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Leila LaVonne Neilson
Aug 2, 2021
Leila L. Neilson of Twin Falls, ID, 85, passed away at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center on August 2, 2021 after a short illness.
Leila was born in Twin Falls, ID, September 1, 1935 to Ralph and Maude (née Conrad) Webring. Leila grew up on a sheep ranch in Cassia County. She loved animals, gardening, hiking, and camping....
Margaret Ann Livingston
Jul 26, 2021
Margret Ann Livingston passed away of natural causes on July 26, 2021, at the age of 90. Known as Maggie to most who knew her, she was born in 1930 in Wabash, IN, and despite a tragic period during her childhood being spend in a children’s home, she and her siblings were raised by her loving father once he returned...
Joshua Whittaker
Jul 25, 2021
Joshua M. Whittaker September 19th, 1976 – July 25th, 2021 After an arduous battle with kidney disease, with his sights set on the road to recovery in hopes of a transplant, Josh waved goodnight to pain and suffering in this world on Sunday July 25th, 2021. Josh was defined by his presence. Everyone knew when Josh was around because everyone...
Elizabeth Velasquez
Jul 24, 2021
Elizabeth Velasquez, age 48, of Twin Falls, Idaho passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Rupert, Idaho on May 31, 1973, to Johnny Jake & Marilynn Matsaw Montoya. Johnny Montoya was born in Del Norte, Colorado. Marilynn was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Elizabeth graduated from Minidoka High School in Rupert, ID. Elizabeth...
Harry Eslinger
Jul 22, 2021
Harry Simrel Eslinger, 97, passed away on July 22, 2021. Harry was born in Cedar Springs, Missouri on August 14, 1923 to Lewis and Edith Eslinger. He graduated from Curry High School and married Ruth Scherbinske on July 9, 1944. They raised two children in Buhl, Idaho and enjoyed nearly 40 years together until Ruth’s passing in 1983.
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Antonia Chairez De Nava
Jul 21, 2021
Antonia Nava, age 77, of Hazelton Idaho, passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born January 27, 1944, to Miguel Chairez and Maria de Refugio Garcia in Sombrerete Zac, Mexico; the 6th of seven children. Her family lived in the village of El Astillero and later moved to Las Cruces where she and her siblings grew up. Antonia...
Tanner Roy Hopkinson
Jul 12, 2021
Tanner Roy was 16 years young when he became the Final Boss of his own life story on July 12, 2021. Tanner was born on Presidents' Day on February 21st, 2005, to the joy of his mom Kim. He was introduced later on that day to his sisters, Kylie (KieKie) and Madi. Gavin was born years later, to the surprise...
Eric Franklin Steele
Jul 11, 2021
Eric Franklin Steele January 17, 1976 - July 11, 2021 Eric was born January 17, 1976, in Idaho but raised in California, moving to Idaho as an adult to attend POST, Police Officers Standards and Training Academy, receiving his certification as a police officer. Eric worked for both the Twin Falls City Police and the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Departments...
MaryAnn Meier
Jul 10, 2021
Maryann Meier, age 65, of Twin Falls, passed away at home on July 9,2021, surrounded by her family. Maryann was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 14,1956 to Reuben and Marjorie Simon. She attended schools in Idaho Falls and got her GED at CSI. Maryann married David Meier on May 27, 1995 in Buhl, Idaho. Maryann loved to cruise...
Dolores J Strickling
Jul 8, 2021
Dolores “Dee” Joan Strickling, age 86 passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Creekside Care Center in Jerome, Idaho. She was born on November 12, 1934, at Twin Falls, ID to Margaret Harriet Peters Strickling and Stanley Hubert Strickling. She was raised in Buhl, Idaho and graduated from Buhl High School with the Class of 1952. Dee worked at Twin...
Roberta Mader
Jul 4, 2021
Roberta June Allen Mader, died suddenly on July 4, 2021 at Heritage Memory Care unit at the age of 85. Roberta was born on September 18, 1935 in Fairfield, Idaho to Charles and Marion Allen. She grew up in the Magic Valley, attending elementary school in Gooding and graduating from Wendell High School in 1953. She also earned a degree...
Edythe Widmer
Jul 3, 2021
Edythe Widmer, age 93, of Kimberly, Idaho went home to the Lord, July 3rd 2021 She was in her home surrounded by family. Edythe was born in Malad, Idaho on June 12th, 1928, to Edmund and Mary Nielsen. Moved to SLC when she was 4, just after the death of her father. Then at age 10 her family moved to...
Kenneth Smith
Jun 29, 2021
Kenneth F. Smith, age 86, of Twin Falls, ID, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2021. Ken was born in Salina, Kansas on January 11, 1935, to Creta Fern (neé Brown) Smith and Clarence Edward Smith. Ken graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1953, attended community college in Pocatello, and subsequently reported for duty with the Army...
Kenneth Miles Tietjen
Jun 24, 2021
Kenneth Miles Tietjen, age 68, died in Hazelton ID. June 24 2021 son of Rose and Bill Tietjen survived by his wife Jackie and his two sons Vinnie and Harry Tietjen and his dog cj you are gone but never forgotten in our Hearts.
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