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Clayton William Christoffel

Clayton William Christoffel

Mar 27, 2026

Clayton William Christoffel, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 18, 1951, in Sitka, Alaska, to Clement William Christoffel and Frances Imogene Hull Christoffel. He served in the United States Navy. 

In 1994, he married the love of his life, Jeanette Threadgill, in Phoenix, Arizona.

He loved being from Alaska...

Cameron Slade Bowcutt

Cameron Slade Bowcutt

Mar 27, 2026

Cameron Slade Bowcutt, 27, passed away on March 27, 2026, at his home under the care of his family, Ambitions, and hospice. He was born May 16, 1998, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jared and Kris Bowcutt.

Cameron was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, alongside his sister, Ashlee. He loved spending time outdoors with his family—camping, fishing, skiing,...

Octavio Alvarez

Octavio Alvarez

Mar 25, 2026

Octavio Alvarez, 74, of Roberts, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Octavio was born on April 1, 1951, in Aratzipu, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Melchor Alvarez and Alicia Mosqueda. He grew up in Aratzipu.

On November 6, 1976, he married Alicia Bravo in Aratzipu, Mexico. They have lived in Roberts, Idaho,...

Robert Alvin Washburn

Robert Alvin Washburn

Mar 24, 2026

Robert Alvin Washburn, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at MorningStar Assisted Living, of causes incident to age. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Robert was born on November 14, 1932, to Parley (Dick) Alvin Washburn and Lottie Powell Washburn in Richfield, Utah. Robert and his twin brother Richard were born prematurely, surviving due to...

Shelley Crumley

Shelley Crumley

Mar 20, 2026

Shelley Crumley, 75, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home. She was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Shelley was born on September 28, 1950, in Rigby, Idaho, to Thayne and Arzella Bowles Wheeler. Shelley grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1968.

On July 26, 1968, she married Clint...

Leon Estrada

Leon Estrada

Mar 20, 2026

Leon Estrada, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 20, 2026, at Lily and Syringa Assisted Living in Idaho Falls.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Slade Lovejoy

Slade Lovejoy

Mar 17, 2026

On the morning of March 17, 2026, Slade Lovejoy, age 57, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.

Slade was the youngest of six children and was born in San Diego, California, to Billy Brent Lovejoy and Nancy Jo Slade. Slade attended Curtis High School in Tacoma, Washington, until he was a Junior, then moved to Linden, UT,...

Glenda Weekes

Glenda Weekes

Mar 15, 2026

Glenda Merrill Weekes, 93, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Lincoln Court Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Glenda was born on November 18, 1932, in Rigby, Idaho, to Mildred Tolley and Rex Smith Merrill. She was the firstborn of eight siblings. She grew up on the family farm in Menan, Idaho, and attended schools in Menan and Midway, graduating...

Ron Ricks

Ron Ricks

Mar 12, 2026

John Ronald Ricks (“Ron Ricks”), 63, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, returned to his heavenly home on March 12, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1962, to Lloyd and Jean Ricks. He grew up in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and graduated from Skyline High School in 1980, where he met his forever sweetheart, Shelli, in seminary. Ron and Shelli were...

Merlin Lynn Staples

Merlin Lynn Staples

Mar 11, 2026

Merlin Lynn Staples, 86, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away at home on March 11, 2026, under the care of Aspen Hospice.

Merlin was born on May 14, 1939, in Idaho Falls, to Wilford Britton Staples and Margaret Josephine Staples (Smith). He was the youngest of five children. He grew up in Goshen, Idaho, and graduated from Firth High School in...

Wilda B. Birch

Wilda B. Birch

Mar 8, 2026

Wilda B Birch, age 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.

She was born March 2, 1932, in Oakley, Idaho, to Raymond Francis and Bertha Hardy Burch. They lived on a farm in Oakley, Idaho. In 1939, she moved to Heyburn, Idaho, where...

Dale William Berggren

Dale William Berggren

Mar 7, 2026

Dale William Berggren, 93, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 7, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.

Dale was born on September 16, 1932, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Oscar Berggren and Hannah Beckman Berggren. He grew up and lived his whole life on the generational family farm in the Ucon area....

Barbara Jean Roberts

Barbara Jean Roberts

Mar 6, 2026

Barbara Jean Roberts, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Joshua Lee Whittacre-Cerda

Joshua Lee Whittacre-Cerda

Mar 6, 2026

Joshua Lee Whittacre-Cerda (47) sadly passed away after suffering a stroke on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his children and family. He was born May 14, 1978, in Reseda, California, to Maxine Whittacre and Jose Cerda. Joshua moved to Burley, Idaho, where he eventually met and then married his first wife, Krystal Kelso (Stringer), on February 2, 2002. During their...

John Edward Jorgensen Jr.

John Edward Jorgensen Jr.

Mar 5, 2026

John Edward Jorgensen Jr., 78, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice.

Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Blackfoot, Idaho. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Ray Ryner

Ray Ryner

Mar 4, 2026

Clifford Ray Ryner, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 4, 2026, at his home in Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living. He was under the care of Symbii Hospice.

Ray was born on July 9, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Eldon Clifford Ryner and Norma Mae Hunt Ryner. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

On March 1, 1972,...

Donald Douglas Gerard

Donald Douglas Gerard

Mar 4, 2026

Donald Douglas Gerard, 96, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, due to causes incident to a very long life well lived. He was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice.

Donald was born June 2, 1929, in Lewisville, Idaho, to William Douglas and Delilah Laney Gerard. Born in the...

Bradley Rex Fleetwood

Bradley Rex Fleetwood

Mar 3, 2026

Bradley Rex Fleetwood, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home. He was under the care of Oakstone 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 the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Cara Boyle Fonnesbeck

Cara Boyle Fonnesbeck

Mar 2, 2026

Cara Boyle Fonnesbeck, 52, of Idaho Falls, unexpectedly passed away on March 2, 2026, in Brigham City, Utah.

Cara was born on January 9, 1974, in Idaho Falls to Stan and Joy Boyle. She was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and carried those beliefs with her throughout her life. She graduated from Bonneville High School in...

Verla Mae Bird

Verla Mae Bird

Mar 2, 2026

Verla Mae Bird, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away on March 2, 2026, at her home.

Verla was born on May 11, 1947, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Virgil Hobbs Mickelsen and Lillis Burbank Mickelsen. She grew up in the St. Anthony area and graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1965. She continued her education and earned her nursing degree.

On...

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