Gabriel Boutros Cherian
Mar 3, 2026
Gabriel Boutros Cherian, 94, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. He was born on Oct. 5, 1931, to Boutros and Berthe Cherian in Cairo, Egypt.
He will be remembered for a long and successful career in mechanical engineering, his will to be a forever inventor, his patents and his mastery of several languages. In high school, he graduated top of...
Jesus Antonio Gamino
Mar 14, 2026
Jesus Antonio Gamino, age 20, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born to Pedro and Maria Gamino on August 5, 2005, in Ketchum, Idaho and spent his life bringing energy, laughter, and adventure to those around him.
Jesus was known for his adventurous spirit and love of life. Whether he was out exploring, spending time with friends and family,...
John David Straka
Mar 3, 2026
John Straka, 68, passed away in his sleep on March 3rd, 2026.
Born in Buffalo, New York, and having finished high school in Valparaiso, Indiana, John set off to find his own path and settled in Ketchum, Idaho where he remained a resident until his death.
John was a fixture around Ketchum for 50 years, indulging in his passion of skiing, cycling,...
Christye Negreponte
Mar 2, 2026
Christye Negreponte, 55, of Bellevue, Idaho passed away on March 2, 2026. Born July 10th, 1970, in Yonkers, Christye lived a life marked by kindness, quiet strength and an appreciation for the people and places that shaped her journey.
Christye made her home in Bellevue and was a cherished part of the community in Idaho’s Wood River Valley. Christye always showed...
Recep Yalcin Okaya
Feb 27, 2026
Yalcin was born Dec. 24, 1929, in Izmir, Turkey. One of the highlights of his life was representing the Turkish National Basketball Team in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. As a result, he met Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics, who invited him to coach at his summer youth basketball camp in New Hampshire. Cousy and fellow teammates Bill Sharman and...
Peggy Merideth Hollitz
Feb 24, 2026
Peggy Hollitz, 89, formerly of the Wood River Valley, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, with her boys, Ryan and Sean Hollitz, at her side.
Peggy, a beloved mother, entrepreneur, and lifelong adventurer, was born on November 24, 1936, in Aurora, Illinois. She was the only daughter of Roy and Lena Merideth.
Peggy attended the University of Illinois, where she made...
William Richard Burks
Feb 6, 2026
Our dad passed away peacefully in his sleep—just how he intended. These are his own words about his life:
"I grew up in Jerome, Idaho, with my parents, William Elliott Burks and Janice Lois Freeman; my brother Mike Burks; and my sister Jacqui Naccarato. We lived on an old farmstead, and I could tell you story after story as my memory...
Bruce Austin Norvell
Feb 5, 2026
Bruce Austin Norvell passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 82.
Bruce was born on July 11, 1943 at the Fort Benning military hospital in Columbus, Georgia, to US Army veteran Ralph Norvell and wife, Lillian Austin Norvell. He spent his childhood in Pontiac, Michigan with his parents and sisters Carol Norvell Grubb and Ginny Norvell.
Bruce Norvell is...
James Jeff Jones
Feb 2, 2026
James Jeff Jones passed away peacefully in his home on February 2, 2026.
Jeff was born in Hailey on April 27, 1932, to James Jefferson Jones, also born in Hailey, and Velva Shirts. His sister Shirley was born five years later, and the two had a wonderful childhood living in small town America. Dad shared numerous stories of growing up in...
Julie Irene Meissner
Jan 13, 2026
“Live in joy, live in gratitude, LIVE OUTSIDE.”
Julie lost her 2 year battle with breast cancer on January 13, 2026 , at age 75 with her loving husband, Pat Russell, and her wonder dog, Sabeena, by her side until the end.
Julie was born in Salem, Oregon and grew up at Odell Lake working at the family boat marina. She attended...
William Randall Hovis
Jan 2, 2026
William Randall Hovis, known as Red, age 77, was born June 2, 1948 and was a resident of the city of Sun Valley Idaho. Red died of natural causes in his Sun Valley home Friday, January 2nd 2026.. He is survived by his children Brian Hovis and his wife Marlo, Sarah Hovis and her partner, Leo Flores; former wife and...
Barbara Jean Perry
Dec 12, 2025
In Loving MemoryIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Barbara Jean Perry, who departed this life on December 12th at the age of 79 after a long battle with Type I diabetes. She was born on November 26th, 1946, in the Upper Peninsula town of Ironwood Michigan, and touched the lives of all who...
Dave Morris
Dec 9, 2025
David Eugene Morris born on February 18th, 1959, in Spring, Pennsylvania. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 9th, 2025 at his cabin in Stanley, Idaho.
He was a beloved son, brother, father and friend. He is survived by his two sons and one daughter. He joins his father and his son who predeceased him.
Dave grew up in a...
Gerardo Garcia - Izzarraras
Nov 23, 2025
Gerardo “Jerry” Garcia Izarraras, 35, of Hailey, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Jerry was born on April 1, 1990, in Coeneo, Michoacán, Mexico, to Maria De Los Angeles Izarraras Perez and Jose Gerardo Garcia Guillen. He graduated from Wood River High School in 2008 and attended...
Craig James Ferris
Nov 22, 2025
Craig, affectionally known by his friends as “Ferris,” passed away at his home in Hailey, Idaho on November 22nd, 2025.
Born on November 11, 1967 to David and Nancy (Basilici) Ferris in Norwood, Massachusetts. Ferris was raised by his mother and his stepfather, and was also very close with his grandparents, James and Ann Basilici.
Ferris graduated from Walpole High School in...
Colby Kenneth Castle
Nov 15, 2025
Colby Castle passed away on November 15, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at the Limelight room at the Sun Valley Inn on December 7, 2025 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers a scholarship fund has been setup in his name at DL Evans Bank.
Cody Ann O'Bryan
Nov 8, 2025
Cody Ann O’Bryan
Born on January 23, 1947, in Downey, California
The family of Cody Ann O’Bryan, of Sun Valley, Idaho, is saddened to announce her passing, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the age of 78. A progressive lung disease, leading ultimately to heart failure, was her cause of death.
God’s love was at the center of Cody’s ambitions in life. We...
Walter (Wallee) William Lange
Nov 3, 2025
Wallee Lange passed away Monday, November 3rd, at 6:04 pm. He was home, in his recliner, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. His brother and niece were here with him for four days prior to his passing. Our home was filled with lots of love. We’re so glad we were able to bring him home for his last days....
James Allen Morey Jr
Nov 1, 2025
James Allen Morey, Jr, of Carey, Idaho, died on November 1, 2025 at Henry’s Lake in Island Park, Idaho in a drowning accident while fishing with his longtime friend, Stephen Marx, who also passed away. James was 55 years old.
James was born on February 3, 1970 to James and Margo Morey in Idaho Falls, Idaho. His family moved to Jackson,...
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