Recent Obituaries

Anita Mae Fauth

Jan 14, 2021

Anita Mae Crabtree was born to Ethal and Yewell Crabtree, August 27, 1937 in El Monte, California . Died January 14, 2021 with her husband by her side at Arbor Village at Hillcrest, in Boise.

She had two brothers,  Donald and Stanley and 1 half-brother Ernest and 3 half-sisters,  Helen, Margie and Faye.  At the age of...

Frank Chavez

Jan 14, 2021

Our beloved Frank Chavez, 84, born in Juarez, Mexico, son of Gustavo Chavez, and Maria Martinez-Chavez-Pacheco, born May 3, 1936, gently passed at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho, with his devoted, loving wife of 46 years, Julie Chavez, and first-born, and only son, John Chavez, by his side on January 14, 2021.

Frank was the kindest,...

Charlotte Susan Howard

Jan 13, 2021

Charlotte Susan Howard

Charlotte Susan (Wagner) Howard went home to be with Jesus on January 13, 2021 at the age of 86 with her lipstick perfectly in place!  She died peacefully in her sleep after suffering from a stroke.  She was born and raised in Twin Falls Idaho and later moved to Caldwell where she graduated from...

Domitry (Matt) Denesik

Jan 13, 2021

We are saddened to share that Mr. Matt “Domitry” Denesik passed away on January 13th, 2021 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 98 of complications from prostate cancer.  Matt was born on November 9, 1922 near Insinger, Saskatchewan, Canada, the 7th of 12 siblings belonging to parents John and Maria (née Biliak), both of whom had immigrated to...

Wilma Joyce Lenz

Jan 12, 2021

Wilma J. Lenz, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 of heart disease and complications from COVID-19.  She was born on July 3, 1933 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Fred and Marie (Jacques) Johnson.  The family soon moved to Idaho, where Wilma was joined by brothers Max, Warren and Wendell, and sister Karin.  She met her future husband, Alden...

Paige Shamy

Jan 12, 2021

Paige Shamy fell asleep In the Lord on January 12th, 2021 at home after a long battle with a rare cancer. She was 33.

Paige was Born July 24th, 1987 in Boise, Idaho to Richard and Gina McClintick. She was the older sibling to her brother Alex and a life long friend to Emma, Anna, and Shelley...

Evans Edward Lutz Jr.

Jan 11, 2021

Evans Edward Lutz Jr. has a new address:  On January 11, 2021 he went home to Heaven.

Evans was born on April 20, 1933 in Enola, Pennsylvania, the oldest of six children of Evans and Erma Lutz.  He grew up near the Susquehanna River, where his love for the outdoors was evident at an early age as...

James Franklin (Frank) Gates

Jan 11, 2021

James Franklin Gates, always known as Frank, passed away at home of natural causes at the age of 86, on Monday, January 11 th , 2021.

Frank was born October 3 rd , 1934 in The Hollow-Ararat, Virginia, to his parents Mathew James Gates and Carrie Victoria Boyd Gates. At a very early age, his grandma Virginia...

Annette Mae Mooney

Jan 9, 2021

Annette Mae Mooney

Annette Mae Mooney, age 77, passed away peacefully January 9, 2021 in Boise, Idaho as a result of congestive heart failure. She was born September 16, 1943 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Walter and Mae Pancheri, the third of four children and the first daughter. She had two older brothers, Odell and Jerry and...

Charles K. Sturdavant

Jan 9, 2021

Charles K. Sturdavant

Chuck K. Sturdavant was born in November 1954.  He died of natural causes on January 9, 2021.  Child of Wayne and LouAnne, he joined a brother Alan in the household.  Brother Jeff joined 10 years later. He grew up in the same house on the north end of Boise.  He attended Longfellow, North Junior...

David Eugene Gamel

Jan 9, 2021

Dave passed away on January 9, 2021 after having Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for 11 years but, the disease finally won. But we enjoyed many happy years traveling and enjoying life before it did.  Dave was born in Belden Nebraska, the 2nd child of 10 to Sanford H. Gamel and Mary Jane (VanEvery) Gamel. He spent his early school years...

Sharon Ann Brandner

Jan 9, 2021

“We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you again in heaven.”

On Saturday, January 9 th , 2021 at 12:05 a.m. our beautiful and beloved angel was granted her wings and called home. Sharon Ann Brandner, age 76, passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho....

Delos Benson Price Jr. (Del)

Jan 8, 2021

The eldest son of Margaret Nolan and Delos Benson Price, Del was born on April 7, 1925 in Butte, Montana.  As a young boy, the family moved to Missoula, Montana. A few years later, they relocated to Portland, OR, where he was introduced to and developed love for basketball. In the 6th grade, his family once again moved to...

Delores Jo Ann Wyman Carico

Jan 7, 2021

Delores Jo Ann Wyman passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 86 at an assisted living facility in Boise following several weeks of health complications.

Delores was born May 24, 1934, to John and Hazel (Wauhob) Wyman in North Dakota and was the 8th of 9 children. The family moved to Hillsdale, Idaho,...

Jeffery B. Oxnam

Jan 7, 2021

Jeffery B. Oxnam

Jeffery B. Oxnam, 64, of Fruitland, Idaho passed away January 7 th , 2021 at home of natural causes.

Jeff was born May 25 th , 1956 in Nyssa, Oregon to George and Rosella Oxnam.

In 1975, Jeff met Wendy Ray of Fruitland, Idaho. Together they have 3 children. He...

John W. Joosten

Jan 5, 2021

John W. Joosten

John W. Joosten, 83, a resident of Meridian, passed away January 5, 2021 in Meridian.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Douglas Lee Park

Jan 3, 2021

Douglas Lee Park, 70, of Boise, ID died January 3, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise after suffering unexpected complications from a surgery. Doug will be remembered most for his boundless capacity to love – he touched so many lives and he had endless room in his heart for his friends and loved ones.

Doug was...

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Kinzel

Jan 1, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Flora was born at home in Berger, Idaho, on October 22, 1926. Her parents were Floyd and Inez (Prentiss) Flora. She was the last living child born to family of eight, four brothers and three sisters. Another baby was born after her birth, a sister, but the baby did not survive birth. Mom was the last...

Jim Milton Staples

Dec 31, 2020

Jim M. Staples,80, of Middleton passed away December 31, 2020 at a local hospital.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral in Garden City.

Dolores (Debbie) R. Reynolds

Dec 31, 2020

Dolores “Debbie” Reynolds (87) was born on November 25, 1933. She died December 31, 2020 in Boise, ID. She was a life-long resident of Boise and Meridian, having graduated from Meridian High School in 1951.

After high school, Debbie worked at The Telephone Company which earned her enough money to attend University of Oregon in 1953-54. During...