OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2024

Carole Anderson Attanasio, resident of Chubbuck, Idaho, passed through the veil from this earthly life on January 2, 2024, at the age of 71. She died from sudden complications of cancer at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah after she was diagnosed October 2023.

Carole was well-known for her herbal remedies, gardening prowess, fresh eggs, and...

Jan 2, 2024

Ida Richardson, 71, passed away on January 2, 2024, after a short but brave battle with esophageal cancer.

Ida was born on November 8, 1952, the 5th of 8 children. She grew up wanting to be an actress, after discovering the joy of acting in school plays. She didn't like the travel requirements of an actor's life, so she gave...

Jan 1, 2024

David Hugh Swim, 73, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, surrounded by those who love and feel gratitude for his life and example. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel at Temple Hill, 2100 California Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742. A viewing will begin...

Dec 30, 2023

Out riding his Harley Davidson last week and praying for snow to start his ski season, William Robert “Bob” Carpenter found the angels on December 30, 2023, at 89 years young, as he was surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on August 16, 1934 in Salinas, California to William Anthony Carpenter and Harriet Milades Taylor. Bob graduated from Salinas...

Dec 20, 2023

Eleanor Mary Kase passed away on December 20, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno, California, from complications that occurred during recovery from a surgery.  She lived a long and happy life and was 96 years old at the time of her passing.

Eleanor was born on August 19, 1927, in Moreland, Idaho, near Blackfoot.  She was the second youngest...

Dec 8, 2023

Ricky Allen Thompson, 68, of Pocatello, passed away on December 8, 2023 in his home.

Rick was born on February 12, 1955 in San Jose, California to John and Connie Thompson. Rick is survived by his son Thayne Thompson, his stepson James Jenkins, his brother Bob Thompson, and his grandchildren Atlas and Hannah. He was predeceased by John, Connie, and Sonny Thompson.

Rick...

Dec 7, 2023

Don Earl Christensen, 98 years old, was born on November 14, 1925.

He died on December 7, 2023 with his daughter and granddaughter by his side, and his favorite 4 legged buddy, Rusty. Oh, how he loved that dog.

He is preceded by his loving wife, Dorothy; daughter, Judy; both parents; 4 brothers, Arvon (his best friend), Thayne,...

Dec 1, 2023

Evelyn Rose Fisher Adams, 96, passed away December 1st, 2023 in Pocatello, Idaho. She had been living at Rosetta Assisted Living just shy of 2 months enjoying the company of her new friends. She was a member of the LDS Church.

Evelyn was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1926 to Alma & Martha “Pearl” (Baker) Fisher in Ririe, Idaho....

Nov 30, 2023

Jose R. Acosta (64) unexpectedly passed away on November 30th, 2023.

He was born to Jose and Wanda Acosta. In Pocatello, Idaho on September 28th, 1959. Joe was the fifth of seven children. Susana Ramos, Teodore (Ted) Acosta(Inez), Jose (Pepe) Acosta, Jesus (Jessie) Acosta, Amaila (Molly) Florez, and Antonio (Tony) Acosta. Joe spent his younger years playing and performing music...

Nov 26, 2023

Janet started her life right here in Pocatello, Idaho. She was born September 6 th , 1958 to Frank and Dorothy Stratten. She grew up in Aberdeen and Pocatello. She loved Pocatello and never had a yearning to leave.

In 1975, she met a man who was panicked. His toddler son had wandered off and he was searching down 3...

Nov 25, 2023

Nov 25, 2023

Melvin (Mel) Ray Stewart peacefully passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Mel was born on August 29, 1938, in Pocatello, Idaho to Raymond and Rose Stewart. He met his true love Velma Fuger at the young age of 14. They were married on June 07, 1956, and had four daughters.

Mel served his community as...

Nov 23, 2023

Muriel Lois McLeroy of Pocatello, passed away on November 23, 2023.

We will never forget the day when a girl, a mere girl of 8 years old took the stage. Riding bareback in the arena on a grey dappled pony named Ginger, she shone bright. It was against all odds for she started out with nothing and made something spectacular,...

Nov 22, 2023

Kevin Cala-or Asay was taken from this earth entirely too young. At only 52 years old, he had so much yet to offer, and the world is a poorer place without him. On November 22, 2023, Kevin passed away peacefully at his home in Pocatello, Idaho, after only recently finding out he was ill.  Kevin was born on October 18, 1971, in Manila,...

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Nov 13, 2023

Derek Sanders, 41, completed his mortal journey on November 13, 2023.  He entered the world on July 11, 1982 in Pocatello, Idaho.

He loved the outdoors and especially fishing.  He enjoyed camping and hunting for snakes and lizards.  He loved all sports, especially basketball.  Derek had his own struggles that he dealt with.  By the end of his life, he...

Nov 13, 2023

Kevin Douglas Quenton passed away peacefully with family by his side November 13, 2023. Kevin was born February 07, 1955 in Pocatello Idaho to Byron Quenton and Florence Katherine Calahan. In 1973 Kevin met Kay Pufall and together their son Mikiya Douglas Pufall was born in 1979. In 1984 he met Marceia Kern and they spent 30 plus years together...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Esther del Carmen Robles passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 12, 2023 surrounded by family. We were blessed to be with Esther during her 91 years of life. She was born in Manzanillo, Colima (Mexico).

Esther married George Robles Sr. on Nov. 29, 1949 in Piedras Negras (Mexico) when she was 17 yrs. old. Both lived in...

Nov 5, 2023