Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Avon Ray Wilde, 97, of Roberts, passed away January 24, 2024 in Rigby, Idaho with family at his side.He was born October 4, 1926 in Arco, Idaho to George Andrew Wilde and Alice Rae Burton Wilde, their 3rd child. They moved their family to Roberts in the 1930's and Avon lived there most of his life with exception of his...

Jan 24, 2024

Elaine June Oler passed away at home in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. At 96 years old, June lived an incredibly rich and meaningful life, secure in her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was born in Idaho Falls on August 6, 1927 to Charles Winfield and Ila Johnson Tate....

Jan 14, 2024

George Junior McCarty was born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, August 1, 1928 to George and Mabel McCarty. 

Dad Joined the Air Force at 22 years old.

He was a cartographer assigned to the 10th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron at Spangdalhlem Air Force Base in Germany.

While stationed in France, he met his future wife, Pierrette. They married on April 26, 1954 in her home town...

Dec 21, 2023

Osvaldo “Oz” Marquez Nevarez, 45, passed away in Idaho Falls, ID on December 21st, 2023.

Oz was born on August 22nd, 1978, in Los Mochis, Sinaloa Mexico to Rafael Marquez and Guadalupe Marquez.

 

In 1981, when he was 3 years old, his family moved to Idaho Falls. Oz attended Dora Erickson Elementary, Claire E. Gail Jr. High School, Bonneville High School...

Dec 18, 2023

Carol Bauerle Schwarze was born on January 20, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the second daughter of Victor and Metta Jorgensen Bauerle.

She grew up on the family farm in Hamer, Idaho on Camas creek near Mud Lake. Along with her sisters, Evelyn and Judy they pitched in on the farm work

learning the importance of hard work which...

Dec 14, 2023

William "Bill" Orf died peacefully at home on December 14th, 2023 and walked into the arms of Jesus. Bill was born in Pueblo, CO and attended Colorado School of Mines. He worked at Rocky Flats and then moved to Idaho Falls to work as a Manager at the INL before his retirement in 2006. Bill was an active member of...

Dec 10, 2023

Randy passed away on December 10, 2023 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was born on July 12, 1947 in Santa Monica, California to Max and Barbara Hall Shaw. He grew up in California in Reseda and Simi Valley. After high school he attended Pierce college in Los Angeles. Randy joined the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. It was during...

Nov 17, 2023

 

Obituary for Reginald Ray Reeves

 

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Reginald Ray Reeves, 95, longtime Idaho Falls attorney, Sun Valley resident, civic leader and humanitarian died on November 17th, 2023 in Idaho Falls.

Reginald was born to James Holt Reeves and Ellen Theresa Boyd Reeves on December 20th, 1927 in Greensboro, North Carolina.  His siblings were James Holt Reeves Jr....

Nov 16, 2023

Our son Matthew Quang Kotecki passed away on November 16th, 2023.  Matthew was born on August 23rd, 1998, in Vietnam. He leaves behind his devoted Mother and Father and his two dogs Jax and Jake, which he loved so much.  Matthew graduated from Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where his father taught. Matthew was Senior Class President and...

Nov 11, 2023

 

On November 11, 2023, Mary Veronica Bernadette (Fleming) Willcox, 68 of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at her home following a courageous battle against multiple medical ailments but primarily due to the chronic effects of Lupus.

Mary, the second child of John and Iris Fleming, was born in Augsburg, Germany on July 10, 1955.  

She was preceded in death by...

Nov 9, 2023

Talen Paul Bowen, 19, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, went home to be with the lord on Thursday November 9, 2023. Talen was born June 1st, 2004 to Paul & Patricia Bowen. As a young child he had aspirations of joining the military, but due to life’s challenges he was unable to fulfill that dream. Throughout his teen years Talen had...

Nov 2, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) L. Storer Estes, of Ammon, Idaho, passed November 2, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Idaho Falls surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on February 23, 1961, in Phoenix, Arizona to Norman Storer and Harriet Hyer.

Becky married John Estes on March 2, 2001, and spent most of their married life...

Oct 22, 2023

Forde L. Johnson Jr., 81, died October 22, 2023, after a long and full life.

He was born in Idaho Falls on May 17, 1942, to Forde and Molly (Porter) Johnson. Growing up, he enjoyed baseball, skiing, and bird hunting with his dogs. He was an avid golfer with two hole-in-one trophies on the mantel. He loved...

Oct 13, 2023

Merrick Phillip Brow, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 13, 2023 from leukemia in Idaho Falls. His sudden and unexpected death came as a shock to all who knew him. We remember his humor and his quiet confidence, his ability to handle any situation and find solutions for most problems. He talked to everyone, and everyone he...

Oct 13, 2023

Lt. Colonel Neil W. Schrack (U.S. Army Retired) passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2023 at the age of 95 at the Gables of Idaho Falls Assisted Living.  He was born on July 15th, 1928 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania where he went to Stroudsburg High School and then attended Lehigh University in Bethlehem PA.  He joined the...

Oct 7, 2023

Daniel Edward Conrad 69, beloved father and grandfather, passed away October 7, 2023 with his family by his side. Born August 11, 1954, in Elyria, Ohio, to Lawrence and Elizabeth Conrad (née Maple), he was the second of five siblings.  The family moved to Idaho Falls in 1957. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and O.E. Bell Junior High. ...

Oct 4, 2023

Derwin Lee Williams, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on October 4, 2023 from Central Nervous System Lymphoma. He was born on September 18, 1937, in Longview, WA, to the late Ynola and Robert Williams. Derwin was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, whose life exemplified the values of love, integrity, and kindness.

Derwin dedicated his...

Oct 1, 2023

Howard was born May 11, 1925, to parents William Carl and Delight Miles Eloe in Aurora, Nebraska. He attended Aurora public schools where in high school he received superior ratings at state vocal music contests and all-conference and all-state recognition in football.

Howard enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served in World War II as a...

Sep 10, 2023

Loretta Newcomb (Lord) passed away on September 10, 2023 at Lincoln Court in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 92 under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

She was born July 28, 1931 in Shelley, Idaho, the third of five children born to Joseph D. and Ella Harper Lord.  Loretta graduated from Shelley High School...

Sep 9, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Sarah “Sally” Fruchella (Martin) left this life to be with those who went before her on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Sally was born on May 6, 1966 in Olympia, Washington to Robert and Georgene Martin (Nichols). She grew up in Little Rock, Washington and spent most of her life in Southwestern...