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Rex Lydell Coles

Rex Lydell Coles

Jun 18, 2025

Rex Lydell Coles, 88, of Ammon, Idaho, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on June 18, 2025, having fulfilled his mortal mission with faith and love. We find comfort in the knowledge that families are eternal.

Rex was born in the Idaho Falls LDS Hospital to Leonal Coles and Edith Gertrude McLing Coles on February 11, 1937....

Deeann Holmes

Deeann Holmes

Jun 17, 2025

DeeAnn Holmes, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at MorningStar Senior Living. She was under the care of Mission Home Health and Hospice.

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

James Benwill Dorst

James Benwill Dorst

Jun 17, 2025

James (Jim) Benwill Jones Dorst, 91, of St. Anthony, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Madison Carriage Cove.

Jim was born on October 3, 1933, in Freeport, Illinois, to Martin James Dorst and Mary Suzanna Jones Dorst. He spent his childhood days in the woods of Illinois and Wisconsin. In his junior year of high...

Sherry Lynn Branson Garcia

Sherry Lynn Branson Garcia

Jun 15, 2025

Sherry Lynn Branson Garcia, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Sherry was born on July 20, 1957, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jack and Beverly Branson. She grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Skyline High School in 1975. She continued her education later and earned her bachelor's degree.

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Bruce Dee Brinton

Bruce Dee Brinton

Jun 9, 2025

On June 9, 2025, Heaven gained an amazing angel, as we said goodbye to our beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend, Bruce D. Brinton. Bruce, 69, passed away unexpectedly from a sudden heart attack at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Bruce was born on August 15, 1955, in Rigby, Idaho, to William Max and Maxxine Brinton....

Cindy Jo Bell

Cindy Jo Bell

Jun 8, 2025

As a family, we are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our mom, Cindy Jo Bell, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on June 8, 2025. Cindy was born on June 11, 1957, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Delbert and Charleen Schmier. She attended and graduated from Bonneville High School.

In 1973, she married Kenneth Brown. Together, they created...

Ruth Lois Mckell Rose

Ruth Lois Mckell Rose

Jun 7, 2025

Ruth Lois McKell Rose was released from her earthly assignment on June 7, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Born in Spanish Fork, Utah, on May 21, 1934, to Charles Robert McKell and Mary Madelyn (Madge) Butler McKell. Growing up in Provo, Utah. Lived briefly at the State Hospital where her father was employed until a house was built in...

Elaine Mckinley Griffin

Elaine Mckinley Griffin

Jun 5, 2025

Elaine McKinley Griffin, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2025, at Rexburg Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Arva Arlene Johnson Witbeck

Arva Arlene Johnson Witbeck

Jun 3, 2025

Arva Witbeck, 89, of West Valley City, Utah, passed away in a hospital due to complications from a surgery in Salt Lake City on June 3, 2025.

Arva was born March 29, 1936, in Sutherland, Millard County, Utah, the daughter of Silas Earl Johnson and Mary Elva Draper. She was the fifth of six children.

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James Theodore Bigonia

James Theodore Bigonia

May 31, 2025

James Theodore Bigonia, 74, of Ammon, passed away on May 31, 2025, at The Gables of Ammon. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, in West Yellowstone, MT. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Inurnment will be in...

Paul David Gibbons

Paul David Gibbons

May 31, 2025

Paul David Gibbons, 83, of Ucon, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 31, 2025, after years of battling cancer.

AGibbons. He grew up in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1960. He attended Idaho State University for two years and received his associate's degree. Paul served in the National Guard for ten years....

Lorraine Jensen Brown

Lorraine Jensen Brown

May 30, 2025

Lorraine Jensen Brown was born on January 11, 1932, to Hyrum Leo Jensen and Ivie Page Jensen in Taylor, Idaho. Lorraine often said that she came from a happy, secure, and loving home. She always felt the love that her parents had for each other and their children.

Lorraine spent her early years living and working on...

Donald Jacob Ramey

Donald Jacob Ramey

May 28, 2025

Donald Jacob "Butch" Ramey, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Eden Home Health and Hospice.

Donald was born on October 2, 1942, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Donald Charles "Pat" Ramey and Edith Georgetta "Mickey" Ramey. Donald was born during World War II. He...

Dorothy Ilene Reinhart

Dorothy Ilene Reinhart

May 28, 2025

Gone, but not forgotten…

With a heavy heart, the Reinhart family shares the loss of their matriarch, Dorothy Ilene Reinhart. She passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of ninety-four with her son, Laurence, by her side. She was briefly under the care of the Alliance Hospice at Fairwinds Retirement Community in Idaho Falls,...

Donna Jeanne Howell

Donna Jeanne Howell

May 26, 2025

Donna Howell, 84, of St. Anthony, Idaho, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

George Mark Hill

George Mark Hill

May 23, 2025

George Mark Hill, 86, of Ammon, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

He was born on March 13, 1939, to Mark Eugene Hill and Leonora Andrus Hill in Ogden, Utah. He grew up in Shelley, Idaho, and graduated from Shelley High School in 1957. He then went on to earn his Bachelor...

Charles Stewart Walz

Charles Stewart Walz

May 23, 2025

Charles Stewart Walz, 77, of Rigby, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Wildflower of Rigby.

Private family services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online to www.coltrinmortuary.com.

John Paul Mackin

John Paul Mackin

May 22, 2025

John Mackin passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2025, in Idaho Falls at the age of 58 after a tumultuous 15-year battle with cancer. John was so much more than his cancer. He grew up in Enterprise, Oregon, where he developed his lifelong passion for hunting, the mountains, camping, and horses. After graduating...

Tamara Jane Sparkman

Tamara Jane Sparkman

May 17, 2025

Tamara Sparkman passed away May 17, 2025 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents William Mosier and Inez Mosier; her brother, Randy Mosier; and her sister, Charlene Byerly.

She is survived by her husband, Grover Sparkman; brother, Barry Mosier; several nieces,...

Si Charles Jaramillo

Si Charles Jaramillo

May 14, 2025

Si Charles Jaramillo, 73, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2025, at his home. He was under the care of Heritage Hospice.

Si was born on November 13, 1951, in Shelley, Idaho, to Samuel and Marlene Staples Jaramillo. He grew up in the Shelly and Firth area. He attended high school in Shelley and...

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