Obituaries
Arthur Ed Phillips
Dec 30, 2025
Arthur Ed Phillips, 90, returned to his Heavenly Father on December 30, 2025, in Caldwell, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Art leaves behind a legacy defined by faith, work, humility, and a deep and abiding love for his family and the land he called home.
Born July 9, 1935, in Aberdeen, Idaho, Art...
John T. DeForest
Dec 28, 2025
John Terry DeForest
John was born April 9, 1957, in Aberdeen, Idaho, to Gilbert and Geneva Deforest. John was number 8 in a family of 10. On John’s first birthday his dad Gilbert passed away and that was always a bad spot in John’s life. But John made up for it with Halloween and Christmas. He would decorate his yard like...
John Newton Schelske
Dec 27, 2025
April 17, 1945 – December 27, 2025
John Newton Schelske passed away peacefully at his home in Lompoc, California, on December 27, 2025. He is now in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior.
John was born in Aberdeen, Idaho on April 17, 1945, to Alexander and Anna Marie Schelske. He was the second to youngest and spent his early years...
Debra Ernst
Dec 25, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Sue Schrooten Ernst, 68, of American Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, to Beverly Newsome and Floyd Junior Schrooten.Debbie grew up in Emporia alongside her brothers Mike (deceased), Kevin, and Brian. Some of her fondest childhood memories included playing softball, and one of her favorite...
Emma Jean Mauch
Dec 23, 2025
Emma Jean Alston Mauch, 90, of American Falls, Idaho passed away on December 23, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho. Services will be in the spring.
Rayne Robinson
Dec 9, 2025
Rayne Robinson, born on December 19, 1981, in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockland, Idaho, on December 9, 2025. A cherished wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Rayne's life was defined by her unwavering commitment to her family.
Rayne attended Bonneville Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and Pocatello High School, ultimately pursuing higher education at BYU-Idaho, where she earned...
Vernon Buchanan
Dec 9, 2025
Vernon Knight Buchanan, beloved husband, daddy, grandpa, brother, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2025. He lived a simple life filled with devoted trust in His Lord Jesus Christ and faithful commitment to his family.
Born March 31, 1944, Vernon grew up on a dairy farm as the 6th of 8 children. As...
Mary Elizabeth Simms
Dec 7, 2025
A Life Well Lived
Mary Elizabeth Barnard
As we approach the Christmas season, a time of angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold, it seems fitting that our Angel has ascended to Heaven to rejoice with those she loves. Mary Elizabeth Barnard was born December 30, 1938 to a proud fisherman of a father and a soft hearted,...
Judith Kay Kress
Dec 2, 2025
Judith “Judy” Kay Kress, was born on June 1, 1941, in Cortez, Colorado. She peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 2, 2025, at Grace Assisted Living Center in Chubbuck, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering support for her family and community.
Judy graduated from American Falls High School in 1959, and soon after, she married...
William James Huber
Nov 27, 2025
William (Bill) James Huber passed away, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home in American Falls, Idaho. A graveside service with Military honors will be at a later date. For updated service information, or to share condolences, memories, and photos, please visit DavisRoseMortuary.com.
Estevan J Garcia
Nov 22, 2025
Estevan Garcia, 68, Passed away at his home in American Falls, Idaho on November 22, 2025. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.davisrosemortuary.com.
Janice Maria Funk Edmonds
Nov 19, 2025
Janice Maria Funk Edmonds, 90, died November 19, 2025 at her home. A celebration of life will be on May 16, 2026.
Dale Letho Waddoups
Oct 15, 2025
Dale Letho Waddoups, 73, died on October 15, 2025, at his home, where he loved to be with his wife and fur babies around him. He was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Letho and Frieda Waddoups. He was a mechanic and had a shop in American Falls for many years. He then worked at Koompin farms until he retired. He...
Ronald Francis Morris
Oct 12, 2025
Ronald Francis Morris, affectionately known as “Poppy” Ron, departed from this world on October 12, 2025, at the age of 82. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family, a testament to a life well-lived.
Born on March 3, 1943, Ron was a lively child with an aptitude for playing musical instruments. After learning to...
Seth Lounsbury
Oct 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Seth Ryan Lounsbury unexpectantly passed away October 6th in Old Westbury Village, NY at the young age of 48 years old. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and a true friend to many….
On New Years Eve in 1976, Seth rang in the New Year as Gary and Rhea Lounsbury welcomed their first...
Alfredo Garcia
Sep 30, 2025
Alfredo Garcia, born on September 4, 1967, in Weslaco, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2025, in American Falls, Idaho. Alfredo was a loved father, grandfather, and son who left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him.
Alfredo was known for his warm spirit and impeccable sense of humor; he always had a way of making us laugh....
Michael Jon Hoopes
Sep 29, 2025
Michael Jon Hoopes, 77, of Rockland, Idaho, peacefully passed from this life September 29th. He was born February 29, 1948 in Afton, Wyoming. He was devoted to sharing his love and appreciation for music with his family and close friends. He worked as a taxi driver, a card dealer in Jackpot, a school teacher, a band teacher, and the Technology...
Freddie Ralph Roads
Sep 28, 2025
On September 28th, 2025 close to noon, Freddie Ralph Roads passed away at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho of natural causes. Freddie was 73 years old. He was born May 22nd, 1952 in Munich Germany.
Freddie was adopted at an early age and lived most of his childhood with his adopted parents, Ralph Gilbert Roads, and Maria Adam Roads in...
Gabriel Guevara Alcaraz
Sep 28, 2025
Gabriel Guevara Alcaraz, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2025, in American Falls, Idaho. Born on December 2, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, Gabriel brightened the lives of all who knew him with his kind, loving spirit and infectious humor.
Gabriel was a student at Idaho State University, where he pursued his dreams with passion and...
Merle Ray Friesen
Sep 28, 2025
Merle Ray Friesen (1947–2025)
On September 28, 2025, Jesus called His faithful servant Merle Ray Friesen (78) home.
Merle was born on April 18, 1947, at Harms Memorial Hospital in American Falls, Idaho, to Katherine Peters Friesen and Edwin Friesen. He was raised in American Falls where his father farmed.
Merle attended American Falls High School, followed by two years at Bethel College,...
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