OBITUARIES
Sharon E. Jewell
Aug 12, 2026
Sharon E. Jewell, 80, Nampa, passed away on August 12th, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. So.
Sharon was born on September 17, 1945, in Lincoln Nebraska to Leroy and Fern (Michael) Scheffert. She was later joined by a brother...
Brenda Lee Christensen
Aug 9, 2026
Brenda Lee Christensen, beloved friend,aunt, sister, mother and grandmother, entered into rest unexpectedly and too soon on August 9, 2026 at the age of 64.
Brenda was born February 9, 1962, to Georgia (Winslow) Davis and Robert L. Christensen.
Full grown, she was a tiny 4 feet 10 inches tall with auburn hair, sparkling eyes, and unmistakable dimpled grin. Brenda was a...
Terry Kirkness
Aug 8, 2026
Terry Kirkness, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Nampa, Idaho, on August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Terry was born July 26, 1960, in Miles City, Montana, to Richard and Marilyn Kirkness. When he was five years old, his family moved to Nampa, Idaho, where he would spend the rest of his life and build deep roots...
Jerry Dean Powers
Aug 7, 2026
Jerry Powers was born on April 6, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, to David and Lorene Powers. He was their second child, with an older sister, Beverly, and a younger sister, Debbie. From an early age, Jerry loved sports and fishing, and he was known as a happy, friendly young man who made friends wherever he went.
When Jerry was young, his...
Michelle Renee Miller
Aug 3, 2026
Michelle Renée Miller of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, after facing long-term health challenges with immense courage. She began her life’s journey on November 21, 1959, in Maxwell, California.
Michelle touched many lives with her humor and unwavering spirit. She possessed a true passion for the arts, finding great joy in crafting, creating jewelry, and singing.
"For everything,...
Martin Lopez
Aug 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Martin Lopez
October 26, 1964 – August 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Lopez, age 61, who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, in Nampa, Idaho, surrounded by the love of his family. Martin was born on October 26, 1964, in Burley, Idaho, and lived a life defined by...
Karen Sue Williamson
Aug 1, 2026
Karen Sue Williamson passed away on August 1, 2026, in Nampa, Idaho. Karen was a cherished member of her community and the Church of the Nazarene, known by all for her kindness, compassion, and gentle strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who consistently placed her family’s needs above her own and she was deeply loved...
Yvonne Constance Hoobs
Aug 1, 2026
Yvonne C. Hoobs, 80, of Nampa, Idaho, sadly passed away on August 1, 2026
Yvonne was born and raised in Bombay, India. Yvonne attended and graduated from a convent boarding school. Upon graduation she trained to learn the cord board as a switchboard operator. She also attended college and received an Arts & Crafts certificate. She went on to become an...
Robert "Bob" Danny Freeman
Jul 27, 2026
Robert “Bob” Danny Freeman, 80, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at the Veterans Hospital in Boise, Idaho, from gastric cancer, with family by his side.
Born March 20, 1946, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, Bob moved to Stockton, California as a child. He served as an Army Special Forces Green Beret paratrooper during Vietnam, then spent 40 years at Union Planning...
Roger Steiger
Jul 20, 2026
Roger Glenn Steiger went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2026. Roger was born April 29,1937, in Faulk County, So. Dakota, to Fred Steiger and Eva Jacober. His parents moved to Nampa, Idaho when he was 4 years old. They lived on Davis Ave where he grew up. He attended Nampa schools and was in the first class to...
Gary Thomas London
Jul 19, 2026
Gary passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy defined by faith, family, and service.
A loving husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, and friend, Gary lived a life anchored in his deep devotion to God and his love for those around him.
Gary was born on March 12, 1949, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country as...
Helen Tiegs
Jul 18, 2026
Helen L. Tiegs died quietly on July 18, 2026, just a month after her 97th birthday on June 16th. Helen was born in Herington, Kansas to Loren and Bernice Jones Crofton in 1929. She joined an older brother, Loren Keith. Her father was a railroader looking for work during the Depression. When Helen was 7 the family moved to Salt...
Tim
Jul 10, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Woodrow Pace, 74, of Nampa, passed away peacefully at home in Nampa on July 10, 2026 surrounded by family and the comfort of a place he had called home for several decades.
Tim was born October 7, 1951, in Douglas, Arizona, to Marvin Jackson Pace and Elizabeth Jane Pace. He attended Nampa High School before continuing his education at...
Joseph John Koudelka III
Jul 10, 2026
Joseph John Koudelka III passed away on July 10, 2026, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 84.
John was born on October 7, 1941, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joe and Madge Koudelka. He graduated from Nampa High School before serving a faithful two-and-a-half-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico, an experience that strengthened...
Roger Emil Jeppesen
Jul 2, 2026
Roger E. Jeppesen, 84, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 11, 1941, in Brigham City, Utah, Roger lived a life marked by kindness, honesty, and a steady devotion to the people around him. He will be remembered with love for the warmth he shared, the laughter...
Mable Ann Borchardt
Jun 30, 2026
Mable Ann Borchardt was born in Cheyenne, WY, on September 19, 1939, and passed away on June 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burdell Kelly Borchardt; her son-in-law, Stephen Barr; her granddaughter, Brandi; and her grandson, Tyler. She is survived by her children: Cheryl (whose husband Stephen is deceased), Lori (Mike), and Kevin (Tina). She leaves...
Virginia Mae Thompson
Jun 29, 2026
Virginia Mae Volk was born February 17, 1937, in Arnold, Nebraska, to Rev Harold and Mary Volk. She was born in the parsonage of Rev Leonard and Buela Oliver, her aunt and uncle.
In 1947, the family moved to Nampa, Idaho so the children could attend the grammar school and college high school that was a part of Northwest Nazarene College....
Sandra Fern Johnson
Jun 28, 2026
Sandra "Sandi" Fern Johnson, 81, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away on June 28, 2026, after a life beautifully marked by love, compassion, and devotion to others. Born on May 29, 1945, Sandi spent her days caring for family, patients, friends, and anyone fortunate enough to cross her path. Her kind heart and gentle presence left a lasting impression on all...
Brian Lloyd Wilkening
Jun 27, 2026
Brian Lloyd Wilkening of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He left this world just one day after celebrating his 75th birthday.
Brian was born on June 26, 1951, in Mora, Minnesota, to Lloyd and Ardis Wilkening, the third of four children. It was during his youth working in the...
Raylene Taylor Longstaff
Jun 26, 2026
Raylene Taylor Longstaff, 58, of King Hill, Idaho, was born in DeLeon Texas on October 15, 1967, and passed away on June 26, 2026, in Boise Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of fierce love, endless laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Raylene was truly one of a kind. Behind her sharp wit and wonderfully spirited personality was a woman with a heart of...
