Obituaries

Mar 19, 2019

Michael (Mike) John Howard September 28, 1950 - March 19, 2019 Michael Howard, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Mike grew up in the Puyallup valley on a rural road surrounded by berry farms and cow pastures. His father, John Henry Howard, worked at McChord AFB as an airplane mechanic, his mother a home maker, later working as...

Mar 18, 2019

Mar 15, 2019

John Laren Noble was born on Aug 2, 1945. He was the youngest of 3 children born to John Evans Noble and Ruth Edna Lusk of Pocatello, ID. Laren passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 from kidney disease and cancer. Laren was raised in Pocatello and graduated from Idaho State, receiving a degree in Spanish Education. He learned the...

Mar 13, 2019

John David Cegielnik, of Chubbuck, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on March 13, 2019.John was born April 21, 1936 in Owen, Wisconsin. On February 27, 1965 he married the love of his life, LaVerne, at Holy Rosary in New Holstein, WI. They soon started their family and had 3 beautiful daughters - Katherine, Loretta, & Janine. John...

Mar 12, 2019

Orval Dean Mitton, 82, of Pocatello, passed away peacefully at his home in Pocatello with family at his side on March 12, 2019. Dean was born December 27, 1936 in Pocatello. He was the second of four children born to Monte and Faye Mitton. As a child, Dean, his brothers and his cousins were always up to some crazy adventure....

Mar 10, 2019

Christine Michelle Patrick, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho. No obituary information will be available. No public services will be held. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.

Mar 9, 2019

Steve R Foster, 70, of Pocatello, passed away surrounded by loved ones in his home on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 4 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4 th Ave. Pocatello, ID, with a luncheon to follow at the Teamsters Union Hall. Steve was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho...

Mar 9, 2019

Natalie Kay Manriquez, 48, of Chubbuck, passed away on March 9, 2019. Natalie was born in Fresno, California on August 29, 1970 to Sina Crabtree who allowed Jim and Peggy Manriquez to adopt her. She lived in Fresno until just prior to turning 5 years old. She then moved with her parents to Boone, Iowa to be closer to grandparents....

Mar 9, 2019

Marion Afton Nugent Thompson Crow, 77, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center on March 9, 2019. She was born June 14, 1941 in Sterling, Idaho. She was the 11th child born to Arnold Nugent and Della (Phillips) Nugent. Marion graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1958. Marion married Lynn Thompson on May 29, 1958. They had four children; Kelly, Donna,...

Mar 8, 2019

Douglas W. Trego, 92, of Pocatello, passed away on March 8, 2019.Doug was born to Harry and Minnie Trego on December 31, 1926, in Groveland, Idaho. He was the youngest of four children, Nellie, Leah, and Halene. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and served on the U.S.S. Pasadena. After the...

Mar 8, 2019

Alvin Thompson, 73, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at his home in Pocatello, ID. He was born on April 28, 1945 and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating high school, he then married at 19 years old. That marriage ended in divorce. Alvin began traveling with work. He loved the big city life. He took a...

Mar 7, 2019

Ellen Kern, 73, went to live with the Lord after a short battle of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family in Pocatello, Idaho. Miss Ellie, as she was known to those who loved her, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 10, 1945 but made Idaho her home in the early 70s. In her years before having children, Ellen worked...

Mar 7, 2019

David Allen Patterson, 57, was called home to his father in heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Dave was born on June 11, 1961. He was the 3 rd of 5 children born to John Patterson, Jr. and Kae Lue Hall Knutti in Provo, UT. Dave attended College and received a degree in alcohol and drug counseling. He then became...

Mar 5, 2019

David John Martin passed away March 5th, 2019 at Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho.David was born March 17th, 1948 in Rupert, Idaho to Ralph and Donna Martin. He graduated from Oakley High School then attended Idaho State University majoring in drafting and design. He was working for The State Highway when he was drafted into the U.S Navy in 1969....

Mar 4, 2019

Brandon J Ropelato, 38, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1980, in Logan, Utah to Lane and Debra Smith Ropelato. He was the oldest of three children and had an adventurous family life growing up. Being the only boy, he loved to stir up trouble with his sisters, Tara and...

Mar 4, 2019

Marsha Ann Simons Layton, age 68, returned home to her Heavenly Father and joined in a reunion with her father, mother, and brother on March 4, 2019. Marsha was born January 12, 1951 to Max Flueitt Simons and Verna Payne Simons. She grew up in Pocatello and American Falls. She excelled in school and was her class salutatorian. She married...

Mar 4, 2019

Philip B. Hall (Poppa Smurf Hall), 68, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. There will be no services held at this time. 208-233-1500 Family to do services at later date Neeley Cemetery 3249 Neeley Road American Falls Idaho 83211

Mar 4, 2019

Donald Fay Aaron Howarter, 86, of Chubbuck, passed away on March 4, 2019.Don was born to Orvil Howarter and Beatrice Spear on January 1, 1933. Don married Anne Bowlin in 1973. Together they had 11 children. Don loved spending time with his family, especially playing with the great-grandchildren, as well as listening to music.Don is survived by his wife, Anne;...

Mar 4, 2019

James Timothy Leighton, of Swan Lake, Idaho, passed away with family by his side in Preston, Idaho on Monday, March 4, 2019. He left this world peacefully, after struggling for many years with multiple illnesses. Tim, as he was lovingly known to family and friends, was born on June 24, 1943 in Sebastopol, California, to Norma Darner and Jim Leighton....

Mar 2, 2019

Merlene Leavitt, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Pocatello, Idaho. A full obituary will appear here as the information becomes available.Family is holding private services at a later date.Memories and condolences may be shared with the family under the "Tribute Wall" tab above.