Recent Obituaries

Cheryl Lynn Wilfong

Oct 29, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Wilfong

On Friday October 29 th we lost our beloved wife, mother and friend, Cheryl Wilfong, 75 of Boise Idaho.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Bob Wilfong of 52 years; daughter Heidi; son Brad (Catharine); brother Jim Adams (Susan).

She was one of 2 children born to Barney and Elizabeth...

Tad Roy Hackett

Oct 28, 2021

Tad Roy Hackett

Tad Roy Hackett passed away on October 28, 2021 at the age of 70 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.  Tad was the eldest of four siblings born on November 26, 1950 in Portland, Oregon to parents RoJean (Hackett) Hochstrasser of Caldwell, Idaho and Russell Hackett of Multnomah, Oregon before later...

Vernon R. Horton

Oct 28, 2021

Vernon R. Horton died in his home on Thursday morning October 28th, 2021. Vern was preceded in death by both his paternal grandparents, Vernon and Violet Horton, his maternal grandparents Russell and Helen Gaskins, his father, Arthur J. Horton, and niece Joni Calderwood. He is survived by his Mother Norma Horton, sister Justine Calderwood, three children Crystal...

Galen F. Corn

Oct 28, 2021

Galen F. Corn

Galen F. Corn, 79, a resident of Boise, passed away October 28, 2021 in Boise.

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

Gary Dennis Hyland

Oct 27, 2021

Gary Dennis Hyland passed away on October 27th, 2021 surrounded by his wife and kids. Gary was born in Dartford, England on September 8th, 1961. His parents, him and his younger brother immigrated to the United States Nov of 1967. Eventually ending up in Boise, ID in 1968.

Gary lived his life with a “Work hard, Play...

James Holmes Smiley, Sr

Oct 27, 2021

James (Jim) Holmes Smiley Sr January 14, 1927- October 27, 2021 Boise, Idaho James (Jim) Holmes Smiley Sr., 94, peacefully passed away of natural causes at Grace Memory Care in Boise, Idaho with his loving spouse Sally by his side. James was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Samuel “Bill” & Mary Smiley. The family settled down in Nyssa,...

Shelly Michelle Walser Jetsel

Oct 25, 2021

Shelly Michelle Walser Jetsel, 50, of Boise, passed away October 25, 2021.Shelly Michelle Walser Jetsel came into the world on May 26, 1971, in Dallas Texas bringing much joy to her parents Robert Lee Walser Jr and Darlene Blankenship Walser and her older brother Wes Walser.

She spent her childhood and youth in Grand Prairie, TX where she had many friends...

Marnie Adamson Bernard

Oct 24, 2021

Marnie Adamson Bernard passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in her home after a brief illness.  Marnie was born May 3, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  When she was four years old, the family moved to Sweet, Idaho.  On an 800 acre ranch, with her two younger sisters, she roamed freely on daily adventures.  A few years...

Bonnie Jo Blom

Oct 24, 2021

Bonnie J. Blom, 63, of Boise, passed away October 24, 2021 at home.

There will be a private family viewing/visitation November 2, 2021 at 10 am.There will be a graveside service Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 12pm at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Rd., Boise.

Leandro Jesus Velazquez

Oct 24, 2021

Leandro Jesus Velazquez, better known as Chuy, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Boise, Idaho. He is survived by his children, granddaughter, siblings and various nieces and nephews.

Chuy was born on August 18, 1966, to Elvira and Ramon Velazquez in the small town of Acaponeta located in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. At the...

Richard L. Bradshaw

Oct 24, 2021

Richard L. Bradshaw

Richard L Bradshaw passed away at Luna House on Saturday, October 23, 2021, with his daughter by his side. A huge thank you to Journey’s Hospice and Luna House for all their help and caring during this difficult time.  Richard is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sisters, bother-in-law, niece and nephews and their...

Sean Carroll

Oct 24, 2021

On August 6, 1969, in Boise, Idaho Sean Carroll was born to Jane Carroll and John Carroll. He graduated from Capital High School in 1987. He was the youngest of five. As a child Sean would often accompany his father to their family mines. He always looked forward to the days that he could spend quality time with his...

Anita Carolyn Miler

Oct 22, 2021

Anita C. Miler, 75, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away October, 2021.

Anita was born January 6, 1946, in Vancouver, Washington to Gertrude Singer Miller and Daniel John Miller. She graduated with honors from Fort Vancouver High school and attended Clark College and earned an associates degree. She married Marvin Miler on March 28, 1965, in Vancouver, Washington....

Sharon Dawn Gibson

Oct 21, 2021

Sharon Dawn Gibson

Sharon Dawn Gibson oldest of three born to Lavern Latham and Gouglus F Gibson, 09-8-1941 went home to her parents and heaven Father on Oct 21, 2021, long with her ex husband Charles Wayne Funk, two kids, nephe and brother-in law.

She is survived by her two sisters Marianne Shrub and Debra...

Geoffrey William Odell

Oct 21, 2021

Geoffrey (Geoff) William O’Dell

April 27, 1982 – October 21, 2021

Geoff O’Dell had a great smile and passion for making others laugh, he passed on October 21, 2021, at the age of 39.

He was born at Madigan Hospital in Ft. Lewis, Washington on April 27,1982 and lived in Olympia until 1986...

Susan Ward

Oct 21, 2021

Susan Ward, born on February 22, 1963 in Hollywood, California,  returned home to her Heavenly Father on October 21, 2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s hospital in Meridian, Idaho after fighting Covid for 25 days.

Susan JoAnn Ward was adopted at the age of three weeks by Thelma and Duane McQueen. Susan...

Robert Wayon Ward

Oct 19, 2021

Robert Wayon Ward passed away October 19, 2021, just one week after his 94th birthday.  Bob resided at The Cottages in Middleton, Idaho, due to his struggles with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.  Bob was born on October 13, 1927, to Thurm and Arlie Ward in Yakima, WA.  He was raised with his two brothers Jack and Warren Ward. ...

Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Trueba

Oct 19, 2021

Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Trueba

Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Trueba – husband, son, and friend – passed away October 19, 2021 at his home in Boise, ID surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by wife Maggie Trueba, father Paul Trueba, mother Marcella Trueba, brother Michael Trueba, sister-in-law Desiree Trueba, niece and nephew Jack Trueba and Eisley Trueba,...

Walter (Walt) Eugene Elhart

Oct 19, 2021

Walter Elhart passed away October 19, 2021 with his children and Cora, the love of his life and devoted wife of 55 years, by his side.

Born January 7, 1944 in Maywood, California to Jack and Wilma Elhart, Walt was the fourth of six children.  He grew up in LaGrande, Oregon and spoke often with fondness of...

Donald Jay Brinton

Oct 19, 2021

Donald Jay Brinton, ‘Don,’ was born on January 17, 1939, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Weldon Thomas Brinton and Ida Gardner. He was the middle child, with an older sister, Alice and a younger sister, Sharon. He graduated High School in 1956 from Flagstaff High School. His first marriage was to Brenda Bagwell, in 1957. They were blessed with a...