Recent Obituaries

Valerie Marie Gifford

Feb 19, 2023

Valerie M. Gifford, 89, of Boise, passed into the hands of our Lord on February 19th, 2023.

Valerie was born in Los Angeles, California on December 23rd, 1933.  She met her lifelong friend when she was very young, asking her next door neighbor JoAnn if she wanted to be her friend. They stayed in touch for over...

Colleen Dawn Sherer

Feb 19, 2023

Colleen Dawn Sherer, 85, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 19 th , 2023.  Colleen was born in Watertown, SD on August 30, 1937 to Sigfred and Fern (Hanson) England.

Colleen graduated from Watertown High School in 1955 and enrolled at Northern State College in Aberdeen to pursue a degree in teaching. Upon graduating, her...

John David Stephens

Feb 18, 2023

We celebrate the life of John David Stephens who passed at the age of 67 on February 18, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.  John went on peacefully at home in the company of his beloved wife Lisa and daughters Jennifer, Nichole and Nichole’s husband Dave.

John was born in Frankfort, Indiana, and is the son of William and...

Cole Preston Winchester

Feb 18, 2023

Our handsome and loving son, Cole Preston Winchester, was born on February 15th, 2005, to Dana Winchester and Wendy Mitchell

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, Cole was enjoying a day on Bogus Mountain with a group of close friends. While heading back home, Cole was in a single vehicle accident that tragically ended his life here on...

Bonnie Joyce Wallace

Feb 17, 2023

Bonnie Joyce Wallace was born May 8 th ,1941 in Nampa, Idaho.

Bonnie moved home to be with her Heavenly Father February 17 th , 2023 at the age of 81, surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Her passing on the 17 th marks the 18 th anniversary of her beloved mother’s passing.

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Joseph Kent Borowy

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph Kent Borowy

Joseph Kent Borowy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 69, at his home in Boise, Idaho, after a courageous fight with multiple myeloma (bone marrow) cancer.

Born on November 11, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joe and Donna Borowy, Joe “Kent”...

Billie Lou Berry

Feb 17, 2023

Our beautiful, beloved mother said her last goodbye on Thursday February 17th, to be reunited with her loving husband “Wayne”. Billie lived a memorable life filled with grace, joy, and love.

Billie was born May 1931 in Elgin, Oregon, the youngest child to Fred and Gladys DeBoie. She graduated from LaGrande High School where she met the...

Lois Karine Carpender

Feb 16, 2023

Lois Karine Moss Carpender, a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, age 91 passed away peacefully at home in the tender care of her sweetheart of almost 72 years on February 16, 2023.

Lois was born April 14, 1931, in Choteau, Montana to Rulon and Karine Moss, the second child of five children.  Her father worked...

Martin Edward Murphy

Feb 16, 2023

MARTIN E. MURPHY

On Thursday February 16 th , 2023, my beloved husband Marty Murphy left his courageous 11 year battle with Alzheimer’s behind, and was promotedinto the waiting arms of his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Martin E. Murphy (Marty or Murph) was born on February 11, 1947 in Rochester, NY to Helene...

Andrew Timothy Garcia

Feb 16, 2023

Andrew Timothy Garcia 47, passed away Thursday, February 16 th 2023 at St. Alphonsus RMC with a large presence of friends and family.

Andy was born November 12, 1975 at St. Luke’s in Boise, Idaho. Son of Michael Garcia Sr and Suzy Garcia. He was born the second of 3 children with older brother Mike Jr (Boogie)...

Evelyn E. Grable

Feb 14, 2023

Evelyn E. Grable

Evelyn E. Grable, 90, a resident of Garden City, passed away February 14, 2023, in Garden City.

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

Abigail (Abby) Mei Smith

Feb 14, 2023

Abigail “Abby” Mei Smith, 21, of Eagle Idaho, passed away February 14, 2023.  She was born on October 16, 2001 in Yokosuka, Japan to parents Garrett and Rachel (Walke) Smith.

Abby was an energetic, independent child with a vivid imagination.  She attended public preschool in Japan becoming fluent in Japanese.  Upon returning to the United States around...

Cynthia Annette Michalski

Feb 13, 2023

Cynthia Annette Michalski March 11, 1955 – February 13, 2023 Boise, Idaho – Born in West Orange, New Jersey; passed away Boise, Idaho. Cynthia passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of February 13, 2023. She was surrounded by family and friends in her final days, and by her devoted, loving husband Stephen when the lord took her...

Kenneth Gale Morey

Feb 12, 2023

Kenneth Gale Morey of Meridian, Idaho passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Ken was born to Mark and Mamie Morey on December 21, 1931 in Cuba, Illinois.  The Morey family moved to Inkom, Idaho during Ken’s high school years.

Ken married Mable Joy Morey (Lish) on September 10, 1950 in Inkom, Idaho.  Ken worked numerous jobs...

John Charles Kuehne

Feb 11, 2023

We are grieving the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. After a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease John died on February 11, 2023 at the age of 82.

He was born to his loving parents on Christmas day in New York City. He grew up playing stickball off the stoop and forming lifelong...

Thomas Lester Christensen

Feb 9, 2023

THOMAS LESTER CHRISTENSEN

July 6, 1937 – February 9, 2023

Thomas Lester Christensen, 85, of Meridian, ID passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord with his wife, Jeri, at his side on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Veranda Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Tom was born in Whittier, CA...

Geneva Pearl Jones

Feb 8, 2023

Geneva “Genney” Pearl Jones, 83 of Boise, ID passed peacefully into the presence of her Heavenly Father Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Edgewood Spring Creek Memory Care. She had battled colo-rectal cancer and Alzheimer’s.

Genney was born October 4, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Thomas Alvin Bennett and Ruth Almira Kemball.

Early in her...

David Craig Gillies

Feb 8, 2023

In the early hours on February 8, 2023 our beloved  David, passed into another world.  David packed many adventures into his short 52 years and touched many hearts.  His quick wit, smile, huge generous heart endeared him to everyone in his path.  David’s interest varied from writing and drawing to raising chickens and children. Many happy hours were spent at...

Petro Klafas

Feb 7, 2023

Petro Klafas, 24 of Boise, passed away February 7, 2023 at a local hospital.

There will be a service for Petro on Tuesday, February 14th at 7pm at the Christian Faith Center, 301 S 34th St., Caldwell.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 15th at 1pm at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise.

Joseph Charles “Chuck” Holden

Feb 7, 2023

Joseph Charles Holden was born to Joseph Wilford and Thelma Waters Holden, September 4, 1938, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He died in his home surrounded by family early Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s Dementia Disease.

Chuck grew up in Leeds, Utah, on a small dirt farm.  He enjoyed days spent with...