Recent Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Rosemary Bakotich

Rosemary Bakotich, 70, a resident of Kuna, passed away January 29, 2023, in Kuna.

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

Jan 28, 2023

Sherry Lee Stanish

Sherry Lee Stanish, 44, a resident of Boise, passed away January 28, 2023, in Boise.

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

Jan 28, 2023

Roberta Louise Fields, 83, of New Meadows, passed away peacefully, after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease, on Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by family.

Roberta was born in Cascade, Idaho on September 29, 1939, the last of six children, to Heber Charles Rich and Ione (Bowlden) Rich.  Roberta and her family later moved to New Meadows,...

Jan 25, 2023

Kobe Clyde Stanard, 20, of Kuna, passed away January 25, 2023.

A visitation will be held, 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8625 S. Linder Rd., Kuna, with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am. A committal service will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Rd., Boise....

Jan 24, 2023

Diana Caggiano, 74, passed away on 1/24/2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She left this world peacefully, in her Boise home, surrounded by her family.

Diana was born in San Francisco, California in 1948 to Elise and Maurice Juster. She grew up in their Santa Clara home on Fresno Street with her three siblings, Bonnie,...

Jan 24, 2023

Joellen Louderback, 79, of Eagle, ID passed away on January 24, 2023 after a valiant fight against a prolonged illness.

Joellen was born February 12, 1943 to Joseph and Lois Pauline Coplan in Phoenix, AZ. She grew up in a loving...

Jan 22, 2023

Best Friend, devoted wife, loving mother, daughter, sister, teammate, dedicated employee, and a special soul with an enthusiasm for serving others.

In 2017 she was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. She was fortunate to have St Luke’s Health. The treatment and support she received from St Luke’s, family and friends was exceptional, it allowed her to continue...

Jan 22, 2023

Daniel Lee Walker, 62, of Boise, Idaho passed away on January 22, 2023 at his home. Daniel was born November 24, 1960 in Boise, Idaho, to Edith Fern Cameron and Albert Lee Walker. Daniel is survived by his two children, Jacquelyn Walker and Brendan Walker, his four grandchildren; Samuel Marti, Max Marti, Nash Walker, and Zayden Walker and older...

Jan 21, 2023

Frederick Coplin Watkins

02/23/1946 – 01/21/2023

Frederick Coplin Watkins passed away at his home in Homedale, Idaho at the age of 76.

Fred was born 23 February 1946 in Brigham City, Utah to Ray Henry Watkins and Hope

Elaine Getz Watkins. He married his beloved wife Teanjai Watkins in l993 in...

Jan 20, 2023

Kevin Alfonso Miller was born on July 31, 1961 in Portland, Oregon.  After a short but brave battle with cancer, Kevin went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20, 2023.

Kevin had many passions during his lifetime, but his greatest joy came from his family, motorcycle and brothers.  he loved anything outdoors...

Jan 19, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Samuel Jon Gunderson, Sam, beloved father, son, husband, and brother, on January 19, 2023 at age 34 in Boise, Idaho. Sam is survived by family who loved him dearly: his wife Paulina and his precious children Kailee, Brooklyn and Jack, his parents and sister Katie, grandmothers, aunts and uncles, cousins and...

Jan 19, 2023

Mario Delisio, 83, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on May 27, 1939 to Michael and Christine Delisio as the first born of two sons. Mario graduated from Harvey High School and then enlisted in the Navy becoming an honors graduate in the U.S. Navy Weather School, Lakehurst New Jersey. He served for...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 19, 2023

James Elwood Eshenaur, MD

James (Jim) Elwood Eshenaur, born August 30, 1929 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away at age 93 on January 19, 2023. He is survived by children Debra (Desh) Lee Anderson and Walter Clair Eshenaur, their spouses David Anderson and Tannie Eshenaur, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Jim’s beloved wife Marion Eshenaur...

Jan 19, 2023

Alfred Ray Bowens, Jr.

God reached down from heaven, “My precious boy, it is now the time. It is now the season. Let’s go home.”

On January 19 th , 2023, Alfred Ray Bowens Jr was greeted at heaven’s gate.

Al Junior was born to the union of Alfred Senior and Maegratis Bowens...

Jan 19, 2023

Eva (Eve) Merlene Merrill Scott, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2023, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 97. She was born in Richmond, Utah, on January 11, 1926, to Reynold Cluff Merrill and Ann Little Merrill, the fourth of five children.

The Merrill Family lived in a modest farmhouse on...

Jan 19, 2023

On January 19th, 2023 at the age of 56, Paris Daman Morrow left this earth suddenly . Born April 26th, 1966 it would be a losing argument to say a kinder, more gentle soul was born that day. The oldest of three siblings and the grandson of Wilfred “Manley” Morrow . Paris spent many a day in his childhood...

Jan 18, 2023

On Wednesday, January 18 th , 2023, Debbie Bonicelli-Thomas, loving wife and mother, passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 70. Born to Helen and Nello Bonicelli in Binghamton New York, July 29 th , 1952. She was raised with two sisters, Christine and Linda. She graduated from Skyline High School in 1970...

Jan 17, 2023

Melanie LaRae Blades, 48, passed away from an unexpected heart attack on January 17, 2023, in her home in Nampa, Idaho. She was taken away from this world too soon, but her loving heart and kind spirit left a shining example for all who knew her. Melanie was selfless, thoughtful, generous and caring, and full of creative talent. Her...

Jan 16, 2023

Paris D. Morrow, 56, of Boise, passed away January 19, 2023.

Full obituary to follow.