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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sheryl D. Baird
May 20, 2026
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved mother, Sheryl D. Baird, lovingly known as Nana, who left us on May 20, 2026, at the age of seventy-six.
Sheryl was born on October 2, 1949, in Riggins, Idaho, to Leslie Page Duncan and Cleo Elva Smith (Duncan). She loved the outdoors from an early age...
James F. Cooley
May 19, 2026
James Franklyn Cooley, 72, of Roberts, Idaho, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born on November 30, 1953, in Jerome, Idaho, to Bennie and Billie Cooley, James lived a life of hard work, quiet strength, stubborn independence, and unapologetic authenticity.
A dedicated sheep shearer and logger, James worked alongside his father and...
Marie Browning Strong
May 19, 2026
Marie Browning Strong, 89, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital surrounded by family.
She was born on February 9, 1937, in Rigby, Idaho, to Lyle Frederick Browning and Velma Charlotte Harmon Browning. She grew up in Rigby and graduated from high school there.
Marie was married to Lawrence L. Strong. Throughout her life she...
Richard Reed Hawkes
May 18, 2026
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Richard Reed Hawkes, age 85, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away at home on the morning of May 18, 2026, with his family by his side.
Richard was born on November 18, 1940, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Percy Smart Hawkes and Ida Weyerman. A few years after the death of his father at age 5,...
Rodney Eldon Eckman
May 18, 2026
Rodney Eldon Eckman passed away May 18, 2026, and was born in Boise ID on April 8, 1937, to Rodney Sheldon and Helen June Hansen Eckman. His sister Sharon was born about a year later.
They lived in Boise for 10 years then moved to Horseshoe Bend. His father worked at logging there and Rod had his own business hauling garbage...
Sherry Dian Wilson
May 16, 2026
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Sherry Dian Wilson, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born on December 12, 1943, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Romane Humphrey Cole and Harriett Alyce Rigsbee.
Sherry grew up in Fort Wayne alongside her three siblings—her sister Cathy, and brothers Mike and Marty. Some of...
Doyle Gene Barney
May 15, 2026
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Doyle Gene Barney (74), of Grant, passed away in a car accident while taking his dear wife to lunch on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Doyle was born to Ruth Gohr and Gene M. Barney on July 6, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Doyle was the fourth child born, followed by four younger siblings.
Doyle attended...
Michael Todd Rosenberg
May 15, 2026
Michael Todd Rosenberg, age 50, of Yamhill, Oregon passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Lewisville, Idaho surrounded by his family, after courageously fighting a battle with kidney cancer. There is no doubt that Mike was welcomed with open arms by his beloved dad, Val and his dog Blaze. Mike is survived by his four incredible children, Paige, Maya,...
Katherine Lynn Howe
May 14, 2026
On Thursday, May 14th, the world grew a little quieter with the passing of Kathy Howe at her home in Rigby, Idaho. At only 59 years old she had managed to touch the lives of so many. Although life on earth will be duller without her, her memory and spirit will continue to fuel the ones who had the chance...
Mary LaRae Avery
May 12, 2026
Mary LaRae Avery of Milo, Idaho; Preston, Idaho; and Glenns Ferry, Idaho joined her heavenly family on May 12th, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
She was born on August 3rd, 1938, in Heppner, Morrow, Oregon to Everett Leroy Iler and Mamie Charlotte Smith Iler.
Mary LaRae graduated in 1956 from Seaside Union High School, Seaside, Oregon, where she was Jr. Prom Queen...
Christopher C Kidd
May 12, 2026
Christopher Cory Kidd, 49, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away May 12, 2026, at Temple View Transitional Care Center. Christopher Cory “Critter” Kidd was known for his outgoing personality, quick humor, and ability to make friends wherever he went. From a young age, the nickname “Critter” followed him through life and became the name most people knew him by.
He was...
Rhea Mae Wolfensberger
May 12, 2026
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Rhea Mae Wolfensberger passed away on May 12th, 2026 at the age of 78.
Rhea was born on October 25, 1947, in Rigby, Idaho, to Richard Rapp and Badah Summers Rapp. At a young age, she courageously battled polio, a challenge that helped shape the strength she carried throughout her life. As a child,...