Obituaries

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Roy Sheldon Stoddard

Roy Sheldon Stoddard

Jan 30, 2026

Our beloved Roy Sheldon Stoddard of Monteview, Idaho passed away January 30, 2026, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg. He was 94.

Roy was born December 5, 1931 to Russell Kenneth Stoddard and Pearl Hendricks in his Grandmother Hendricks’ home in Hibbard, Idaho. He grew up with his brothers and sister, working on his dad’s farms and ranches in...

Owen Alejandro Sanchez

Owen Alejandro Sanchez

Jan 22, 2026

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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Owen Alejandro Sanchez, age 6, who finished his earthly mission on January 22, 2026. Though his time with us was far too short, the love and light he brought into the world will last forever. Owen was a joyful, curious, and loving child who filled...

Alfred Dean Stites

Alfred Dean Stites

Jan 22, 2026

Alfred Dean Stites, 96, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Alfred was born on June 22, 1929, in Montrose, Colorado, to Benjamin Harrison Stites and Elsie Willis Stites. He was the second son, joining his older brother, LeeBert Stites. During his youth, he played the clarinet and enjoyed wrestling, graduating...

Nada Rulene Dallimore

Nada Rulene Dallimore

Jan 19, 2026

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Nada Rulene Hale Dallimore passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, at the Wildflower Memory Care facility in Rigby, Idaho, after a long battle with dementia.

Rulene was born on August 17, 1945, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Merlin Hale and Nada Moore Hale. She grew up in Pocatello, attended Pocatello High School, and later studied bookkeeping...

Ricardo Chacon en español

Ricardo Chacon en español

Jan 18, 2026

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Rico Chacon, de 44 años, de LaBelle, Idaho, falleció el 18 de enero de 2026. Nació el 19 de diciembre de 1981 en Rexburg, Idaho, hijo de Ricardo y María Lourdes Chacon.

Rico disfrutó mucho su último año escolar en West Yellowstone y aprovechó al máximo la experiencia de vivir en un pueblo pequeño. Participó en...

Ricardo Chacon Jr.

Ricardo Chacon Jr.

Jan 18, 2026

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Rico Chacon, 44, of LaBelle, Idaho, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1981, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Ricardo and Maria Lourdes Chacon.

Rico loved his senior year in West Yellowstone and made the most of living in a small town. He played every sport available at the school,...

Marian H Purcell

Marian H Purcell

Jan 17, 2026

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Marian H Purcell, 85 of Idaho Falls passed away January 17, 2026, peacefully at home.

She was born on May 12,1940, in Rexburg, Idaho to Verna and Noal Henderson. Marian grew up in Rexburg, graduating from Madison High School in 1958 and married Richard "Dick" Purcell on June 11th, 1959, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Their...

Carlton Jones Bird

Carlton Jones Bird

Jan 16, 2026

Carlton Jones Bird, age 70, passed away at his home on January 16, 2026.

Carlton was born to Mark Jones Bird and Linda Jane Berry Bird. He spent much of his life in Auburn, Washington, where he attended and graduated from Auburn High School, and later lived in Hamer, Idaho.

He married Jacqueline Ricks Bird, and together they built a life centered...

Margaret Ann Pollak

Margaret Ann Pollak

Jan 15, 2026

Margaret Ann Pollack, 92, of Anaheim, California passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 in Anaheim. 

A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Rigby, Idaho at Eckersell Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m.  The family will meet with friends prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Eckersell's. Interment will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

Scott Barnes

Scott Barnes

Jan 15, 2026

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Vernon Scott Barnes returned to his Heavenly Home on Jan. 15, 2026, where he was greeted by many family and friends who love him dearly.

Scott was born in Evanston, WY on Oct. 24, 1957, to Vernon and Marva Barnes. He grew up with his younger brother Craig, and was active in many sports,...

Shane Bills

Shane Bills

Jan 14, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Shane Bills announces his passing on January 14, 2026, at the age of 58. He was born on May 2, 1967, in Idaho Falls, ID. Shane was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was time spent with those he loved. A dedicated member of The Church of Jesus...

Steven Terry Harris

Steven Terry Harris

Jan 10, 2026

Steven Terry “JB” Harris passed away on January 10, 2026, at his home in Ririe, Idaho. He was born September 1st 1955 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the oldest of three children born to Larry Dean Harris and Beverly Morrow. As a baby he earned the nickname “JB”, and it stuck with him his entire life.

Growing up he lived...

Karen Mabel Washburn

Karen Mabel Washburn

Jan 5, 2026

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Karen Mabel (Fillmore) Washburn, (79) dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of January 5, 2026.

Born February 2, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Karen was raised by good parents (Gwen Berrett Fillmore and Kenneth Ray Fillmore) on a small family farm on East River...

Lida Petersen Staggs

Lida Petersen Staggs

Jan 1, 2026

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Lida Petersen Staggs, age 98, of Rigby, Idaho passed away on January 1, 2026 from causes incident to age.

Lida was born on May 29, 1927 in Salem, Idaho to Charles Earial Petersen and Mary McMinn Petersen.

Lida worked hard in many different jobs over the years. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and...

Colter Waylon Later

Colter Waylon Later

Dec 31, 2025

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Colter lived a perfect life. We’re the only ones who know it was brief. All he knew was love and that has to be enough.

On December 24th, 2025, the Lord blessed this Earth with a beautiful baby boy. His mom Micah Jo Later, and his dad Ethan Adams were so excited to welcome...

Robert Melvin Ellis

Robert Melvin Ellis

Dec 30, 2025

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Robert Melvin Ellis was born in Roberts, Idaho, to Melvin Purser Ellis and Irene Louise Davies. He was the oldest of three children and grew up on the family farm in Hamer, Idaho, where hard work and family influence shaped the man he would become.

Bob's patriotism ran deep. After a year at Utah...

Berneice Jensen Cherry

Berneice Jensen Cherry

Dec 29, 2025

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Berneice Jensen Cherry, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on December 29, 2025, at her residence in Rigby, Idaho.

Berneice was born on June 17, 1932, in Dubois, Idaho, to Conrad Jensen and Elsa Violet Rottweiler Jensen. She graduated from Clark County High School on May 18, 1951.

She was married to Howard...

John Howard Johnson

John Howard Johnson

Dec 28, 2025

John Howard Johnson, known to family and friends as Howard, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 71. Howard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a lifetime resident of the Shelton community, near Ririe, Idaho, where he built a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and hard work. Howard passed peacefully at...

Levi Lorenzo Smuin

Levi Lorenzo Smuin

Dec 24, 2025

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Levi Lorenzo Smuin (Zo), age 72, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 1, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Thomas Franklin Smuin and Alberta Boren.

Zo grew up in Mud Lake, Idaho, where he learned the values of hard work, faith, and family...

Shawnda Shereese Mobley

Shawnda Shereese Mobley

Dec 19, 2025

Shawnda Shareese Mobley passed away peacefully at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 52 from cancer. Shawnda was born on November 13, 1973, in Rexburg, Idaho. She was the sixth of eight children born to Nikki Jean Jacobs and Vernnon Luallen Mobley. She grew up in Menan, Idaho and attended Rigby High School. 

Over the years, Shawnda attended...