OBITUARIES

Jan 24, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Melanie Sims passed away on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, after a long fought battle with cancer. She was a long-time resident of Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs.

She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grand mother. Melanie is survived by her four children, Vanessa Almy 52 Mariana, Florida, Tonya Zimmerman 48 (Todd) Hendersonville, Tennessee, Brian Almy 44 Pocatello, Idaho,...

Jan 12, 2024

Marjorie Alger Hawkins, 88, longtime resident of McCammon, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2024 at Elegant Assisted Living, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Marjorie was reunited with her husband, Arland, of 69 years. It will be a wonderful reunion after 13 years apart. Marjorie was born on January 8, 1936 to Orlas and Delma Alger, in Saticoy, California. She was the...

Jan 9, 2024

Jan 9, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

Carole Anderson Attanasio, resident of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed through the veil from this earthly life on January 2, 2024, at the age of 71. She died from sudden complications of cancer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah after she was diagnosed October 2023.

Carole was well-known for her herbal remedies, gardening prowess, fresh eggs, and...

Jan 2, 2024

Ida Richardson, 71, passed away on January 2, 2024, after a short but brave battle with esophageal cancer.

Ida was born on November 8, 1952, the 5th of 8 children. She grew up wanting to be an actress, after discovering the joy of acting in school plays. She didn't like the travel requirements of an actor's life, so she gave...

Jan 1, 2024

David Hugh Swim, 73, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, surrounded by those who love and feel gratitude for his life and example. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel at Temple Hill, 2100 California Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742. A viewing will begin...

Dec 30, 2023

Out riding his Harley Davidson last week and praying for snow to start his ski season, William Robert “Bob” Carpenter found the angels on December 30, 2023, at 89 years young, as he was surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on August 16, 1934 in Salinas, California to William Anthony Carpenter and Harriet Milades Taylor. Bob graduated from Salinas...

Dec 20, 2023

Eleanor Mary Kase passed away on December 20, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno, California, from complications that occurred during recovery from a surgery.  She lived a long and happy life and was 96 years old at the time of her passing.

Eleanor was born on August 19, 1927, in Moreland, Idaho, near Blackfoot.  She was the second youngest...

Dec 8, 2023

Ricky Allen Thompson, 68, of Pocatello, passed away on December 8, 2023 in his home.

Rick was born on February 12, 1955 in San Jose, California to John and Connie Thompson. Rick is survived by his son Thayne Thompson, his stepson James Jenkins, his brother Bob Thompson, and his grandchildren Atlas and Hannah. He was predeceased by John, Connie, and Sonny Thompson.

Rick...

Dec 7, 2023

Don Earl Christensen, 98 years old, was born on November 14, 1925.

He died on December 7, 2023 with his daughter and granddaughter by his side, and his favorite 4 legged buddy, Rusty. Oh, how he loved that dog.

He is preceded by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Judy; both parents; 4 brothers, Arvon (his best friend), Thayne,...

Dec 1, 2023

Evelyn Rose Fisher Adams, 96, passed away December 1st, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho. She had been living at Rosetta Assisted Living just shy of 2 months enjoying the company of her new friends. She was a member of the LDS Church.

Evelyn was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1926 to Alma & Martha “Pearl” (Baker) Fisher in Ririe, Idaho....

Nov 30, 2023

Jose R. Acosta (64) unexpectedly passed away on November 30th, 2023.

He was born to Jose and Wanda Acosta. In Pocatello, Idaho on September 28th, 1959. Joe was the fifth of seven children. Susana Ramos, Teodore (Ted) Acosta(Inez), Jose (Pepe) Acosta, Jesus (Jessie) Acosta, Amaila (Molly) Florez, and Antonio (Tony) Acosta. Joe spent his younger years playing and performing music...

Nov 26, 2023

Janet started her life right here in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born September 6 th , 1958 to Frank and Dorothy Stratten. She grew up in Aberdeen and Pocatello. She loved Pocatello and never had a yearning to leave.

In 1975, she met a man who was panicked. His toddler son had wandered off and he was searching down 3...

Nov 25, 2023

Nov 25, 2023

Melvin (Mel) Ray Stewart peacefully passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Mel was born on August 29, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho to Raymond and Rose Stewart. He met his true love Velma Fuger at the young age of 14. They were married on June 07, 1956, and had four daughters.

Mel served his community as...

Nov 23, 2023

Muriel Lois McLeroy of Pocatello, passed away on November 23, 2023.

We will never forget the day when a girl, a mere girl of 8 years old took the stage. Riding bareback in the arena on a grey dappled pony named Ginger, she shone bright. It was against all odds for she started out with nothing and made something spectacular,...

Nov 22, 2023

Kevin Cala-or Asay was taken from this earth entirely too young. At only 52 years old, he had so much yet to offer, and the world is a poorer place without him. On November 22, 2023, Kevin passed away peacefully at his home in Pocatello, Idaho, after only recently finding out he was ill.  Kevin was born on October 18, 1971, in Manila,...

Nov 14, 2023