Recent Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

Juan Hormaechea 1936 – 2023

Juan Hormaechea passed away on November 16, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born in Mendata, Vizcaya in the Basque region of Spain November 20 th , 1936. He was raised in a loving family of 7 siblings. When he was 18, he came to the United States, as many...

Nov 16, 2023

Stephen W. Kisley, 83 of Boise, passed away November 16, 2023 at a local nursing facility.

Nov 15, 2023

Mary L. Hanson, 89, died a peaceful and natural death on November 15, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.

Mary was born on a farm in Tuttle, Idaho on November 9, 1934. From early childhood, she deeply cherished her parents and family, had many friends, and dreamed of becoming a mother. She loved to whistle and sing, play house,...

Nov 14, 2023

Patricia A. (Ferdig) Brown, 80, of Meridian passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born June 14, 1943 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Charles and Rachel (Quackenbush) Ferdig, the youngest of six children.

She grew up in Nebraska and Idaho and attended Boise High School.

She married Richard (Rich) Donald Brown...

Nov 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” Good passed away at the age of 76 in Boise, ID on November 12, 2023.

Bob was born to Betty Jean Cooper and Edward Eugene Good on March 5, 1947 in Fort Worth, TX. He was a 1965 graduate of North Side High School in Fort Worth, served in the Army in Vietnam from 1969-1970,...

Nov 12, 2023

Margaret “Maggie” Anne Smith Ranney, 68, of Meridian, passed away November 12, 2023.

Full obituary to follow

Nov 12, 2023

In Loving Memory Sean Adam Corey October 14, 1970 ~ November 12, 2023

Born October 14, 1970 San Mateo

Died November 12, 2023 Garden City, Idaho

Sean Adam Corey, “known by the Father when he was formed in the womb, set apart and appointed for great things” was born on October 14, 1970...

Nov 12, 2023

Ray Wynn Toronjo

Ray Wynn Toronjo entered this world on Sunday, March 15th, 1936, and peacefully left it on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. It was Veterans Day weekend, and as a pilot in the Air Force, it must have seemed like the right time to take down his earthly tent and venture to his house in heaven....

Nov 11, 2023

Betty L. Oster, 98, of Eagle, passed away November 11, 2023

A memorial service will be held, 2:00 pm, Monday, November 20, 2023 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City.

Nov 9, 2023

We are left in shock and heartbroken by the passing of Alberto Canela Jr. of Nampa, Idaho. He died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 34 on November 09, 2023. After spending 2 weeks in the ICU fighting for his life due to complications from an illness. He leaves behind Wife Krystal Ann Canela, and 2 sons Abel...

Nov 9, 2023

Born Luise J. Befort October 15th, 1934, in Wetzlar, Germany, passed onto eternity November 9, 2023, peacefully at home. She grew up in war-torn Germany, the 6th of 7 children: Hans, Habert, Gretel, Ursulla, Otmar, Luise, Dorla. She met and married Thomas A. Claxton while he was stationed in Germany. They settled in Fruitland, Idaho where they raised their...

Nov 7, 2023

Robert “Bob” L. Booth, 78, of Eagle, passed away November 7, 2023.

A memorial service will be held, 10:00 am, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City.

Full obituary to follow

Nov 7, 2023

Colene Suellen Pritiken 54, of Boise, Idaho, passed away November 7, 2023, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family.

Colene grew up in Boise and graduated from Borah High School. Colene was an animal and nature lover. She loved running marathons and always made connections with everyone she met. Her...

Nov 7, 2023

Reed LeRoy Black

Reed Leroy Black, 88, most loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great, great grandfather passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023 a day before his birthday at Harmony & Tasia’s home, due to complications from a broken hip and Cerebrovascular disease.

Reed was born November 08, 1934 in Loudonville, Ohio,...

Nov 6, 2023

Robert James Schmitz passed peacefully with his family by his side on November 6, 2023. Bob was born on February 12, 1945, in Omaha, Nebraska to Harry and Elsie Mae Schmitz. He was the youngest of three boys in the family. Bob joined the Navy Reserves out of high school when he was barely 17 years old in 1962....

Nov 6, 2023

Anita Mae Anderson

Anita Mae Anderson, 84, a resident of Meridian, passed away November 6, 2023, in Meridian.

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

Nov 5, 2023

Elroy Charles Christofferson

Elroy Charles Christofferson, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away November 5, 2023, in Boise.

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

Nov 4, 2023

Frederick J. Hansing, DDS

Dr. Frederick Jaeger Hansing, 99, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2023, after a brief illness, with his beloved wife Pat at his side.

How does one write an obituary that captures the spirit and essence of a man who was bigger than life:  dedicated son, doting father and grandfather, loving...

Nov 4, 2023

We are broken hearted by the passing of 41-year-old Ryan Michael Benedict: Big R, our “Gentle Giant” on Saturday, November 4 th in Meridian, Idaho. We will forever miss his happy, booming voice, his fun-loving personality, his amazing Karaoke performances and (thanks to his innate showmanship) his ability to entertain us all with his superb yoyo skills. Ryan knew...

Nov 4, 2023

William J. Sweeney Jr. 80 of Eagle, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at a local care center.   A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Bowman Funeral Parlor located 10254 W. Carlton Bay Garden City, Idaho with a visitation held two hours prior to the service.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral...