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Local Obituaries for Twin Falls, Idaho and Surrounding Southern Idaho Cities

Ventura C. Salinas

Ventura C. Salinas

Aug 5, 2021

We regretfully announce the passing of Ventura C. Salinas. He went home to be with Jesus on August 6th, 2021 at age 64. Ventura was born to Manuel Sr. and Bertha Salinas on September 5th, 1956 in Laredo Texas. Ventura was diagnosed with scoliosis at birth, which made his childhood look different than most, but he overcame and lived far...

Wayne Courtney

Wayne Courtney

Aug 5, 2021

 

 

            Smart, helpful and the epitome of a hard worker, J. Wayne Courtney (68) of Twin Falls died too soon on August 5, 2021, while picking apples in Buhl.

            Born March 1953 in Jerome, Wayne graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1971.  Demonstrating his character at a young age, he was never tardy to class.  He was raised...

Henry Alvin Jones

Henry Alvin Jones

Aug 3, 2021

Henry Alvin Jones September 1st , 1935 – August 3rd, 2021 On August 3rd, 2021 Henry Alvin Jones passed away in Garland, Texas, he was 85 years old. He was born on September 1st 1935 in Ovette, Mississippi. He served proudly in the United States Air Force in Mountain Home, Idaho. He met the love of his life Carol on...

Leila LaVonne Neilson

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Iris Agam

Iris Agam

Jul 17, 2021

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Robert Edward Frazier

Robert Edward Frazier

Jul 16, 2021

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Minnie June Canterbury

Minnie June Canterbury

Jul 14, 2021

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Tanner Roy Hopkinson

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

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

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

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

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...

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