Obituaries

Mar 26, 2026

Eleanor Myrtle Hensley 

3/14/1931 - 3/26/2026

Eleanor passed away peacefully at her home in Dubois Idaho.

Born in Rexburg and raised in Spencer Idaho. Daughter of Herbert and Jessie Stevens. She grew up with 7 brothers and 7 sisters, she also had 2 brothers (Darryll (pronounced DelRay) and Ira) that passed away as babies. She attended school in Spencer and Dubois where she...

Mar 22, 2026

Jose Felipe Rizo (Phil), 49, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2026 in Idaho Falls.

Born on November 3, 1976, Phil lived a life that was uniquely his own. He was someone who found joy in the simple, grounding moments; time spent outdoors, the feeling of being on a bike with nowhere particular to go, camping under open skies, or cooling...

Mar 14, 2026

Ivie Barber of Idaho Falls passed away March 14,2026 at his home.

Obituary pending

Mar 10, 2026

Bonita B. Gibson, age 114, March 10, 2026, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Richard for 72 years. Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Burial will take place in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Mar 5, 2026

Peggy Marion Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away March 5, 2026, at the age of 81.

She was born October 30, 1944, to Paul and Lilly Nutzman in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She spent her early years on a potato farm outside of Blackfoot, Idaho. Later, the family moved to Salmon, Idaho, where they owned and operated a motel for...

Feb 27, 2026

Dorothy Shipley of Idaho Falls, passed away February 27, 2026.

Feb 11, 2026

Giovanni Giuseppe Felice Bargero, born January 27, 1933, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after celebrating his 93rd birthday. Affectionately known as GIO, for obvious reasons, the son of Eugenio and Rosa Bargero was born in New York City. He was born prematurely and was in an incubator when Rosa passed away four days after his...

Feb 1, 2026

LeRoy L. Knobel of Idaho Falls, ID passed peacefully at his home on February 1, 2026. LeRoy was born in Valley City, ND to Ruben and Ruth Knobel on July 10, 1945 and spent a brief time in rural Buffalo, ND before moving to Washington State. LeRoy went to college at the University of Washington and after graduation was married...

Jan 26, 2026

Obituary for Carol Benner

Written with love and humor by Charm O'Ryan

On January 26, of 2026, at the young age of 64, a beautiful chapter of our lives closed with the unexpected passing of our beloved Carol Diane Silva Benner.

The intriguing story of Carol's life began when she was born in Gooding, Idaho on September 5th, 1961 to Chester and Waneta...

Jan 11, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Peggy Ann Morishita Brookshire, beloved wife and mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 7, 2026. She was 70 years old.

Born on March 14, 1955, in Idaho Falls to Tucker and Miyo Morishita. Peggy attended elementary and junior high in Idaho Falls and graduated as a Salutatorian from Skyline High School in 1973. With her interest in Science and...

Dec 27, 2025

William Johnson, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Idaho Falls, at the age of 73. Born on August 8, 1952, in Arkansas, William lived a life filled with passion, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Throughout his life, William found joy in outdoor activities such as camping, shooting, and fishing. He cherished...

Dec 26, 2025

Rachel May Earling, born on August 2, 1974, left this world on December 26, 2025. Her vibrant spirit and gentle heart will be profoundly missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Rachel attended Start Valley High School, where her passion for life was evident to all. She was a girly girl at heart, with a love for music...

Dec 25, 2025

Robert Jay Allen came into the world on August 18, 1971, in Fort Hood, Texas. His first 10 years were spent in various foster care homes. He experienced much hardship throughout those years. He had to siblings, Anna Kathleen Allen and Donald Gordon Allen. All three joined our family in 1980. They were officially adopted and were christened with our...

Dec 18, 2025

Luis Martinez passed away on December 18, 2025. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who knew him.

Luis possessed a rare, magnetic spirit. He never met a stranger; he only met friends he hadn’t talked to yet. With a bright, contagious smile that could light up any room, he had a way of making everyone feel...

Dec 16, 2025

Jack W. Griggs, 79 passed away on December 16, 2025, at his home in Idaho Falls Idaho with his daughter Lisa Griggs by his side. He was born February 11, 1946, to John and Amelia Griggs. he was the baby of three boys. He attended school in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. His first job...

Dec 14, 2025

Jeremy James Powell

Born Oct. 14th 1979 in Idaho Falls. Passed away at home on Dec. 14th 2025. Survived by father Leonard Powell, mother Janet Jack, brothers Justin Powell, Nathon Powell, and son Leonard Powell 2nd.

Jeremy spent his childhood growing up in Ammon, Idaho and attended school there. As an adult he mastered many skills. He was certified welder fabricator; he...

Dec 2, 2025

Milissa Dee Ann Leonard, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and wife, passed away on December 2nd, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She made her home in Idaho Falls, where her warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to others touched countless lives.

Milissa was the heart of her family. She was a woman who loved deeply and gave selflessly—offering help, comfort,...

Nov 10, 2025

Mary Joan Helmer, 91, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, surrounded by family.

Mary Joan Scrivens was born in 1934 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Ralph and Martha Scrivens. The youngest of three children, she grew up in Ypsilanti and graduated from Ypsilanti High School, where one of her classmates was her future husband, Richard. After high...

Nov 9, 2025

Louisa Gutierrez passed on November 9, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Funeral services were held November 18, 2025 in Powell, Wyoming.