All Obituaries

DIANE KIKUEYE (TANI) SHIGETA (1924 – 2022) Diane Kikueye Shigeta, age 97, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2022. Diane was born on September 23, 1924 in Los Angeles, Calif., to parents Yasuemon and Aki Tani. She was raised in Venice, Calif., and was the seventh of eight children. Her childhood was filled with adventures. Her family operated a small produce farm which kept her busy with gardening and farm life. During this time, citrus groves were a large...

Sumer Lynne Aspiazu was born April 20, 1971, in Mountain Home, Idaho. Our dear Sumer tragically left us at the young age of 51 on August 9, 2022, in Nampa, Idaho.  Sumer was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, teacher and mentor. She is preceded in death by her father, Stanton Park V.  She is survived by the love of her life Ted Aspiazu, step son Tristan Aspiazu, step daughters Kortne Randall-Harper, Taylor Gossi , Blayke Secord, grandson Kage Gossi and future grandson baby...

CARL PRESTON TACKETT OBITUARY September 10, 1923 — August 10, 2022   One of the last of the Greatest Generation, Carl Preston Tackett was born September 10, 1923 in Harold, Kentucky to James and Lillie Tackett. He was the 5th born of 13 children. In 1941, the family moved to Nampa, where Carl worked for Tiegs Farms until he joined the US Army during World War II.   Carl served on the Pacific Front and was deployed to the Philippians, in preparation for combat...

Scott Donovan Speer Jr. (Scotty) was born June 3, 1989, in Coleville, Washington. Scotty left us at the age of 33 on August 1, 2022, in Nampa, Idaho. He is survived by his parents Scott Donovan Speer Sr. and Joanne Marie Froehlich. He was the oldest of 4 siblings, including Stephanie Marie Landis, Jesse Scott Speer, and Julissa Marie Speer-Bulmer. He was married to his loving wife Shannon Lynn Speer. His 4 daughters whom he loved so much included Kaedence Marie Eisenberg, Karlee Marie...

Paul Anthony Renon was born August 4, 1957, in Nampa, Idaho to Florentino “Paul” and Carmen Renon. Paul went home to Jesus on Thursday, August 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and family members after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul grew up in Nampa, Idaho where he attended St. Paul, South Junior High, and Nampa High. After high school he worked at Selkirk Metalbestos for many years and finished his career of 18 years at Simplot in Caldwell, ID. Paul...

Glenna June Sirkel, retired nurse, 83, of Nampa, passed away peacefully, on July 31, 2022.  A memorial service to honor her life will be held at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel in Nampa on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 11:00 A.M.  A Celebration of Mom’s life gathering will follow at the Eagle Lodge, 118 11th Ave. N., Nampa Idaho at 1:00 P.M.  August 10, 2022. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel where an online guestbook is...

Paul Zaragosa Gonzales, of Nampa, Idaho passed away on July 28, 2022, at the age of 55 with his wife Sheila and sons by his side. He was born on April 18th, 1967, in Nampa Idaho to Lois Bullock & Zaragoza “Blacky” Gonzales. Paul grew up in the Nampa area.  On January 15th, 1987, he married the love of his life of 36 years (Sheila Gonzales).  Paul & Sheila has three sons Brandon, Brad, Brian Gonzales.  Paul would constantly brag about his sons on what great...

Howard Russell Garwick was born on December 31, 1939, to Russell and Darlene Garwick in Perry, Iowa.  The family lived in the Dallas Center and Des Moines area where Howard learned trade skills from his father.  He operated a newspaper route and participated in basketball.  Howard graduated from Dallas Center High School in 1958.  He then moved to McPherson, Kansas to attend college where he met Gail Fillmore. Howard was a Conscientious Objector and wanted to participate...

John Stuart Henry was born August 18, 1951, in Prineville, Oregon to Warren Dean Henry and Phyllis Jean Henry. He was an only child. He grew up in Oregon and graduated from high school in Burns, Oregon. He attended the College of Idaho, where he met his wife, Pamela Ashworth. They were married September 3, 1971. John worked for several years as a Caldwell Police Officer. John was called to preach in 1979 and became a Pastor of Nyssa First Baptist Church, Nyssa, Oregon. In 1980 John and...

Mary was born in Washington, D.C. She was the “baby” of the family and the only girl with two brothers, Mack and Bob. At the age of 13 she began taking voice lessons and was a coloratura soprano. When Mary was 21 she was the Montana Princess in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.  She sang professionally for 15 years and had the honor of performing with the Justin Lawrie singers in the east room of the White House before President Eisenhower and guests....