Obituaries

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Tayson Paul Thomas

Tayson Paul Thomas

Jun 7, 2026

Tayson Paul Thomas passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Though his time here was far too short, he lived every day to the fullest and left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Tayson was born on March 10, 2006, to Courtney and Randy Wheeler. From the very beginning, he approached life with a fearless spirit and...

Connie Millard

Connie Millard

Oct 29, 2025

Connie Millard, 93 of Rigby, Idaho passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Born June 25, 1932, in Franklin, Idaho, Connie was the third of seven children of George Lynn and Ila (Christensen) Oliverson. She grew up on the family farm, where early mornings, hard work, and a deep love of horses shaped her life. As a teenager, her poise...

Rosalind Gay Taylor

Rosalind Gay Taylor

Jun 18, 2026

Rosalind Gay Anderson Taylor passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home in Terreton, Idaho. Rosalind was born June 23, 1936, to Ivan F and Grace Thelma Crabtree Anderson in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Rosalind married Theo Taylor on June 17, 1955, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they have 8 children: Diann (Steve, deceased) Ozburn, Renee (Earl) Bradford, Vicki (Steve)...

Estella Woodruff Wilkes

Estella Woodruff Wilkes

Jun 13, 2026

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Estella Woodruff Wilkes passed peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2026; in Rexburg, Idaho. She was a woman who truly embodied the divine virtues of womanhood and had a remarkable influence on many throughout her life. She came to earth with a powerful spirit, exuding a palpable peace and love to those around her.

Estella was born to Manford...

Kerry Burke Sparks

Kerry Burke Sparks

Jun 13, 2026

Kerry Burke Sparks, 88 from Rigby Idaho and formerly Jackson Montana Died June 13, 2026, in Ririe Idaho.

He was born in 1937, at the LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls to Lawrence Clair and Gail Burke Sparks. He attended and graduated High School in Shelley Idaho and was a Sargeant in the Army Reserve.

He married Nina Elaine Bradley May of 1956,...

James Franklin Arehart

James Franklin Arehart

Jun 12, 2026

James “Jim” Franklin Arehart, 91, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 12, 2026, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living Center.

Jim was born June 11, 1935, in Coltman, Idaho, to Joseph Howard Arehart and Lena Idoma Hunsaker. He married Afton Wilson on May 28, 1953, in Montana.

Jim worked for the City of Idaho Falls in the Streets and Sanitation Department,...

Carolyn Ruth Snyder Downey

Carolyn Ruth Snyder Downey

Jun 10, 2026

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Carolyn Ruth Snyder Downey, 94, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. 

Carolyn was born August 15, 1931, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Clyde Beryl Snyder and Mildred Ruth Crider. She spent her youth in Scottsbluff and Riverton, Wyoming, graduating from Riverton High School in 1949. 

She married James Chapin Downey on March 17, 1951, in...

Megan Eliza Bennett

Megan Eliza Bennett

Jun 9, 2026

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Megan Eliza Bennett, 29, passed away peacefully in the tiny home she always dreamed of owning, on the evening of June 9, 2026.

Born on April 10, 1997, Megan lived a life full of faith, love, kindness, charity, and heartwarming goofiness. Megan had dreams. She was able to fulfill a handful of those dreams,...

Martin Anthony Newton Sr.

Martin Anthony Newton Sr.

Jun 7, 2026

Martin Anthony “Tony” Newton, Sr., age 76, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on June 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family.

Born on July 8, 1949, in Hollywood, Maryland, Tony lived a life defined by resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to those he loved. At the age of 19, he was drafted into the...

Garland David Kisner

Garland David Kisner

Jun 5, 2026

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Garland David Kisner passed away peacefully at EIRMC on Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1946, in Philippi, West Virginia, to David Garland and Mary Eleanor Elliott Kisner, the third of eight children. 

Garland was a true jack of all trades. Throughout his life he worked as...

David Don Burtenshaw

David Don Burtenshaw

Jun 3, 2026

David Don Burtenshaw, 62, passed away at home in his sleep in the early morning of June 3, 2026.

David was born on April 4, 1964, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the seventh of eight children born to Don and Beverly Burtenshaw. He was brought up in Mud Lake, Idaho where he grew up learning to love the family business...

Shirley Ann Holm

Shirley Ann Holm

May 30, 2026

Shirley Holm, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on November 8, 1934, in Annis, Idaho, and lived a life defined by faith, creativity, and tireless devotion to those around her.

Shirley married the love of her life, DelRay Holm, on June 23, 1950, beginning a...

Larry Jay Fackrell

Larry Jay Fackrell

May 30, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Larry Jay Fackrell, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. After a courageous six-week battle with cancer, he departed this life in a manner that reflected how he lived: with faith, dignity, peace, and unwavering strength.

Larry was born on December 6, 1949, to Ivan and Norma Fackrell....

Raymond J Tea

Raymond J Tea

May 29, 2026

Raymond J Tea, 93, of Menan, Idaho, passed away after a full and vibrant life marked by hard work, intelligence, and a love for adventure. He was born in 1932 in Thornton, Idaho to parents James Henry Tea and Alice Alveretta Johnson.

A patient, kind, and thoughtful man, Raymond was known as both a teacher and a doer—someone who could build,...

Charles Merrill Wilcox

Charles Merrill Wilcox

May 29, 2026

Charles Merrill Wilcox, 89, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away May 29, 2026, at Gables of Idaho Falls.

He was born September 3, 1936, in Rigby, Idaho, to Louis Allan Wilcox and Evron Dansie Wilcox. He was raised and educated in Rigby, graduating from Rigby High School. While attending college, he also worked for Westlake Cattlemen’s Association at Henrys Lake Idaho. He...

Claris Andersen Jones

Claris Andersen Jones

May 28, 2026

Claris Andersen Jones passed away peacefully and returned to her heavenly home on May 28, 2026.

Claris was born on December 20, 1929, in Richmond, Utah, at the home of her grandmother, Merrill, to Varnell Anderson and Vermont Merrill Anderson. She was raised on her family’s farm in Arco, Idaho, alongside her three younger sisters, Ardeth, Renee, and Nola.

She attended school...

Randall Ray Peterson

Randall Ray Peterson

May 28, 2026

Randall Ray Peterson, 74, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2026.

Randall was born on April 9, 1952, in Rigby, Idaho, to Dwain Peterson and Neva Peterson (Byington). He was raised in Rigby and graduated from Rigby High School. He later attended some college studying art and spent his life rooted in the community he...

John Robert Newman

John Robert Newman

May 28, 2026

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John Robert Newman, 80, of Ririe, passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning, May 28, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Arlene Newman, and family.

John was born on September 7, 1945, in Salt Lake City, the son of Lenox Elmo and Carrie Newman...

William Yates Mercer

William Yates Mercer

May 20, 2026

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William “Bill” Yates Mercer 86, of Menan, Idaho passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2026, in Idaho Falls, ID. Bill was born at home November 20, 1939, to Charles and Geneve Mercer of Lehi, Utah.

Bill was a proud graduate of Lehi High School, class of 1959 where he played basketball and football. Unsurprisingly,...

Raymond Manuel Rodriguez

Raymond Manuel Rodriguez

May 20, 2026

Raymond Manuel Rodriguez was born on May 9, 1973, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jesse and Clara Rodriguez. He passed away on May 20, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC).

Raymond attended school in Idaho Falls. While still in high school, he welcomed his first daughter Brittney. He later had his second daughter, Julia. In 2002, Raymond married Tiffany...