OBITUARIES
Betty Ann Williams
Feb 1, 2026
Betty A. Williams passed peacefully on February 1st, 2026, into the loving arms of her personal Lord and Savior, a faith that guided her life and that was shared with everyone she met. Betty was born the second of four children on June 6th, 1959, to William and Peggy Churchman in Kennewick, Washington. She graduated from Columbia High School in...
Silviu "Sica" Dina
Jan 28, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our loving brother, father, and unforgettable soul who left us far too soon. He lived boldly, loved deeply, and brought laughter everywhere he went. Hilariously funny and sharper than the Encyclopedia Britannica, a walking Google engine, he had a mind that never stopped working and a spirit that never stopped living. He...
Dennis Carl Gans
Jan 26, 2026
Dennis Gans, 82, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed into eternal life at home, surrounded by his family, on January 26th, 2026.
Dennis was born in Woodland, CA, on November 6th, 1943, to Alfred and Freida Gans. The youngest of 5 children, Dennis grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Esparto, CA. As a young man he served in the United States...
Donald Eugene Bow
Jan 25, 2026
Donald E. Bow, 88, was born March 13, 1937, in Boise, Idaho, to John and Virginia Bow. He passed away on January 25, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
He spent his early years on the family farm in Caldwell, Idaho, and attended grade school at Marble Front. He graduated from Caldwell High School and then enrolled at the University...
Darrel William Francke
Jan 24, 2026
Darrel William Francke, 83, of Jordan Valley, Oregon, was called home on January 24, 2025.
Darrel was born in Nampa, Idaho, to Philip and Harret Francke, the youngest of five children. He was raised in Nampa, where his early years were shaped by family, music, and a strong sense of independence. While attending Nampa High School, Darrel distinguished himself as the...
John "Jerry" Wilda
Jan 22, 2026
John “Jerry” Wilda was born August 28, 1935, in Star, Idaho, to Charles and Mabel (Babe) Wilda. Grandma Babe often shared how he was not breathing when he was born, his skin was almost black, but Doctor Thomas breathed for him for over an hour. This fact is #1 on a list of over 30 times Jerry should have died,...
Edgar G. Zimmerman
Jan 16, 2026
Edgar G. Zimmerman passed peacefully into the loving arms of his personal Savior, a faith that guided his life and shared with everyone he met. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, to Waldo and Adele Zimmerman.
From an early age, Ed was athletic and disciplined, qualities that would shape much of his life. During the draft,...
Gwynne Ann Wolverton
Jan 14, 2026
Gwynne A. Wolverton was born on January 23, 1943, to Lloyd Hudspeth and Telia Anne Hudspeth (Houk) in Bend, Oregon. She passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Gwynne loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She looked forward to her yearly trips to the Oregon Coast with her...
Roberta L. Vaughn
Jan 12, 2026
Roberta Lee Vaughn, of Cottonwood, Arizona, and formerly Caldwell, Idaho, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 92 and entered the presence of Jesus in Heaven.
Roberta was born on December 2, 1933, in Vona, CO, to Harry and Mildred (Johnson) Mackey. She grew up in the Denver, CO, area, graduating from Lakewood High School in 1951. She...
Joan Louise Silvas
Jan 12, 2026
Joan Louise Silvas found peace January 12th, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Yoakum, Texas to Benjamin and Lena Day on August 9th, 1941. Joan was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother, as well as a retiree of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
After retiring, Joan traveled the...
Stephen Lee Barnes
Jan 9, 2026
With loving hearts, we share that Stephen Lee Barnes, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 70 years old. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; his son, Joshua (Rebecca) Barnes; his daughter, Alisha (Ryan) Taylor; and his six grandchildren.
Steve was born on October 24, 1955, in Ontario, Oregon, to Leland...
James "Jim" Allen Lake
Jan 9, 2026
James Allen “Jim” Lake, 88, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at Ashley Manor, surrounded by family after several years living with dementia.
Jim was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 7, 1937, the only child of Allen Lake and Edith Lake. He attended Highland High School before continuing his education at Texas Tech University and Southern...
Peggy Ann Cantrell
Jan 4, 2026
Peggy Ann Cantrell, 79, of Nampa, Idaho passed to heaven on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born July 4, 1946, in Canyon County, Idaho to Ralph and Hazel James, Peggy grew up on a farm in Caldwell alongside her sister and four brothers. She graduated from Vallivue High School in 1965 and attended Boise Business College. Peggy began her career with...
Rosendo Alvarez Reyna Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Rosendo Alvarez Reyna Jr., lovingly known to many as Junior, passed away on January 4, 2026, and is now entered into eternal rest.
Junior was known for his charming charisma, loving heart, and a laugh that was truly contagious. He was a stranger to no one and formed friendships wherever he went. His warmth and genuine spirit left a lasting impression...
Julia Villarreal Diaz Ortiz
Jan 3, 2026
Julia Villarreal Diaz Ortiz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and master seamstress, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by the love of her family, with her daughter, Maria, by her side. Born in San Miguel de Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, on January 15, 1942, to Pablo Diaz and Paula Villarreal Diaz. She had...
Christina “Tina” Marie Huttash
Jan 3, 2026
Christina “Tina” was born on August 31, 1961, to Paul & Wanda (Brumfield) Jesenko. Tina passed from this earthly life to the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on January 3rd, 2026.
Tina was the 5th of the 7 Jesenko daughters. She cherished the farming and ranching life her parents provided. She remained a loyal John Deere lover to the...
Eugene Ciriaco " Gene" Bates
Dec 31, 2025
Gene Bates was born on December 30, 1937, in Emmett, Idaho, to his loving parents, Lansing and Pilar Bates. He grew up in Emmett and Homedale before moving to Vale in the third grade, where he would spend the rest of his youth surrounded by his brothers, Robert and Steven, and his sister, Consuelo.
During his years in Vale, Gene developed...
Harold Eugene Weber
Dec 26, 2025
Nampa, Idaho lost one of its long-time contributors when Harold Eugene “Hal” Weber passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. He was 91. He will be missed by family, friends, College Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University, and his dog Annie. He was a gentleman’s gentleman, trustworthy and kind to the bone.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held...
Joan Carol Klein
Dec 25, 2025
On Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2025, Joan Carol Klein broke free from this natural world to enter her eternal Heavenly home prepared for her by her loving Savior.
Joan was born in Nampa, Id to Marion and Edith Stimmel on Sept. 9, 1931. The Stimmels were teachers in Homedale, so most of her young life was in Homedale. When she graduated...
Audrey E. Personette
Dec 22, 2025
Audrey E. (Shute) Personette passed away on December 22, 2025, at 92. James and Hazel Shute welcomed their fourth daughter on June 26, 1933, in Bismark, ND. They lived in Dickie and Lamoure, until her family moved to Parma, ID where she attended high school, played cello, watched sports, and worked as a waitress. She dated Wayne through high school...
