OBITUARIES

Jan 20, 2026

Martinez “Marty” Martel Cortez returned to his Creator on January 20, 2026, at his home in Fort Hall, Idaho. Martinez was born to Bill R. and Venus (Pocatello) Cortez on July 19, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho. He spent several years as a child living with his paternal grandparents Wille and Maude (Jake) Cortez, Fort Hall, Idaho and attended elementary school...

Jan 17, 2026

obituary will be posted when available.

In Lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to The Idaho Food Bank.

Jan 11, 2026

Judy Kay McMasters, 83, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Chubbuck, Idaho. She was born April 2, 1942, in Susanville, California to Thomas and Lois Cunningham.

When Judy was one year old her family moved from California to Malad, Idaho to help with her grandfather Arnold Gill’s farm. Soon after her family moved to Pocatello, Idaho. Judy graduated from Pocatello...

Jan 10, 2026

Dec 31, 2025

MaryAnn Buck Broberg passed away peacefully in Santa Clara, Utah, on December 31, 2025, at the age of 87.

MaryAnn was born on October 16, 1938, in Menan, Idaho, to Joseph P. and Katherine Tibbitts Buck. She was the fourth of nine children. Her childhood involved several moves, though she lived primarily in southern Idaho and ultimately graduated from American Falls...

Dec 29, 2025

Earline Lish, 85 of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at a local care center.

She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on 4/30/1940, the eldest of 12 children to Earl Gardner and Josephine Jensen. She graduated from Marsh Valley High School on May 19,1958. After high school she worked as a telephone operator before moving to salt...

Dec 19, 2025

Phyllis Marie Thornock Michaelson was born on July 6, 1947, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Newell Bruce and Florence Thornock.  She was raised in Bloomington, where she lived until her marriage to Randell Michaelson.  They were married on February 14, 1969, in the Idaho Falls Temple.  Through their temple marriage, they were sealed for time and all eternity.  Phyllis and Randell...

Dec 19, 2025

Douglas Neil Hill passed away peacefully in Pocatello, Idaho on December 19th 2025, at the age of 90, with his wife Karen by his side. He was born on October 31st 1935, in Lava Hot Springs, to William Earl and Nada Hill. He had four brothers and six sisters. He graduated from Marsh Valley High School, where he met his...

Nov 28, 2025

Nov 24, 2025

Erica Lizbeth “Liz” Bristol, 45, passed away on November 24, 2025, in Pocatello, Idaho—the city where she was born, raised, and deeply rooted. Her vibrant spirit and unmistakable presence left an indelible mark on all who knew and loved her.

Born on December 12, 1979, Liz began her education at Franklin Middle School and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1998....

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Edward “Ted” Ries, passed away peacefully November 13, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, California on May 30, 1937 to Jean Poelman and Ernest Ries.Ted had a beautiful childhood growing up in Los Angeles during the golden age of Hollywood - what he later described as “the best place, the best time”....

Nov 13, 2025

James Lawrence Thompson, 63, of McCammon, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on November 13, 2025. He was born May 12, 1962, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of seven children born to John and Carolyn (Engle) Thompson.

James spent his childhood in Downey, Idaho. He was “all boy”—growing up milking cows, shooting varmints,...

Nov 12, 2025

Nov 11, 2025

Patricia Louise (Rufner) Corbridge, 76, passed away in Pocatello, Idaho on November 11, 2025. She was a strong, hard-working woman who was an inspiration to those around her.

She was born in Eugene, Oregon on May 16, 1949, and adopted by Charles and Joan Rufner, allowing her to grow up in Portland, Oregon alongside her sisters Gloria Bedell, Rosemary Rufner, Linda...

Nov 3, 2025

Nov 2, 2025

David Sr. passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025 at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.

David served in the US Navy for 22 years retiring on November 6, 1976. During his service, he received many accommodations. After retiring from the Navy, David worked for Intermountain Gas retiring in 1999.

Once retired, David and Thelma travelled the country enjoying visiting...

Nov 2, 2025

Dennis Charles Stone was born December 18, 1938 to George and Elvera Stone. Born in Cambridge (Near Downey, ID) and raised in Pocatello, ID. Dennis joined the Air Force and served as an Airman for four years. While based in England, he met his first wife, Elizabeth Mary Carter. They had four children-Mandy, Theresa, Carol, and Dennis and later divorced.

In...

Oct 23, 2025

Steven George Crawford, age 74, of Pocatello, Idaho passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 at Grace Assisted Living, after suffering the last several years from dementia.

Steve was born April 8, 1951, in American Fork, Utah to George Lloyd Crawford and Helen Bartholomew Crawford. He grew up working on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Lehi High School in...

Oct 21, 2025