obituaries

Mar 18, 2023

Wayne Brent Harris was born October 29, 1948, in Burley, ID to Charles Wayne and Josephine Helen Obenchain Harris.  The oldest of his three siblings, he protected and led in all areas of life. He was a skinny redhead who found himself in many fights as he grew.

His father died when he was just 16 years...

Mar 18, 2023

Robin Abreo-Ortiz, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 18, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1690 E 17 th Street. A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary,...

Mar 16, 2023

It is with deepest sorrow, that we announce the death of our precious daughter, Monica Kay Hurley.  Monica passed away on March 16, 2023, at a Salt Lake City area hospital after a prolonged illness.  Monica was born on January 15, 1975, in Redondo Beach, CA. In 1976, Monica moved from Redondo Beach to Simi Valley, CA with her...

Mar 15, 2023

Susan Hope Abegglen, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home.

Susan was born February 26, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Robert and Lura (Love) Cutchshaw.  Susan was raised and educated in Georgia and moved west to attend Ricks College where she met Michael Abegglen, from St. Anthony, Idaho.  On August...

Mar 12, 2023

Loretta Delgado Alvarez, 51, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Mar 4, 2023

Della Cherry was born to Stella Fausett and Loyd Cherry on November 18, 1939. She was born in Saint Anthony, Idaho, on a bright sunny winter day. She was the only child. Her early childhood was spent at Trude's Ranch on the backwater of the Island Park Reservoir. When Della was 3 years old, her mother would let her...

Mar 2, 2023

Brenda Engberson, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Temple View Transitional Care Center. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Arrangements are pending. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Mar 2, 2023

Brenna Adele Rasmussen was born January 6, 1970, and passed away March 2, 2023, after a short illness, surrounded with profound love from her loved ones.

Brenna was born to Patricia Darlene Schnieder and Gerald E. Schneider in Boston, Massachusetts, their second child. She lived in Concord, MA until she moved to Dallas, TX at age 11,...

Feb 26, 2023

Gilbert Max Lew, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com...

Feb 24, 2023

Mark E. Picanco, of Shelley, Idaho, passed away on February 24, 2023, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Picanco; sisters: Carol (Lawrence) Miller, Diantha Thiel, and Bonnie (Lee) Warford; brother James (Carolyn) Picanco; children: Sara (Sam) Hiatt, Andrew (Brenda) Picanco, David (Leah) Picanco, Annabeth (Chris) Brewer, and Karen (Troy) Moore; and seventeen grandchildren....

Feb 23, 2023

Helen Louise Nelson Richins-Kunz, 99, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Morningstar Senior Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

She was born July 31, 1923, in Marysville, Idaho to J.C. "Clad" Nelson and Viola Agnes Thompson. Helen grew up in Teton Valley alongside her siblings Nola, Ella, Leona, Wells, Phyllis,...

Feb 17, 2023

Evelyn Annette Kellar, 82, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at The Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg, Idaho.  She was under the care of The Homestead Home Health and Hospice.

Evelyn was born November 17, 1940, in The Dalles, Oregon to Lawrence and Madge (Shearer) Ulrich.  She was the youngest of three children.  She...

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Jo McNaughton, 85, of Rexburg, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Homestead Senior Living. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Mary Jo was born on January 23, 1938, in Hazen, North Dakota, to Paul and Hazel Larson Rettke. She grew up in North and South Dakota and graduated from Redfield High School in...

Feb 11, 2023

Darleene Cordon Egbert, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 11, 2023, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Darleene was born on May 16, 1929, in Driggs, Idaho to Charles A Cordon and Ada Bell Moffat Cordon. She attended Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho. She was a hard...

Feb 4, 2023

Barton (Bart) Craig Traveller, 62, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, from complications of diabetes.

Bart was born October 19, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, to Bart L. Traveller and Loretta Campbell Brown. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Idaho Falls. He grew up and attended Edgemont Gardens Elementary, Clair E. Gale...

Feb 2, 2023

Shane Eugene Storer, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho.

Shane was born June 1, 1953, in Downey, Idaho to Norman Eugene Storer and Harriet Bird Storer. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and St. Anthony, Idaho. He attended high school in St. Anthony and Ashton.

Jan 31, 2023

Sharon L. Coyle, 84, of Iona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living surrounded by her family. She was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Sharon was born on August 17, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Elmer and Theora Cooper Lindholm. She grew up in Grant, Idaho....

Jan 27, 2023

John Francis Borrow Jr., 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at his home.

Military Rites will be performed at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls, by Bonneville County Veterans. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jan 25, 2023

Myron Dale "Mike" Ehresman, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away on January 25, 2023, at Turtle and Crane Living Center in Idaho Falls.

Mike was born on November 29, 1926, in Miller, Nebraska, the son of Frank Ehresman and Josephine Hansen Ehresman.  He grew up on the family farm in Miller, Nebraska until he was 10 years...

Jan 24, 2023

Sharon Lee Cowan, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at MorningStar Assisted Living. She was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

At her 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 .