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Richard "Andy" A. Bamping
Feb 22, 2026
Richard Andrew (Andy)Bamping, 79, of Twin Falls, Idaho, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Twin Falls, Idaho in the arms of his devoted, loving wife, Anne, at St. Luke's Hospital.
Andy was born July 16, 1946, in Long Beach, California, to Frederick and Marge Bamping. He was the 3rd of 5 children. The family moved to the Fresno...
Clifford Coale Walker
Feb 22, 2026
Clifford Coale Walker
November 20, 1938 - February 22, 2026
Clifford Coale Walker, 87, passed away, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after a short stay at Chardonnay Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho. Cliff was born in Washington, D.C., and as a child grew up in Long Beach and Rolling Hills, California. Cliff graduated from Claremont McKenna College (Business) in 1960. He...
Steven L. Wolper
Feb 22, 2026
Steve Wolper, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey Idaho, Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.
Steve lived the kind of life that refuses to fit neatly into a paragraph. Marine. Electrician. Film student at the University of Southern California. Hollywood assistant cameraman. Alaska hunting lodge operator. Homebuilder. Construction company owner. Underwater photographer. EMT. Pilot. Relentless community advocate. If there was...
Melissa Dawn Halbesleben
Feb 21, 2026
Melissa Dawn Halbesleben, 35, of Gooding, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 21, 2026.
Melissa was born on December 3, 1990, in Jerome to William Bingham and Barbie McManus. She grew up in Idaho and stayed close to her family throughout her life.
On March 27, 2024, she married her husband, Jacob Halbesleben.
Melissa’s favorite thing to do was...
Terral M Thompson
Feb 19, 2026
Terral M. Thompson, 70, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on February 19, 2026, at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted here when it is available.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 667 Harrison Street, Twin Falls,...
Michael "Mike" D. Burke
Feb 19, 2026
Michael Burke passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey on Thursday, February 19th. Born in the Bronx, NY, to John and Virginia (née Lynch) Burke, Mike attended Regis High School, then Fordham University. Commissioned as an officer in the Marine Corps at graduation, he fulfilled his dream to become a fighter pilot and was a lifelong devotee of the...
William J. Bishop
Feb 18, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of William “Bill” (Papa) Bishop, who departed this life on February 18, 2026, at the age of 70. Bill passed peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by the family who cherished him. Born on Christmas Day in 1955 in Lansing, Michigan, Bill moved with his family...
Michael Eugene Simon
Feb 17, 2026
Michael Eugene Simon passed away on February 17, 2026 in Boise, Idaho with family at his side. He was born the fifth of six children on January 29, 1951 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Reuben Simon and Marjorie Mead Simon. He grew up on a farm in Iona, Idaho and attended Iona Elementary School and Bonneville High School. His mother...
Vernal Olsen
Feb 14, 2026
Vernal Olsen, 93, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Wendell, Idaho.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
In keeping with Vernal's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private Graveside Service will be held.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below
Scott M Luby
Feb 13, 2026
Scott Michael Luby, 73, of Buhl, Idaho, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Woodland Assisted Living.
Born in Caldwell, Idaho, to Rowene House and Dale R. Luby, Scott was the youngest of four children. Growing up in Idaho, he developed an early love for the outdoors. As a boy, he was active in the Boy Scouts, where he built...
Hans "Ray" Raymond Cairncross
Feb 7, 2026
Hans "Ray" Raymond Cairncross, 84, of Ketchum, Idaho, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, with Wendy, his wife of forty-two years, holding his hand. In his final days he was surrounded by his adoring family: daughter Allison Stites (Andre) and grandchildren Erin (24) and Brendon (27), daughter Caitlin Dietiker (Greg) and granddaughter Elsie (3), son Christian...
M. Gayle Bengoechea
Feb 2, 2026
M. Gayle Bengoechea, 84, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho, after several months of declining health.
Gayle was born in West Plains, Missouri, to Jack H. and Eunice Collins Williams. She attended schools in West Plains, Missouri, Filer, Idaho, and Twin Falls, Idaho. Twin Falls Business College and College...
Chase McAlexander
Feb 1, 2026
Chase McAlexander, 27, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on February 1, 2026. Chase was born on October 10, 1998, in Twin Falls, where he was also raised and built a life centered around family, friendship, and adventure.
Chase shared a lifelong love with his wife, Mallory Snow. The two had been together since they were just 12 years old, growing...
Dr. Harry Withers Huffaker
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Harry Withers Huffaker, a retired dentist, died of natural causes on January 29 at his home in Hailey, Idaho, with his sweet dog, Ruby; his life partner, Barbara Kline; and his friend of 82 years, Dr. Michael Fenlon, at his side. He was 86.
Harry was born on December 27, 1939, in Long Island, New York, the second son of...
Lola J. Prescott
Jan 27, 2026
Lola (Mom) Prescott, June 1, 1937 – January 27, 2026
Lola (Mom) Prescott passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at her home in Kimberly, Idaho, surrounded by her loving family.
Lola was born on June 1, 1937, to Tearl E. Seebold and Irma M. Craun Seebold in Hennessey, Oklahoma. As a young child, she moved with her family to Seattle, Washington,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Moberg
Jan 25, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Moberg of Buhl, Idaho took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 90. Betty passed peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oregon with her family around her.
Betty was born in Sheboygan, WI on December 12, 1935, to Arthur and Anne Neuwrith. She was preceded in death...
Walter D. Richter
Jan 20, 2026
Walter D. Richter, 65, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was born on August 22, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary and Virgil Richter. Walter was the youngest of 7 children.
Walter may be described as a devoted husband, skilled diesel mechanic, and passionate woodworker. Walter lived a life rich with...
James "Jim" R. Bennion
Jan 13, 2026
James “Jim” Robert Bennion, 73, of Filer, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home in Filer, Idaho. Jim was born on May 20, 1952, to Helen Mae Bowen and Robert Alvin Bennion. He grew up alongside three brothers, Kelly, Jack, and Jerr,y and one sister, Kathy.
As a child, Jim lived along the Snake River and Buffalo...
Ruby Glyn Kirby
Jan 11, 2026
Ruby Glyn Kirby, 99, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Canyons Senior Living in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Ruby was born on November 17, 1926, at South Union, KY at her house on a farm. She had 4 sisters and 1 half-brother- Lorraine, Kathryn, (Ruby), Imogene, Joyce, & Dewey Lynn.
She lived in that house until she...
Frank E. Nelson
Jan 8, 2026
My wonderful son, Frank Eugene Nelson, was born September 2, 1967, in Duarte, California, and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2026.
Frank grew up in Glendora, California, and attended Foothill Christian School. He later attended CSU San Bernardino, where he earned two bachelor’s degrees one in business and one real estate, along with...
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