Oscar Eduardo Saavedra, 62, a resident of Boise, Idaho, died July 9, 2012 at St. Luke’s Medical Center after a short illness. A Mass will be held in his honor Thursday, July 12, at the Saint John’s Cathedral at 10:00 am. A Rosary will precede the Mass at 9:30 am. Oscar was born May 30, 1950 at Douglas, Arizona, to...

Deana Chandler, generous friend, and beloved mother, daughter, sister, partner, niece, granddaughter, and aunt, left us Monday morning, July 9th. Her short life was lived with a grace, energy, charisma, and elegance that belied the deep sadness that filled her heart. Those that knew her, those that she touched, that she influenced, inspired, comforted, and supported in this world will...

William Mitchell Passero 2002 - 2012 William Mitchell Passero, a.k.a. "Chilly" and "Will the Thrill" began blessing his surroundings on March 11, 2002. His smile gave an understanding of the qualities underneath. What you saw on the surface was wonderful in itself. What was uncovered in personality and character was far greater. Will played football and basketball and was known...

Ronald Max Clare Wilke, 82 years old, returned to his Heavenly Father on July 2, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 4, 1929 in Boise Idaho to Alfred H. and Christella Marie (Bingman) Wilke. Ron was raised in Boise and attended Boise area schools.  He began his career with Idaho Power Company where he...

Aayrelle Anderson died at the Idaho State Veterans Home Tuesday evening June 19, 2012. She was 91. B o rn Aayrelle Easteppe in Friley , Arkansas on August 28 , 1920 , she lived a long, fulfi l ling l i fe as a teacher , Navy WAVE i n WWII and wonderful mom . The Easteppe fami l y...

On June 24, 2012, Dorothy Mousetis, our beloved mother and grandmother, with loving thoughts of her family peacefully passed.  Dorothy was born in Baltimore, Maryland.  She was the only child of Edmund and Maude Bopp. Dorothy had a zest for life which was very infectious and a presence that was strong and indomitable!  She could take on any task presented...

Lib Hawthorne peacefully passed at home May 23.  She was born June 5 in Estelline, Texas to Grover Cleveland and Betsy Ann Daniels.  She graduated from Texas Women's University in 1939.  On May 17, 1947 she was married in Houston to Dudley Delbert Hawthorne, her husband of 43 years.  She taught elementary school for many years in the Houston and...

Hazel Jensen Hamson Thornton, 94, of Eagle, ID, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her residence in Eagle. Hazel was born on February 14, 1918 in Milwaukie, Oregon, the daughter of Jens Christian Jensen and Anna Marie Jacobsen Jensen.  She attended Concord Grade School, Milwaukie High School and Benke Walker Business College. Hazel was...

Shannon Fesler, 40, of Boise, passed away on June 20, 2012, in a local hospital. A service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 11 a.m., at the Goddard L.D.S. Chapel, 8620 Goddard St., Boise, with Bishop Von K. Sorenson presiding. Shannon was born on September 18, 1971 in Boise, to Norman Browning and Linda Youngstrom Olson. Words...

Kenneth George Biel, 1926-2012 In the embrace of his four children and his wife of 65 years, Reverend Ken Biel passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 15, 2012, having lived a rich and enriching life of ministry to family, friends, parishioners, and strangers alike. No one who met him ever remained a stranger for long. He...

Elinor Grace Mark, 81, of Meridian, passed away unexpectedly June 13, 2012.  Elinor was born Nov. 16, 1930 to James and Lucille Marie Miles in Los Angeles, CA.  She married George V. Mark on March 8, 1952.  They raised their 3 children David, Dennis and Debbie in Fullerton Calif.  Her joy in life was baking.  In her baking career she...

Bever l y Sc hre in e r passed a w ay J u ne 17, 20 1 2 . She was bo r n December 7 , 1931 , one of identical t w ins, in Spokane , WA. She lost her parents at a young age and was later adopted by her Aunt and Uncle , Charles and...

Helen Adele Riley McGrath Pollak Davis, 95, of Meridian, ID, left us to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 7, 2012. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on August 11, 1916, the daughter of John J. Riley and Mary Helen Flanigen Riley.  Due to her father’s work position and the extensive traveling and moving, Adele was raised in...

Bruce M. Donnelley, 76, died June 10, 2012.  He was born in Boise June 14, 1935, one of six children born to William James (Don) Donnelley and Dorothy Houston Donnelley.  His father died when Bruce was young, and at an early age he had a paper route and worked at a bike shop, where he bought his bike for payments...

Heaven got a good man Tuesday June 12th when John Thomas Clarke passed away at the age of 57 due to complications of Crohn's disease.  The last few years brought a myriad of health challenges and setbacks John's way.  During that time he underwent two brain surgeries, an open heart surgery, accompanied by strokes and seizures.  There was pain, anguish...

Born April 16, 1975, died tragically and prematurely May 31, 2012. Anyone who knew Troy knew him to be the kindest and gentlest soul. He lived his life to the fullest, touching everyone he met. He was a natural protector and was always ready to assist anyone in need, whether it was a homeless person, an injured animal, or someone...

Bernice Elizabeth Shearer passed away on May 26 due to natural causes at a local care center.  Bernice was born on October 30, 1931 to James and Myrtle Adcock.  Bernice lived in Boise and went to Boise High School.  Bernice married Fred Shearer Jr. on August 21, 1950.  Bernice and Fred had three children, Donald, Diane, and Irene. Bernice worked...

Donna L. Coyle, 70, of Boise, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012, in a local care center. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 31, at 11:00 a.m., at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, Boise. Donna was born on April 2, 1942, in Memphis, TN, to Robert D....

James Robert “Bob” Collins, 48, of Boise, ID, formerly of Santa Rosa, CA, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Boise of natural causes. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, Meridian, ID. Bob was born on January 7, 1964 in San Francisco, CA to Thomas W. and Gene Claire...

Lynn (Carolyn) Mills, 87, of Boise, died on May 27, 2012. Lynn was born June 24, 1924 in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Marvell VanDorn Cook and (William) Orville Cook. She graduated with honors from Cheyenne Senior High School, Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1942 and was a member of National Thespians Dramatic Honor Society, 1942, National Forensic League, 1941, and Leadership with Snowy...