Obituaries

Rita Marie Severa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard Joe Johannsen

Richard Joe Johannsen

Dec 24, 2023

Joe Johannsen, age 70, of Filer, Idaho, passed away December 24, 2023, at St Lukes Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho.

He was born August 28, 1953, in Gooding, Idaho, to Richard Joe Johannsen, Jr. and Marguerite Gail (James) Johannsen. He was raised on a farm and attended schools in Gooding.

In 1971, Joe joined the Army and after basic training...

Connie Ann Winkle

Connie Ann Winkle

Dec 24, 2023

Connie Ann Pfost Winkle Johnson of Buhl, Idaho, joined her family members and her many friends’ spirits in the sky for a celebration party of her life on December 24, 2023.

Connie was born in Boise, Idaho on December 13, 1933, to Norma Hastings and Cecil A Pfost. They moved to Twin Falls when Connie was 4 years old. She...

Joyce F. Grindstaff

Joyce F. Grindstaff

Dec 22, 2023

Joyce F. Grindstaff, a beloved member of the Buhl community, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 82. She was surrounded by loved ones and will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Born April 3, 1941, in Pocatello, Idaho, Joyce experienced a fulfilling life. She was a remarkable woman who cherished her...

Dr. Annette "Mary" Marie Wiggins

Dr. Annette "Mary" Marie Wiggins

Dec 18, 2023

Dr. Annette "Mary" Marie Gomez Wiggins, 71, a loving wife, mother, grandma, and friend of Castleford, Idaho, returned to her Father in Heaven on December 18, 2023, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary arrived in this world on January 2, 1952, in Raymondville, Texas, the daughter of Francisco Romo...

Angeline Gale Karel

Angeline Gale Karel

Dec 17, 2023

Our beloved mother, Angeline Gale Karel, passed away the evening of December 17, 2023, after a short stay at River Rock Assisted Living facility in Buhl, Idaho.

Angie was born on a farm east of Belfield, North Dakota on September 28, 1939, to Louis and Gladys Hurt. In the summer of 1945, her dad could no longer farm so the...

Leonard D Owen

Leonard D Owen

Dec 14, 2023

In loving memory of Leonard Owen, who departed on December 14, 2023. Leonard was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Leonard's warm spirit and engaging sense of humor endeared him to everyone he met. He truly never knew a stranger.

A passionate player of pinochle and snooker, Leonard brought joy to those around him through shared laughter and friendly...