Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pocatello, ID Bannock County & Surrounding Areas
Felix Ortiz
May 31, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we announce that my father Felix Ortiz Jr. has unexpectedly passed away.
He will be laid to rest on June 30th at the San Joaquin Valley Nation Cemetery by a Military funeral with Honors. My father served in United States Army during the Vietnam War (he joined voluntary) and was a...
Tania Gay Harden
May 26, 2023
“Noble and great. Courageous and determined. Faithful and fearless...That is who you are, and that is who you have always been.” - Sheri Dew
Dr. Tania Gay Crohn Harden passed away surrounded by those she loved on May 26, 2023, at home in Pocatello, Idaho, after a girl’s night of massages, mani-pedis, laughter, and love concluding a...
Susan Marie Gumienny
May 22, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Susan Marie Gumienny. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Erlene Annette (Nelson) Koval
May 22, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Erlene Annette (Nelson) Koval on May 22, 2023, at the age of 89.
She was born on May 16, 1934, in Brigham City, Utah, the only child of Earl and Melba (Christensen) Nelson. Due to her cheerful and outgoing disposition, she was nicknamed “Sunshine” as a child and made...
Lorraine Bergfeld
May 19, 2023
Lorraine Hofhine Bergfeld, of Pocatello, passed away on May 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1934 in Pocatello, Idaho to Deo and Minnie Bentley Hofhine.
She grew up in the McCammon area on the family farm. She attended elementary and high school in McCammon. Lorraine went on to further her education at...
Christine Alice Tessin
May 17, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Christine Alice Tessin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Robert "Jim" Turner
May 12, 2023
James Robert "Jim" Turner, 74, of Pocatello, passed away on May 12, 2023.
Janice Kay Petty
May 7, 2023
Janice came into this world on May 21 1945, she was born to Robert and Alice belle Newbern. She was born in Redding, California. Then she moved to Mackay Idaho where she attended school.
December 6, 1969 she married Stephen Leroy Petty, in Elko Nevada Steve and Janice resided in Pocatello Idaho.
Janice was proceeded...
George Ralph Rodriguez
May 6, 2023
George Ralph Rodriguez, 68, of Pocatello, passed away on May 6, 2023. Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello, Idaho with Military Honors. A celebration of life and dinner will be held at the Bonneville Center from 4:30-7PM.
Kathleen Mable Hochstrasser - Warth
May 5, 2023
Kathleen M. Hochstrasser Warth, 71, of Pocatello passed away on May 5, 2023. Kathie was born on December 6th, 1951 to Jay and Utana Hochstrasser in Bakersfield, California.
She married Steve Warth on January 26, 1974. Together, they had two sons, Steven and Ryan.
Kathie was an engraver at Paul’s Trophies for 49 years.
...Robert J. Miller
May 1, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Robert J. Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James "Jim" Edward Francfort
Apr 27, 2023
James “Jim” Edward Francfort, 66, passed away April 27, 2023, at his home with his daughter by his side. James (known as James only to his father) was born to Edward and Barbara Francfort on December 17, 1956, in Bronxville, New York. Jim was their first born, the eldest of five children. When Jim was seven years old, the...
Denzell Stewart Smith
Apr 25, 2023
Denzell Stewart Smith, age 94, Professor Emeritus of ISU, died peacefully at home with family on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.Denzell Stewart Stoltz was born on March 30, 1929 in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Kirby Denzell Stoltz and Violet Christine Moline. Violet and Kirby divorced, after which Violet married John F. Smith, changing Denzell’s name to Denzell Stewart Smith. A...
Billie D. Stanger
Apr 9, 2023
Billie Darlene Stanger, Aged 82. Longtime resident of Chubbuck, Idaho; passed away on the evening of April 9th, 2023; in her home, from natural causes; surrounded by her loving family.
Billie was born on August 15, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho, to parents William and Pearl, as the 6th of their 7 children.
One of Billie’s...
Judy Norman Minshall
Apr 8, 2023
Judy Norman Minshall, formerly of Inkom, Idaho passed away April 8, 2023 in Pocatello from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born February 12, 1941, in Louisville, Kentucky to Jennye Roberta and Walter Norman. She was active in Girl Scouts and graduated from Shawnee High School with honors. Her high school annual quote was, “Come what...
Carmela Heusner
Apr 2, 2023
Carmela Heusner, 82, passed away on April 2, 2023 at a local care center.
Laura May (Harding) DeLaTorre
Mar 26, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing that our mom has found peace and is celebrating in heaven with everyone that has gone before her.
On March 26, 2023, Laura May DeLaTorre (Harding) passed away at the age of 73 years old in Pocatello Idaho at Portneuf Medical Center. She was surrounded by her...
Margaret Goodman Williams
Mar 24, 2023
Our beloved mother, Margaret Williams, passed from this life to the next on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born February 5, 1921 in Arimo, Idaho to James Edwin Goodman and Isabel Jenkins Evans Goodman. She had 8 siblings, she being the 7th child. She was raised on a farm where her older brothers did most of the hard...
Thomas Ray Thompson
Mar 23, 2023
Thomas R Thompson His friends called him T.R Or Tommy. He Passed away on 3-23-23 He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He always had a smile on his face, he enjoyed being a prankster as well.
Also enjoyed metal detecting, fishing, bottle digging,Idaho history, taking care of his garden, but most of all...