OBITUARIES

May 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marcia Brown on May 7. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and long-time member of the Wood River Valley community.

Marcia was born in July 1946 to Betty Wilson (Mary/Floyd) and Ted Werry (Dora/Slavey). She held a deep and enduring connection to her roots. She was a Hailey High School...

May 7, 2025

James Alex “Jim“ Baldwin 70, took his final breath on May 7, 2025 after a long difficult illness.

Jim greeted the world in Twin Falls, Idaho on a snowy winter day, December 28,1954 and was placed into the arms of his loving parents, Clyde and Donette Baldwin of Bellevue, Idaho.

Jim was raised in the Wood River Valley during his formative years,...

Apr 22, 2025

Alas, too soon, US Skiing has lost one of the great domestiques of our sport. Look it up, and you’ll find that all the adjectives apply: Dedicated, selfless, passionate, tireless, steady, sacrificing, working behind the scenes, shaping the heart of the team… You might not have noticed him at first, but once you did, you realize he’d been there all...

Apr 21, 2025

On April 21st, 2025, we lost Augusta Georgina (Gina) Church Judge Macdonald to cancer. She peacefully and painlessly departed from this world, surrounded and supported by her loving family, including her 3 sons, her daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. 

Gina was born on June 7th, 1949, and was one of two daughters with sister Jane. She met her lifelong partner and husband, Alexander...

Apr 14, 2025

Charles Dyllian Kipp, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Carey, Idaho. Born on November 13, 1991, in Nampa, Idaho, Dyllian was known for his deep sense of dedication—both in his career and to those he loved. He worked tirelessly at Sweets for many years before choosing to step back, prioritizing the...

Apr 7, 2025

Elaine Bitter Niedrich was born in Afton, Wyoming, on March 14, 1937, to Reed Bitter and Phyllis Kirkman Bitter. She passed away in her own bed at home from urothelial cancer on April 7, 2025, while her loved ones tended to her needs and sang her favorite songs. Elaine married the love of her life, Richard A. Niedrich, on April...

Apr 5, 2025

Wood River native son John Jonas, 81, passed peacefully April 5, 2025 at his home in Hailey, Idaho surrounded by his loving family and wonderful caregivers.

Born in Seattle, Washington, John resided in Ketchum, Idaho with his parents and older brother Bob until the age of twelve. His father, Bob Jonas Sr., was a carpenter in the Sun Valley Village and...

Apr 4, 2025

Amando Pablo Villa Peña, de 67 años, partió de este mundo inesperadamente tras sufrir un derrame cerebral, dejando un profundo vacío en el corazón de su esposa, Ana Guzmán, sus hijos, nietos, familiares y amigos.

Nació en Santiago Yucuyachi, Oaxaca, México, un lugar que siempre llevó con orgullo en el corazón. Aunque la vida lo llevó lejos de su tierra natal,...

Apr 4, 2025

Arrangements and service details are pending...

Apr 2, 2025

Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1934, George’s early years were anything but dull. His family endured the turmoil of WWII, surviving bombings in Berlin and ending the war as refugees in Offenburg, Germany. Seeking a new beginning, his family left post-war Germany, briefly stopping in Venezuela before settling in the United States in 1952.George attended Glendale Junior College in Southern...

Mar 29, 2025

Kristin was born August 2, 1960, in Schwaz, Austria to Lony and Rudolf Kabusch. She was their first daughter, second child, and a bundle of joy the moment she came home. Nestled in the Alps, she grew up in Lanersbach with her four siblings attending Volkschule locally.

At the age of 10 she attended Hauptschule in Mayrhofen, a 14 km ride...

Mar 28, 2025

Mary Jo Rumball-Petre

January 10, 1936 – March 28, 2025

Mary Jo Rumball-Petre passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025, at Chardonnay Assisted Living in Twin Falls, Idaho. She had been in Idaho for the most of the last two years. She was 89 years old. Her daughter, Rose Rumball-Petre, and son-in-law, Ted Stout, were by her side. In alignment with her...

Mar 27, 2025

William Guthrie Patterson was born to Robert and Ruth Patterson on August 22, 1958. He spent most of his early life in Shaker Heights, Ohio outside of Cleveland. He enjoyed hockey, fast cars and being with his best friends whom Bill never forgot. After high school he received a bachelor’s from Central Washington and worked in the industries of auto...

Mar 25, 2025

Marla Gay Mink, 77, of Bellevue, Idaho passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025.

Born on September 4, 1947, in Buhl, Idaho, the daughter of William W. “Hap” Johnson and Alma (Blackham) Johnson. Marla was the beloved wife of Clarence W. “Tyke” Mink for 45 years. She was the devoted mother of Marvin Burrell Jr., Michael Burrell, and Darin Burrell, and...

Mar 22, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Miguel (Angel), no words can express the feeling of our loss. 

Your children will miss you very much, you will be a person who will always be with us. 

We will never forget anything about you, your smile, your love, your presence, the person who will never leave our minds but above all our hearts. 

We hope you rest in peace.

Love,

Angel, Carlos, Sophia,...

Mar 14, 2025

Ronald Foster was released from the bonds of earth on the afternoon of March 14, 2025 after a battle with cancer in Hailey Idaho surrounded by close family members who loved and cared for him. He was born in 1954 in Twin Falls Idaho and participated in school there. Ronald, better known as Ron, went on to pursue his education...

Mar 4, 2025

Michael Lynn Rainey passed away suddenly on March 4 while serving a part-time mission with his wife, Paula, in Neah Bay, Washington.

Mike was born on July 12, 1953, in Oakland, California, to Lynn and Betty Rainey.

Mike served a full-time mission in Texas from 1972-74. Mike attended Brigham Young University and upon graduation worked for General Dynamics. He later went on...

Mar 3, 2025

The irreplaceable Dean Newman left us suddenly on March 3rd. The guy who was always there for you! Laughing at the bar, until you are in tears. Taking you to the airport or in the Limo to Red Fish Lk.....Love you to the moon and back!Celebration of life later this spring.

Mar 2, 2025

Rodney Alan Peterson, born on May 3, 1959, at the old Hailey Hospital, was the first of five siblings to Alan "Buster" and Gail Louise Peterson of Carey. He grew up on the family farm near Little Wood Reservoir Road in Carey. Rodney attended Carey schools until his junior year, where he face challenges with undiagnosed dyslexia. Afterward, he joined...