OBITUARIES
Kenneth Lee Newman
Dec 15, 2023
Kenneth Newman Obituary A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Nampa First Church of the Nazarene, 601 16th Ave. So. Services Celebration of Life Friday January 5, 2024 2:00 PM Nampa First Church of the Nazarene 601 16th Ave S Nampa, Idaho 83651
Rosemary Lavonne Kunkel
Dec 12, 2023
Rosemary Kunkel Obituary Rosemary Lavonne Kunkel, age 93, passed away December 12, 2023 in Nampa, ID. A memorial service will be held at the Nampa Funeral Chapel in Nampa, ID on Friday December 15 at 11 am MST. Inurnment will be in New Salem, ND at a later date. Rosemary was born to Otto and Frieda (Knirck) Kunkel in New...
Leland Roy 'Lee' Barnes
Dec 11, 2023
Leland Barnes Obituary Obituary for Leland Roy Barnes Leland Roy Barnes passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023 at the age of 95 in Nampa, Idaho. He will be greatly missed by his children Stephen Barnes (Roberta), Susan Buckle (Steven), Beth Bowman (Todd), Bonnie Taylor (Jerry), and Carol Lopez (Chuck); Angela Batt (Dale), Linda Blamires (Todd) and Todd Sorensen (Andrea);...
Richard H. Hellwege
Dec 11, 2023
Richard Hellwege Obituary Rich Hellwege went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023. At his side was his loving wife. Undoubtedly, we had all wanted more time with our brother, dad, grandpa, family member and friend, but we find comfort knowing that Rich is now with his Heavenly Father. First of all a son and a brother,...
Craig Lee Robinson, Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
Craig Robinson, Jr. Obituary Craig Robinson, Jr. "My friends call me sugar" or "shoog" of Nampa, Idaho, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2023, from kidney and heart issues. He was only 51 years old and had so much more life to live. Our family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Craig grew up in and lived more...
Virginia J. Kircher
Dec 2, 2023
Virginia Kircher Obituary Virginia Helen Janes Kircher, beloved wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma and friend, went to be with her Savior on December 2, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on March 3, 1926, in Wendell, Idaho, to William and Josephine (Pisklak) Janes. She was the only daughter of these Czech immigrants but she had two half-sisters and...
Claretta Joy James
Dec 2, 2023
Claretta James Obituary Claretta Joy James, 89, of Nampa, passed away at her home on Dec. 5, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM at the Christ Reformed Church, 12693 Orchard Ave. in Nampa...
Lorene Ellen Guentz
Nov 30, 2023
Lorene Guentz Obituary Our incredible, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lorene Ellen Marshall Guentz, 95 of Nampa, passed away at home on November 30, 2023, with loved ones by her side. Lorene was born on May 5, 1928, in Kuna, Idaho to parents O.E. and Ernestine Marshall. Her first years were growing up on the farm with her older brother,...
Clinton Brian Rush
Nov 30, 2023
Clinton Rush Obituary Clinton Brian Rush was born August 8, 1984. He went to be in the arms of the Lord November 30, 2023, at the age of 39. Clinton was reared and educated in Caldwell and Nampa. He liked to express himself through various activities such as his love for art. Clinton enjoyed spending his hours creating artwork for...
Frances Teresa Dalgetty
Nov 28, 2023
Frances Dalgetty Obituary Frances Teresa Dalgetty, 93, Nampa, passed away peacefully at Ashley Manor on Tuesday November 28, 2023 with her family by her side. Frances was born on April 30, 1930 in Deertrail, Colorado. She was one of eight children born to Dean and Elizabeth Hahn. She treasured growing up in a large family. Frances married the love of...
David L. Stewart
Nov 28, 2023
David Stewart Obituary David L Stewart, 71, of Nampa, passed away on November 28 as result of a house fire. David was born on July 29, 1952, in Nampa, Idaho to Bonnie and H. Ross Stewart. David worked much of his life in the family business Stewarts Window & Awning. In his spare time, he loved skiing, camping, and fishing....
Benjamin 'Ben' Fraire Jr.
Nov 21, 2023
Benjamin 'Ben' Jr. Fraire Obituary Benjamin Fraire, Jr. "Ben" was born on August 1, 1953, in Weslaco, Texas to parents Benjamin Fraire, Sr. and Petra Guerrero. Benjamin was the youngest of five children. His siblings are Filimon Fraire (deceased), Gloria Fraire Mendez, Maria Luisa Cortez, Maria Del Refugio Korff. He went to school in Harlingen, Texas. He lived most of...
Richard Garland Rea
Nov 20, 2023
Richard Rea Obituary Richard Garland Rea passed away peacefully at his home, on November 20, 2023 at the age of 79, while enjoying activities he loved to do. Richard was born in Boise, ID and raised in Mountain Home where he graduated high school. He served our country in the Vietnam War as a US Army Radioman and received a...
Dorothy 'Dotti' I. Rhoads
Nov 20, 2023
Dorothy 'Dotti' Rhoads Obituary Dorothy "Dotti" Rhoads, 75, of Nampa, passed away at her home on Nov. 20, 2023. Dotti was a prayer warrior who loved the Lord fiercely. Dotti enjoyed making memories with friends and family. She was a cheerleader for her kids and grandkids and was even known to have a Nerf war with her grandkids. Dotti is...
Janessa Marie Roberts
Nov 18, 2023
Janessa Roberts Obituary Janessa Marie Roberts was born on January 14, 2004 in Salem, Oregon and entered the gates of heaven surrounded by friends and family on November 18, 2023. Although her time here on Earth with us was short, she lived life big and left an impression on everyone she met. Janessas mom will never forget the day she...
Carolyn Ruth Allen
Nov 16, 2023
Carolyn Allen Obituary Carolyn Ruth Allen born, October 21, 1936, to Gertie and George Dossett in Nampa, Idaho. She passed away on November 16, 2023. Carolyn was one of 9 children and remained close to her siblings and extended family throughout her life. She grew up in Nampa and moved to Los Angeles, attended college, and worked at a Liberty...
Betty Martineau Fisher
Nov 12, 2023
Betty Martineau Fisher Obituary Betty Emmert Martineau Fisher, 93, of Nampa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. There will be a viewing and visitation at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. So. on Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, 2023 from 6 8 PM. A private service will be on Wednesday with interment to be at the...
Kathryn 'Kate' Ann Berrett
Nov 10, 2023
Kathryn 'Kate' Berrett Obituary Kathryn Ann Proesch Berrett, 90, of Melba Idaho died on November 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Kate was born on January 15, 1933 in Melba, Idaho to Sid and Ella Proesch. Kate lived her entire life within one mile of where she was born. Kate married Ray Berrett on November 11, 1950. They were...
Jack Lord
Nov 10, 2023
Jack Lord Obituary Jack Lord: 2/15/1950-11/10/2023 Jack Lord a man emblematic of faith, courage, and unconditional love, passed away on November 10th 2023. His legacy, profoundly marked by an unwavering devotion to God, his country, and his family, continues to inspire those who knew him. Family: The Heart of His World Raised in White Plains, NY, Jack's early years were...
William R. 'Bill' Lemon
Nov 7, 2023
William Lemon Obituary William (Bill) was the middle child of five siblings born to Frank F. Lemon, Jr. and Ruth M. Lemon in Stockton, California, on August 20, 1930. He is survived by his son Daniel Bryan Lemon of Meridian, Idaho, and daughter-in-law Sheri, his granddaughter Esther Joy Martin of New Hudson, Michigan, her husband Eric and great granddaughter Adeline,...
