Obituaries

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Jesus Varela

Jesus Varela

Oct 30, 2020

Jesus Varela, age 73, passed away at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, Friday, October 30, 2020. Jesus was born in Colonia Garcia, Chihuahua, Mexico, February 1, 1947 a son to Jose Varela and Manuela Hernandez.  He was raised in and attended schools in Mexico.  He married Juana Tena May 18, 1969 in Colonia Pacheco, Mexico.  He immigrated to...

Joan Beardsley

Joan Beardsley

Oct 29, 2020

Mabel “Joan” Klein Beardsley, 87, of Rexburg, Idaho, graduated (with honors!) from her earthly schooling and was joyously accepted to the other side of the veil on October 29, 2020.  Joan and her husband, Bruce, moved to Rexburg in 2018 from Colorado Springs, Colorado where they lived and were loved by many for the previous 20 years.  Prior to...

Lee Anthony Larsen

Lee Anthony Larsen

Oct 28, 2020

Leland “Lee” Anthony Larsen, 76 of Rigby, Idaho passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 28.  Lee was born in Seattle, Washington, the son of Lloyd Jesse Larsen and Liane Mazac Larsen.

Lee grew up in Burns, Oregon where he attended school.  He continued his education at the Treasure Valley Community College and College of Southern Idaho where...

Jody C Jewkes

Jody C Jewkes

Oct 27, 2020

In loving memory of Jody C Jewkes, 61, of Idaho Falls, who passed away after a long battle with multiple cancers at his home on October 27, 2020.

Jody was born May 28, 1959, in Price, Ut, to Thomas Samuel Jewkes and Wilma Cooper Jewkes and was the third son and child.

Jody was a...

Deloy Coles

Deloy Coles

Oct 25, 2020

Elwood Deloy Coles “Deloy”, was living at the Homestead assisted living in St. Anthony Idaho, where he passed away.

Deloy was born January 9, 1937, to Ruben Elwood Coles and Wauna Vilate Fife, in Jefferson County Idaho. Deloy was the oldest of the children with two sisters and a brother. He attended Rigby schools. They all enjoyed...

Rodney Lewis Hall

Rodney Lewis Hall

Oct 24, 2020

Rodney Lewis Hall passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Terreton, Idaho. He was born in Rigby, Idaho December 15, 1958 in Rigby, Idaho, the first child of Leonard Hall and Elva Burwell Hall.

Rodney is survived by his children, Jennifer (Nick) Brumaghim of Vancouver, Washington, Brent Hall of Rigby, Idaho and Jacob Hall of...

Maria Ofelia Maldonado

Maria Ofelia Maldonado

Oct 24, 2020

Maria Ofelia Maldonado, 78, of Rigby, Idaho and Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Rigby.  Maria was born August 1, 1942 in Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico on the Labor de Guadalupe Ranch.  She was the daughter of Meliton Orozco Hernandez and Guadalupe Montes Diaz.

Maria grew up on her family’s ranch where she also...

Vic Lawrence Christenson

Vic Lawrence Christenson

Oct 24, 2020

In Loving Memory of Victor “Vic” Lawrence Christenson. Vic was born to Chester “Chet” and Edith Mae (Hodge) Christenson at the family home in Milan, Minnesota June 8, 1937. He was the oldest of 8 children. His siblings are Roberta and the late (Bob) Stapleton, Wayne Chris (deceased), Robert (deceased) wife Pat, Paul (Mary), Keith (deceased), Don (deceased), and...

June Robinson Mortensen

June Robinson Mortensen

Oct 21, 2020

June Robinson Mortensen finished her journey on earth October 21, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was born June 2, 1926 to Heber Clarence Robinson & Clarice Maude Johnson Robinson in Newdale, Idaho, she was the youngest of 6 brothers and 2 sisters. She lived with her family in the Newdale School House where her mother was the...

Myron L Lufkin

Myron L Lufkin

Oct 19, 2020

Myron Lufkin passed from this life on October 19, 2020 of natural causes. He lived a full life in a short time.

Myron was born June 10, 1952 to Doyle and Carma Lufkin. He has two brothers, Terrill and Carl, and two sisters, Connie and Judy.

Myron grew up on the family farm in Annis,...

Delbert Fred Jensen

Delbert Fred Jensen

Oct 18, 2020

Delbert Fred Jensen, 54 of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Delbert was born May 30, 1966 in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey to Fred and Margie Jensen.  He graduated from South Fremont High School in 1984.  On November 29, 1990 he married April Anderson.  They were blessed with 3 children; Brandee, Dalin and Bailee.  He...

Emer Lewis Ball

Emer Lewis Ball

Oct 16, 2020

Emer Lewis Ball, 67, of Menan, Idaho, died Friday, October 16, 2020 of natural causes.  Emer was born on January 23, 1953 to Emer Alma and Ina Perry Ball in Rexburg, Idaho.  Emer attended schools in Rexburg.

After high school Emer married the love of his life, LeeAnn Martin Ball, on July 3, 1973 on her family’s...

Wayne N Clark

Wayne N Clark

Oct 15, 2020

Wayne N Clark, 62; warrior, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor and follower of Christ died peacefully of cancer on October 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family in Rigby, Idaho.

Wayne was born March 13, 1958 to Kay and Lucy Clark in Rigby, Idaho on the same street on which he died.  He graduated...

Gary Frederick Clayton

Gary Frederick Clayton

Oct 12, 2020

Our Heavenly Father embraced Gerald "Gary" Frederick Clayton in his loving arms and called him back to his Heavenly home in the early hours of Monday, October 12, 2020.  Gary was surrounded by his loved ones both before, and during his passing at his home in Lewisville, ID at age 68.  He touched many lives and will be greatly...

Tori C Young

Tori C Young

Oct 12, 2020

Tori C Young, 57, lifelong resident of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.

Tori was born July 5, 1963 in St. Anthony to Lowell B. Young and WaNola Phyllis Haws Young. She was raised and attended schools in St. Anthony.

Tori loved people and had countless friends. She loved going camping and...

Clair Mckay Evans

Clair Mckay Evans

Oct 12, 2020

Clair McKay Evans age 66 of Rigby, Idaho passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 in Rigby, Idaho.  Clair was born November 10, 1953 in Rigby, Idaho, the son of McKay and Mary Lou Taylor Evans.

Clair grew up in Rigby, Idaho and attended schools in Ririe, Idaho, Bonneville and Grant. He was a member of the Church...

Laurel Dale Fiebig

Laurel Dale Fiebig

Oct 8, 2020

On October 8, 2020, Jesus Christ called our mother home.  Laurel was born in Southgate, California to Gale Timus and Edna May Lehman Titmus.  Growing up in California with her sister Nancy she met and married her first husband John Tuck who was a sailor in the US Navy.  To this 19 year union their children Linda, Gayle and...

Joann H Park

Joann H Park

Oct 8, 2020

JoAnn Harding Park, 78 of Ririe, Idaho passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home.

JoAnn was born August 7, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Robert Stephen Harding and Calva Hardy Harding.  She was raised and attended schools in Shelley and Idaho Falls, Idaho, graduating from Idaho Falls High School.  On March 10, 1961...

Rose Marie Martin

Rose Marie Martin

Oct 6, 2020

Rose Marie Martin, 83 of Rigby, Idaho passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at EIRMC in Idaho Falls.

Rose was born November 10, 1936 in Aberdeen, Idaho to Edward Charles Wenzel and Dorothy Grace Storer Wenzel.  She attended schools in Wilson and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  She worked in the Jackson Hole area in the hotel business, for...

Kent L. Geisler

Kent L. Geisler

Sep 29, 2020

Kent Lindsay Geisler, age 84, of Rigby passed away Tuesday, September29, 2020 with two angel nurses by his side at the Eastern Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Kent was born on September 28, 1936 to Clyde and Inez Geisler.  He was the 2 nd of four children and loved being “best buddies” with his big brother...