All Obituaries

John was born on Feb 2, 1943,  in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, United States. His father was John Gallegos also and his mother was Lala Gallegos. He was the 5th child and John asked his father why did you wait to give your name to me. He said his dad said he just knew it was right. John's family moved around a lot doing seasonal work. John got rheumatic fever when he was nine. John family had to go Arizona so he could outgrow it. John's little brother Mike was run over by a drunk...

Lester Ronald Badger 79 of Rupert passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at Minidoka Memorial Hospital. Private family arrangement will be held under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.  

Anthony O. Herrera 69 of Paul passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home.  He was born March 30, 1949.  Anthony did work for Fleetwood Homes and he was also a fire fighter. Anthony had to go on disability because of a bad back.  He was a member of the Y where he started exercising and running.  He would run every day.  He could run the 5 mile run in 15 minutes.  He had a son Anthony Herrera that lives in Alamosa, Co.  Anthony is survived by his...

Lee James Nielson of Rupert, Idaho passed away on December 12, 2018 at Minidoka Memorial Hospital in Rupert, Idaho.  With him was his wife of 12 years, Melba Hatch Nielson of Rupert, and his son, Gordon Nielson of Philomath, Oregon.  Other family members and friends were at his bedside.  He was 95 years old.  His funeral was held on December 17, 2018 at the Rupert Second Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Mike Child...

Betty Ann Bernad, 71 of Burley passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a long time resident of Jackson, Idaho. Betty was a member of the Catholic Church. She was a Minidoka 4H leader and enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. She had a love for animals. Betty is survived by her daughters Janet (Jim) Cozakos, Tina L. (Chuck) Bernad Sutherland, Dawna (Steve) Crabb, Yolanda (Nyles) Tilley, Alicia (Max) Munoz and son Antonio (Trina) Bernad, 19 grandkids...

Rena Lucille Sheppeard received her wings at the age of 96 on December 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter Cheryl's home.Rena was born June 15, 1922 to Vera and Charlie Hopper in Jerome, Idaho. She attended various Magic Valley schools and graduated from Wendell High School.She married Francis Earl Sheppeard on May 26,1946. They were married 62 years before Francis passed away in 2008. Francis and Rena lived in the same home southeast of Jerome where they raised their...

Irwin (Ike) Christiansen, 89, passed away December 5, 2018 in Burley, ID. He was born November 9, 1929 in Alden, Iowa. He married Roberta Harper August 28, 1954 in Malta, ID. He's been a resident of Rupert the past 63 years.He is survived by his wife Roberta, three children; Karla Robinson and her husband Randy, Ramon Christiansen and his wife JoEllyn, and Bruce Christiansen. Ike has 11 grandchildren; Karla's children Nicholas, Derik, Ryan, and Paxton Robinson; Ramon's children Camille,...

Lillian (Bellem) Heinrich, a 92 year old former Rupert resident passed away on November 29, 2018, at her current home in Twin Falls, Idaho. Lillian was born on February 20, 1926 in Rupert, Idaho, the only child of Mary Ledwina (Brown) Engkraf and Charles Adam Engkraf. She attended schools in both Washington State and in Rupert, later attending college at Stevens-Henager College in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Clarence F. Bellem on April 22, 1946, and together they shared 51 years of...

Gerald Dale (Jerry) Hawkins, 86, of Rupert passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born in Rupert, Idaho on October 17, 1932 to Mary Edith Barnes and Jedidiah Thomas Hawkins. Jerry attended schools in Rupert, graduating from Rupert High School in 1950. He joined the Navy and served for 4 years during the Korean war. He later attended Idaho State for a short time. He married Kathleen Nussbaum on December 9, 1961 and welcomed her son, Bruce, into his life. Their daughter,...

Braxton Lee Ploss passed away at his home on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the young age of 21. Braxton was born in Rupert, ID on November 30th, 1996 and lived there until the time of his death. He attended school at Minico High School, where he enjoyed playing football, and at Mt. Harrison. He was employed at Americold in Burley, ID.Braxton is survived by the love of his life, Beatriz Paz and three-year-old daughter Ariel; mother Marlene Molina; father and step-mother, Grant and Tanya...