obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Janice Elaine Neitzer, 76, passed away July 9, 2023, at Monte Vista Nursing Home in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born on March 3, 1947, the daughter of Jacob and Jessie Neitzer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Janice completed eighth grade in Milwaukee, but additional education was precluded due to epilepsy and developmental disabilities.  In 1963 her family moved to...

Jul 8, 2023

Nicholas Spence Martinez, 23, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 12:00p.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the Market Lake Cemetery, in Roberts, Idaho. The family prefers that you come...

Jul 7, 2023

Nelda Childs Petersen, 97, of Tacoma, WA passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 7, 2023, at Teton Healthcare of Cascadia in Idaho Falls, ID.

Nelda was born on February 19, 1926, in Centerfield, Utah. She was the daughter of Darral David Childs and Lela Johanna (Christensen)Childs.

She married Carl LeRoy Petersen on September...

Jul 7, 2023

Angela Dawn "Angie" Potter, 55, passed away July 7, 2023, at home from complicated health issues. Angie was born June 11, 1968, in Idaho Falls, Idaho the daughter of Wayne Douglas Potter and Pamela Murdock Tomita.

She moved to Snoqualmie, Washington in 1978 with her family where she attended MT SI High School. She went on to...

Jul 4, 2023

Christina Stevens Elias-Montes, 52, of Arizona, passed away July 4, 2023, in Idaho Falls, of natural causes.

Funeral Arrangements are pending under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jul 2, 2023

Gordon Mike Bye, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on July 2, 2023, at his home. He was under the care of One Source Hospice.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Jul 2, 2023

Michael Douglas Noble, 76, of Idaho Falls, died July 2, 2023 at Broadway Fields Assisted Living in Idaho Falls.

No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Jun 26, 2023

It is with a heavy heart to say that James 'Jim' DeNell Lewis Sr., 65, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jim was born to Ralph and Helen Lewis on October 31, 1957. He was the youngest of three children. Jim grew up in the Bay area and graduated from El Camino High...

Jun 25, 2023

Dennis William Grimmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He battled complications from Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's that stemmed from exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. His departure leaves a void in the lives of all who knew him.

Dennis was born...

Jun 25, 2023

Maria de Jesus Mena, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 25, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Maria was born on March 30, 1961, in Guadalajara, Mexico to Jesus Villegas and Ofelia Olmedo. She grew up in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico with her parents and seven brothers and sisters.

On July 11, 2003,...

Jun 24, 2023

Joan (Jody) Jorgensen Anderson passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center. She was 96 years old.

Jody was born March 24, 1927, at their family home in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Hans and Carrie Nielsen Jorgensen. She had two brothers and four sisters. She attended schools in Idaho Falls...

Jun 23, 2023

Isaias Reyes Vega, 63, of Idaho Falls passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Isaias was born on July 6, 1959, in Oaxaca, Mexico to Alejandrino Reyes and Ignacia Vega. He lived in Oaxaca until he was 16 years old when he moved to the United States. When he was 16, Isaias...

Jun 22, 2023

Sarah Louise Grover, 52, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home. Sarah was born on August 17, 1970, in Idaho Falls. She was one of eleven children born to Dewayne Woolf and Ruth Baker Woolf. Sarah attended Bonneville High School.

On April 21, 1989, Sarah married Kevin Grover. Sarah was a proud...

Jun 22, 2023

On June 22, 2023, our beloved Mother of 4, Grandmother of 18, Great-Grandmother of 33, and Great-Great-Grandmother of 1. Shirley Gail Lewis passed away with her loving family by her side at her home.

Shirley was the 8th child of 13 children born on January 7, 1932, to Raymond James Powell and Agnes Pearl Powell. She was...

Jun 19, 2023

Carlan Kay Mullen, 76, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away June 19, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 20, 1946, to Kenneth and Marjorie Mullen, one of the earliest Baby Boomers after World War Two. Carlan grew up on the family farm in the Goshen, Idaho area. He had a wonderful and joyful childhood with...

Jun 18, 2023

Harrison Deloss Colby, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 19, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Harrison was born on April 10, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Aldon Deloss and Elma Iris Caughie Colby. He grew up in Idaho Falls. On August 8, 1969, he...

Jun 18, 2023

Junior Alexis Garcia Rodriguez, 26, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Junior was born in Idaho Falls, Id to Alma Rodriguez & Eduardo Garcia.

As a child, Junior was always mischievous with a heart of gold. He never failed to show his loved ones...

Jun 15, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Ronald A Willford passed away peacefully in his sleep. Ronald was born to Frank A. and Wanda Laurice Willford, on August 28, 1938.

Ronald grew up in several different towns, everywhere from California near Hollywood to Harpster right near the Clearwater River, and many other places, including Southeastern Idaho. He often spoke...

Jun 14, 2023

Larry Earl Simmons was born November 24, 1940, in Lorenzo, ID. On June 14, 2023, Larry passed away at his daughter's home in Idaho Falls, ID after a short battle with lung cancer.

He was born the youngest child and only son of Earl Simmons and LaVada Strong Simmons. Larry was a busy child helping his dad...

Jun 14, 2023

Robert (Bob) Allen Bates, 69, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Robert was born on November 7, 1953, in Ogden, Utah at the Hill Air Force Base to Wendell Albert and Joyce Watts Bates. He grew up in St....