Obituaries

Betty Jean (Moulton) Gardner

Apr 13, 2023

Betty Jean (Moulton) Gardner, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center.

Betty was born April 16, 1937, in Grovont, Wyoming, to Clark Alma Moulton and Veda Lucy May Moulton. Betty grew up in a small ranching community just outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming, called Mormon Row, enjoying the majesty of the...

Zachary Wayne Pace

Apr 12, 2023

Zachary Wayne Pace was born December 10, 1986, in Orem, Utah, to Ramie Pace. Zach passed away tragically and unexpectedly on April 12, 2023.

Zach was an only child but probably didn't even know it because of all of his aunts, uncles, and cousins that he grew up around.

In his younger life he lived...

Lucille (Warner) Barnes

Apr 12, 2023

Our dear mother, Lucille Warner Barnes 87, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away April 12, 2023, at Lincoln Court Assisted living Center. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Lucille was born April 7, 1936, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to William and Mabel Warner. She attended Riverside Elementary, O.E Bell Jr. High, and graduated from Idaho...

Barbara F. (Abbott) Garcia

Apr 9, 2023

Barbara F. Garcia, 69, passed away comfortably on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She died as a result of complications that developed after a fall in her home.

Barbara was born September 17, 1953, in Madison, Indiana, the daughter of Joan Abbott and William Abbott. Barbara grew up in Kentucky, Rancho...

Steven Glenn Empey

Apr 9, 2023

Steve was born to Keith and Roberta Empey on November 15,1957. He grew up with sisters Kathy and Karen, and brothers Bruce, Robert, and Alan. He passed away April 9, 2023.

Steve met his cowgirl, Deborah, and married her July 28, 1978. A daughter, Joey, came along as his only child a year later. Joey and Trent...

Sheryl Lynn (Waite) Escott

Apr 8, 2023

Sheryl Lynn Escott, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 8, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Sheryl was born in Woodville, Idaho, to Dell M Waite and Genieve Mae Andreason Waite. She grew up and attended schools in Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School. She also attended Idaho State University.

In August,...

Toni Jean (Madsen) Crockett

Apr 8, 2023

Toni Jean Crockett, 61, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 8, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Toni was born July 29, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Lance Weaver Madsen and Loretta Joy Simpson Madsen. She grew up in Idaho...

Dennis Lee Bates

Apr 7, 2023

Dennis Lee Bates, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 7, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Dennis was born January 12, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alfred Reed Bates and Marjorie Christine Freemen Bates.

He married Janeal Munger on January 19, 1962. They later...

Russell Lee Coy

Apr 6, 2023

Russell Lee Coy, 74, of Rigby, passed away April 6, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

No services will be held.

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Oscar Saldaña Rodriguez

Apr 5, 2023

Oscar Saldaña Rodriguez, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 5, 2023, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center. He was under the care of Solace Hospice and his loving family.

Oscar was born and raised in Agua Prieta Senora, Mexico, to Irene Rodriguez on May 10, 1950. In the spring of 2000, he married Roberta Saldaña in...

Mary Diane Marcy Brannan

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Diane Brannan, 60, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away April 5, 2023.

She was born January 9, 1963, in Newport, Oregon, to John Dwain Houser and Mary Larsen. She grew up and attended schools in Kodiak, Alaska.

Mary worked as a professional gardener and snow remover.

She was a member of the...

Mary Louise (Thayer) Regan

Apr 4, 2023

Mary Louise Regan, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away at home under the care of her loving family on April 4, 2023.

Mary was born April 8, 1942, in Riverton, Wyoming, to Glenn Thayer and Louise Beekman Thayer. She grew up and attended school in Shoshoni, Wyoming.

She was married to Dan Charles Regan on...

Mark Thomas Walton

Apr 3, 2023

Mark Thomas Walton, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 3, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

A complete obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Lorna Lorraine (Brown) Tonks

Apr 3, 2023

Lorna Lorraine Brown Tonks, 66, of Ammon, passed away April 3, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of OneSource Home Health & Hospice and her loving family.

Lorna was born August 1, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Tommie J Brown and Pearl Elizabeth Foster Brown. She grew up in Roberts and Osgood, Idaho....

Lauryn Devone Bell

Apr 3, 2023

Lauryn DeVone Bell, 24, of Ammon, passed away April 3, 2023, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and her loving family.

Lauryn was born February 11, 1999, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Justin Dennis Bell and Kalli Geneve Young Bell, while her father attended dental school. As the third child...

Tordis "Tordie" Combs

Apr 2, 2023

Our beloved mother and friend Tordis (Tordie) Combs passed away Sunday night at the age of 93. She was such a joy to all who knew her, charming, funny, and always seeking to care for those around her. She will be sorely missed by us all.

Tordis (Stokkeland) Combs was born in 1929 at her parents' home...

Joe Christensen, Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

Joseph Dewey Christensen, Jr., 74, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away April 2, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center, after a 13-year battle with Parkinson’s. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Joe was born November 10, 1948, in Weiser, Idaho, to Joseph Dewey Christensen, Sr., and Margaret Evelyn Johnson Christensen. He grew up...

Kathey Schwantes

Apr 2, 2023

Kathey Schwantes, 75, of Ammon passed away April 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kathey was born October 5th, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Duane Keith Sams and Betty Lou Sams. She grew up in Southern California enjoying the sun and beach for many years of her life.

On December...

Tom Hilleshiem

Apr 1, 2023

Gordon Thomas “Tom” Hilleshiem, 78, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, returned home on April 1, 2023. He was born November 5, 1944, to Theora (Cooper) and Gordon Melbourne Hilleshiem.

Tom, the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather is survived by his wife, Ana Louise; son, Dayle Hilleshiem; daughters, Karrie (Brent) Martin, Angela Hilleshiem, and Dayleen Hilleshiem;...

Santiago Cisneros, Jr.

Mar 30, 2023

Santiago Cisneros, Jr., 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully March 30, 2023, at his home with family by his side. The family would like to thank the team at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice for their caring guidance and skills.

Santiago is affectionately called “Chio” by his loved ones. He was born March 7, 1942, in...