obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

Judy Lee Colby, age 76, of Idaho Falls, Idaho peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.

Judy will be remembered for her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and her fun sense of humor.

Judy was born September 6, 1945...

Dec 8, 2021

Susan Zamaro, 36, was born March 22, 1985, in a small town in Utah. She was born to Debra Ann Hurd. Susan was the youngest of six siblings; Julie, Jason, Paul, Sal, and Gerri.

She grew up in Burley, Idaho alongside Sal and Gerri. Susan eventually moved to Idaho Falls, this is where she went on to...

Dec 7, 2021

Luna Ofelia Cornia of Rexburg, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah due to medical complications of the heart.

Luna was a sweet baby girl that loved to interact with Mom and Dad. Luna always smiled at her Mom when Mom unswaddled Luna after...

Dec 4, 2021

Branden James Smith "B.J.", 40, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died on December 4, 2021, from injuries received in an automobile accident.  B.J. was born November 23rd, 1981, at the LDS Hospital to Sue Smith and "Skitter" Smith.

He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Bonneville High School in 2000.   B.J. played baseball and high...

Dec 3, 2021

Kenneth Middlemas, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Fairwinds Senior Living Center in Idaho Falls.

No services will be held at this time. Cremation was under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Dec 2, 2021

Joshua Paul Walker was born on October 21, 1981, and returned home on December 2, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

Joshua's greatest love in life was spending time with his children and family. He was an avid baseball fan his favorite team was and forever will be the Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed reading, drawing, and...

Nov 30, 2021

After a long battle with small bowel adenocarcinoma, a rare cancer, Brett Dave Russell passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021, in his home surrounded by his wife and children.

Brett was born in Long Beach, CA. Raised in a military family, he moved to various locations throughout his childhood including: Alabama, the Philippines, South Carolina, Utah,...

Nov 28, 2021

Danny Tran, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

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

Nov 27, 2021

On November 27, 2021, Mildred Dorothy Pixley George, loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend passed away at the age of 75 from complications from Alzheimer's disease. Mildred was born on April 27, 1946, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to William and Dorothy Pixley. She was the third of six children. Mildred grew up in Reseda, California and graduated from Reseda...

Nov 24, 2021

Carla Fae Empey, 70, of Shelley, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 6, 1951, in Roberts, Idaho. She was raised in Roberts by her parents, Alvin and Beulah Adams. She had 2 older brothers, Gene and Denny, but they were much older, so she basically grew up an...

Nov 22, 2021

Juan Manuel Lopez, 31, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Juan was born on December 21, 1989, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Luis Lopez Trejo and Denice Arguello. He grew up in Idaho Falls. He attended Skyline High School.

He grew up playing football, loved...

Nov 21, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" Glen Pedersen, 69, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Ken was born October 10, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Owen Martel Pedersen and Lael Alice Ottley Pedersen. He grew up in East Mill Creek and attended Skyline High School in Salt Lake City.

He always considered Oregon...

Nov 21, 2021

Doris Lynn Gutierrez, 56, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Doris was born on May 13, 1965, to Thomas Stalnaker and Herlinda Delgado Stalnaker in Orofino, Idaho. She grew up in Orofino and Shelley. She graduated from Shelley High School in 1983.

On March 30,...

Nov 20, 2021

Wanda Jeanne Kvarfordt (nee Christensen), 92, of Idaho Falls, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, four years to the day that her husband died. She was cared for by her family and with the help of Tina from Encompass, who we thank for their help.

Wanda was born January 29, 1929, to Frank Nels Christensen and Mary Velate...

Nov 18, 2021

Rodney Bill Mecham passed away at his home in Ammon, Idaho, on November 18, 2021, of heart failure.  He was born on March 4, 1932, to Melvin Leonidas Mecham and Rozella May Pritchett in Moreland, Idaho.

Bill grew up in the Blackfoot area and graduated from Blackfoot High School. He joined the army during the Korean War...

Nov 16, 2021

Dell Roy Tyler (64) was born February 26, 1957 in Rigby, Idaho to Daniel Clements Tyler and Marilyn Ririe. He was the seventh of nine children. He enjoyed high school sports and was a talented athlete. He met the love of his life one night at Ada's Café and let his parents know that very night that he met...

Nov 15, 2021

Diesel Alexander Kaiser, 3, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah from injuries sustained in an automobile accident along with his father.

Diesel was born on September 28, 2018, to William Allen Kaiser and Jordain Lynn Mayes. He grew up in Idaho Falls.

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Nov 14, 2021

William Allen (Willy) Kaiser, 36, of Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident along with his youngest son, Diesel.

William David Dye was born on October 16, 1985, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Carma Jean Coleman Dye and Michael David Dye. He spent his first years camping and spending...

Nov 13, 2021

Scott Charles Adler, 42, of Arco, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Madison Memorial Hospital.

Private 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 .

Nov 12, 2021

David William Smith, our beloved father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021, after living a long, beautiful life. David was a man of integrity, who quietly set an example by balancing hard work, humility, dedication, and service.

He was born May 30, 1932, in Chance, Montana, along the banks of the Clarks Fork...