Recent Obituaries

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...

Jason Ray Frahm

Feb 6, 2023

Jason Ray Frahm

Jason Ray Frahm was born 52 years ago, on June 16 th , 1970 in Placerville, CA and grew up in Sonoma County with his loving family, mother Nancy Carroll, father Richard Frahm, older sister Amy and younger brother, John Charles.  The Frahms are a very close family whom Jason adored and confided in...

Tyler John Lantz

Feb 6, 2023

Tyler John Lantz, our wild-haired middle son, brightened our lives with his incandescent smile and warm soul. Though his loss leaves a dark hole in our lives, our hearts are full knowing that his legacy of caring, kindness and joy will live on in his family and friends.

Tyler dedicated his life to helping others, which makes...

Janice Rae Harper

Feb 6, 2023

Janice R. Harper, 70 of Boise, passed away February 6, 2023 at home.

There will be a funeral service for Janice on Thursday, February 16 at 4pm at the True Hope 1st Baptist Church, 607 N 13th St., Boise.  A viewing will follow for those that would like.

Sarah Elizabeth Gibson-Clark

Feb 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah Elizabeth Gibson-Clark on February 05, 2023 in Boise, Idaho. Sarah was born on January 16, 1979 in Oroville, California to her parents Doree Gibson and Gary Gibson Sr.

Sarah was preceded in death by her Dad, grandpa, grandma and many more who she loved dearly....

Brian J. Wood

Feb 5, 2023

Lt. Colonel Brian J. Wood

Brian was born in Amityville, New York to John and Frances Wood. He was proud of his Long Island roots and considered himself a “native New Yorker” despite serving 28 years in the Air Force and traveling as a nurse consultant to many parts of the United States. He retired from the...