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Local Obituaries for Boise, ID, Ada County & Surrounding Areas

Deana Stano

Deana Stano

Jan 10, 2024

Deana Jensen Stano passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.  Deana and her twin sister were born October 25, 1959 in Nyssa, Oregon.  Parents, Donald and Viva Mary Jensen, took their babies and returned to their home in Cambridge, Idaho.  There they completed the family with brothers Scott (7) and Craig (5).  Donald worked...

Betty Jeanne Heckert Willman

Betty Jeanne Heckert Willman

Jan 7, 2024

Betty Jeanne Willman, age 95, died at home surrounded by loving family. She was born near Bellevue, Idaho to Madeleine Beth Roller Heckert and George Alex Louie Heckert on an alfalfa farm. She spent her childhood playing in the surrounding hills, picking wildflowers and having tea parties there with her cousin and with her pet lamb. Mom was first introduced...

Beverly Lucille Cobb

Beverly Lucille Cobb

Jan 6, 2024

Beverly L. Cobb, 100, of Boise, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at a local care facility.  

Beverly was born on February 7, 1923 in San Diego, California to Joseph W. Vanderford and Myrtle Rose (Jackson) Vanderford.She graduated from Compton High School. She lived in San Diego, CA, Compton, CA, Downey, CA, and in 1985 she moved from Long Beach,...

Tina D. Cunningham

Tina D. Cunningham

Jan 6, 2024

Tina Donnette Cunningham was born July 13, 1952, in Santa Barbara, California. She and her family moved to Nampa, Idaho when she was sixteen years old.

She graduated from Nampa High School and worked various jobs throughout her adult life.

On June 20, 1975, she married Leon M. Cunningham at her father’s home in Meridian, Idaho. They celebrated their 48th...

Martha Lou Rains

Martha Lou Rains

Dec 26, 2023

Martha Lou Rains (85) of Boise, Idaho, passed peacefully on December 26, 2023 at Overland Court Senior Living surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on June 24, 1938 in Hobart, Oklahoma – the youngest of four daughters born to John H. and Elah B. Holcomb.  As a child, she was raised on a farm in Oklahoma.  Her family...

Martin Ray Peterson

Martin Ray Peterson

Dec 12, 2023

 

Martin Ray Peterson, 66, born in Nampa, Idaho on September 12, 1957. Martin passed away in Red Deer, Alberta Canada December 12, 2023.

 

Martin was born in Nampa  Idaho to Ray and Peggy Peterson.  They moved to  Ogden when Martin was 2 years old.  At 5, they transferred to Salt Lake City. The family then moved back to...

Sheri Lynn Farris

Sheri Lynn Farris

Dec 11, 2023

 

Sheri Lynn Farris, 70, passed peacefully on December 11, 2023, after a long battle with cancer and severe Osteoporosis.

Sheri was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on April 17, 1953, to Jack Evans and Beverly Higgins.

She married Jack Farris II on May 13, 1972. They had one son: Greg Farris and one daughter: Wendy Farris Duncan.

She loved...

Kent John Granden

Kent John Granden

Dec 6, 2023

Kent John Granden was born on December 7, 1961 in Homedale, Idaho to Duane and Linda Granden.  He was a twin and the second oldest of ten children.  Kent passed away on December 6, 2023 at his home in Marsing Idaho.

He attended school in the Boise and Meridian school districts.

Kent worked on dairies, feedlots and drove truck as...

Robert David Hunter

Robert David Hunter

Dec 5, 2023

 

Robert David (Bob) Hunter, 84, of Boise, Idaho, died December 5, 2023 at home of natural causes.

Bob was born on October 12, 1939 in Grand Coulee, Washington to Alfred S. (Tiny) Hunter and Mildred M. Hoose Hunter.

During Bob’s lifetime he lived in many different states including, Washington, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, New Hampshire,...

George R. Black

George R. Black

Dec 5, 2023

George Russell Black, 63, of Caldwell, Idaho, died Tuesday, December 5th, 2023. A celebration and remembrance of George’s life will be held Saturday, December 16th, at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church in Nampa, Idaho.  

Pastor Jim Halbert of Crossroads Community Church and George’s brother-in-law, Jeremy Graves, will officiate. Services are under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. 

George...

Ivan Nikolayevich Bondar

Ivan Nikolayevich Bondar

Nov 30, 2023

A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at Bethesda Christian Church, 1021 W. 8th St., Meridian ID,  with burial to follow at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise.

 

Ivan Nikolaevich Bondar was born on March 25th, 1951, in the village of Polyany, Rivne region in Ukraine, into the Christian family of Nikolay and...

Samuel W. Pangburn

Samuel W. Pangburn

Nov 24, 2023

Samuel Wesley Pangburn was born on August 19, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Samuel Lines and Verona Ida (Browning) Pangburn. Sam moved with his family to Alva, OK in 1947 where he attended the Alva Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1956. He excelled in Goldbug football and basketball, lettering in both sports. While in high school, Sam...

Lucille (Cooper) Kassis

Lucille (Cooper) Kassis

Nov 22, 2023

Lucille Kassis, longtime Boise resident, died November 22, 2023 of natural causes. Lucille was born on June 14, 1927 in Weiser, Idaho, to parents Steve and Harriette Cooper. Lucille and her twin sister Florence (D) attended school in Weiser graduating in 1945. They then attended Oregon State for a year before transferring to the University of Idaho and graduating with...

Heather Michelle Conner

Heather Michelle Conner

Nov 22, 2023

Heather Michelle Conner, 31, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Boise.

Heather was born on January 19, 1992, in Boise, Idaho, to her parents, Robert Conner and Heidi Hunt. She was the cherished sister of Mechelle Conner, Robert Conner, Gracie Sutherland, and Aunt to Aliah Casberg.

Heather attended Borah High School and later pursued her education...

O.J. Fox

O.J. Fox

Nov 19, 2023

Orrin Jeffrey “O.J.” Fox, 80, of Meridian, Idaho, died at home on November 19, 2023.

He was born December 28, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington, to Fay and Mildred Fox. He was the middle child of nine children. Orrin graduated from Yelm High School before joining the Air Force in 1961.

Orrin was devoted to his family and was happiest when...

Barbara Ann Valdez

Barbara Ann Valdez

Nov 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Valdez, 84, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 among her family including 2 daughters, son, grandsons, brother, & son-in-law at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa, I.D..

Barbara, the first of 4 children, was born on June 12, 1939 in Chillicothe, Missouri to Florence Margaret Van Camp-Tofani and Merrill Edward Van Camp.  Barbara’s...

Kim Evans

Kim Evans

Nov 14, 2023

 

Kimber Lee (Kim) Evans was born in Cascade, Idaho, on June 1st, 1962, to Leland Ray Evans and Juanita McManus Evans. 

He lived in Cascade through the 4th grade when he moved to Dietrich, Idaho, where he lived until his junior year in high school. Kim loved sports. Even though he excelled in Basketball in his middle and early...

Margaret Elaine Overstreet

Margaret Elaine Overstreet

Nov 11, 2023

Margaret Elaine Overstreet, 85, of Boise, Idaho, died November 11, 2023 in Boise. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel – 5400 Fairview Ave, Boise, Idaho 83706.

Margaret (Maggie) was born on June 12, 1938, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Charles and Selena Pryor. She grew...

Christopher James Holmes

Christopher James Holmes

Nov 8, 2023

Christopher J. Holmes died in the arms of his loving wife on November 8, 2023 in Star, Idaho.  He was surrounded by people who loved and treasured him beyond words.  Chris was everything wonderful-loyal, kind, funny, tenderhearted, intelligent, and dedicated to those he loved. He touched the hearts of so many people throughout his life-he was a cherished husband, parent,...

Patricia L. Allred Johnson

Patricia L. Allred Johnson

Nov 4, 2023

In loving memory of Pat Lee Johnson (Patricia Lee Allred), born on August 20, 1943, in Boise, Idaho, and peacefully passed away in Meridian, Idaho, on November 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Pat, a beacon of humor and leadership, enriched the lives of those around her with an infectious spirit. Known for her love of family reunions,...

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