Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas
Debbie Lyon
Mar 30, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Mae Benkenstein Lyon, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Debbie married the love of her life, Darrell Kay Lyon, on June 4, 1971. He preceded her in death. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and creativity. She was a devoted mother to...
Albertino "Fernando" Ponce Franco
Mar 30, 2026
Albertino “Fernando” Ponce Franco, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026.
Fernando was born April 26, 1973, in Saucillo, Hidalgo, Mexico, to Agripino Ponce and Eloisa Franco Ponce. He grew up and attended schools in Mexico.
On July 29, 2017, he married Estela Gonzalez in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Fernando and Estela made their home in Idaho Falls where Fernando worked...
Brent Jack Bailey
Mar 30, 2026
Brent Jack Bailey, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Brent was born June 21, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John Israel Bailey and Golda Hanks Bailey. He grew up on a dairy farm in Ammon. He attended schools in Ammon and Corvallis, Oregon, and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1960....
Cyndi Curran
Mar 30, 2026
Cyndi Curran, 65, a talented artist and craftsman known for her creativity and generous spirit, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Cyndi was a proud graduate of Skyline High School, where she built the foundation for her lifelong love of artistic expression and hands-on work.
Cyndi's artistry shone brightly in everything she did. She had an impeccable...
Lucian Jermaine Johnson
Mar 28, 2026
Lucian Jermaine Johnson, 53, of Da Nang, Vietnam, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2026, while living in Vietnam.
Lucian was born on March 21, 1973, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was lovingly raised by Lenona and Herd David Johnson, who gave him a nurturing and supportive home. Lucian grew up in Kalamazoo, attended local schools, and graduated from Comstock High School...
Von Wood
Mar 28, 2026
Von Albert Wood passed away on March 28, 2026, from complications related to an infection. He fought with strength, grit, and courage, surrounded by those he loved. His resilience and determination will remain a defining part of his legacy.
Von was born on July 10, 1959, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ralph and Margaret Wood, the sixth of ten children. From...
Margene Lindsay
Mar 28, 2026
Margene Felix Lindsay, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 28, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Margene was born June 18, 1930, in Logan, Utah, to Carl Otto Felix and Claris Fuhriman Felix. She grew up and attended schools in Logan, and graduated from Logan High School. She also attended Utah State University, and was on the Aggiettes Drill...
Bill Tapp
Mar 27, 2026
William Edward Tapp, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away at his home March 27, 2026. He was under the care of Eden Home Health and Hospice and his loving family.
Bill was born August 5, 1955, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Luther Edward Tapp and Maxine Brown Tapp.
Bill attended schools in the Idaho Falls area. He spent many hours of his...
Walt L. "Sop" Sopkowicz
Mar 27, 2026
Wallace (Walt) L. Sopkowicz "Sop," 79, of Kemmerer, Wyoming, passed away on March 27, 2026, as result of complications related to a service-connected disease at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello, Idaho.
Born November 29, 1946, in Laona, Wisconsin, to Bruce Frank Sopkowicz and Janice Elaine Heisel. Walt grew up in the lumber and farming communities of Armstrong Creek and...
Boyd James Thomas
Mar 26, 2026
Boyd James Thomas, 43, of Rigby, passed away March 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was under the care of his loving family and Solace Hospice.
Boyd was born October 10, 1982, in Champaign, Illinois, to Blair L Thomas and Gaylene Murphy Thomas. He grew up and attended schools in California and Washington, and was a member of...
Charely Hunt
Mar 25, 2026
Lenna "Charely" Hunt, 53, of Lewisville, passed away March 25, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.
Charely was born August 28, 1972, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Larry Eugene Hunt and Laree Taylor Roberts Hunt. She grew up and attended Hillview Elementary and graduated from Bonneville High School. She also attended Weber...
Marsha Kay Shaffer
Mar 25, 2026
Marsha Kay Shaffer, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.
She was born May 30,1946, in Clay County, Indiana, to Wayne Shaffer and Doris Corbin Shaffer. She was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Staunton High School in 1964, and Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Marsha was a talented artist...
R.D. Sam Marquess
Mar 25, 2026
Richard Donovon "R.D. Sam" Marquess, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 25, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Private family services will be held.
Jayne Smith-Campbell
Mar 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jayne H. Smith-Campbell, 82, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend to many, who left us peacefully on March 24, 2026, at the Eastern Idaho Medical Center.
Born on November 5, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Jayne's vibrant spirit and infectious laughter touched the lives of all who had the privilege...
Manuel Nunez
Mar 24, 2026
Manuel Galaviz Nunez, 65, of Shelley, passed away March 24, 2026, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia.
Manuel was born July 24, 1960, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico. He grew up working on the farm and provided for his family.
He married Maria Aguirre de Nunez in Mexico in 1982. Manuel and Maria made their home in Shelley, Idaho, where Manuel worked as a...
Faye Leavitt
Mar 24, 2026
Faye Yvonne Leavitt, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.
Faye was born February 2, 1940, in Holdrege, Nebraska, to Arthur Fredrick Wahl and Nellie Laurine Lester Wahl. She grew up and attended schools in the Rexburg area and graduated Valedictorian...
Alvin Gosnell
Mar 23, 2026
Alvin Daniel Gosnell, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 23, 2026, at his home.
Alvin was born August 7, 1952, in San Fernando, California, to Daniel Ira Gosnell and Lavina Frances Walton Gosnell. He grew up and attended schools in California until the family moved to Idaho. He served in the United States Army as a Private First Class during...
Tina Gaye Bolt Danner
Mar 22, 2026
Tina passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 72, due to heart and lung complications.
She was born on February 13, 1954, to DeVault and Shirley Bolt in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was the third child, with two older brothers, and joined later by one younger brother.
Tina was a jack-of-all-trades and very much a tomboy. She lived in...
Jerome Mohl
Mar 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family of Jerome Jacob Mohl share the passing of our dear, kind, sensitive, and happy father, brother and uncle, on March 22, 2026 in Shelley, Idaho.
On December 10, 1975, a bouncing baby boy was welcomed to the Mohl household. He was the pride and joy of his father, Jacob R. Mohl. Jerome was a spoiled child...
Cynthia "Cindy" Renee Walker
Mar 22, 2026
Cynthia Renee "Cindy" Walker, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 22, 2026, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.
Services are not being held.
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