Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Bonneville County, Idaho and surrounding areas
Richard Bierma Sr.
Apr 1, 2026
Richard Dee Bierma, 67, of Shelley, passed away April 1, 2026, at his home.
A full obituary will be shared when available.
Theodore Speas
Mar 31, 2026
All the things that we prayed for are all the things that you are. You will always be our little boy, but now you are also our shining star. “Yet, what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later.” Romans 8:18
Theodore joined his brother, Louis, to become our second guardian angel.
Theodore James is...
Doug Hillman
Mar 31, 2026
Douglas Glenn Hillman, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 31, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Doug was born June 15, 1957, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Chester Keith Hillman and Glenda Pearl Andrews Hillman. He grew up and attended schools in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls High School. He was active...
Sandy Rae Nelsen
Mar 31, 2026
Sandy Rae Cole Nelsen, 76, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away March 31, 2026.
A celebration of life for family will be held at a later date.
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...
Fernando Ponce
Mar 30, 2026
Albertino “Fernando” Ponce Franco, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026.
Arrangements are pending.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
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
Cynthia Diane "Cyndi" Curran, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 30, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Private family services will be held.
A full obituary will appear here when it becomes available.
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, MI, attended local schools, and graduated from Comstock High...
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 and 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...
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