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Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho and Surrounding Southern Idaho Cities
Judy Orthel
Jan 2, 2026
Judy Orthel passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. She entered the Lord’s hands, knowing He chose her before the world was known.
Born in 1951 to Raymond and Caroline Douglas, Judy grew up on the Douglas orchard in Emmett. Toni Graham (Boise) was a childhood play partner (and niece) who remained her dearest friend throughout her life. She graduated from...
Walter D. Richter
Jan 20, 2026
Walter D. Richter, 65, of Twin Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Walter’s Committal Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 am at Snake River Canyon National Cemetery, 1585 East Elm Street, Buhl, Idaho 83316.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook...
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...
Harry Clifford De Haan VI
Jan 8, 2026
Harry Clifford De Haan, VI, passed away peacefully at his home in Filer on Thursday, January 8, after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer. His time came peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 80 years.
Harry was born on February 6, 1945 to Harry and Dorothy De Haan in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the fourth of...
Sandra K Cunningham
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra K Cunningham, 76, of Filer, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at her home in Filer, Idaho.
A full obituary for Sandra will be posted here when it becomes available.
Sandra's Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301, with a...
Vira Grace Amende
Jan 5, 2026
Vira Grace AmendeDecember 17, 1920 – January 5, 2026Age 105Vira Grace Amende passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Bridgeview Estates, surrounded by her loving family, having lived a remarkable 105 years. She was born on December 17, 1920, in Selden, Kansas, to Clinton Lorenzo Russell and Minnie Josephine Hanson. She moved to Idaho with her sister Eva after...
Darrell Fairbanks
Jan 5, 2026
Glen Darrell Fairbanks, 87, passed away on January 5, 2026, to be with his savior. Darrell was born May 2, 1938, to Glen and Mary Fairbanks. He grew up in Jerome County, where he attended Greenwood Elementary and graduated from Valley High School. Later, his family moved to Twin Falls. As a young boy, Darrell had an incredible work ethic....
Claudia B Andreason
Jan 4, 2026
Clara Claudia Ballard Andreason, age 91, of Twin Falls, passed away on the evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Boise on September 10, 1934, to Carroll James Ballard and Mary Ireta Rose. She was the older sister of James Elmer Ballard, who was born six years after.
On December 5,...
James "Jim" H. Deitrick
Jan 3, 2026
James "Jim" H. Deitrick, 69, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home in Kimberly, Idaho. Jim was born on May 19, 1956, to Lyle “Buck” and Linda Deitrick in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the third child of four children born into the family.
Jim attended school in Filer, Idaho, where he graduated in 1974....
Barry L. Bunshoft
Dec 31, 2025
Barry Lawrence Bunshoft was born on August 2, 1934, and passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 91, surrounded by loved ones. He was predeceased by his parents, Abraham Bunshoft and Sadie Goldberg Bunshoft, and his wife, Sylvia Bunshoft. He grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, and attended Brookline High School, where he made life-long friends. He attended...
William Elbert Berks
Dec 24, 2025
William Elbert Berks, 65, of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.Private family services will be held at a later date.
A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.
Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
Jose Antonio Bengoechea Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Jose Antonio Bengoechea Sr., 87, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
There will be no services held.
Arrangements are under the care of Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family in the guestbook section below.
Violet M Bortz
Dec 24, 2025
Violet Marie Cox Bortz, 98, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Canyon Senior Living in Twin Falls, Idaho.
She was born in Caldwell County, Missouri, on September 15, 1927, the youngest of eight children born to Jessie Oliver Cox and Maudie Hopper Cox. Violet’s father and brothers did custom harvesting, and the family moved between...
Clyde M. Richmond
Dec 20, 2025
Clyde M. Richmond, 91, of Filer, Idaho, passed away at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Clyde was born on October 20, 1934, to Ray and Flora Richmond in Buhl, Idaho. He went to Maroa County School, north of Filer, and later to Filer High School. When his parents moved to the...
Freida L. Young
Dec 20, 2025
Freida “Fritz” LeVerne Young, 93, of Twin Falls, ID passed away peacefully of natural causes in the early hours of December 20, 2025, at Chardonnay Assisted Living. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. Freida never met a stranger. Freida’s warmth and kindness touched countless lives during her long...
Robert "Bob" Eugene VanOstrand
Dec 17, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene VanOstrand, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Twin Falls Transitional Care of Cascadia, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Bob was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho, where he spent most of his life. After high school graduation, he volunteered for the U.S. Army, serving three years in America and Germany. After his military service,...
Pastor D Lynn Bryson
Dec 17, 2025
Pastor D. Lynn Bryson, born March 20, 1962 in Riverside, California, passed away December 17, 2025 in Twin Falls, Idaho at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife Debbie, three children, Michael, Matthew (Chloe), and Meleah, and his sister, Robyn Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Arlene Bryson.
Lynn grew up in Roseburg,...
Dianne Marie Birrell
Dec 13, 2025
Dianne Marie Birrell, 86, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away on December 13, 2025, in the home that she loved, with her family and her faithful dog, Sassy, by her side. She was born February 2, 1939, in Murray, Utah, to John and Midge Cristobal.
Dianne graduated from Jerome High School and later from the Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing,...
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