OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Pocatello, ID Bannock County & Surrounding Areas

Kevin C. Asay

Kevin C. Asay

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,...

Derek Jon Sanders

Derek Jon Sanders

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...

Kevin Douglas Quenton

Kevin Douglas Quenton

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...

Esther del Carmen Robles

Esther del Carmen Robles

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...

Charolette Sue Kissel

Charolette Sue Kissel

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...

Kenneth Arvon Christensen

Kenneth Arvon Christensen

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...

LeAnne Davis McCurdy Eller

LeAnne Davis McCurdy Eller

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...

Elaine Saurey

Elaine Saurey

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...

Ricki LeeAnn Shaffer

Ricki LeeAnn Shaffer

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...

Sheldon Lee Ward

Sheldon Lee Ward

Oct 19, 2023

This was not supposed to happen this soon but apparently I have passed away. I fought against it as hard as I could but once again, I didn’t get my way. So here we go..

It’s with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, who left the world on October 19th, 2023. Sheldon...

Linda Marie (Sorensen)  Woods

Linda Marie (Sorensen) Woods

Sep 27, 2023

Linda Marie Woods passed away peacefully early on the 27 of September 2023. Linda was born on the 27 of June 1978 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Laura Ruth Hayes and Leland Hans Sorensen.

She graduated from Aberdeen High School with the class of 1996 and attended Idaho State University. She married Matt Woods in October 1997 and...