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Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho and Surrounding Southern Idaho Cities

Theresa Martindale

Theresa Martindale

May 1, 2024

Theresa Martindale, a beloved member of the Twin Falls, Idaho community, passed away onMay 1, 2024, at the age of 80 in her hometown. She was born on June 29, 1943, in Twin Falls,Idaho, to her parents Phil and Mary Ortega.Throughout her life, Theresa touched the hearts of many with her vibrant personality and lovingspirit. She is remembered with deep...

Victor Thomas Stockton

Victor Thomas Stockton

Mar 20, 2024

Victor Thomas Stockton, affectionately known as "Tom", was born on January 27, 1942, inNeosho, Missouri. He passed away on March 20, 2024, in Twin Falls, Idaho, at the age of 82.Tom lived a fulfilling life dedicated to hard work and creating cherished memories with his lovedones.Tom led a remarkable career working on the Pipeline, spending weeks to months in PrudhoeBay,...

Linda Lee Whismore

Linda Lee Whismore

May 13, 2024

Linda Whismore, 77, of Twin Falls, Idaho peacefully left this earth on May 13, 2024 of natural causes.

Linda was born on April 25, 1947 to Charles and Iris Mae Laurens in Portland, OR. She attended schools in Portland, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1966. In 1968 she married Richard Clayton and was later divorced. They raised a daughter and...

Irene Christensen

Irene Christensen

May 11, 2024

Irene (Young) Christensen was born November 3, 1922, in Albion, Nebraska to Perry and Pearl Young. Irene died on May 11, 2024, in Buhl, Idaho at the age of 101 years old. She attended schools and graduated from Albion High School in 1939 and attended Larsen’s Business School in Twin Falls, Idaho. 

She met and married the love of her life...

Robert "Bob" C. Dean

Robert "Bob" C. Dean

May 8, 2024

On the morning of May 8, 2024, Robert Clawson Dean (Bob) passed away at the age of 90 while being cared for by the staff at Parke View Care and Rehabilitation.  Robert was born to Hugh Elmer (Doc) and Virginia Dean in Salt Lake City, on April 18, 1934.  The Dean family settled in Burley, Idaho where Robert attended Southwest...

William "Bill" Baker

William "Bill" Baker

May 5, 2024

Bill was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on November 19, 1946, to Luther and Lillie Baker. As a child his family farmed throughout the Magic Valley. Bill graduated with the class of ‘65 in Oakley, Idaho. He had many fond childhood memories of the time spent with friends and running the hills and highways in the Burley/Oakley area. 

He then chose...

Carolyn L. Dennis

Carolyn L. Dennis

May 5, 2024

Obituary:In loving memory of Carolyn L. Dennis, a cherished wife, dedicated mother, and a beacon of love and warmth to all who knew her. She passed away on May 5, 2024, in Filer, Idaho, surrounded by her beloved family and faithful dogs after bravely facing a short battle with liver cancer.Born on February 18, 1952, in her hometown of Twin...

Janet Karen Newbry

Janet Karen Newbry

May 1, 2024

 

Janet Newbry was born in Des Lacs, North Dakota on October 10, 1938 and passed away May 1, 2024 at the age of 85. Janet was the youngest of nine when her family moved from North Dakota to Puyallup, WA in 1942. She married Bob Newbry of Jerome, ID in 1957 and they first settled in Puyallup.  Following the birth...

Bobbie Burns

Bobbie Burns

Apr 26, 2024

Freestyle Pioneer & Father of ‘The Ski’ - Bobbie Burns, 85, passed peacefully with one last hug from his daughter on Friday, April 26th in Twin Falls. He was born in Athol, Idaho on June 27th, 1938 to Bertha ‘Peggy’ Simmons and Charles Burns. He was the eldest son, second child, and rebel of the bunch. He mostly grew up...

Paula Ewers

Paula Ewers

Apr 23, 2024

Paula Louise Ewers passed away on April 23, 2024 in her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by her family. Born on November 16, 1947 to Paul Carlson and Eloise Carlson, Paula grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho in a loving family and was the oldest of four sisters. She was a cherished member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

James Bud LeRoy Whismore

James Bud LeRoy Whismore

Apr 22, 2024

James (Bud) LeRoy Whismore peacefully left his earthly body on April 22, 2024, at his home in Twin Falls, Idaho after suffering through a long battle of COPD.Bud was born on July 20, 1936, to Harvey and Mary Whismore in Welch, Oklahoma. The family relocated to the Magic Valley area of Idaho. He attended schools in Jerome and Twin Falls,...

Joan Edith Cress

Joan Edith Cress

Apr 15, 2024

Joan Edith Cress, age 83 of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 15, 2024.Joan was born February 27, 1941, in Monterey Park, California. She was the third of four daughters, born to Genevieve Edith (Mitchell) Smith and Homer William Smith.The Smith family moved to Southern Idaho where Joan grew up with her 3 sisters....

Krystle Dawn Baker

Krystle Dawn Baker

Apr 15, 2024

Krystle Dawn Baker, born on February 28, 1992, in Twin Falls, Idaho, left this world on April 15, 2024, in Elko, Nevada. She was a beloved daughter of Don and Stacie Baker and a cherished sister to Jacqueline Calderon and Kendra Baker. Krystle was also an adored aunt by her nephews and niece. She grew up in Jerome, Idaho and...

Floyd "Gene" Eugene Turley

Floyd "Gene" Eugene Turley

Apr 9, 2024

Floyd “Gene” Eugene Turley was born on February 1, 1958, in Twin Falls, ID, as the second child to Woodrow Joseph Turley and Joyce Elaine Gambrel (Glasmann). Growing up alongside his older sibling Pamela Marie Turley (Mattice), Gene's early years were marked by adventures on his grandparents’ farm in Eden, Idaho, where he was both spoiled and taught the virtues...

Steven Robert Morris

Steven Robert Morris

Mar 20, 2024

Steven was born on October 26, 1944, in Logan, Utah to Robert W.  Morris and Lillian Claire Lanman. Steven grew up in Pocatello, Idaho where he received his education.

Steven entered the Army in 1963. He served forty-two months in Germany and thirty-two months in Vietnam, where Steven received the Bronze Star.

Steven was united in marriage to Barbara (Paul) Bustamante on...

Julia "Judy" Ann Knapp

Julia "Judy" Ann Knapp

Mar 20, 2024

Julia Ann “Judy” Knapp passed away on March 20, 2024 in Twin Falls, ID. Judy was the only child born to Forrest Glen “Chief” Kennedy and Nannie Sibyl Thacker in Ardmore, Oklahoma on March 17, 1942. Judy spent time with cousins as companions, especially in the summer when her mother, a school teacher, would be off work. They traveled often...

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