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Daren Shayne DeFriez
Aug 30, 2026
Daren S DeFriez, 63, of Logan, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Logan. Daren was born October 21, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Bruce Curtis DeFriez and Halley Margene Hunsaker.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time. A full obituary will be posted when made available. Arrangements under the direction of Red Rose Funeral Home,...
Doris Titaua Childers
Aug 30, 2026
Doris Titaua Blakelock Childers, 95, passed away peacefully in her home in Preston, Idaho, on August 30, 2026. She leaves behind a life full of music, faith, family, laughter, culture, and endless stories of love that will be told for generations.
Doris was born on January 24, 1931, in Papeete, Tahiti, to Sarah Tetuanui Maevahi Buchin and John Thursfield Blakelock. She...
Melvin Craig Casper
Aug 26, 2026
Melvin Craig Casper, 76, of Pocatello, passed away on August 26, 2026, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a recent illness. He was born on December 8, 1949.
Craig graduated from high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. He went on to work as a train engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, a career that was an important...
Patsy JoAnn Fridal
Aug 11, 2026
Patsy JoAnn Fridal (Wilburn), born April 23, 1950, in Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 11, 2026. She was 76 years old.
Patsy Married Richard Naef in 1976. That's when she became the proud stepmother of Casey Naef; then, in 1978, she gave birth to Bandy Naef. Patsy and Richard later divorced. She married Ron Fridal in...
Garth Hebdon
Aug 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Garth Bingham Hebdon
March 9, 1945 – August 6, 2026
Garth Bingham Hebdon passed away peacefully in his home on August 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9, 1945, to Kenneth and Lucille Hebdon. Garth was the youngest of four siblings, including his twin sisters, Diane and Dixie, and his brother, Dee.
Garth lived...
Emily Carol McDonald
Aug 2, 2026
On August 2, 2026, Emily Carol Hubbard McDonald received her heavenly crown as a beloved mother of Israel, greeted by her eternal love, her sons Brent Rich and Stephan Jr., as well as many others she lost early.
Carol was born on June 10, 1937, to Edith and Wesley Hubbard. She spent her childhood growing up with her three brothers, Deon,...
Trina McCulloch
Aug 1, 2026
In loving memory of Trina Shenae McCulloch, 55 years old. Born November 24, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she left us on August 1, 2026, and passed away at home, in her sleep, in Smithfield, Utah.
Trina was the devoted wife of Mike McCulloch for 38 years this November. She was the loving mother of Kyler McCulloch (deceased), Lindsey McCulloch (Payton),...
Claris Durrant LeFevre
Jul 29, 2026
Claris Durrant LeFevre, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, was reunited with her beloved husband Garth when she peacefully passed away on July 29, 2026, in Logan, Utah, at the age of 80.
Claris was born on April 14, 1946, to Orval Dean Durrant and Julia Ann Shaffer Durrant in Preston, Idaho. She was the youngest of six children and cherished the close bonds she shared...
Clark Leneth Weeks
Jul 27, 2026
Clark Leneth Weeks, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Hyde Park, Utah, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 15, 1938, in Preston, Idaho, Clark’s long and fulfilling life was marked by dedication and a profound commitment to those he loved.
Clark’s early years were spent growing up on a farm. His education...
Galane Wyatt Lloyd
Jul 13, 2026
Galane Wyatt Lloyd was born on February 16th, 1929, in Wellsville, Utah, at her family home with the help of their family doctor.
She enjoyed her childhood growing up in Wellsville. She had fun with her childhood friends, and in her teenage years as well. Galane graduated from South Cache High School in 1947.
She met the love of her life, Dean...
Brenda Sue Griffeth
Jul 9, 2026
Brenda Sue Griffeth, a woman whose greatest expressions often came through the work of her hands, passed away July 9, 2026.
Brenda was born on July 26, 1956 in Dennison, Ohio. She married James Griffeth in 1973 and together they welcomed six children into their family. Throughout the years, she devoted much of her time to homemaking, sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting,...
Matthew William Handy
Jul 7, 2026
Matthew William Handy, 49 of Preston, ID passed away Tuesday July 7, 2026, at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, surrounded by his loved ones.Matthew was born April 21, 1977, in Logan, UT to William Blaine Handy and Janet Wadsworth..He was the most beloved husband of Christina Handy and father of Andres, Davin, Trent, Clay, and Cristian. He...
David Arnold Hildebrandt
Jul 1, 2026
David Arnold Hildebrandt, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Logan, Utah, on July 1, 2026. He was born on October 21, 1943, to Arnold and Helen Hildebrandt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up surrounded by family, faith, and music.
His early years shaped the humor, generosity, and steadiness he carried throughout his life. David built a life centered on...
Carl Allen Crane
Jun 26, 2026
Carl Allen Crane
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Allen Crane, who died on June 26, 2026, at the age of 47.
Born on June 28, 1978, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to (Miller) Ray and (Mamie) Louise Crane, Carl was the 7th of 8 children in a large, loving family that helped shape his resilience and unmistakable...
Leslie Jo Chamberlain
Jun 18, 2026
Leslie Jo Chamberlain of Thatcher, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the incredible age of 92 years and 2 days at the Caribou Memorial Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho. She was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 16, 1934, to Harold Dane and Dorothy Gillette Chamberlain. She was the oldest child in her family and had three...
Glenna Anne Larsen Andra
Jun 1, 2026
Please note there is a change of address for funeral services from the original publication.
In Loving Memory of Glenna Anne Larsen Andra
Glenna was born on July 23, 1948, in Brigham City, Utah. She peacefully returned home on June 1, 2026, at the age of 77.
Glenna was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest gift was making others feel...
Jeffery John Neigum
May 31, 2026
Jeffery John Neigum, age 84, of Preston, Idaho, passed away on May 31, 2026, at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, following a battle with Mesothelioma.
Jeff was born January 29, 1942, in Manila, Philippines, to Gotlieb Neigum and Alice Taylor. His birth was nothing short of miraculous. His mom was expecting Jeff when the Japanese invaded. Two men carried her in...
James McCoy Workman
May 30, 2026
James (Jim) McCoy Workman Jr., 75, of Soda Springs Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2026, with his Wife by his side. Jim knew his time on this earth was short and had written his own obituary. In keeping with his wishes, it was unchanged with the exception of this first and the last paragraph.
I was born...
Helen Dawn Graham
May 24, 2026
Helen Dawn Graham, a woman whose life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and an enduring bond to both family and community, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at her residence. Born on July 30, 1947, in Pocatello, Idaho, Helen’s journey was marked by an unwavering commitment to her passions and the people she held dear.
A beloved daughter...
Burnell Thorley
May 21, 2026
Dear Family and Friends,
It is with broken hearts that we share the news of my sweet husband, Burnell Thorley, who passed away on Thursday, May 21st. As we begin to navigate this difficult loss, we are overwhelmed by the love, prayers, kindness, and support from so many of you. Our family is deeply grateful for every message, visit, prayer, and...
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