Recent Obituaries

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...

Mar 24, 2023

Lorraine Ruby Leach, 75, of Boise, Idaho was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2023.  She was born to parents Cecil Lloyd and Ruby Mae Brown on November 23, 1947 in Sebastopol, California.

She married Lynn Stewart Leach in 1965 after they attended Pacific Christian Academy together in Graton, California.  Lorraine is survived...

Mar 24, 2023

Richard “Rich” Gene Coop passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday March 23 , 2023 surrounded by his children.

Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served for 3 years before being honorably discharged in 1961. After trying his hand as an insurance adjuster, he decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. Richard...

Mar 23, 2023

Alan Harold Johnson (AJ)

On 3-23-23, Alan Harold Johnson (AJ) closed his eyes for the last time after a long and courageous fight with bone marrow cancer. He approached this fight the same way he approached his life, always with a smile and never with a complaint. Alan never gave up, his tired body simply gave out....

Mar 22, 2023

John William Orton, 85, passed away March 22, 2023, in Fruitland, Idaho. John was born June 16, 1937, in Bell, California, to Mother Grace Idelle (Linton) and Father William Lorenzo Orton.

John married Laraine Atwood on June 8, 1961, in Cardstone Alberta, Canada.

John’s education includes earning his Bachelor of Science at Brigham Young University....

Mar 21, 2023

Our Mom’s Story

I came into the world on April 8, 1925, in the small town of Albion, where I attended school all the way through High School.  My friend, Donna Hepworth and I were chosen cheerleaders.  We felt pretty important.

After graduating, Dean Chatburn and I were married on May 19, 1945.  We left...

Mar 18, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” L. Lindt, 85, of Boise, passed away March 18, 2023.

Mar 17, 2023

Lola Clooten, 92, of Star, Idaho, passed away March 17, 2023. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, to Elli and Nola Godin on July 17, 1930. She grew up in Canada with her older brother Ray and their mother during the Great Depression.  In 1939, Elli took her children to Finland to visit their Finnish relatives. ...

Mar 17, 2023

Kareena Lee Lyons, 88, passed away on March 17, 2023 at Foxtail Senior Living in Eagle, Idaho,  where she resided with her husband, Barton E. Lyons.

Kareena was born June 25, 1934, In Yakima, WA, the daughter of Fred and Gladys Boatman Evans. Soon after, they moved to Los Angeles CA, where they lived until moving to...

Mar 14, 2023

Barry Wolverton of Meridian, Idaho,  passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 14 th . . He was born on September 30 th , 1949, in Wendall, Idaho, to Ralph and Jennifer Wolverton.  Barry lived and  attended schools in Boise.

He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was active from 1967 to 1970,  and stationed in...

Mar 14, 2023

Maureen Cunningham Naprstek, born March 18, 1929, died peacefully, surrounded by children and grandchildren, on March 14, 2023 in Eagle, Idaho.

Raised in Ascension Parish, Oak Park, Illinois, Maureen won a full-tuition piano scholarship to the Ursuline Academy, a boarding school in Springfield, IL.  Due to homesickness, she returned to Oak Park mid-year and graduated from Providence...

Mar 12, 2023

Olivine Anna (Ritchey) Kendall

Olivine Anna Ritchey Kendall of Eagle, Idaho died peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2023.

She was born on May 13, 1923 in Melba, Idaho to William Manly Ritchey and Myrna Kenward Ritchey (Ferris).

She attended schools in Melba, Nampa and Boise, graduating from Boise High School in 1941.

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Mar 12, 2023

Melvin Kirt Weimer, 78, was born April 8, 1944, in Pocatello, Idaho to Helen Pugmire Weimer and Forrest “Rusty” Weimer. Kirt entered the arms of his loving heavenly Father on March 12, 2023, with his wife at his side.

Kirt attended elementary school in Pocatello and Pine, Idaho where he attended school a one-room schoolhouse with memories...