OBITUARIES

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

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 13, 2023

Derek Sanders, 41, completed his mortal journey on November 13, 2023.  He entered the world on July 11, 1982 in Pocatello, Idaho.

He loved the outdoors and especially fishing.  He enjoyed camping and hunting for snakes and lizards.  He loved all sports, especially basketball.  Derek had his own struggles that he dealt with.  By the end of his life, he...

Nov 13, 2023

Kevin Douglas Quenton passed away peacefully with family by his side November 13, 2023. Kevin was born February 07, 1955 in Pocatello Idaho to Byron Quenton and Florence Katherine Calahan. In 1973 Kevin met Kay Pufall and together their son Mikiya Douglas Pufall was born in 1979. In 1984 he met Marceia Kern and they spent 30 plus years together...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Esther del Carmen Robles passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 12, 2023 surrounded by family. We were blessed to be with Esther during her 91 years of life. She was born in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico).

Esther married George Robles Sr. on Nov. 29, 1949 in Piedras Negras (Mexico) when she was 17 yrs. old. Both lived in...

Nov 5, 2023

Nov 4, 2023

Nov 4, 2023

Charolette Sue Kissel passed away at The University of Utah Hospital on November 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1953 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Robert James and Etta Vida “Vi” Lamb. She was the middle of three kids. Charolette met her devoted husband, Michael Kissel during his time stationed at Cannon Air Force...

Nov 3, 2023

 

Kenneth Arvon Christensen, 79, of Pocatello, ID, sadly left us on November 3, 2023.

Ken is survived by his wife, Nancy K. Christensen; daughter, Cindy (David) Wilson; sons, Kenneth (Amy) Christensen Jr, and Casey (Shami Yakovac) Christensen. He has 5 grandchildren, DJ, Brent, Jacob, Ethan, and Abigail; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his...

Oct 26, 2023

LeAnne Davis McCurdy Eller, 61 of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away October 26, 2023 following a heart attack.  She was born July 4, 1962 in Pocatello, Idaho.  

The Daughter of Glynn Robert (Bob) and Bobby Davis.

LeAnne graduated from Pocatello High School.

While still young, she married Rodney McCurdy. Then was blessed with her greatest gift and her...

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Oct 22, 2023

Elaine Anna Saurey passed away peacefully October 22, 2023 from natural causes. Elaine was born May 6, 1940 to Howard and Florence Bauman in Norristown PA. She was raised and educated in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Collegeville Trappe High in 1958. During High School she was a lead baton girl, and loved performing for the crowds. SHe married the love...

Oct 21, 2023

Ricki  LeeAnn Resue Shaffer, a bright light and best friend to all who knew her, passed into the arms of her loving Heavenly Father on the morning of October 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Ricki was born in Powell, Wyoming on February 6, 1963 to MaryHelen Wetzel Hampton and Dean Netherton. She spent most of her childhood in Southern California before...