obituaries

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,...

Sep 29, 2023

Marsha Bradley Fitch left us on September 29, 2023, while surrounded by her children at her home, at the young age of 75. Marsha was born on August 3, 1948. To Lynn and Jeanne Bradley in Shelley, Idaho. She was the third of six children, though her sister Linda died before Marsha's birth. Marsha grew up and went to...

Sep 29, 2023

Jose Hernandez Alvarez, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Jose was born on July 8, 1935, in Thermal, California to Guadalupe Alvarez and Angelita Hernandez. He grew up in Michoacan, Mexico. He married his wife Silvina, in...

Sep 28, 2023

Kenneth Edgar Fillmore, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from many years of pain and illness associated with his diabetes. He was under the care of Brio Home Health and Hospice.

Kenny (Ken) was born on May 21, 1942, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Kenneth Ray Fillmore and Gwen Rachel Berrett Fillmore....

Sep 27, 2023

Richard was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the 5th of 9 children born to Ray A. Naef and Ina E. Holverson Naef.  As a child, he loved to work with his brother Doug building roads, canals, and bridges in the vacant field by the family home. He enjoyed riding his bike, and motorcycle.  At an early age, he gained...

Sep 25, 2023

Jolene Wilson, 72, of Richland, WA, and Idaho Falls, ID, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 25, 2023, just two weeks after her birthday. She passed away at Kadlec Reginal Medical Center in Richland, WA, due to heart complications.

Jolene was born on September 8, 1951, in Rigby, ID, to Percy and Donna Hill...