Obituaries

Anthony Arthur-Manzanares

Aug 22, 2023

Anthony Martin Arthur-Manzanares, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 22, 2023, after a long, well-fought battle with chronic heart conditions.

Anthony was born January 30, 1967, in Lander, Wyoming, to Arthur Joseph Manzanares and Doreen Kay Arthur. He grew up and attended schools in Wyoming. He also attended secondary schooling at ISU and CEI for Business...

Ella Rae (Dryden) Hasselstrom

Aug 21, 2023

On August 21, 2023, Ella Rae Hasselstrom, at the age of 90, passed from this life and into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born May 25, 1933, at the home of her grandmother in Rupert, Idaho.

In 1954, Ella met Elmo “Bogie” Gene Hasselstrom, in Burley, Idaho, and the...

Vanessa "Oliver" Pineda

Aug 21, 2023

Vanessa Lynn “Oliver” Pineda, 15, of Basalt, passed away August 21, 2023, at her/his home.

Vanessa “Oliver” was born December 19, 2007, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Joan Sebastian Pineda Hernandez and Jessica Lynn Miller Vazquez. She/he grew up and attended schools in Firth and was a Sophomore at Firth High School.

She/he enjoyed drawing, scaring...

Frederick "Fred" Eldon Rupe

Aug 21, 2023

Frederick Eldon Rupe, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 21, 2023, at The Gables of Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Fred was born July 29, 1939, in Tacoma, Washington, to Andy Rupe and Irene Pape Rupe Chaffee. He grew up and attended schools in Vancouver and graduated from...

Jim Clark

Aug 21, 2023

James “Jim” Clark, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, August 21, 2023.

Jim was born November 23, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Raymond and Jeanne Clark. They later moved to Sioux City, Iowa. Upon graduating high school, he joined the Marine Corps and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After being...

Kevin Don Higgins

Aug 19, 2023

It is with heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful family member and friend, Kevin Don Higgins, at the age of 56, on August 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on January 9, 1967,...

Finn Egil Walstad

Aug 19, 2023

Finn-Egil Walstad passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the age of 79.

He was born in Drammen, Norway, on August 8, 1944, and was the only child of Kristen Walstad and Lilly Eriksen. Born into very humble beginnings, Finn embarked on a remarkable journey that would come to define a life characterized by resilience and...

Rod Jeffery

Aug 19, 2023

Ralph Roderick "Rod" Jeffery, 71, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 19, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

Karen Ora (Hall) Larsen

Aug 19, 2023

Karen Ora Larsen, 80, of Rigby, passed away August 19, 2023, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers, as they all loved her so much. Her kindness and smile could light up any room.

Karen was...

Jim Baxter Carson Sr.

Aug 17, 2023

James Baxter "Jim" Carson Sr. passed away peacefully on the afternoon of August 17, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, eight days short of his 81st birthday.

He was born on August 25, 1942, in French Camp, California. He was the 4th of 5 children born to John and Flo Carson. He grew up in Tracy, California, where...

Harry James Moody

Aug 16, 2023

Harry James Moody, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 16, 2023, at Fairwinds-Sand Creek Retirement Community. Harry was born January 8, 1945, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Harry John Moody and Betty Louise Kersley Moody. He grew up and attended schools at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He also attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming where...

Grace Lynn Bothof

Aug 15, 2023

Grace Bothof, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Grace was born December 31, 1952, in San Francisco, California, to James and Grace Reed.

She attended and graduated from Mission High School in San Francisco. Following graduation, she moved to the central...

Everleigh Lashai Page-Russell

Aug 15, 2023

Everleigh Lashai Page-Russell was born on March 5, 2021, in Boise, Idaho, to Macady Russell and Brandal Page.

Everleigh came to us with a mission to change the world, and she did so in countless ways. She was born with semi-lobar holoprosencephaly and a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Despite the physical struggles she endured in her...

Stacy Marie (Goodwin) Tapp

Aug 14, 2023

Stacy Marie Tapp, 41, of Rigby, passed away August 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Stacy was born June 28, 1982, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William Chris Goodwin and Ardenna Ann Goodwin. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On May...

Bert V Ricks

Aug 14, 2023

Bert V. Ricks, 84, of Basalt, passed away August 14, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Bert was born November 15, 1938, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Earl Edwin Ricks and Theora Sarah Valentine Ricks. He grew up and attended schools in Teton and St. Anthony and earned his GED later in life.

On...

Dennis L Whitten

Aug 14, 2023

Dennis L Whitten, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 14, 2023, at his home.

Dennis was born November 24, 1952, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Albert William Whitten and Glenna Wright Whitten. He grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School. After high school, Dennis joined the US Army.

He...

Phyllis Lucille (Bray) Likes

Aug 14, 2023

Phyllis Lucille (Bray) Likes passed away August 14, 2023, at her home from complications of a Stroke she had in April this year. She was under Hospice Care.

Phyllis was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 6, 1935, to Edwin Leo Bray and Francis Lucille (Messenger) Bray. She was a long-time resident of Idaho Falls and attended...

Marie Meikle

Aug 13, 2023

Lucille "Marie" Meikle, 88, of Idaho Falls, was promoted to Heaven on August 13, 2023.  She was at home under the care of her loving family.

Marie was born November, 23, 1934, in Green River, Wyoming to Percy and Anna Valencia.  She grew up with her ten brothers and sisters.  She attended, was a cheerleader for, and...

Jacqulyn (Hall) Hooper

Aug 12, 2023

Jacqulyn Hall Smith Hooper living in Spencer Idaho, passed away on the morning of August 12, 2023. She was surrounded by family and friends during the entire week preceding her death.

Jacqulyn was born December 1, 1938, in the town of Jerome, Idaho, to Dorothy (Dot) and Jack Hall. The family soon moved to Salt Lake City,...

Barbara Lynn Bidstrup

Aug 11, 2023

Barbara Lyn Howe Bidstrup gently passed through to the Spirit World Friday August 11, 2023.

Barbara was born January 30, 1937 at her grandmother Browning's home in Rexburg, Idaho. She was the first child of Matthew Alonzo Howe and Neta Mae Browning Howe. When she was just a few days old her grandmother picked her up and...