Obituaries

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Grace Olsen Kofford

Grace Olsen Kofford

Jan 31, 2022

Grace Olsen Kofford passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rigby, Idaho, on January 31, 2022 after a second courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 28, 1933, in College Ward, Utah to Moses P. Olsen and Coila Hill Olsen.

She was an excellent seamstress and loved using her...

Jerry Dean Hoopes

Jerry Dean Hoopes

Jan 31, 2022

Jerry Dean Hoopes passed away January 31, 2022 at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Jerry was born on February 26, 1937 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the first child of Wendell and Mainota Hoopes.

His early years were spent in Humphrey and Ammon, Idaho. Jerry attended elementary school in Ammon later attending...

Lorin Edwin Butterfield

Lorin Edwin Butterfield

Jan 30, 2022

The service will be broadcast at the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/68673

Lorin Edwin Butterfield of Rigby, age 86, quietly passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Sage Grove Assisted Living Center.  Lorin moved to Sage Grove on March 27, 2021 after his rapid decline due to Alzheimers.

Lorin was born to Max Samuel Butterfield and Ellen...

Harold Kay Ferguson

Harold Kay Ferguson

Jan 28, 2022

Kay Ferguson, 76 of Rigby, Idaho passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Kay was born April 3, 1945 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Keith James Ferguson and Rena Beth Storer Ferguson.  He was raised and attended schools in Ririe, Idaho, graduating from Ririe High School.  He continued his education at Idaho...

Kent Maurice Faler

Kent Maurice Faler

Jan 28, 2022

Kent Maurice Faler, 75 of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at The Homestead Assisted Living Center in St. Anthony, Idaho.

Kent was born November 5, 1946 in Sacramento, California to Keith William Faler and Faye Marie Miller Faler.  He attended Battle Mountain Middle School in Battle Mountain, Nevada, and South Fremont Schools in St....

John Phillip Davis

John Phillip Davis

Jan 27, 2022

John Phillip Davis, age 77, of Rigby, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Rigby Lake Assisted Living.

He was born March 2, 1944, to Fontella Ricks Davis and Jay Phillip Davis in Rexburg, Idaho, the only son with 4 sisters.  He attended schools in Sugar City, Idaho, graduating from Sugar-Salem High School. He then joined the...

Virgil Allen Hail

Virgil Allen Hail

Jan 27, 2022

The service for Virgil will be broadcast at the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/68417

Virgil Allen Hail, 60, of Rigby passed away January 27, 2022 at the Byington Boat Dock in Bonneville County Idaho.

Virgil was born June 19, 1961, in Arco, Idaho the son of Virgil Lavon Hail and Clara Virginia Bell Hail.  He was raised...

Jolyn Haight

Jolyn Haight

Jan 26, 2022

To join the funeral broadcast via Zoom, please click the link below: https://zoom.us/j/7975223278? pwd= cldlM2VBZWxvRGE2a0lacTB5cEFBZz 09 Meeting ID: 797 522 3278 Passcode: 6pjszv

Jolyn Haight, age 64, was welcomed back into the loving arms of her mother and father Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah.  In doing so, this tiny...

Jose Mario Berridi Vega

Jose Mario Berridi Vega

Jan 22, 2022

Jose Mario Berridi Vega, age 69, of Saint Anthony, Idaho passed away at his son’s home in Idaho Falls, Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Jose was born in Mexico City, Mexico, July 30, 1953. A son to Maria Vega Ibarra.  He moved to the Saint Anthony area and worked for High Country Potato.  He loved to watch soccer...

Richard Lee Cagle

Richard Lee Cagle

Jan 20, 2022

Richard Lee Cagle, age 73, passed away at his home in Rigby Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Richard was born January 5, 1949 in Akron, Ohio a son to Richard W. Cagle and Marion E. Martin Cagle.  He attended schools in Hanford, California graduating from Hanford High School.  He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1968...

Karen Hatton Hernandez

Karen Hatton Hernandez

Jan 15, 2022

Karen Hatton Hernandez, 63 of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at her home.

Karen was born June 4, 1958 in Rexburg, Idaho to Richard Ruland Hatton and Silvia Fon Davis Hatton. She grew up in and attended school in Iona, Idaho and later graduated from Bonneville High School. She continued her education at Rick's...

Kerry B. Anderson

Kerry B. Anderson

Jan 14, 2022

Broadcast of the service can be found at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91429304700?pwd=bVlEc1ZRZXlqRGdHTFpUajBici9uQT09 Passcode: 4100bldg

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Kerry B. Anderson age 86 of Rigby, passed away January 14, 2022 at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Kerry was born April 24, 1935, in Idaho Falls, Idaho a daughter of Harry P. Thornton and Grace...

Apikale Grace Piutau

Apikale Grace Piutau

Jan 13, 2022

Apikale Grace Piutau, infant daughter of Sionevaka Kafutakelau Piutau and Pilimi Eva-Kalolaine was born prematurely on January 13, 2022 in Rexburg, Idaho at Madison Memorial Hospital. Apikale was lovingly anticipated and will be a big part of our hearts as we wait for our reuniting with her. We share our appreciation to our family and friends who mourn with...

Brent Lee Poole

Brent Lee Poole

Jan 13, 2022

Brent Lee Poole, 70, of Menan died in his home Thursday January 14, 2022.

Brent was born January 24,1951 in Salmon, Idaho to Alvin Edward Poole and Edna May Nelson Poole.  Brent’s parents moved to Menan, and he was raised and attended school in Menan and Rigby graduating from Rigby High School.

Brent married his...

Bonnie D Rogers

Bonnie D Rogers

Jan 11, 2022

Due to current health concerns; Bonnie's family has chosen to change the previously announced schedule of her services on Monday, January 17, 2022.

There will be a public viewing for family and friends from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Eckersell Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby, Idaho. ...

Illa Green Rawlins

Illa Green Rawlins

Jan 10, 2022

Illa Green Rawlins, 93, of Menan, passed away January 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.

Illa was born at her grandmother’s house in Menan, Idaho on May 26, 1928 a daughter of Seymour Ray Green and Donetta Raymond Green, the third child of 11 kids.  She was raised and attended school in Menan and danced...

Wesley Paul Nelson

Wesley Paul Nelson

Jan 8, 2022

Wesley Paul Nelson passed away peacefully during sleep, at his home in Rigby, Idaho on January 8, 2022 from a failing heart and lifelong struggle with kidney disease at the young age of 38. Wesley was born in Safford, Arizona to Paul and Debra Nelson July 11, 1983. He spent his younger years attending elementary school in the small farming...

Vickie Jo Howell

Vickie Jo Howell

Jan 7, 2022

Vickie Jo Lee Howell, age 65, of Milo, passed away at her home, Friday, January 7th, 2022. Vickie was born April 21, 1956 in Pomona, Los Angeles, California a daughter to Victor and Martha Lou Grover Lee. She graduated from Bonneville High School. Following High School she attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. She married Kelly Howell in Idaho Falls,...

Randy J Hillman

Randy J Hillman

Jan 6, 2022

Randy J Hillman, 66, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Rexburg. He was the son of Ralph Lucas Hillman and Barbara Jean Jensen Hillman, born, August 26, 1955. Randy was raised in Plano, Idaho and attended school in Sugar City, Idaho. He farmed and ranched in Plano, Kilgore and Hamer, Idaho. He was a member of...

Albert Lee Campbell

Albert Lee Campbell

Jan 6, 2022

The service for Albert will be broadcast at the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/67248 Albert Lee Campbell July 10, 1937-January 6, 2022 Our loving husband, father and grandfather Al Campbell passed away on January 6th, 2022. Please join us in honoring him and his life on Saturday, January 15th at Eckersell Funeral Home. Service info: Saturday, January 15, 2022 Viewing 9-9:45 AM...