Obituaries

Tammy L. Severa

Tammy L. Severa

Sep 23, 2023

 

BUHL – Tamera “Tammy” Lynn Severa, 66, of Buhl, passed away peacefully Sept. 23, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Tammy was born Sept. 16, 1957, in Twin Falls to Margaret and the late Jim Givens, joining her older sister, Jody and later welcoming her younger sister, Jamie. Growing up, Tammy...

Ruth Lucille Leth

Ruth Lucille Leth

Sep 20, 2023

 

Ruth Lucille Leth passed away September 20, 2023, in Castro Valley, California, at the age of 100.

She was born to George C. and Anna K. Leth on April 18, 1923, on the family farm south of Buhl, Idaho. She graduated from Buhl High School, and went on to further her education at the College of Idaho, the University...

Spencer Scott Christensen

Spencer Scott Christensen

Sep 19, 2023

In loving memory of Spencer Scott Christensen, who passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 at the young age of 34. Spencer was born March 30, 1989, to parents Scott Christensen and Sophia Georgio.  He was a beloved brother, son, grandson, fiancé and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, generosity, and warm spirit.

Spencer lived a...

Velma Brawley Garrison

Velma Brawley Garrison

Sep 8, 2023

 

Velma Brawley Garrison  

January 4, 1932 – September 8, 2023

Mom, Velma, was born January 4, 1932 in Rudd, Arkansas to Floyd and Ada Burks Brawley.  She passed away September 8, 2023 at St. Luke’s hospital with family by her side.

Mom had an older brother, Dalton, and was joined by sister, Wilma, brothers Delton and Dennis (who passed...

Leo Lee Lortz Sr.

Leo Lee Lortz Sr.

Sep 7, 2023

Leo Lee Lortz, 82, of Eden and formerly of Buhl passed away Thursday September 7, 2023 in Twin Falls, Idaho.   Leo was born March 20, 1941 to Walter and Lucille Lortz in Sac City, Iowa.  He graduated from Boone High School and attended barber college where he then worked with his father for several years.   In the mid...

Noelia Arminda Ochoa

Noelia Arminda Ochoa

Sep 5, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Noelia Arminda Ochoa, a bright and beautiful soul who brought joy to the lives of all who knew her. Noelia was born on January 3, 2011, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and unexpectedly left this world on September 5, 2023, in Buhl, Idaho. She was just 12 years old.Noelia was a precious...

Bill S. Root

Bill S. Root

Sep 4, 2023

Bill Root passed away peacefully at his beloved Circle S West Ranch surrounded by family and his loyal dog, Maggie Pie.  He chose to join his beloved wife, Suzanne, in heaven on her birthday as the best present ever.  It was a beautiful end to a beautiful and unique love story.

Bill was born December 1, 1954, to proud parents,...

Gordon Lawrence Luker

Gordon Lawrence Luker

Sep 3, 2023

 

Gordon Lawrence Luker, 82, of Cabot, Arkansas and formerly of Hammett & Twin Falls, Idaho died on Sept. 3, 2023 in Searcy, Arkansas due to medical complications. Gordon was born on June 15, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho where he grew up with his large and loving family.   Gordon married Jennie Rutherford and was loving and dedicated husband and...

Otto Edwin Wagner

Otto Edwin Wagner

Sep 3, 2023

 

Otto Wagner was born at home on the farm south of Buhl on February 27, 1934, to John and Annie (Richter) Wagner.  He was the 7th son of 8 boys and two girls. He attended grade school at Fairview Country School for eight years. Otto graduated from Buhl High School in 1952.

Otto worked on the family farm, and...

Angeles & Joan Arrien

Angeles & Joan Arrien

Sep 1, 2023

Angeles Marie Arrien "Angie" was born to Salvador Arrien and Marie Elordi Arrien in Glenns Ferry, Idaho on December 24, 1940, and passed away on April 24, 2014, in Petaluma, California.

Joan Arrien "Joanne" was born to Salvador Arrien and Marie Elordi Arrien in Buhl, Idaho on January 10, 1942, and died on February 7, 2022, in Petaluma, California.

The...

Bonnie Jean Sligar

Bonnie Jean Sligar

Aug 30, 2023

 

Bonnie J. Sligar passed away peacefully at the age of 80 Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at a Buhl assisted living facility.

Bonnie was born October 24, 1942 to Alva and Martha (Ross) Parrott in Twin Falls, Idaho, joining three older siblings, Don, Calvin, and Ruby. She graduated from Buhl High School in 1960.

Bonnie married Herschel Bennett July 16,...

Dora Marie Beadz

Dora Marie Beadz

Aug 29, 2023

Dora Marie Beadz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born on March 20, 1941, in Seattle, Washington to the late Arthur and Dorothy Hendrix. Dora's passing leaves a void in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her.Known for her upbeat personality and her attempts...

Iziah H. Rodriguez

Iziah H. Rodriguez

Aug 26, 2023

Iziah H. Rodriguez, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1999, in Twin Falls, Idaho to his loving parents, Cecilia (Hector) Carrillo and Humberto (Monica) Rodriguez.Iziah's life was filled with vitality, ambition, and a genuine love for adventure. He attended Filer High School where he made lasting friendships and cherished...

Florence Kay Zamora

Florence Kay Zamora

Aug 24, 2023

 

Florence “Kay” Zamora passed away August 24, 2023 in Buhl, Idaho. She was one month shy of her 85th birthday.

Kay was born September 24, 1938 to Herman “Cahill” and Leslie Steelsmith in Twin Falls, Idaho.  Kay was the youngest of four children following brother Jack, sisters Rita and Lynn. 

Kay attended school in Kimberly, Fairfield, Castleford, and Boise...

Pat L. Alexander

Pat L. Alexander

Aug 21, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Alexander passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on August 21, 2023. She was born in Genoa, Nebraska on December 16, 1939 to Irene and Arvid Backman. She graduated from Genoa High School and moved to Oregon with her family where they farmed mint.

In November 1962, she married the love of her life, Leland “Lee” Alexander....

Harold Eck

Harold Eck

Aug 15, 2023

 

Harold Eck was born on November 14, 1944 to Jacob and Rosella Eck in Atwater, California. He passed away at Buhl, Idaho on August 15, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

Dad was taught a good work ethic as a young boy and this tenacity and perseverance was a characteristic of his entire life. He was never fast...

Frances Eileen Medina

Frances Eileen Medina

Aug 7, 2023

 

 

    Frances Eileen Medina, born January 22, 1953 to Edward and Susie Schmidt in Turlock, California, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 7, 2023 after a courageous journey battling cancer.

   Her childhood years were spent working with her siblings on their family farm. She learned to work hard and be frugal. She learned...

Margaret Gine Heise

Margaret Gine Heise

Aug 3, 2023

 

Margaret Gine Heise was born in Woodland, Utah on September 7, 1936. She was the seventh child of twelve siblings. In Woodland, she grew up milking cows every morning at the crack of dawn. She and her siblings often had to hurry through the morning of farmwork or they would miss the bus to school. Sometimes they did.

One...

Julia Ann Vickers

Julia Ann Vickers

Jul 28, 2023

 

Julia A. Vickers of Buhl, Idaho, formerly Heyburn, passed away peacefully Friday, July 28, 2023.  Julia was the daughter of Carolyn Blaimers Barber and Donald Ray Campbell. Later, Carolyn married Jon Hilling. She was born in Burley, Idaho on Christmas Eve 1944.  Julia was raised in Rupert, Idaho where she attended school and graduated in 1963 from Minico High...

Dewey Plank

Dewey Plank

Jul 22, 2023

 

Melvin Dewitt “Dewey” Plank, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Buhl, Idaho with his family by his side.  

Dewey was born on April 2, 1927 in Santa Monica, CA to Melvin and Mary Plank.  He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1944, where he participated in baseball and football.  He then attended Santa Monica...