Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

Willa Verlee Peterson Bagley left this world November 2, 2021, just as she wanted--peacefully in her home.

Willa Verlee Peterson was born October 14, 1928, in Twin Groves, Idaho in the home of Grandma and Grandpa Goulding. She was welcomed by her parents, Rowland Blaine and Geneva Goulding Peterson, and her older brother, Rellwin Gene Peterson. The...

Nov 1, 2021

Justin Morgan Snook, 38, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away in Caldwell, Idaho after battling chronic illnesses.

Justin was born May 19, 1983, to Michael Snook and Pamela Hansen in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He happily shared stories of growing up with Jacob and Jessica and enjoyed spending time with them as adults.

Justin attended elementary school...

Oct 31, 2021

Eunice Henrie Borgholthaus died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at age 91 in Rexburg, ID.

Eunice was born February 1, 1930 in the small farming community of Blue Creek, Utah.  As a young girl she lived in Juniper, ID and Snowville, UT before moving with her family to Logan, Utah at age 11 and always considered Logan her...

Oct 30, 2021

Poasa Kirt Rareba, 43, of Orange, California after a brief illness, unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning, October 30, 2021 with his wife by his side.

Poasa was born October 3, 1978 in Kahuku, Hawaii to Rose Marie (Olson) Rareba and the late Apai Nadavelevu Rareba; he is the oldest of their eight children. Poasa spent the first...

Oct 30, 2021

Lawrence W. Bull was born January 28, 1931 to William Alexander Bull Jr. and Erma Burton. He was the third child of four and their only son. Lawrence graduated from Davis High School. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the Eastern States. He had a great love for his country...

Oct 29, 2021

Kathleen O'Rullian Gibb, age 79, of Rexburg, Idaho, died October 29, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her parents were Jon Moroni O'Rullian and Ilene Neilson.

She graduated from Ricks College with an Associates Degree in Education. She taught 4th grade in Rupert, Idaho for two years.

She...

Oct 29, 2021

Austin McCall Williams, age 22, progressed forward Friday, October 29, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.  Austin was born March 2, 1999 in Rexburg, Idaho, to his parents Travis and Amanda Williams.  He grew up and attended school in Sugar City, Idaho, and graduated from Sugar Salem High School 2017.

On August...

Oct 28, 2021

Joan Renee Mason Palmer, of St. Anthony, passed away on October 28 at the Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg, Idaho with her loving family at her side.

She was born in St. Anthony, Idaho on January 31, 1936 to Floyd and Veda Mason. She was the second of five children.

Joan married Rial Leon Palmer...

Oct 26, 2021

Isabelle Anderson Wolfe, 89, of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away on October 26, 2021, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg, Idaho surrounded by her children, Todd Wolfe, and Debra Reposa.

Isabelle was born June 24, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the fifth of nine children, to Henry Albert Anderson and Ethel Catten Anderson.  She was...

Oct 24, 2021

Bruce Richard Herker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021 after fighting an extended illness. He was born on June 21, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to William August Herker and Alice Loraine Jones Herker. He was the youngest of four children. Bruce attended schools in Des Moines and college at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho....

Oct 23, 2021

Epifania Corranza, 80, of Sugar City, passed away on October 23, 2021.

She was born on October 4, 1941 in El Palmarejo Durango, Mexico, where she and her husband, Nicolas Astorga raised 9 kids while living off the land.

They immigrated to the United States in 2000, moving to Sugar City, Idaho where she lived...

Oct 22, 2021

Marjean Weekes passed away October 22, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Marjean was born March 7, 1931 in Shelley ID, to Lee and Leila Mecham. She was the oldest of five children. Growing up in the Shelley/Firth area she spent most summers in the surrounding hills with family fishing. At other times she...

Oct 21, 2021

Marilyn Rudd Turman, 84, of Rexburg Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021, in her home.

She was born to Earl and Elda Rudd on August 25, 1937 in St. Anthony, Idaho.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Marilyn loved her family and always sacrificed for them. She was an avid horsewoman...

Oct 19, 2021

Velma O'Brien passed away October 19, 2021, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rexburg at the age of 96.

She was born on June 17, 1925, in Tetonia, Idaho. Her parents were Mark and Hattie Hatch. She was the oldest but was later joined by Verl, Alice, and Laura.

She went to school at...

Oct 18, 2021

Corinne Ashliman, 71, passed away on October 18, 2021.

Corinne, "Corey," "Core" was born to Dorothy and Ivan Ashliman on June 23 rd , 1950, in Idaho Falls, ID.

She is survived by her three children: son Derek Lamar Shaffer; daughter Violet Faye Clayton (Shawn); and son Drew Harrison Shaffer. She will forever be loved...

Oct 17, 2021

Randall J Foster of Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Sunday, October 17th at his home in Rexburg, surrounded by family.

Randall was born November 22, 1946 to Vernal John Foster and Donna LaRue Schiers in Driggs, Idaho. He was raised in Darby, where he graduated from Teton High School. While attending Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, he met...

Oct 16, 2021

Eugene A. Miranda, 65, of Ririe, died Saturday, October 16, in his home.

Gene was born June 25, 1956 in Florence, Colorado, to Alex Miranda and Della Sanchez Miranda.

He loved the outdoors and spent most of his time there. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and being with family and friends. He loved classic and...

Oct 12, 2021

Mary JoAnn Berger Rammell, 86, of Tetonia, Idaho passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her son and daughter-in-law's home in Idaho Falls, Idaho of causes incident to age.

JoAnn was born to Bud and Mary Berger in Victor, Idaho on January 17, 1935. She is the eldest sister to Raymond (Deanna), Richard, Deanna Murdock (Mac), and...

Oct 10, 2021

Virgil Price passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Homestead Assisted Living Home in Rexburg, Idaho Oct 10, 2021.

Virgil was born in West Jordan, Utah to Charles W. Price and Laura Eliza Gerber Price. Virgil was the youngest of 9 children and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He...

Oct 10, 2021

Shirley June Rowe Nelson Bowen, 92, of Rexburg, died Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Homestead Assisted Living surrounded by family.

Shirley was born January 7, 1929, to Levon and Opal Arnold Rowe in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the oldest of six children.

Shirley grew up in LaBelle and Lyman.  She attended school at...