obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Richard Telford (Dick) Denning, 86, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Dick never met a stranger—if you knew him, he was your friend.

Dick was born September 11, 1934, in Iona, Idaho to George Williams Denning and Zoie Telford. He was their 7th of 8 children. He...

Dec 5, 2020

Teddy (Ted) Clair Smith, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Teddy and his twin brother, Billy, was born on November 26, 1936, to Charles and Audrey Paul Smith in Ucon, Idaho.  He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1955.

He was a member of...

Dec 3, 2020

Kay Leon Johnson, 82, of Ammon, passed away on December 3, 2020.  He was under the care of the caring folks of Hands of Hope Hospice and the comforting facility, The Gables, of Idaho Falls, ID.

Kay was born January 25, 1938, in Idaho Falls, ID, on a bright snowy day to Wealthy Jane Pincock and Raymond...

Dec 1, 2020

Doyle "Dee" LeRoy Staker Jr, 59, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Madison Carriage Cove in Rexburg.

He was born November 30, 1961, in Rexburg, Idaho to Doyle LeRoy Staker Sr. and Cecile Westover Staker. Dee lived in Idaho most of his life. He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1981.

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Nov 29, 2020

William Odell, 85, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Nov 29, 2020

DAVID GODINEZ GUILLEN, de 58 años, falleció el domingo 29 de noviembre de 2020 después de una dura batalla con Covid-19.

David nació en México de Ofelia Guillén Pérez y Gabriel Godínez López. Vivió allí hasta los 16 años en que momento el se mudó a California, donde pasó gran parte de su vida. Aquí tenía a su hijo, David y...

Nov 29, 2020

Carolyn Munns Jensen, 76 of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home after a short battle with cancer.  She was born December 5, 1943, in Coalville, Utah, to Reed Abel Munns and Ruth Ellen Stacey Munns.  Her father was stationed in Texas while serving in the US Army during WWII at the...

Nov 28, 2020

Our beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Deon Baker Moncur, passed peacefully in the evening hours of Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Pocatello, Idaho, at the Copper Summit Assisted Living Facility.

Deon was very blessed to be born to Omer Levi Baker and Vivian Oletta Daly on October 5, 1935, in Oakley, Idaho. She was...

Nov 27, 2020

Eleanore Mary Hauerwas, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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 .

Nov 27, 2020

Sandon Ririe Smith, 69, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society.  Sandon was the third of seven children and the eldest son of Robert G. and Marjie R. Smith of Milo, Idaho.

As a child, Sandon was a fun-loving and lively red-headed, freckle-faced boy.  When he was just 3 years old, he was...

Nov 26, 2020

Billie Linda Brimhall Abington Durbin, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Billie was born on May 14, 1945, in Tacoma Pierce, Washington to Gerald Wheeler Brimhall and Nina Lillian Simmonds Brimhall. She grew up in Parkland and Tacoma, Washington and Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from...

Nov 26, 2020

On March 15, 1933, Ramona Lou Cuthbert left her heavenly home and entered the reality we call life.  This new little angel was born to John Alexander Cuthbert, Jr and Thelma Catheryn Melogue.  She had an older sister, Margaret Francis Cuthbert that died as a baby, and a younger sister, Julia Annette Cuthbert Bishop.  Mom passed away peacefully on...

Nov 25, 2020

Wilma Joyce Johnson, 81, of Ammon, passed away on November 25, 2020.  She was under the care of the caring folks of Hands of Hope Hospice and the comforting facility, The Gables, of Idaho Falls, ID.

Joyce was born January 19, 1939, in Teton City, Idaho in a horrible snowstorm, to Wilma Minnie Black and Marion Sinclair...

Nov 24, 2020

Jack Talbot 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

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 .

Nov 23, 2020

Joan Lucille Wood, 68, of Shelley and formerly of Driggs, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Private graveside services at Bates Cemetery 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 21, 2020

Paul Z. Miller, 86, of Ririe Idaho, passed away peacefully at Idaho Falls Community Hospital on November 21, 2020.

He was born November 19, 1934, in Ririe Idaho, and lived there for most of his life then moved to Idaho Falls in 2019. He retired from INL as a bus driver in 1995. He loved fishing, camping...

Nov 20, 2020

Ray Mortimer Perry was born July 9, 1922, in Cleveland, Idaho to Henry Ridges Perry and Eleanor Yates Perry.  He passed away November 20, 2020, in Idaho Falls of causes incident to age.

Henry and Eleanor raised their family in Franklin County, Idaho near Grace, in an area variously known as Mound Valley, Cleveland, or Perry.  With...

Nov 17, 2020

Our dear mother, life-long teacher, and best friend, Iva Lou (Budge) Moon, passed away on November 17, 2020, at home. She was surrounded by her five daughters.

Iva Lou was born March 25, 1927, to Lawrence and Blanche Budge in Malad, Idaho. She was one of nine children and adored her brothers and sisters.

Iva...

Nov 16, 2020

Edith Anna Elaine Cook Hanny Larsen, born August 9, 1924, passed peacefully from this life on November 16, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones both near and far.

The third of six children, Elaine was born to parents Frank and Anna Haroldsen Cook in Coltman, Idaho.  The eldest girl, Elaine loved the bond she shared with...

Nov 12, 2020

Norman Frei was born with his twin sister, Norma, to William and Dora Cramer Frei on July 17, 1944, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up on the family farm on East River Road and attended area schools graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1962.

He served a two-and-half-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ...