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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Elizabeth Belle Graham
Feb 24, 2026
Elizabeth Belle Banton Graham, 91, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Rockledge, Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in her apartment at Parkwood Meadows. In her last days, she was surrounded by family and showered with lots of love. She passed peacefully from this earth just after 7 p.m. and was met with “Well done thou good and faithful servant,”...
Timothy George Blair
Feb 23, 2026
Timothy George Blair, 64, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living. He was under the care of Oakstone Hospice.
No services will be held. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.
Cruize Hudson Sasser
Feb 18, 2026
Cruize Hudson Sasser, beloved son and brother, was born on September 15, 2025, between his triplet sisters. He passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026, at five months old.
Cruize spent 35 days in the NICU and was a true powerhouse from the very beginning. Everyone always said, “Cruizey is cruising!” Being the middle child was so perfect for his personality....
Jason Robert LaPearle
Feb 17, 2026
Jason Robert LaPearle, 44, was born on October 5, 1981. He came into this world with a big presence at 11pounds 4 ounces and left us the same way, with a big presence. He attended Tiebreaker Elementary, Sandcreek Middle School, and Hillcrest High School. He mostly worked in construction his whole life.
He had so many great friends who all helped...
April Michelle Wielang
Feb 17, 2026
April Michelle Wielang, 47, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.
