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Joshua Landon Kolbe
Jan 5, 2026
Joshua was born in Riverton, Utah and spent his first 5 years of life in West Valley City, Utah. That little 6 pounds 2 ounce baby boy changed his parents' world forever and brought so much joy into the lives of everyone who knew him. He sparked so much unconditional love in our hearts that he may be the very...
Desarae Faye Evans
Jan 5, 2026
Please note that the funeral service has been moved to Red Rose Funeral Home due to the weather
Our little Angel Desarae Faye Evans blessed us with her presence on January 5, 2026. She was born at 10:10 am and passed away peacefully at 11:26 am. Surrounded by her loving parents Ellisa Josephine Jensen and Hayden Joshua Evans of Logan, Utah...
Edward (Ted) Waddoups Troseth
Dec 23, 2025
Edward (Ted) Waddoups Troseth returned to his Heavenly Father on December 23rd 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Ted was born on May 31, 1941, in Cornish, Utah, to Lindon Troseth and Lucia Waddoups. After the tragic passing of his mother, Lucia, Ted was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Fenton and Jenny Waddoups, in Preston, Idaho.
He graduated from Preston High School...
Lona Rae Gibbs Wolff
Dec 19, 2025
Lona Rae Gibbs Wolff, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Preston, Idaho. Born on March 11, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lona was raised in Salt Lake and graduated from East High School, setting the foundation for a life rich with experiences and dedication to her family and community.
Lona's faith was an integral...
Tony Orlando Rodriguez
Dec 16, 2025
Tony Orlando Santiago Rodriguez, 44, of Preston, Idaho, unexpectedly passed away on December 16, 2025, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tony was born on April 15, 1981, in Ogden, Utah, to Orlando Valentine Rodriguez and Veronica Gallegos. Tony lived with intensity and adventure. Known for his strong personality, sharp humor, big heart, and also loved to dance. Tony...
Burnis Willoff Garner
Dec 15, 2025
Burnis Willoff Garner born in Chicago, IL on October 14, 1958. Burnis is preceded in passing by his parents Dave Sidney Brown and Sweetie Garner, his brother Charles Brown, James Garner, Otis Garner, his Sister's Essie Echols and Rita Garner. He is survived by his brother's Ray Garner and Arthur Garner, his sister's Mimie Scott, Cherina Garner, Portia Cox, Lovetta...
Lora Lynn Pettit Lewis
Dec 14, 2025
Lora Lynn Pettit Lewis, 55 of Lewiston, Utah, passed away Sunday December 14, 2025 in a Logan care center. She was born in Fresno, CA, July 26, 1970 the daughter of Vern Bud Pettit and Sandy Preston Pettit. She is married to Mark Lewis.
At her request no formal services are being conducted.
A full obituary will be posted when available. To...
Debora Ann Kohles
Nov 28, 2025
Debora Ann Smith Kohles passed away November 28, 2025, after a recent stroke. She was born on Friday April 13, 1956, to Val Smith and Monta Rae Rallison Smith in Logan, Utah. Her Mom would call her on every Friday the 13th no matter what month it was to celebrate "Their Day".
She grew up an Airforce "Brat" as she would...
Cathy Rae
Nov 26, 2025
Cathy Rae was born Cathy Rae Clark to OE May and Curtis Jackson Clark on January 24, 1946. Her parents, while stern, were supportive. In her youth Cathy had vocal coaching from Guido Caselotti - the father and vocal coach of Adriana Caselotti, the voice of Snow White in Disney’s Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. Cathy was expressive and...
Richard Dean Comish
Nov 26, 2025
Richard Dean Comish, 76, of Grace, ID, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID surrounded by his family. Ric was born on August 4 th , 1949, in Soda Springs, ID to Bennie and Barbara Comish. He was the third of six children and the only boy, which may explain why he learned early...
Joann Cron
Nov 20, 2025
Joann Cron, aged 85, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, at her home in Soda Springs, Idaho. Born on March 14, 1940, in Montpelier, Idaho, Joann was the beloved daughter of Roland Peterson of Ovid, Idaho, and Rosemary (Jackson) Peterson of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Joann was a 1958 graduate of Soda Springs High School. Joann married and shared two...
Christa Helena Kendall
Nov 19, 2025
Christa Helena Auktor Kendall passed away peacefully in Preston, Idaho on November 19, 2025. Christa was born in Stuttgart, Germany on July 4, 1935. Her mother was Helena Elizebeth Kubler who married Karl Auktor. Karl later adopted Christa as his own child. A few years later her parents had a sister for her, Ute Auktor Augat.
Christa grew up in WWII...
Randal Eugene Whitingslow-Brin
Nov 16, 2025
Randal Eugene Whittingslow-Brin, 61, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on November 16, 2025, at Bingham Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1964, in Long Beach, California. A devoted long-haul truck driver, which he loved doing, Randal built a career defined by reliability, hard work, and pride in his craft.
Randal attended Preston High School. Known throughout his life for...
Warren Roger Blackham
Nov 5, 2025
Warren Roger Blackham
Warren Roger Blackham, of Malad Idaho, Passed away on November 5, 2025 at the age of 82. After a courage's battle with cancer. We will miss him dearly. Roger was born on February 2,1943 to Warren Willard and Mabel Stevens Blackham in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Roger grew up in Bountiful, Utah and attended Bountiful High School. While in...
Clara Gladys Greer
Oct 22, 2025
Clara Gladys Greer, of Soda Springs, Idaho, USA, passed away on Tuesday, Wednesday October 22, 2025, at the age of 94 years. We will all miss her dearly. Gladys was born in Nipiwan, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 26, 1931, the daughter of Thorsten (Tom) Burton Jacobsen and Viola Gertrude Little.
Gladys travelled many parts of the world. She had a passion...
Frank Willard Simonsen
Oct 19, 2025
Frank Willard Simonsen, 85, returned to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Cub River, Idaho. He passed on a sunny and beautiful autumn morning surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oslo, Norway on December 11, 1939, to Ivar Erling and Borghild Kristine Simonsen.
In July 1947, at age 7, Frank travelled from Oslo, Norway on...
James Ray Allen
Oct 17, 2025
James “Jim” Ray Allen, 65, of Hyde Park, Utah, passed away on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jim was born on September 26, 1960, in Logan, Utah, to Clair and BeNon Allen. He was raised on a farm in Cove, Utah, where he learned the value of hard work and...
Douglas Norman Buhler
Sep 18, 2025
Douglas Norman Buhler, 79, of Preston, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Franklin County Medical Center on September 18, 2025.Doug was born on June 11, 1946, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Norman and Helen Buhler. He attended Ricks College, where he earned a degree in drafting, and went on to build a successful career as an electrician. Known for his strong work...
Victoriana Puerto
Sep 18, 2025
Victoriana Puerto, 78, passed away Thursday September 18, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Soda Springs.
At her request, no formal funeral services will be conducted. A full obituary will be published as soon as it is available. To share a favorite memory of Victoriana or to offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute on this page.
Lynette Zook Olsen
Sep 15, 2025
Lynette Zook Olsen, 47, passed away at her parents home in paradise Utah on September 15, 2025 surrounded by her family. She has endured many years of health issues and now her body is pain free.
Lynette was born on March 29, 1978 in Logan, Utah, to Lonny and Shauna Nielsen Zook. She was raised in Paradise, Utah and had many...
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