Obituaries
Lynn Thomas Montgomery
Mar 3, 2024
Lynn Thomas Montgomery of Wendell, Idaho (West Point) passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 96 years. Lynn was born on January 9, 1928, to Robert Arthur and Veta Rae (Thomas) Montgomery in Ogden, Utah. He was the second of six children: Robert Lamar, Lynn Thomas, Max Rae, Monty Bert, Karen, Devera....
Jay Anderson
Mar 1, 2024
Jay Anderson, beloved by family and friends, is being mourned by Shirley, his spouse of 67 years; his three children: Steven, Christine (Martin) Geisel, and Curtis (Barbara); two grandchildren, Rachel Carlson and Leah Geisel; and several great grandchildren.
Jay was born at home to parents, Andrew Martin Anderson and Thyra Jensen Anderson on March 14, 1930. He was one of nine...
Brent Martin Hosman
Mar 1, 2024
Brent Martin Hosman, 64, of Buhl, ID, passed away March 1, 2024, at University of Utah Hospital due to complications of surgery. He was born January 11, 1960, in Bowman, ND, to Lew Meade and Kathleen (Rowley) Hosman. He was the 2nd of 4 children: Michael David, Brent Martin, Lenore Kathleen, and James Meade.
When Brent was a young child, his...
Mizael Chavez
Mar 1, 2024
Mizael Chavez was born October 28, 2010, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He left this world on March 1, 2024, due to complications from chemotherapy after a month's long battle with lymphoma cancer. Mizael lived a beautiful 13 years in his little hometown of Buhl, Idaho.
Mizael was baptized into the Catholic church and was a part of the Immaculate Conception Catholic...
Homer DeEstion Lowry
Feb 27, 2024
Homer “Dee” DeEstion Lowry passed away at his home on February 27, 2024.
Dee was born to Frances Louise Martin and Marvin Wesley Lowry on July 1, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Wendell and graduated from Wendell High School and served in the National Guard for 6 years. Shortly after graduating high school, he married Judy Bolich....
Karalee Shaw
Feb 23, 2024
Karalee, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, teacher, and friend to many, suddenly passed away February 23, 2024, which was reported February 25, 2024, at the age of 73.
Karalee was born into this world July 20, 1950, to parents Bill and Ruth Wardell. She was raised in Walnut Creek, California, and later moved to Mt. Shasta, California, where she lived until...
Rita Marie Severa
Feb 20, 2024
Rita Marie Severa, age 93, passed away on February 20, 2024, in her home with care from her daughter, Luann, and Auburn Crest Hospice.
Rita was born on January 15, 1931, to Jewel and Angie Keen in Buhl, Idaho. She was the oldest of 4 kids and grew up in Buhl where her parents farmed. Rita went to school at Deep...
Maria Teixeira
Feb 4, 2024
Maria Teixeira of Twin Falls, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was born April 20, 1956, in Quibala Angola, and passed away February 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Maria began her education in Africa and during an extended visit to the US she graduated high school in Fallon, NV. Shortly after, Maria, her parents, and siblings, returned...
Mary Joan Jenkins
Feb 2, 2024
Mary "JoAnn" Joan Jenkins, 87, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away February 2, 2024. She was born September 13, 1936, in Kansas City, Kansas to Raymond and Irene Watkins. Mary, also known as Joann, was a loving and caring individual who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
JoAnn was married to Charles on December 25, 1953, and together...
Thomas Joseba Jayo
Jan 30, 2024
In loving memory of Thomas Joseba Jayo, who passed away on January 30, 2024.
Thomas was born on Valentine's Day, 1997, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Joseph and Cammie Jayo-a birthdate he shared with his mother and his Amuma. Thomas brought immeasurable joy to his family from the moment he entered their lives. He was known for his infectious smile, compassionate heart, and an unwavering...
Jeanette Peterson
Jan 26, 2024
Jeanette Brann Peterson, 85, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away January 26, 2024 in Boise, ID. Jeanette was born September 3, 1939 to Bud and Dorothy Brann in Twin Falls, ID. Jeanette grew up on the family farm and attended school in Filer, ID. She enjoyed being outdoors and working beside her dad on the farm. Jeanette...
Leo Shawn Gould
Jan 25, 2024
In one of the worst blizzards to hit Twin Falls County, Shawn Gould was born to Dale and Shirley Gould on November 5, 1948. Shawn was the oldest of three siblings, Kipton (Sharon) Gould and Celia (Bruce Newcomb), of Buhl.
From Shawn’s first marriage he was blessed with his three children, Glenda Gould, Layne (Michelle) Gould of Citrus, California, and...
Bobby Gene Garrison
Jan 24, 2024
Bobby (Bob) Gene Garrison of Castleford and Buhl passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Canyons Retirement Center. He passed peacefully asleep in his chair.
Dad was born June 14, 1932, the fourth child of Herman and Katie (Birkes) Garrison. A sister joined the family three years later. When Dad was twelve years old, his younger sister passed away and his father was...
Lorita Marie Inchausti
Jan 19, 2024
Lorita “Marie” Inchausti, a 92-year-old longtime resident of Castleford, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2024, at a local assisted living facility.
Marie was born on October 13, 1931, in St. Marys, Kansas, one of five children born to Stanley A. Fields and Laura Adena Fields (Carlson). The family moved to Idaho in 1946, where Marie graduated from Castleford...
Bonnie Kay Smazal
Jan 18, 2024
Bonnie Kay Smazal of Glendale, Arizona, born May 17, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Erhardt (Fritz) Herman Gier and Laura Emma (Jagels) Gier, passed away at her home, Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Bonnie attended Clover Trinity Lutheran School and graduated from Buhl High School in 1973. She graduated from Idaho State University with a B.B.A. Degree in Accounting in...
Gerald Lee Combs
Jan 17, 2024
Gerald “Ger” Lee Combs was born on September 29, 1939, in Clayton, Idaho. He passed away at his home on January 17, 2024.
Ger was the third of three sons born to Cullen “Red” and Lola Combs. He lived in Clayton and Hailey, Idaho and later New Mexico until ultimately finishing high school in Bingham, Utah. Utah was where he...
Bernadette Oliveira Machado
Jan 13, 2024
Bernadette Oliveira Machado died peacefully at home in Buhl, Idaho on January 13, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
Bernadette was born on February 16, 1945, in Biscoitos da Calheta, Sao Jorge, Azores to Joaquim Oliveira and Maria Guilhermina Dutra. She married Maximino das Dores Machado, the love of her life, on December 26, 1960....
Allen Schmidt
Jan 10, 2024
Allen Schmidt was born on December 7, 1931, in Walsh, CO, to Sam and Alice (Koehn) Schmidt. He departed this life on January 10, 2024, at Sage Crest Retirement Village in Buhl, ID, reaching the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 3 days.
In 1934, his parents moved to Houston, TX, and then in 1942, they moved again to...
Timmy Ray Hill
Jan 3, 2024
Timmy Ray Hill, 65, of Buhl, passed away January 3, 2024, at a local care facility.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Timmy's memorial webpage at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com.
Donnie Earl Henry
Jan 2, 2024
Donnie “Don” Earl Henry passed away January 2, 2024. He was born August 25, 1947, to Joseph Glen Henry and Ida Mae Walker Henry. Don proudly served in the United States Air Force.
From West Plains, Missouri to Filer, Idaho, and many stops in between, Don worked as a welder, mechanic, saw filer, floor mechanic, truck driver, auctioneer, and real...