obituaries

Jul 12, 2022

Patricia Rae Kennaday Lawford, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away July 12, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of cardiac arrest.

She was born May 25, 1937, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to James Raymond Kennaday and Faye Aileen Reed Kennaday.

Pat was the firstborn of her family. Sister Jean was next, followed by a little...

Jul 10, 2022

Richard Harold Spencer, 89, of Sandy, Utah, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 10, 2022, under hospice care at his daughter's home in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Richard was born on August 1, 1932, in  Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to Leo Harold Spencer and Fern Olson Spencer.  Richard lived a full and rewarding life.  Upon graduating from...

Jul 10, 2022

Ellen Mortensen, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at her home.

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

Jul 9, 2022

Patrick L. Wade (Pat), 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his daughter's home in Idaho Falls.

Pat was born June 11, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Linzo Wade and Winifred Miller Wade. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School, graduating in 1957.

In 1959,...

Jul 5, 2022

Russell (Russ) Moore, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Russ was born July 30, 1939, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Lowell Moore and Geraldine Wagner Moore. He attended school in Roberts and graduated from Roberts High...

Jul 3, 2022

Richard Alan Warner, 68, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of July 3, 2022. Richard was one of four boys with two younger sisters growing up on his parents' farm in Jefferson County, Idaho. He learned to value hard work from a young age, and he worked hard for decades until retiring from ...

Jun 30, 2022

Mont Empey Harris was born June 6, 1936, in Lewisville, Idaho to Alfred Harris and Idola Empey Harris. He had one older brother, Deon, and 3 younger brothers: Revar, Larry, and Galen. He also had a younger sister, Valene.

Mont grew up in Lewisville, working on the farm when he wasn't in school. He left home when...

Jun 22, 2022

Phyllis Joan Ryder Hudson, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 22, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family. Phyllis was born May 21, 1939, in Quantico, Virginia, to Roger Francis Ryder and Rose Josephine Young. She grew up in El Cajon, California.

Phyllis was incredibly proud of her Marine heritage and would talk about her dad's...

Jun 17, 2022

James David Dawson, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home. 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 .

Jun 17, 2022

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Kehlany Mia Ledezma, 10 months, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away June 17, 2022.

Kehlany was born August 3, 2021, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Armando and Sandra Ledezma.

She was a beautiful, sweet baby girl who touched so many lives in her short life. Her smile was a...

Jun 15, 2022

JoAnn Ester Veronica Mitchell, 88, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 15, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Jun 14, 2022

Norman Lynn Lyon, 77, of Ammon passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

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

Jun 13, 2022

Jenny Love Orton, infant daughter of Brent and Tanya Orton of Caldwell, ID was stillborn June 13, 2022, at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, ID.

Jenny is the youngest of 13 children.  Her parents and her older siblings: MaryAnne, Jane, John, Paul, Peter, Daniel, Hyrum, Ginger, Ruby, Benson, Brigham, and Evelyn are grateful to have her...

Jun 11, 2022

Betty Carolyn Frechette, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at The Gables of Idaho Falls Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice. 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 ....

Jun 11, 2022

"The bear has left the den, life was good" While on hospice in the arms of his daughter surrounded by family and nurses at 2:18 p.m., on June 11, 2022, at the age of 78.

Bear was born Ronald Hunter Raymond on April 4, 1944, in San Mateo, California to Walter Jordan Raymond Sr and Mary Sara...

Jun 10, 2022

James Alfred (Jimmy) Simpson, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

James was born June 23, 1934, in Idaho Falls to Alfred Simpson and Katherine Elizabeth Colby Simpson. He grew up in the Idaho Falls area.

He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958....

Jun 9, 2022

Shawna Kay Christensen, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 9, 2022, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls.

Shawna was born June 14, 1955, to Robert C. Christensen and Golda C. Rapp Christensen in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School. Shawna lived most of her life in...

Jun 8, 2022

Carlene A. Hadley, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Solace Hospice.

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

Jun 8, 2022

Roy Owen Preator, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

He was born on November 16, 2022. Roy was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife Janet Preator of Idaho Falls, Idaho; his daughters:...

Jun 5, 2022

Anita Irene Graham Peterson, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by all of her children, Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was under the care of Brio Hospice.

Irene was born July 29, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to James Laird Graham and Arvel Irene Palmer. She grew up in Salt Lake...