OBITUARIES

Oct 11, 2025

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Paul Webb Erekson, peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 11, 2025, at the age of 99 (two months shy of 100).

Paul was born on December 5, 1925, to Leslie H. Erekson and Grace Ethelyn Webb in Twin Falls, Idaho. He grew up with a strong sense of duty, faith, and love...

Oct 1, 2025

Judy Helen Leigh-Honas, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2025. Judy was born October 12, 1949 in Pocatello, ID to Harry & Helen Stedtfeld.

Judy had two sons, who were her world Jesse & Michael Leigh. She was a single mom who took her boys all across the country traveling and to new adventures. She lived...

Sep 30, 2025

Alfred Ben Stratton, 69, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, cousin, nephew passed away September 30, 2025 at home with his wife by his side. 

He is survived by his wife LeMoyne Rapier Stratton, Daughters LeDawn (Ryan) Pace, LeMae (Chad) Allen, LeMarah (Jacob) Welch, LeRynn Stratton, Son Wesley Clark (Tara) Stratton, Grandchildren: Ecksen Allen, Carden Allen, Kassel Pace, Stricker Allen, Gracie Stratton,...

Sep 28, 2025

Judy Bishop passed away on September 28, 2025.  She had been retired 18 years.  She enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. She is survived by her husband Curtis and two sons Lee Parris and Brent Parris.

Sep 16, 2025

Most days have 24 hours. Not September 16, 2025, when time seemed to have stopped for the family and friends of Richard Guy Neilsen, age 52, as he passed away at his home in Chubbuck, Idaho.

Richard was born in Stuttgart, Germany, on November 27, 1972, to Barry Guy Neilsen and Cheryl Christiansen Neilsen. Barry, a helicopter pilot in the United...

Sep 16, 2025

Obituary will be posted when available

Sep 13, 2025

Ethel Mae Firkins Honeycutt, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025. Born on October 13, 1931, in Lima, Montana, to James Firkins and Dorothy Drowns Firkins, Ethel spent her early years in Montana before her family relocated to Pocatello in 1935. She was soon joined by her brothers, James Jr. and Harvell.

Ethel attended...

Sep 12, 2025

Marilyn Hathaway Smith, age 83, of Lava Hot Springs, ID, returned to her Heavenly Home and back to her parents, older brothers, and son Randy on September 12, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1941 in Chester, ID to Burmah Lee Majors and Arthur Gilbert Hathaway.

On September 24, 1960, she married Earl Harlan Smith and together they built a...

Sep 12, 2025

Michael Lee Ruffridge, age 66, of Pocatello Idaho, died at The Peaks Living facility (Clinton Utah), on Sept 12, 2025. He passed from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Mike was born in Carmel, CA on Dec 24, 1958, to Wayne Charles Ruffridge and Barbara Joan Herzog Ruffridge. Mike and his family moved to Reno, NV, before 1960. Mike spent his youth in...

Sep 11, 2025

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Sep 11, 2025

Michael Edward Hymas, age 78, passed away on September 11, 2025 at The Gables Assisted Living Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Mike was born December 22, 1947, in Payette, Idaho and was lovingly adopted by Densil S. Hymas and Virginia M. Booth, who raised him, as their only son.

Mike was raised and educated in Montpelier, Idaho graduating from Bear Lake High...

Sep 3, 2025

Francie Marie Carpenter joined her beloved husband of 40 years on September 3, 2025, under the compassionate care of Heritage Hospice at Quail Ridge Assisted Living Facility.

Born on November 2, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Bud and Dolly Lotz, Francie grew up with strong family roots, despite being an only child with a zest for life. She attended St. Joseph...

Aug 26, 2025

Bryan Buffaloe was born on August 1, 1975 in Pocatello, Idaho to James A Buffaloe and Esther Buffaloe and left this world on August 26 , 2025. Bryan was quick witted and could brighten almost any situation with a few words that would lighten even the worst moments. Needless to say, his quick wit could get him in trouble as...

Aug 25, 2025

Craig Tanner, of Pocatello, passed away on August 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his independence, his strong will, and his love of the outdoors.

Craig is survived by his four children, as well as his three brothers. He also leaves behind his close friend, Janet Dalton, whose friendship meant a great deal to him.

A man who found peace and...

Aug 18, 2025

Curtis T Moore Jr. was born to Donna L Byington and Curtis T Moore Sr. on November 29th, 1950, at the former St Marres Hospital, later known as St. Anthony Hospital in Pocatello Idaho. He passed away on August 18th, 2025. Being born premature at approximately 3 lbs. He came into this world as a fighter, and he never stopped....

Aug 17, 2025

Katherine Andros, 82 passed away on August 17, 2025 peacefully at Spring Creek Memory Care in Boise, ID. Katherine was surrounded by love at her passing. Katherine was born on May 10,1943 in Chania, Crete Greece. She was the only child of George Dudunakis. She had two older siblings by her mom Maria Bikaki. Katherine was the beautiful mother of...

Aug 9, 2025

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Aug 8, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Jeri Linda Leyvas 73 of Moreland Idaho passed away 8/06/25 from a battle with pneumonia at Bingham Memorial Hospital

Linda was born 04/05/53 in Pocatello ID to Adaline Dusenbery (Shorty) and Raymond Dusenbery (Dusey). Linda loved playing pool camping and making/painting sculptures, leather working, and sewing.

Linda is survived by her husband, Jesse Leyvas Sr. , her sister Nancy Longstaff, many nieces...

Aug 3, 2025

Forrest Richardson was born March 26, 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho to John Clyde Richardson and Ursulla Arvilla Rupp-Richardson.

Forrest Richardson attended school at Pocatello High School and then enlisted and spent six years in the National Guard and went on to work at the Union Pacific Railroad where he retired after 36 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved to spend...