Obituaries

May 25, 2019

Elwin Smith, 88, of Pocatello returned to his Heavenly Father May 25, 2019. He was born to David LaMont Smith and Martha May Lusk on March 8, 1931. The oldest of five children, he was raised in Sugar City, Idaho and graduated from Sugar-Salem High in 1950. Elwin attended Ricks Academy in Rexburg, Idaho before serving a mission to the...

May 23, 2019

Jake Thomas Gunchick, 31, passed away May 23, 2019. Jake was born June 27, 1987 in Blair, Nebraska. Jake graduated from Blair High School, and continued his education at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and Metropolitan Community College. Jake is survived by his father, Daniel L. Gunchick, his daughter Micah, many aunts and uncles, and close friends from across the...

May 20, 2019

Coralie G. Toone Duncan, 61, passed Monday, May 20, 2019 in Utah. She was born February 4, 1958, to Byron and Bonnie Toone in Pocatello, Idaho. Coralie was the 4th of 6 children with older brothers, Cary and Randy and older sister, Nann. She was the big sister to Burkam and Craig. As a little girl "Coral" was a cute...

May 19, 2019

Debbie Leavitt, 54, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at a local medical center. There will be no services held at this time. No services to be held Tyhee Stake Building 12146 Tyhee Rd. Corner of Tyhee and Moonglow Rd. Pocatello Idaho 83202

May 19, 2019

Michael Richard Leigh, 34, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1984 in Portland, Oregon to Judy Stedtfeld Leigh. As a young boy Michael enjoyed camping, fishing and riding his dirt bike with his family. His older brother, Jesse, was his best friend. Mike and Jesse loved traveling...

May 19, 2019

Jenna Marie Carpenter was born to Richard and Carol Gibson on October 19th, 1992 and passed away unexpectedly on May 19th, 2019, from complications of a devastating stroke.Jenna was born in Pocatello Idaho at Bannock Regional Medical Center and attended multiple local schools, including Tendoy Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and Pocatello High School, where she graduated in 2011, and received...

May 19, 2019

May 17, 2019

Vena LaRose Burgin, 81, lifelong resident of Lava Hot Springs, ID, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019, surrounded by her family.Vena was born in Lava, on July 30, 1937, second daughter of Edward and Rozell "Rose" Roberts. She married Marshall Nelson Burgin on September 1st, 1956. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage and raised four wonderful children together. Vena...

May 16, 2019

Dixie Kae Hardman-Larkin, 77, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 16, 2019.Dixie was born March 4, 1942, in Logan, Utah. She spent her summers in Arbon Valley, Idaho harvesting wheat on their family farm. Her winter months were spent in Pocatello, Idaho where she attended Pocatello High School. She danced with the Indainettes which...

May 15, 2019

Mary Donette Cranor, 71, of Chubbuck, passed away on May 15, 2019.A memorial mass will be held in her honor at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 459 N. Hayes, Pocatello, Idaho. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.A full obituary will appear here as it becomes available. Memories and condolences may be shared...

May 14, 2019

Melvin Floyd Solomon Jr., our wonderful, loving dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all, passed away May 14, 2019. He was 85 years old. He was born on November 1, 1933 to Melvin Floyd Solomon Sr. and Pearl Romriell Solomon. He was the oldest of 5 children. Mel lived in Inkom, Idaho all of his life. He graduated from...

May 14, 2019

Jimmie "Jim" Charles Siler, 65 of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away, Tuesday May 14, 2019. Jim was born January 29, 1954 in Pocatello, Idaho to Jess and Joan (Getty) Siler. He graduated from Highland High School in 1972. On November 28, 1975 he married Carla Clark of Pocatello, ID. He worked as a Union Pipefitter out of Local 648 Pocatello Idaho...

May 13, 2019

Mavis Jean Facer, 70, died on Monday, the 13th of May, 2019, after a brief illness. She died at her home in Lava Hot Springs with her family at her side. She is the mother of Jennifer Lynn (Kenneth) Brown, Jeri Ann (James) Scalise, and John Wendell (Jessica) Facer. Mavis was the widow of Jerry Lee Facer. She is the...

May 13, 2019

Shirley Pearce Carling, 84, died on May 13, 2019 in Chubbuck, Idaho.Shirley was born on June 7, 1934, in Paradise, Utah, to Francis Marion Pearce and Clara Jensen Pearce. She married Frank Reynolds Carling on December 10, 1953, in the Logan LDS Temple. Frank died of cancer on June 23, 1984. Shirley graduated from South Cache High School in Hyrum,...

May 8, 2019

Archibald Gilbert Stoddard passed away peacefully at his home in Chubbuck, Idaho on May 8th, 2019. Archie was born January 21, 1921 in Rexburg, Idaho to Archibald W.R. and Eliza Amanda Gilbert Stoddard. He was the 6th child of eight. Archie grew up in Pocatello attending schools there. His father worked for the railroad and was transferred between Archie's junior...

May 7, 2019

Judy Fae Richmond, 73, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, ID. She was born in Boise, Idaho on January 31, 1946 to Roland and Fae Palagi. Judy received her education at Pocatello High School. Shortly thereafter, Judy worked various jobs raising her two boys (Troy Richmond and Leo Madrid) which she adored. She met...

May 6, 2019

Dean Corbett Argyle, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, devoted church leader, and community and business leader, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 6, 2019.Dean was born in Bountiful, Utah on October 4, 1928 to Thomas M. Argyle and Mary Jane Corbett Argyle. He attended elementary and junior high school in Bountiful, Utah and graduated from Davis high...

May 4, 2019

Cori Patterson Rife, 41, of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 1, 1978 to Mark and Julie Patterson (Ron Smith). Cori had two daughters, Ausha Rose Monsler, and Italia Rose Rife. Whom of which she endeared to an extent that was incomprehensible, really. Coris daughters...

May 3, 2019

Clovis Jean Kinney Carlson, age 61, passed away peacefully May 3, 2019. Clovis was born in Pocatello, Idaho on July 17, 1957. Except for a very short time, she lived her entire life in Pocatello. She was the middle child of Donald Max Kinney and Dorthy Jean Kinney. Clovis graduated from Pocatello High School in 1978 and loved the people...

May 3, 2019

Bruce Faulkner, 70, of Pocatello, passed away on May 3, 2019.Bruce was born on October 21, 1948 to Delores Perry and Sydney Faulkner in Pocatello, Idaho. He became an accomplished chef, and cooked at the Oregon Trail Restaurant in Fort Hall, as well as many other various restaurants. Bruce was married to Ann Faulkner. He was a member of the...