Recent Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

On February 29, 2024, Daniel (Dan) Lee Mathews was called home to be with his Heavenly Father after a ferocious battle with cancer at the young age of 57. Dan is survived by his beautiful wife of 32 years Tracy (Amaral) Mathews, their four daughters Darci and Brian Rice, Tawnie and Riley Swift, Jenna and Jared Snelson and Cassidy...

Feb 28, 2024

Johnnie Eugene “Gene” Hess, 88, was born August 1, 1935, in Gooding, Idaho, and passed away February 28, 2024, in Eagle, Idaho, surrounded by family.

He spent his childhood running through the high desert from Bliss to King Hill, Fairfield, Clover Creek, and everywhere in between with...

Feb 26, 2024

Edward C. Martinez

Edward C. Martinez, 82, a resident of Meridian, passed away February 26, 2024, in Boise.

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

Feb 26, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tiburcio Padron Bravo on February 26, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. Tiburcio Padron Bravo was born on August 11, 1950, in Labor Vieja, San Luis Porosi, Mexico. He was baptized Catholic by his parents as a child. He had seven siblings and was the oldest of the siblings....

Feb 25, 2024

Judy Rae Hogue, affectionately known as Meemo, of Boise, Idaho , passed away on the 25th of February, 2024, at the age of 82. Born in Klamath Falls, OR, on February 18, 1942, to Laco Faye and Olive Gregory, Judy was a beacon of light and joy to all who knew her.

As a lifelong optimist, Judy’s...

Feb 24, 2024

Zebb Vance Miller, who went by the name Sam since his youth, peacefully passed away on February 25th, 2024, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 90 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Sam embodied a warm-hearted, industrious spirit throughout his life.

After graduating from high school in his hometown in Maryland, he proudly served in the...

Feb 22, 2024

Larry passed away February 22 from a brief and difficult battle with ALS. He was born October 1956, to Gene and Rita Koomler, in Boise Idaho and graduated from Bishop Kelly High School in 1975. Larry moved back and forth from Boise to Spokane a number of times during his lifetime and it was in Spokane where he met...

Feb 20, 2024

Derald Dean Dillon

Derald Dean Dillon passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, with his wife and daughters by his side. Dean was born March 5, 1930, in Burr Oak, Kansas and later moved with his family to Nampa Idaho. He attended Greenleaf Friends Academy where he met his wife, Letha Clarkson. Greenleaf Academy is where he made...

Feb 20, 2024

On the first day of spring 1936, a beautiful soul was born.  Shirley Edna Jenkins was born to Mary & Earle Jenkins in Old Town, Maine.  Shirley grew up in a two-story farmhouse on the edge of the Maine woods.

The only girl, and oldest child of 6, Shirley was an amazing person from the very beginning....

Feb 19, 2024

Lee Ray Evans, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and Savior on February 19, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Lee was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on January 9, 1943 to Ray Walter Evans and Virginia Truly...

Feb 18, 2024

Melvin Palmer Calkins, 89, passed away February 18, 2024, in Eagle, Idaho.

Melvin was born on March 8, 1934, in Burley, Idaho.  He was the second of five children. As a young teenager he dug potatoes and sugar beets for Simplot because that is what you did when you live in potato country.  At age 16 he...

Feb 18, 2024

Crystal A. Huckstep

Crystal A. Huckstep, 66, a resident of Kuna, passed away February 18, 2024, in Boise.

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

Feb 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Tamara Jean Hoglan

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tamara Jean Hoglan, a mother and beloved friend. Tamara left this world on February 15, 2024.

Tamara was born on July 29, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah. From an early age, she exhibited a zest for life. Tamara’s radiant...

Feb 14, 2024

Donald “Don” Joseph Richard, 71, of Boise, passed away February 14, 2024. Don was born on April 25, 1952, to mother, Dona M. Forges and father, Joseph Richard. Don grew up in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, attending Horseshoe Bend elementary school, and later Emmett High School.

After high school, Don enlisted in the United States Navy at the...

Feb 14, 2024

David J. Stear, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 14, 2024.  He was born November 22, 1951 to Charles P. Wheeler & Ruth R. (Stear) Wheeler, Kearney Nebraska. His mother died of cancer in 1966 & Father abandoned the family.

David and his twin brother Daniel were adopted by Wayne Stear who later married...

Feb 13, 2024

Gregg Paul Durand, age 61, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2024, at his home in Meridian, ID, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18th, 1962, in Southbridge, MA to the late Paul Arthur and Mary Ann Durand. Soon after, they moved to Long Beach, CA, where he attended Long Beach Poly High School then Long...

Feb 12, 2024

Jean Denel Richardson (69) passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Richard and Lohree Nielsen in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 10, 1954. She grew up working in her grandfather’s business, Dee’s Family Restaurants. She attended Brigham Young University for three years and then graduated from the University of...

Feb 11, 2024

Johnny Theodore Parsons

Johnny Theodore Parsons, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, amazing big brother, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.

Johnny was born on January 21, 1948, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to George and Ruth Parsons. He spent...

Feb 11, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Jake Williams on the morning of Sunday, February 11th, 2024.

Despite his vibrant spirit and resilience, Jake faced an unexpected and severe case of sepsis on Friday, February 9th that rapidly progressed and took a turn for the worse. Jake was surrounded by love and...

Feb 10, 2024

JoAnn Elizabeth Bellon

JoAnn Elizabeth Bellon, 82, of Boise, Idaho, died of natural causes on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Skyline Transitional Care Center with her family by her side.

JoAnn was born June 11, 1941, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Joseph and Clara Mae Bellon (VanHorn).

JoAnn had three brothers, Larry, Jerry, and...