Obituaries

Christopher Ray Rafn Sr.

Mar 25, 2024

Christopher Ray Rafn Sr., 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 25, 2024.

Christopher was born January 15, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, to Bruce Alan Rafn and Helen Louise Rhoads Rafn.

Christopher met his sweetheart, Linda Marie Hurst, in Salem, Oregon. He took her to her Senior prom where he swept her off her feet...

Barbara Adams

Mar 25, 2024

On March 25, 2024, Barbara Adams, 76, returned home galloping the hilly meadows and fox hunting forests.

Barbara was born in January 1948, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Francis Leo and Elizabeth Elouise Kaczkowsky (Kasko). She spent her formative years in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, chasing her dreams of becoming an Olympic equestrian athlete and a renown horse professional....

Michelle Wahl

Mar 24, 2024

Michelle Wahl, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 24, 2024. Michelle was born August 30, 1966, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Merlin Joe Evens and Norma Gwen Schuldt. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, including O.E. Bell, Clair E Gale, Idaho Falls High School and Eastern Idaho Technical College. On May 4, 2002, she married...

Fumiko "Mickey" (Ugaki) Nukaya

Mar 24, 2024

Fumiko "Mickey" Nukaya, 92, of Ammon, passed away March 24, 2024, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. Fumiko was born February 11, 1932, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Gisaku Ugaki and Hisano Akiyama Ugaki. She grew up and attended schools in Sugar City and graduated from Sugar City High School. She also attended Sewing Trade School in California. On June...

Sondra Lee Foster

Mar 24, 2024

Sondra Lee Foster, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on March 24, 2024.

Sondra was born on May 5, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Earl LeRoy Foster and Valene Foster, whom she loved and adored. She grew up in Rigby, Idaho, and graduated from Rigby High School in 1982.

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Deborah Terese Leonard

Mar 24, 2024

Deborah Terese Leonard, 73, passed away on March 24, 2024, in Idaho Falls from medical problems and causes incident to age.

"Debbie" was born October 15, 1950, in Idaho Falls, to Louis Faye and Emilie Minerva (Gibbons) Leonard. She was the youngest of a brother and two sisters. She spent her youth growing up and attending schools...

Faral Melvin Covert

Mar 23, 2024

Faral Melvin Covert, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 23, 2024 in Rexburg, Idaho.

Faral was born November 28, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Delbert Steven Covert and Alice Theresa Samargis Covert. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

On August 15, 1969, he married Goldena Mae Butler in Idaho...

Jeannie Eileen (Lewis) Morgan

Mar 23, 2024

Jeannie Eileen Lewis Morgan, beloved mother, cherished friend, and pillar of strength, passed away on March 23, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. In her final days, she was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.

She passed into the next life, greeted by her loved ones. She is now in Heaven with her...

James Edward Sanders

Mar 23, 2024

James Edward Sanders, 75, of Ammon, passed away March 23, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.

James was born May 25, 1948, in Mora, Minnesota, to Robert William Sanders and Edith Goetschius Sanders. His family moved around with the Military and they lived in various places around the country. James graduated from Alamogordo High School in New...

Charles Till

Mar 22, 2024

Charles Edgar Till was the luckiest man that any of us ever knew.

His mother, Margery, had tried for 10 years to become pregnant.  It was an extremely joyful event for his mother and father when Charles was born in rural Saskatchewan, Canada, in 1934.  But this was before penicillin had become in use, so when Margery...

Martin Scheer

Mar 22, 2024

Martin Joseph Scheer passed away surrounded by family on March 22, 2024, at the age of sixty-six.

Marty was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 10, 1958, to Joseph Henry Scheer and Sally Ann Lowe Scheer. He was the second of six children and the first boy born into the family.

Marty grew up...

Carolyn Frances (Cooley) Skinner

Mar 21, 2024

Carolyn Frances Skinner, 80, of Lewisville, passed away on March 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

No services will be held at this time.

A full obituary will be posted when one becomes available.

Sandra Gay (Thompson) Winger

Mar 20, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Gay Winger, 59, passed away March 20, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sandy was born March 15, 1965, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Larry Thompson and Jennet Rawson. She was the second of three sisters. She spent most of her life in Idaho Falls and Rigby. She was married to David Tanner in...

Kamber Rae Cardona

Mar 20, 2024

Kamber Rae Cardona, 24, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away March 20, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kamber was born April 16, 1999, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Steven Evelio Cardona and April  McBride Cardona. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and cheered at Eagle Rock Junior High. Kamber graduated from Bonneville...

Patricia Marie (Pace) Kirkpatrick

Mar 19, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Marie Pace Kirkpatrick, 43, of Rigby, passed away March 19, 2024, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Patty was born November 28, 1980, in Bellflower, California. She grew up and attended schools in Yucca Valley, California, and graduated from Rigby High School.

Patty, and her life partner, Casey Price, made their home in...

David Bill Beam

Mar 19, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of David Bill Beam, a lifelong resident of Irwin Idaho. David passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024, at the age of 64 after a short illness.

He was born September 24, 1958, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenneth Claude Beam and Myrle June Thomas Beam.

David loved...

Lisa Ann Pardonnet

Mar 18, 2024

Lisa Ann Pardonnet, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly March 18, 2024.

Lisa was born September 20, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Linton D. Pardonnet Jr. and Montie Sams Pardonnet. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

Lisa was an active member of The...

James "Jc" "Cole" Colvin

Mar 16, 2024

James Coleman “Cole” “J.C.” Colvin, 89, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away March 16, 2024, at Lincoln Court Assisted Living Center from causes incident to age. His wife was at his side.

Cole was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, in 1934 to Reuben B. Colvin and Ollie B. Hunter Colvin. Growing up in Oklahoma, Cole became self-taught in...

Bradley Blaine Owens

Mar 16, 2024

Bradley Blaine Owens, 77, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, lost his courageous battle to cancer on March 16, 2024.

Brad was born on February 12, 1947, in Rigby, Idaho, to Blaine Eugene Owens and Darlene Zoe Owens. He grew up in St. Anthony, Idaho, where he graduated from South Fremont High School in 1965. After graduation, he fought...

Michael Terry Anderson

Mar 16, 2024

Michael Terry Anderson was born on January 28, 1954, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Clarence and Loretta Anderson. Mike passed away on March 16, 2024, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia, Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Molly Anderson; a sister, Patricia Pugh (Dewayne); a brother, Jackie Anderson; a special niece, Kim Taylor (Chris); two...