Recent Obituaries
Ralph "Byron" Hillman
Jun 30, 2026
Ralph Byron Hillman was born on December 20, 1949, at Cottage Hospital in Burley, Idaho, the second child of J.B. and Peggy Hillman of Milner, Idaho. Given the name Ralph Byron Hillman at birth, he soon became known to family and friends as "Cookie," a nickname given to him by his older brother, Gary.
Ralph spent his early childhood in Cassia...
James Dale Pippin
Jun 26, 2026
James Dale Pippin, 86, a resident of Star, passed away June 26, 2026, in Boise.
A committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise. A celebration of life will follow at 12:00 pm noon, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton...
Midgie Della Ortiz
Jun 26, 2026
Midgie Della Hernandez Ortiz, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Alphonsus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Midgie was a woman of deep faith whose greatest joys in life were the Lord, her family, and the simple blessings that brought people together. She found happiness in crocheting, fishing, and reading her Bible, and she...
Lorraine Virginia Dunbar
Jun 26, 2026
Lorraine V. Dunbar passed away on June 26,2026. Joining Dale, her husband of 70 years.
Lorraine was born November14, 1934 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Theodore and Edith Thomas.
She graduated from Boise High School. Lorraine retired from WinCo Foods. She worked in the meat department. During retirement she enjoyed working as camp host with her husband. While being...
Robert Vernon DeShazo
Jun 25, 2026
The sun shines much dimmer these days as we mourn the passing of a good man, fine gentleman, and a loving soul. We sadly say goodbye to Robert Vernon DeShazo, Jr. of Eagle. He was 85 and squeezed a ton of adventures and accomplishments into those swiftly moving decades.
Robert (Bob) was born October 19, 1940, at army Base Fort Lewis,...
Monte Melverne Dennett
Jun 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monte Melverne Dennett
Monte Melverne Dennett passed away on June 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, determination, and unmistakable personal spirit.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 15th, 1942, Monte was the only child of Clarence Melverne “Mel” and Joyce Dennett. The family moved to San Bernadino, California in the late 1940’s where Mel started...
Sharon Leila Branch Larsen
Jun 24, 2026
Sharon Leila Branch Larsen, age 84, most recently of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2026.
Sharon was born on June 5th, 1942, in Safford, AZ, to Arland Platt Branch and Leila (Ferrin) Branch. After spending most of her childhood in Mesa, AZ, she graduated from Arizona State University and went on to teach kindergarten in Pasadena, CA, where...
Karen Elain Gillaspey
Jun 24, 2026
Karen Elain Gillaspey, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on December 2, 1944. She lived in Central Point most of her life, before recently moving to Idaho. She shared nearly 63 years of marriage with the love of her life, Ronald Gillaspey. Together they built a lifetime...
Theresa Aileen Cress
Jun 24, 2026
Theresa Aileen Cress, Ike as she was known, Returned home on June 24th, 2026. She was born to George William Maher and Zeta Theresa Maher on August 24th, 1952 in Nampa, Idaho.
She leaves behind her two daughters Angela Cress (NV) and Melissa Cress (ID) Ex-husband, Mike Cress (ID), Her sister Betty McMikle (ID) and her 7 beloved grandchildren.
Preceded in death...
Alice Alize Norman
Jun 23, 2026
Alice Alize Norman was born with the first names Alice and Alize to a Malaysian mother and an English father and was raised in England by a "Guardian". She eventually earned a PhD in Psychology and worked for the U.S. federal government for many years. She was very active in Burning Man and SOAK camps. She was early on known...
Betty Jean McKean
Jun 22, 2026
Betty Jean McKean was born on January 14, 1940, to Jerald and Ruth Rose of Salt Lake City, Utah. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Kenneth McKean, her brothers, Jerald Jr., Dorvan, James, Laurie, and Jack, and son-in-law, Gregg Olsen.
Betty spent her childhood growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was known for her incredible...
Larry Morris Paul
Jun 22, 2026
Larry Morris Paul, 79, a resident of Meridian, passed away June 22, 2026, in Meridian.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Shirley Ladene Thorpe
Jun 20, 2026
Shirley L. Thorpe, age 97, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at The Terraces of Boise, with her daughter Shelley by her side.
Shirley was born on January 5, 1929, in Seattle, Washington, to Roma Ladene Reeves and Frederick Warren Shaw. The second of three children, she was raised in Seattle alongside her older sister Mary Lou...
Felix Rwehumbiza Lugeiyamu
Jun 20, 2026
Obituary for Felix Lugeiyamu
Felix Lugeiyamu was born at Mary Greeley Medical Center on Wednesday, April 7, 1993, at 11 AM, in Ames, Iowa, to proud Elizabeth and Joel Felix. He was a bouncing baby boy weighing 9.7 lbs.
Felix was a loving son and brother whose life was marked by warmth, creativity, and a joyful spirit. He cherished his family deeply...
Deborah Lynn Siemons Kester
Jun 17, 2026
Deborah Lynn Siemons Kester was born on November 3, 1961, at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, California, a suburb of San Diego. Her parents were Linda Bender Siemons and Carl Siemons.
She grew up in Lakeside, California, with her brothers David, Bob, and Lorne, and her sister Leilani. She also had two half-siblings, Leanne and Tim, who lived with their father...
Carolyn Mae Simmons
Jun 17, 2026
While mourning our loss as a family, we announce the passing of Carolyn Mae Simmons, 93. Carolyn passed away peacefully June 17, 2026 at Morningstar Senior Living in Boise, Idaho. She was born May 27, 1933 in Litchfield, Minnesota the daughter of Clifford and Elva Mattson of Willmar, Minnesota.
Carolyn was an adventurous soul—especially for a woman of her generation. Immediately...
Gilman Sydney Hawxhurst
Jun 17, 2026
Gilman Hawxhurst was born on June 11, 1926, to Willard E. and Louise (Lulu) Hawxhurst in Mt. Kisco, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elise (Hopfmann), brothers Willard, Jr. and Malcolm, sister Muriel, and daughter, Lizabeth.
Gilman’s early life included enjoying country life, aircraft modeling, and listening to the Charlie McCarthy radio show. He was active...
Kimberlie Renee Gamel
Jun 17, 2026
Kim Gamel, loving daughter and sister, doting aunt, faithful friend and talented writer passed away peacefully June 17th in her hometown of Boise, ID after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
During a nearly 20-year career with the Associated Press news agency, Kim carved out a reputation as an unflappable journalist whose editing prowess and leadership took her to posts around the...
Penny Michael Thomas
Jun 17, 2026
Penny Thomas 58
It is with heavy Heart that we have to announce God called Penny home on June 17, 2026.
She came into this world on November 14, 1967 in Brigham city, Utah to Davy and Beth Berman.
A valedictorian of her class, she went on to be a successful entrepreneur, being the first female to own a chain of grocery...
William Duane Wolfe
Jun 13, 2026
William D. Wolfe, 74, a resident of Boise, passed away surrounded by love of his family on June 13, 2026, in Boise.
Bill was born in Weiser, Idaho to Earl L. and Johanna G. Willms Wolfe.
Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. His dedication, discipline, and the love for his country...
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