All Obituaries

On a beautiful fall day, September 15, 1925, on the porch of the Basque Boarding House in Jordan Valley, Oregon, a daughter was born to Jose (Mendi) Goiri from Ereno, Viscaya, Spain and Pilar Arriola Goiri of Elanchove, Viscaya, Spain. Being the oldest of four siblings: brother John, sister Lydia and brother George, Amuma (Basque for grandma) enjoyed her childhood raised on various farms in the Boise Valley, before starting her education in Marsing, Idaho.  Graduating in 1943 from...

Matthew Thomas Hawks, age 37, passed away on April 1, 2020 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident outside of Wells, Nevada. He was born on March 22, 1983 to Thomas Kenneth Hawks and Anna Marie Hawks in Nampa, Idaho. Matthew was raised his entire life in Nampa, Idaho. He attended school in Nampa and graduated from Skyview High School. He attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls where he received an associate degree in welding. He joined the Boy Scout program as a...

Gerald “Gerry” V Guentz was born at home on Southside Blvd., in Nampa, Idaho on May 16, 1927 to V and Myrtle (Waybright) Guentz and passed away on June 27, 2020, less than a half-mile from where he was born with his family by his side. He grew up in Nampa, and as a young boy mowed lawns and had a job each morning before school at the Bradley Potato Chip factory. His favorite work was helping his grandparents on their farm. In 1942 Gerry’s family, including his beloved...

Raymond Wayne Crichton Raymond “Ray” Crichton, 51, of Meridian, unexpectedly passed away Friday June 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s hospital in Meridian. Services will be held at Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel located at 415 12Th Ave South, Nampa, Idaho. (208) 442-8171. A viewing will be held on Monday July 6, 2020 between 5 and 7 p.m. Raymond’s service will be held Tuesday July 7, 2020 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa. Raymond Crichton was born...

Ofelia (Ofie) Reyna Alambra age 64 years old went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020 at her home in Nampa, Idaho.  She was born on December 13, 1955 at hometown Darasa Tanaun Batangas City, Philippines, to Anastacio (Tacio) and Victoria (Toyang) Flores.  She attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Tanaun, Batangas.  Right after high school, at the age of 19 she moved to Canada to be with her sisters, Ate Gloria and Ate Chion.  She worked at Palliser...

Brenda J. Zimmerman, 71, of Nampa, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born in Lusk, WY on April 30, 1949 to Garry and Maxine Paisley.  In 1969 Brenda and Jim Zimmerman were married as young sweethearts. She and Jim were blessed with a marriage of 46 years before Jim’s passing in 2015. She is survived by their two sons, Cody (Karrie) Zimmerman of Cheyenne, WY and Brad (Chrissy) Zimmerman of Meridian, ID; five grandchildren, Tanner Eslick, Terisa Zimmerman, Dalton...

Ana Zatica Urriolabeitia, 87, of Caldwell, passed away June 4, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.  Ana was born March 3, 1933 in Ispaster, Vizcaya in Spain to Domingo Zatica Madarieta and Basilisa Erquiaga Muguria. While in Spain Ana married Eugenio Urriolabeitia. They later divorced but together had 4 children: Javier Urriolabeitia, Kontxi Urriolabeitia Gambee, Aitor Urriolabeitia, and Izaskun Urriolabeitia Valdez.  In 1975 Ana and her children moved to the United States...

Alicia Lynne Richards McColm, 41, passed away from this world on June 17, 2020. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Alicia was born on October 8,1978 to Bruce and Dianna Richards in Maryville, Missouri. She came home to an older sister, Emilie and would later be joined by her younger brother, Travis. The 3 of them shared many wonderful times and memories. Alicia grew up in Savannah, Missouri and would later move to Casper, Wyoming and finally her favorite place, Idaho. She held...

Larry Turpen passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Nampa. He was born in Nampa on September 28, 1949 to John and Lois Turpen and raised with his older sisters Dolores and Peggy.  He was married in 1968 to Deanna Jacobson and they raised two boys, J. Scott Turpen and Darin Turpen.  Scott married Jennifer (Filer) and they have two girls, Samantha and Courtney.  Darin lives happily with his partner Stacy McCoy and Darin’s two boys, Jacob and Colby.  After graduating...

Maureen (McCain) Hopkins, 69, of Nampa, passed away at her home on June 9th, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Maureen was born on October 31st, 1950 in Caldwell, Idaho and moved to Nampa in 5th Grade.  She attended Nampa High School and was on National Honor Roll and was co-captain of the drill team.  She was also Honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethel #4.  She graduated from Nampa High in 1969 moving on to attend Idaho State...