OBITUARIES
Leopoldo Hernandez
Feb 24, 2026
Leopoldo Hernandez was born on January 30, 1937, in La Pryor, Texas, to Jose and Anita Hernandez. He lived in Eagle Pass, Texas until he married at the age of 18 to Ana Maria Salazar in 1955. They moved to Chicago, Illinois that same year where they lived for 16 yrs before moving to Nampa, Idaho in 1971. He passed...
Shelba Ann Johnson
Feb 23, 2026
William (Bill) and Shelba Johnson
Bill and Shelba were married just 34 short years ago in a small town in Arizona, both in their early 50's. They moved to Aguila, AZ shortly after and have lived there ever since. Bill and Shelba are both survived by 2 siblings each and combined they have 8 children (1 child preceded them in death),...
Wesley Arthur Waggoner
Feb 23, 2026
Wesley Arthur Waggoner was born April 20, 1951, in Caldwell, Idaho. Wes went to Heaven at the age of 74 on February 23, 2026, at home in Nampa, Idaho.
Wes was a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, businessman, and pastor.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice Waggoner, father, Willard Waggoner, wife, Bonita Waggoner, and brothers Waylon Waggoner,...
Catherine Connie Creek
Feb 21, 2026
Catherine “Connie” Creek died peacefully on February 21, 2026. She had family by her side when she passed.
Connie was born in Frankfort, KS, on April 9, 1940, and raised in Beattie, KS. She was the oldest of three daughters to Fred and Kathryn Chadwick. Connie was very involved in activities at Beattie High School, including all four years in Pep...
Michael Duane Howard
Feb 20, 2026
Michael was born October 25, 1952, in Nampa, Idaho, to the late Norma Gretchen Rosecrans Jensen and Oliver Berton Howard Jr. He graduated from Boise High School and worked a variety of jobs over the course of his life, including work at an abattoir.He had a son, Isaac and a daughter Lee. He married Mary L. Howard in January 1990....
Javier Hilario Lete
Feb 20, 2026
Javier Hilario Lete, 65 passed away at the residence of his brother Jess, surrounded by family, on February 20, 2026.
Javier was born in Nampa Idaho on January 24, 1961, to Maria Altuna Lete and Domingo Lete. Throughout his life, Javier had many different jobs. He worked for the Forest Service in Hines, Oregon as well as Frenchglen Mill Works. He...
Eric Dean Lowery
Feb 20, 2026
Our hearts are filled with profound sadness as we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Eric Lowery, who passed away on February 20, 2026.
Eric was born on January 25, 1976, to Jim and Karen Lowery and grew up in the Boise Valley alongside his older brother, Ryan. He graduated from Borah High School in...
Fred Neidermyer
Feb 20, 2026
Fred Neidermyer, 66, died Friday, February 20th, 2026, as a passenger in a tragic single-car accident. A memorial service will be held at Golgotha Fellowship on Thursday, February 26th, at 1:00 pm in Nampa, Idaho.
Fred was born on August 3rd, 1959, in San Jose, California. His passion for hunting started while duck hunting at his dad, George Triphon’s hunting club...
Janel "Jan" Mara Radford
Feb 19, 2026
Janel Mara “Jan” Ingram Radford was born on September 15, 1954, in Boise, Idaho — daughter of Marlene Boor Hensley and Granddaughter of Charles and Ellen Boor. As a 4th-generation Boisean, she attended Cole Grade School, South Jr. High, and Borah High School. She later attended Boise State University and obtained her Respiratory Therapy License.
Janel grew up with a love...
Gregory Wayne Weaver
Feb 19, 2026
Gregory Wayne Weaver passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, with his wife by his side, at St. Lukes Hospital in Nampa, Idaho.
Greg was born to Ival & Nancy (Dalton) Weaver in Sevierville, TN on October 4th, 1970. Greg grew up in Salem, Missouri and graduated from high school there. Greg enjoyed FFA during his high school years and excelled...
Charles Stephen Geselle
Feb 18, 2026
Per Chuck's request, there will be no services. Please feel free to share memories and condolences for the family in our online guestbook below.
Arthur Murphy-Sweet
Feb 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Arthur Murphy-Sweet June 24, 1966 – February 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Arthur Murphy-Sweet, on February 14, 2026.
Arthur lived a life marked by extraordinary strength. As a man with special needs, he faced physical and emotional challenges that many could never fully understand. Yet through every hardship, Arthur showed...
Sally Dee (Gamblin) Haight
Feb 13, 2026
Sally Dee Johnson was born on October 16, 1934, in Spokane, Washington, to Lewis C. and Lydia Johnson. She passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 91.
Sally's early years revealed a young woman of remarkable character. At Ephrata (Washington) High School, she served as Treasurer of the A.S.B., President of the Girls Club,...
Michael Hobbs
Feb 13, 2026
Michael Hobbs, 64, passed away on February 13, 2026.
Michael was born September 14, 1961, to Henry Charles Hobbs and Kathryn Letford Hobbs. He grew up in Colorado and graduated from Longmont High School in 1979, later attending Colorado Mountain College, where he graduated in 1981.
Michael built a long career with Johnson Publishing as a printer and binder, working there until...
Patty Martin Drew
Feb 10, 2026
Patty Martin Drew, 75, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026.
Patty was born on December 1, 1950, in San Jose, California, to Dan and Rose Romero. Patty was known for her humor, her unforgettable enchiladas, and her famous pistachio pudding. She loved singing, dancing, making others laugh, and spending time with her dog and the people she...
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...
