Sep 30, 2025

John Patrick Swartz , 71 years of age, passed away peacefully September 30, 2025 with Theone, his loving wife of 17 years by his side.

John was born March 17, 1954 in Cleveland,Ohio. He is the son of Herbert Walter Swartz and Rita Anne Fievet Swartz.

John joined the United States Navy in 1971 after...

Sep 28, 2025

Marian "Midge" Jeanette Van Gerpen, 82, of Nampa, Idaho, was born on March 8, 1943, in Auburn, Washington, to Marion and Irene Dragoo. She passed away at home on September 28, 2025.

Marian met and married the love of her life, Jerry Van Gerpen, while on a trip to visit her brother in California. They moved to...

Sep 26, 2025

Robert P. Kiernan, 88, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away at home on September 26, 2025. Robert was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Angeline & James Kiernan. Robert is a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a fireman and a fire inspector for Nampa Fire Department at Station #1.

He is survived by his brother...

Sep 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Lisa Michelle Moore of Nampa, Idaho. Lisa was born on August 16th, 1975, to Mike and Cindy (Vassar) Moore. Although a tiny thing of just 4.3 lbs Lisa made up for it in heart and spirit. If you knew Lisa, you knew her love of family, friends, Bronco Football,...

Sep 20, 2025

David Dale Allen was born on July 13, 1956, in Nampa, Idaho where he lived happily for sixty-nine years. David passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He spent his last day doing what he loved, hunting chukars on opening day in the Owyhee Mountains.

David was born to Dale and Carol Allen. He was raised on...

Sep 18, 2025

Sylvia Sepulveda Magallon 71, from Caldwell passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.

Sylvia was born on August 8th, 1954, in McAllen, Texas to Juan Sepulveda and Juanita Valdez. She lived in Wilder where she married Jose Magallon and had seven children. They later divorced and Sylvia moved to Caldwell with two of her daughters.

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Sep 17, 2025

Weston Thomas Pomtier was born to Elorah Renée Pomtier and Richie Leatherbee Pomtier on the 8th of April, 2023 in Meridian Idaho at St. Luke's delivery ward, and passed on into the arms of our loving Savior the 17th of September 2025.

Weston was the sun in our lives and warmed our hearts with his blinding smile...

Sep 16, 2025

Philip A. Kidder

January 2, 1941 - September 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Philip Arnold Kidder, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on September 16 , 2025, at the age of 84 in Nampa, Idaho. Phil is survived by his lovely wife of 29 years, Janet...

Sep 12, 2025

Daniel Charles Medina, 30, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away September 12, 2025. Surrounded by family, he leaves a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion.

Family was his greatest pride. He was a devoted father to his son, Scottie, and stepdaughters Averee, Aniyah, and Emberlyn. He cherished being a family man and often spoke of the purpose and...

Sep 10, 2025

Londa Kristine Paul (née Rap), 59, passed away September 10, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho in the presence of her devoted husband and loving son. Her sister gathered with the family virtually at the time of Londa's passing.

Londa was born April 22, 1966, in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Larry and Lola Rap. Larry—a carpenter and true craftsman—and his...

Sep 8, 2025

Laura Louise (Mathisen) Fender "Laurie" passed from the arms of her family into the loving arms of Jesus on September 8, 2025, after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Laurie was born in Emmett, Idaho on April 27, 1954, to William and Barbara Mathisen. She spent her formative childhood years in Emmett, Nampa, Boise, and Yakima, Washington...

Sep 6, 2025

Herb Carlson was born in Wallace, Idaho on January 20, 1925. His parents were Axel Ludwig Carlson from Sweden and Edith Moser Carlson from Montana. Herb was the oldest of three children. His two brothers were Vern and Roy.

A month after graduating high school Herb was inducted into the military to serve during World War II....

Sep 5, 2025

Arlene B. Baltzor of Pendleton, Oregon, was born April 29, 1935, in Jordan Valley, Oregon to James and Alice Eiguren. She passed away September 5, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 90.

Arlene, born the middle of three daughters, was raised among a large, close-knit extended family in the Jordan Valley area. She graduated from...

Sep 4, 2025

Dorothy S. Kerns

August 16, 1929 - September 4, 2025

In Her Own Words:

Dorothy "Dot" Marie Stanton was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 16, 1929, to Stephen and Beatrice Stanton. She grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York before moving to New Jersey and attending Rumson High School. She...

Sep 1, 2025

September Jean Paul, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 42.

Born on September 27, 1982, September was the daughter of Dusty and Kris Cottle. She married the love of her life, Matt Paul, who stood by her as a strong supporter and loving partner through all...

Aug 29, 2025

Sheryl Sue Bell, 76, of Homedale and Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Burley, Idaho, on October 16, 1948, to Deward and Leah Bell, Sheryl was the oldest of four girls. She spent her early years in Paul before moving to Homedale at...

Aug 28, 2025

Juanita Galaviz, 85, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025.

Born in Hondo, Texas, Juanita later moved to Nampa, where she and her late husband, Joe B. Galaviz, built a beautiful life together and raised their children on strong values and deep devotion to family.

Juanita is survived by her three sons...

Aug 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Laurence "Larry" Everett Barnett

January 1, 1932 – August 28, 2025

Laurence "Larry" Everett Barnett passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho, surrounded by his wife and all his children. He was 93 years old.

Larry was born on January 1, 1932, in Regina, Saskatchewan to...

Aug 27, 2025

On November 19, 1955, the Lord blessed the world with an angel named Doris Paulsen. To us, she was also our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Doris was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Eugene and Mary Mesenbrink, the oldest of four children. Life was not always easy, but she faced every challenge with quiet strength,...

Aug 26, 2025

Karen Marie (Gooderl) Crow, age 67, went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 26th, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho.

She was born in Yakima, Washington on December 28th, 1957, and was the middle of three girls born to Harold and Dorothy Gooderl.

Karen went to school in Yakima, attending Roosevelt Elementary, Franklin Jr. High,...