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Manya Marilyn Ferguson
Jul 4, 2024
Manya (Popoff) Ferguson passed away peacefully at Elegant Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho on July 4, 2024 after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Manya was born and raised in Bell, California, and worked for much of her life as an executive assistant. She met Wayne, the love of her life, through their high school alumni website not knowing they...
Shirley Ann Sirman
Jul 1, 2024
On July 1, 2024, at about 3 am, Shirley Sirman peacefully departed this life in her sleep. Cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
Shirley Ann Neufeld was born March 28, 1944 in Salinas, CA, to Bernhard J. Neufeld and Queen Esther Wagner, and had one sibling (older), Donna Faith. Shirley grew up loving to play with her sister, their aunt Marilyn,...
Thomas James Pfister
Jun 30, 2024
Thomas James Pfister, 68, left us unexpectedly on June 30, 2024 from “a sudden cardiac event.” He was sixty-eight, and the last member of his branch of the family tree. He leaves many devoted friends who will long remember his goodness, generosity, and many talents.
Born to Frank and Harriet Pfister in Evanston, Illinois, Tom was the youngest of three siblings....
Norman Gregory Richardson
Jun 30, 2024
Norman Gregory Richardson passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 72 after a sudden brief illness. He was beloved by all who knew him due to his ability to make every person he met his friend. We will miss his contagious smile, silly jokes, serious talks, understanding, laughter, and love.
As an optometrist practicing for 42 years, he...
Bryan Hal Parrish
Jun 29, 2024
Bryan H Parrish, 69, passed away on June 29, 2024, at his home in Pocatello, Idaho of a lingering illness.
He was the son of Donald Ray Parrish and Nola Rae Kendall Parrish.
He is survived by his wife Jolene’ loving dog, Diesel; brothers, Randy Lynn Parrish, Alan Don Parrish and Danial Lee Parrish.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother,...
Emilio Garcia Castillo
Jun 28, 2024
Emilio G. Castillo, 32, of Pocatello, Idaho returned to his heavenly home on Friday June 28, 2024. He was born on May 22, 1992, to Jesus and Maria Castillo. He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho but moved to Emmett, Idaho in 2020 to start a life with his wife Lauren. In 2010 he graduated from Century High School.
Emilio...
Douglas Edward Burrows
Jun 27, 2024
Douglas Edward Burrows, 54, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on June 27th, 2024. He was born on May 8, 1970, in Chubbuck, Idaho where he was a lifelong resident and a cherished member of the community.
Doug was known for his boundless energy and enthusiasm, especially during his youth. He excelled in sports and was an active member of the scouts....
Gene Alden Stewart
Jun 26, 2024
Gene Alden Stewart, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the company of his loving family. He was born in Crystal, Idaho on February 23, 1935, to George and Ruth Stewart.
As a young boy, Gene was kept busy helping on the family farm fetching cows each evening, feeding chickens, pigs, and baby calves, weeding the garden, bringing in firewood,...
Wanda Jean Barber
Jun 26, 2024
"Mrs. B' Wanda Strack Barber, 93, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Grace Assisted Living in Chubbuck, Idaho.
She was born on October 9, 1930 to Anton Lee Strack and Beulah Muriel Cordell Strack in Watonga, Oklahoma.
Wanda married Jack “JJ” Barber on November 22, 1951. Together, they have three sons: Bret, Brian, and Bryce.
Wanda is preceded in death by her...
Terry Douglas Tanner
Jun 25, 2024
Terry Douglas Tanner, 50, passed away on June 25, 2024.
He was born in Murray, Utah on June 1, 1974, to Douglas L. Tanner and Scherryl J Tanner. Terry spent his childhood in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Highland High School in 1992. He played football as a wide receiver for the Highland Rams.
Terry loved fishing, hunting, golfing, playing poker, float...
Joseph Edward Buttram
Jun 25, 2024
Joseph Edward Buttram, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by family on June 25, 2024.
Joseph was born in Wyandotte, Oklahoma to Gladys Millholin and Lacey Buttram. He was the youngest of five children.
Joe met the love of his life, Amy June Cherry, and married her on April 21st, 1966, in Driggs, Idaho.
Joe and Amy shared five children together....
Troy Vance Ward
Jun 23, 2024
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow, what a ride!”
Maybe you noticed the world got a little quieter and darker Sunday morning.
Troy Vance Ward completed his ride Sunday morning.
Troy was born on March...
Lloyd David Whitmire
Jun 22, 2024
Lloyd D. (Buck) Whitmire, 83, passed away on June 22, 2024.
Buck was born in Weiser, Idaho to Lloyd and Mildred Whitmire on August 9, 1941. They followed the railroad for a number of years. Later in life he joined the Navy and he served on the USS James E. Kyes.
He married Katherine Fisher, and together they enjoyed a long married...
Harrison S Hilbert
Jun 22, 2024
Harrison H Hilbert, 82, passed away on June 22, 2024.
A full obituary will appear here as information becomes available.
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Terrel W Merkley
Jun 21, 2024
Terrel W. Merkley, 82, passed away on June 21, 2024. Terrel was born October 17, 1941, at the Colonial Inn, which served as the hospital in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was the first of three siblings, each five years apart, so he grew up largely as an only child. He had a brother, Lyndon (J), and is survived by a sister,...
Dennis Edwin Paananen
Jun 21, 2024
Dennis Edwin Paananen, 83, of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home, under the care of his loving wife, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
Dennis was born in McCall, Idaho, on July 6, 1940, to Ellen Susana Hillberg and Edwin Einer Paananen. He was raised on a ranch near Lake Fork, Idaho, until the age...
Christopher Sandoval
Jun 21, 2024
Christopher Lee Sandoval, 42, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident June 21, 2024, leaving this world less bright and a massive hole in the hearts of many.
Chris was born on December 5, 1981, in Reno, Nevada to Richard Sandoval and Michelle Soares. His parents later divorced, and he was blessed with 2 additional sisters from his mom, Lori...
Rebecca Ruth Brown
Jun 21, 2024
Rebecca Ruth Brown, 74, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at Elegant Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho.
She was born on August 9, 1949, to James Robert Hogan Rowe and Imagene Westlake Rowe in Pittsfield, Illinois.
After graduating from high school, Rebecca came to Pocatello to stay with family and attend Idaho State University. During her time studying business and geology,...
Emery Nestor
Jun 19, 2024
David Emery Nestor, 76, passed away on June 19, 2024. Emery was born in Pocatello, Idaho on December 9, 1947.
Emery loved his home in Robin, Idaho. He was a good father and loving husband, to Donna, for 53 ½ years and he loved his entire family dearly.
Emery is survived by his daughter, Jean (Mike) Wolford; and son, David (Michelle) Nestor;...
Charlene M. Bentel
Jun 19, 2024
TYHEE – Long time Tyhee resident, Charlene Bentel, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Elegant Assisted Living facility on June 19, 2024.
Charlene was born Marcia Charlene Winn on July 24, 1932, in Moreland, Idaho to Helen Wilma Jacobson and Wallace Albert Winn. Charlene is the name she went by after starting her education in Pocatello, attending...
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