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Obituary Jeffrey Abend Phillips, 53 
 Jeffrey Abend Phillips was born June 29, 1971, to Howard and Randi Phillips in Blackfoot, Idaho. On November 16, 2024, Jeff completed a life defined by compassion, loyalty, and love. He was cherished and adored by his family and friends. 
 Jeff was the second of three sons; his brothers Scott and David were his lifelong friends. Many friendships he forged while growing up in Blackfoot would also last for decades. He loved his parents, and also kept an exceptionally close relationship with his maternal grandparents, Harold and Eileen Abend. His grandfather inspired his passions for airplanes and boats, his instincts for mechanics and engineering, and...

Ramone Travis Osborne McBride, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Dayton, Idaho. Known lovingly as Travis, he was a man of deep faith, family, and perseverance. Born on March 5, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Leah Ann James and James Osborne, Travis was later adopted by Grant and Elouise McBride, further enriching his sense of belonging. He spent his childhood in the Thomas area, attending schools in Pingree and Rockford, and graduated from Snake River High School in 1979. While in high school, he developed a lifelong love for wrestling. Travis continued his education at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, before transferring to Utah State University, where...

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Judith Ann Murrieta Bosquez Cruz, 82 Judith Ann Murrieta Bosquez Cruz, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on May 24, 2024, in Pocatello, Idaho. Judy was born on August 23, 1941, in Pocatello, Idaho to Manuel Murrieta and Darlene Edmo. She married Jose Ricardo Bosquez in 1957. They later divorced but remained good friends. They had six daughters: Andrea (Bernell) Wohl, Anita BlackHawk, Anna Maria (Rick) Sanchez, Dianna Bosquez, JoAnna (Roger) Bennett, and Laurie Hernandez, three sons: Quentin Baker, Lee (Dulcey) Baker, and Warlance Baker-Cruz. She is survived by twenty-five grandchildren: Alex (Rachel) Barkdull,...

Marlene Rice Hillam, our devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, entered the arms of her loving Savior on May 12, 2024, in Blackfoot, Idaho. She left this mortal existence on Mother's Day in her home, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Marlene was born on July 6, 1934 to Eddie and Isabelle Rice in St. Anthony, Idaho. She was the first of six children. She graduated from Lassen High School in Susanville, California in 1952 and attended BYU that fall. It was there that she met the love of her life, Rulon Abraham Hillam. They were married for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on November 12, 1953. They spent the first two years of married life serving in the Army in...

Debbie Atwood, formerly Pingree, Idaho, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home in Caldwell, Idaho. Debbie was born August 25, 1963 at Blackfoot, Idaho to Ellis and Julia Atwood. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked as Licensed Practical nurse caring for the elderly and those in need for 41 years. She is survived by her brothers, David (Renee), Jay (Julie), Don (Kelli), sister in law LeeAnn, and sister Sally Atwood. Thirty three nieces and nephews and 37 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Julia Atwood, Sister Renae Atwood and brother Stevan Atwood. Funeral services will be Saturday, February...

Earl Ray Mann, 82, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home in Blackfoot, Idaho. Earl is the son of Ray E. Mann and Pearl L. Buchman, the husband of Carrol Kitner Mann, and 1958 graduate of Delone Catholic High School. A full obituary can be read and condolences shared at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.

William Alonzo Jones passed from this life at the golden age of 90, on Friday, June 16, 2023 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Bill was born November 27, 1932 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of Ora Thomas Jones and Ruby Irene Baldwin Jones. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. Bill grew up in Blackfoot where he attended grade school and later moved to Arco and attended high school where he and his friends pulled many shenanigans. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served on Kwajalein and in Hawaii in Communications. While stationed in Hawaii, he met Vesta Marie LaFortune. The couple were married on August 20, 1955 and sealed October 24, 1964 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They had five children...

Linda K. Pigeau, 78, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023. Services entrusted to Hawker Funeral Home, Blackfoot, Idaho. A full obituary can be read at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com

Julia Jeppson Atwood, 93, formerly Pingree, Idaho, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home in Caldwell, Idaho. Julia was born June 18, 1929 at Rexburg, Idaho to Bertha and Olin Jeppson. She married Ellis Lavon Atwood July 9, 1956 in St. Maries, Idaho and they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 9, 1957. They had 7 children. They lived in Pingree, Idaho and farmed to make a living. Ellis died at the age of 57 on April 10, 1977. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served a mission in the Southern States Mission. She served faithfully in the church. She worked as a school teacher and as a custodian for 16 years...

Phylus LaRaye Hedelius Barrett was born in Rexburg, Idaho on August 1st, 1938, to Joseph LeRoy and Helen Wetzel Hedelius. The family later moved to Rigby, Idaho and she graduated as a Rigby Trojan. Prior to marriage, she worked at the INEL. Phylus married James Howard Barrett on Friday the 13th of January 1961 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their home in Rexburg, Idaho where they ran Barrett's Dress Shop for many years. After closing the dress shop in the early 80s they enjoyed owning and operating many different types of businesses as they worked side by side. Phylus was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Phylus...

Coralee Nakamura, 86, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at her son's home in Kamas, Utah. Coralee was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on December 24, 1936, the daughter of Clair Edwin and Margaret Merchant Kracaw. She attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School. Other than Blackfoot, she has lived in Winnemucca NV and Idaho Falls. On April 5, 1960, Coralee married Tack Nakamura in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tack passed away in 2009. Coralee was a Christian and enjoyed bible studies. She was a homemaker that enjoyed baking and coffee with friends. She loved spending time with her family. Coralee is survived by her sons, Dan (Colette) Nakamura of Park City UT and Bob...

Melvin Jay Painter, 92, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by his loved ones. Melvin was born June 23, 1930, in Provo, Utah, the son of Jay Edward and Lucille Romney Painter. Melvin spent his childhood in Provo and Bloomington Utah; Salmon, Blackfoot, and Idaho Falls Idaho. Melvin graduated from Idaho Falls High School, May 11, 1948, where he enjoyed swimming and long-distance running. After high school, he continued his education at Idaho State University. There, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. After college, he was drafted into the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was...

Kent Louis Fife, 71, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home in Harrisville, Utah. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 28th from 6-8 PM at Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho. A separate viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at the LDS Church in Harrisville, Utah at 480 W 2000 N from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 30th at the LDS Church in Harrisville, Utah, with a viewing prior from at 9-9:45 AM. The family will meet at 4 PM on the same day at the Grove City Cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho for a graveside service. The full obituary can be read at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.

Floyd Mel Woolf, 66, passed away on March 18, 2023 at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, ID. He was born on June 21, 1966 in Driggs, ID to Larry K. and Nesta L. (Fullmer) Woolf. Mel attended school in Shelley and Rexburg, Idaho and later obtained his GED. He married Robin Rydalch on June 20, 1980 and they had two daughters together before they were divorced. Mel met and fell in love with Arleen Norlund of Blackfoot, ID in 1993 and they have cared for and supported each other since. Mel had many hobbies but loved 4-wheeling the most. He and Arleen would spend lots of summers up in the mountains of Montana, putting hundreds of miles on the 4-wheelers. They liked to camp with their...

Alice Marie Pate, 99, passed away February 9, 2023 in Kimberly, Idaho. Mom was born November 4 1923 to Jerald and Susie Howard Bryant in Fort Worth Texas. Mom was one of eight children. Seven girls and one boy and in the end mom out lived all of them. Life in that era was very hard for a single mother of eight. So Grandma Bryant went to nurses school and the eight children went to family and friends. Eventually Grandma Bryant graduated registered nurses school and most of the children were beginning their lives; some of the older girls were married and moving away. Mom was working as waitress at a little cafe near the Fort Worth Stock Yards. That is where she met a tall cowboy from...