan 7, 2025

Sharon Fae Curtis Leatham, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 7, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital of an extended illness. Sharon was born on December 12, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Wesley Bemis Curtis and Juanita Jones Curtis. She grew up in Jameston, Idaho, where she attended the local schools and graduated from Shelley High School...

Jan 7, 2025

Edison P. Franco, 63, of Antioch, California, passed away January 7, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of his loving family and Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Edison was born December 18, 1961, in Manila, Philippines, to Maximino  Franco and Cecilia Varanauskas. He grew up and attended schools in Manila and...

Jan 6, 2025

Kaylob Micheal Rice, 24, of Idaho Falls, suddenly passed away January 6, 2025, in California.

Kaylob was born November 10, 2000, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Anna Maria Rice-Jones and Guy Groth. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Temple View Elementary, Sandcreek Junior High, Hillcrest High School, and graduated from Saint Anthony.

He...

Jan 6, 2025

Thelma Jean “TJ” Lema, 64, of Blackfoot, Idaho, beloved mother, nana, sister, friend, and aunt, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of boundless love and compassion, known for her open-door policy and her unwavering dedication to the people in her life.

TJ was born on March 25,...

Jan 6, 2025

Samuel Coronado, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 6, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sam was born October 16, 1960, in Lubbock, Texas, to Pedro Coronado and Candelaria Camacho Coronado. He grew up and attended schools in Hereford, Texas.

In June 1977, he married Laura Ann Guardipee in Blackfoot, Idaho. Sam and...

Jan 5, 2025

Steven Kermit Baker, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 5, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice. Heaven gained an angel.

Steven was born January 15, 1951, in Tokyo, Japan, to Kermit  Baker and Oma  Creekman Baker. He grew up and attended schools in Fort Benning, Georgia and...

Jan 5, 2025

Donald Clair Aicher, 68, of Iona, passed away January 5, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Donald was born July 15, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Arthur Maurice Aicher and Doris James Aicher. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Vo-Tech.

On...

Jan 4, 2025

Gail Ann Robison, 73, of Ucon, Idaho, gained her beautiful angel wings January 4, 2025. Her spirit now dances in the winds of Heaven. She left us peacefully at home, surrounded by family, and the care of Hospice. Her long hard battle with COPD was fought so bravely, without complaint.

Gail was born May 27, 1951, to...

Jan 4, 2025

Junetta Grace Ritchie Hale, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 4, 2025, at her home. She was under the care of Eden Hospice.

Junetta was born July 23, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William J. Ritchie and Afton Maxine Anthony Ritchie. She grew up and attended schools in Ucon and graduated from Bonneville High School....