obituaries

Aug 20, 2020

Ramona Sparks Hart, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to smoke inhalation complications from a house fire.

Ramona was born on September 15, 1936, in Hailey, Idaho to George Milford and Minnie Irene Case Sparks. She spent her first years in Carey and Boise, Idaho; then...

Aug 20, 2020

Robert Harold Hart, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center due to smoke inhalation complications from a house fire.

Robert (Bob) was born on February 5, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold Stephen and Metta Elizabeth Phelps Hart. He grew up in Bountiful, Utah and Ontario,...

Aug 19, 2020

Servando Reyna Pineda, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Servando was born on December 8, 1944, in Michoacan, Mexico to Jose Reyna and Paula Pineda. He grew up in Mexico.

He married Antonia Sanchez Rosas. He had three children: Rocio, Francisco, and Omar.

Aug 18, 2020

Julie Anne Overholtzer, 88, of Blackfoot, ID and formerly of Santa Maria, CA, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at her daughter's home in Blackfoot.

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

Aug 17, 2020

Colleen Concluded 87 years of a life well lived on August 17, 2020. She was born to Elmer and Lucille Palmer in March 1933 and was raised on a farm in South Jordan, UT where she learned the lessons and value of hard work and appreciation for life that is gained from being raised on a farm. She was...

Aug 14, 2020

Linda Cook was born in Ogden, Utah, on November 29, 1953, to William R. Cook and Marilyn Joyce Denning.  She was the third of five children.  In 1955, her father took a job at the Atomic Energy Commission testing site in Arco, Idaho, and the family moved and took residence in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she grew up.

Aug 12, 2020

Helen Hancock Hampton Sparks Jensen, 88, of Ammon, Idaho, died peacefully in her sleep on August 12, 2020, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center. She was born on February 24, 1932, in Warren, Utah, to Reuben Hancock and Manila Taylor Hancock. Her childhood was spent in (Carlin) Nevada, (San Francisco) California, and (Ogden) Utah. She came to...

Aug 11, 2020

Jesús Garcia Barriga, 92, of Idaho Falls, died Tues., Aug. 11, 2020, at his home.

A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Mon., Aug. 17, 2020, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends immediately following until 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18,...

Aug 8, 2020

LaRue Persons, 69, of Idaho Falls, died August 8, 2020 at Life Care Center in Ammon.

At her request no services will be held. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Aug 6, 2020

Gaylan K. Gibbons, 73, of Ucon, died August 6, 2020, at her home. She was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Gaylan was born June 6, 1947, in Jerome, ID to Herbert Alene Benegar McDonald. She grew up and attended schools in Jerome. She graduated from Jerome High School in 1965.

On October 25, 1968...

Aug 4, 2020

Jody Ann Toomer, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away from natural causes, August 4th, 2020 at her home. Donations to the Bonneville Humane Society at 444 N. Eastern Ave. Idaho Falls, in her name are greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com

Aug 3, 2020

Brett Douglas Reeser, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Brett was born on January 29, 1963, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Marlyn and Laura Reeser. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he attended Idaho Falls High School.

He was a chef and...

Aug 3, 2020

Blair J Hendricks, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m., Sat., Aug. 8, 2020, at Driggs Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from noon-2 p.m., Sat. prior to services at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences...

Aug 2, 2020

The big surprise, Kim Derald Jorgensen, arrived on June 17, 1963, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Derald Clyde and Ellen Mae Price Jorgensen. Kim was very much loved by his family and we are broken-hearted by his passing from complications related to surgery. He passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kim contracted...

Aug 2, 2020

Venita May Peterson passed away on August 2, 2020, surrounded by her family. Venita was born on August 28, 1944, to Ira and Dorothy Judy of Idaho Falls. Venita spent her childhood growing up in Ammon and the Ozone area, helping with the family's dry farm. Venita is one of six children, she has four brothers and one sister....

Jul 25, 2020

Henry "Blair" Hinckley, 84, of Idaho Falls, returned to his heavenly family peacefully Saturday, July 25, 2020, at home with his loving wife, Judy Neal Hinckley, by his side. He was under the care of his family and Solace Hospice.

Blair was born on February 11, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ira Thomas and Anna Afton...

Jul 25, 2020

Lizetta Ellen Arehart Crockett, 87, of Idaho Falls, was born on August 6, 1932, in Idaho Falls to Joseph and Lena Hunsaker Arehart. She passed away on July 25, 2020, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

During her long life, Lizetta's favorite hobby was playing music at several different venues. She was a professional at the steel...

Jul 23, 2020

Dale Morris Burr, 84, of Tetonia and Idaho Falls, died July 23, 2020, at his home after a valiant battle with cancer.

Dale was born July 27, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clarence E. and Madeline K. Burr. He attended Cyprus High School and graduated in 1953. On January 26, 1955, he married his high...

Jul 18, 2020

Mark Cameron Hiller, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, 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.

Jul 15, 2020

John Carl Mahlum, born in Grand Forks, ND, passed away at the age of 66 on July 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his three sons: Jared, Trevor, and Michael; his five grandchildren: Nautica, Lucas, Spencer, Jace, and Ella. He lived for the moment, never fretting about the future. He gave everything for his boys, ensuring...