obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

Maria Del Refujio Nun᷉ez, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 6-8:00 p.m., and...

Oct 24, 2023

Donald Ray Dredge, 63, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Oct 22, 2023

Ricky Eugene "The Ricker" Robison, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 22, 2023, at his home.

Rick was born on July 2, 1955, in Bakersfield, California, to Bernard Eugene Robison and Gloria "June" Smith. He grew up in Shafter, California, and attended Shafter High School.

On September 2, 1973, he married Shirley Ann...

Oct 21, 2023

John Albert Kramer, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

John was born on April 4, 1948, to Thomas Kramer and Luella Miller Kramer in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in the Idaho Falls area and attended Idaho Falls High School, graduating in 1966.

Oct 20, 2023

Doris  Jane Jones, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at her home, under the loving care of her children and Brio Hospice.

Doris was born Jan 23, 1938, in Seldon, Kansas.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Oct 19, 2023

Cynthia Ann Finlayson Branter, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Cynthia was born on April 1, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Frank E. Finlayson and Mary Alice Thebo Finlayson. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1967.

On...

Oct 19, 2023

Anayeli Hernandez, the stillborn daughter of Rocio Hernandez and Eric Martinez, was born sleeping on October 19, 2023.

A Rosary will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to...

Oct 18, 2023

Jacob Lamar Blair was born September 29, 1999, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Blair and Marty Illum Blair. He attended Ethel Boyes Elementary, Eagle Rock Junior High, and Skyline High Schools. He later graduated from Emerson High School. Jacob worked as a server at McKenzie River and at the time of his passing, he was working at Snow...

Oct 15, 2023

In the early morning hours of October 15, 2023, Karen Cobbley exchanged her walker for her angel wings and returned home. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, GG, sister, cousin, aunt and friend.

Karen began her earthly journey on Halloween day in 1946. She was welcomed by her parents, Pearl and Orvil Lim, and older brother...

Oct 12, 2023

William "Bill" Maynard Yarbrough, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living.

Bill was born on August 28, 1931, in Moreland, Georgia, to Julius Yarbrough and Lora White Yarbrough. He grew up in Sandy Springs and Barnesville, Georgia. He received a bachelor's degree from Emory University. He went on to...

Oct 12, 2023

Charlyn "Char" Hess-Garcia, 28, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah due to complications associated with a lifelong medical condition she fought all her life.

Char and her twin sister were born August 28, 1995, in Denver Colorado, to her birthmother Sara Beth...

Oct 10, 2023

Shannon Blaine Potter, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Shannon was born on May 3, 1966, in Chula Vista, California, to Dennis and Catherine Potter. He lived in Chula Vista for 38 years and then moved his family to Rigby, Idaho in 2004, he later moved to Idaho Falls. He and his...

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon Storer, 83, of Rigby, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Morning Star Assisted Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Sharon Velda Egan was born on March 12, 1940, to Dale and Velda Egan of Ammon, Idaho.  She was the 2nd of five children, brothers Fardell, Carlos, Roger, and sister Peggy.  She lived...

Oct 9, 2023

Sylvia Cannon, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

She was born on November 29, 1939, to Thomas Reed Birch and Elieen (Clinkscales) Birch in St. Anthony, ID.  She was raised as a member of The Church of Jesus...

Oct 8, 2023

Dona Lea Johnson, 86, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, October 8, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Dona was born October 22, 1936, in Oakland, California to George Parker and Esther Ralston Parker. Dona was the second of three...

Oct 8, 2023

After 82 years filled with singing, building, and serving, Hal Knight McUne "Hap" passed away on Oct. 8, 2023, at the Wildflower of Rigby.  He was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Hap was born January 11, 1941, to Haswell Ross and Linden Ida Knight McUne in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He was the oldest of four...

Oct 7, 2023

Gayle Diane Anderson Edwards, age 74, of Pinedale, took her heavenly flight home on October 7, 2023. Born on March 29, 1949, in Aiea, Honolulu, Hawaii, Gayle was the daughter of the late Glen and Florence Anderson.

Gayle was born on the naval base in Honolulu, Hawaii. She later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she attended...

Oct 6, 2023

Normajean Kontes, age 88, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, at her home.  She was in the care of her family and Enhabit Home Health and Hospice, in Idaho Falls.

She was born Normajean Hoffman on July 26, 1935, to James Curtis Hoffman and Lily May (Mitts) Hoffman in the small town of...

Oct 4, 2023

William Clayton Godby, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home.

At his request, no services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Sep 30, 2023

Conroy H Adams, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Conroy was born June 2, 1934, to William Heber Adams and Arlitta Hatfield Adams in the small town of Sulfur Bar, Idaho near Alpine, Wyoming. He was born at home with no doctor,...