Recent Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Linda A. Lennon

Linda A. Lennon, 66, a resident of Boise, passed away April 3, 2023, in Boise.

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

Apr 3, 2023

The family of Ron Wicks is sad to announce the passing of their loved one on April 5, 2023.

Ron had a full and loving life.  He was born in Boise, Idaho to Mary Lou and Belmyn Wicks at St. Luke’s Hospital.   He grew up in the North End, going to school at Washington, North, and then...

Apr 3, 2023

JoAnn Morris

Surrounded by loved ones, JoAnn Morris, 58, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, following a long battle with pulmonary hypertension as a result of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. JoAnn had a tenacious will for life, persisting in the face of her progressive disease despite many setbacks and obstacles. Everyone experienced her sunshine in a unique...

Apr 2, 2023

Craig E. Chaney

Craig E. Chaney, 68, a resident of Boise, passed away April 2, 2023, in Boise.

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

Apr 2, 2023

Jefferey “Jeff” Rich was born on September 28, 1948 to Elva Mae Pickering and John Robert Rich in El Centro, California. He spent his childhood in Inglewood, California, graduating from Inglewood High School in 1966.

Jeff was drafted to the United States Army at the age of 18, and placed into Company D 1st Battalion 16th Infantry....

Apr 2, 2023

Terry Lee Richards

Terry Lee Richards, 43, a resident of Middleton, passed away April 2, 2023.

Terry was born on September 25, 1979, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Derrill and Diana Richards.

He was full of energy from the beginning.  His childhood was spent with his family in the mountains and with his many...

Apr 2, 2023

Kasey Nicole Kringen

Kasey Nicole Kringen, 39, a resident of Boise, passed away April 2, 2023, in Boise.

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

Apr 2, 2023

Caleb Andrew Tennant

Caleb Andrew Tennant, 24, a resident of Middleton, passed away April 2, 2023.

Caleb was born on October 29, 1998, to Joann Richards and Jason Tennant.

In 2017, Caleb graduated from Middleton High School, then 6 months later he graduated from Northwest Lineman College and began his career in Line...

Mar 31, 2023

JOHN MICHAEL GWARTNEY

John Michael “Mike” Gwartney— charismatic charmer, avid horseman, team roper, golfer, former state legislator, successful local businessman, and true citizen of Idaho—passed away peacefully in Boise on Friday, March 31, surrounded by his wife, Tore Beal Gwartney, family and friends.

Mike was born in Salmon, Idaho, on February 13, 1941, the oldest...

Mar 30, 2023

Raymond Saenz Sierra 1932-2023   Beloved husband, friend, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2023.

Ray Sierra, a nearly lifelong resident of Bakersfield, California, passed away on March 30, in Meridian, Idaho. He was admired and loved by his family—especially his children, Vincent Sierra, Carlotta Sierra, Marie Sandoval, Alice...

Mar 30, 2023

Bryce W. Smink, 78 of Meridian, passed away on March 30, 2023.   To watch the service please click the following links.

To watch the video tribute, please visit: https://vimeo.com/816251985

Funeral Service https://vimeo.com/809176724

Mar 29, 2023

Harold Holtman

Harold Holtman, 77, a resident of Boise, passed away March 29, 2023, in Boise.

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

Mar 28, 2023

In loving memory of Charles Edward Howard who passed away at the age of 76 on March 28, 2023, after a very brief battle with cancer. Chuck was the devoted husband of Denise, the loving father of his daughters, Angie and Tina, as well as grandfather to his 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed...

Mar 28, 2023

JOHN JOSEPH MATSON

(AKA “JOHN THE MAGNIFICENT”)

The story of John Matson’s life is one of triumph. Through the trials and tribulations of life, John Matson lived his life with honor, respect for others, joy, energy, humor, humility and most importantly love for his family.

In John’s young life, his parents desired that...

Mar 27, 2023

Michael R. Colson, 60 of Nampa, passed away at the Boise VA Medical center on march 27, 2023.

Mar 26, 2023

Belva Ann Ortego was born August 21, 1939, in Ville Platte, Louisiana, to Edgar and Annie Ortego. She graduated from Ville Platte High at age 16 and soon after received a certification of education from a business college in Baton Rouge.  One of her most memorable accomplishments is receiving Female Athlete of the Year for her high school basketball...

Mar 26, 2023

Alyeen Alma Davidson

Alyeen Alma Davidson, 100, a resident of Boise, passed away March 26, 2023, in Boise.

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

Mar 26, 2023

Jon passed away at his home in Nampa, Idaho on March 26, 2023 after compounding illness. He was 73 years old.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He leaves behind wife Margaret (Maggie) who were together 48 years. Jon also leaves behind daughter Jill McFarland, son-in-law Mike and grandsons Jacob (15) and Miles (13). Jon was...

Mar 26, 2023

Gene Wayne Victory of Nampa, Idaho passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Gene was born on February 17, 1948 in Syracuse, Kansas to Sherman and Anna Victory. He is survived by his children; Kimberly Carrier (Ric, Brian, Brandon, and Nicholas), Renée Maughan (Bret and Garrett), Amy Gardner (Christopher, Hailey, and...

Mar 24, 2023

Nancy J. Furey of Boise, formerly of Challis and Stanley, passed away from the effects of a stroke at the age of 100 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise on Friday, March 24, with family members in attendance.

Nancy and her twin brother were born August 7, 1922, the youngest of four children born to Harry and...