OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2023

Richard “Dick” Hare

On Sunday February 5, 2023 Dick Hare passed away peacefully at his home in Sun Valley surrounded by his family after courageously battling Parkinson’s for many years. He was 80.

At his core he wanted nothing more than kindness for himself and all those around him. In a life well-lived he fostered friendships everywhere he went, filling...

Jan 30, 2023

Edward James Mara Jr.

December 1, 1929 to January 30, 2023

Jim Mara, died at home on January 30th, 2023 surrounded by his loving daughters. “Papa” is survived by his three daughters, MegAnn Mara-Smith, Kay Mara, and Petrea Mara, all of Hailey, Idaho; his beloved grandchildren, Dr. Hanson Smith of Oceanside, CA, Annika Smith of Berkeley, CA and E. J....

Jan 30, 2023

On Monday, January 30, 2023, Paul Brent Gibbs, passed away peacefully at his home in Bellevue, ID at the age of 81.   Born to Leroy and Lucille Gibbs in Malad, ID in 1941, he was the fourth of seven children.  Ranching was the way of life for the Gibbs family. When Paul was 6, the family moved to Mackay,...

Jan 26, 2023

 

Susan Gibson, long time resident of Hailey and Ketchum, died of leukemia in Twin Falls on Jan. 23. She is survived by her brother, Chuck Gibson; his wife; Joanne; and a niece and two nephews and their families, all in Massachusetts.

Sue was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 15, 1943. She attended grammar and high school in Ft....

Jan 25, 2023

Howard Fairfield Richards was born on October 7, 1933 in Hayward, California to a naval family. His college years were spent at University of California San Jose and Denver University. After graduation he spent two years traveling around Europe on a Vespa. Upon his return to the United States he became interested in flying and obtained his pilot’s license. For...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 16, 2023

Efraín Hernández Grande 

Nació en la Ciudad de México el 30 de noviembre de 1978. Hijo de Reyna Grande y Rafael Hernandez. 

Su padre murió a una edad muy joven cuando el era un niño, después de eso su familia se mudó para Coatepec Estado de México. Y allí el asistió a la escuela primaria obteniendo solamente estudios básicos. Lo...

Jan 16, 2023

Jan 14, 2023

Jan 5, 2023

John Dennis (Jack) Stoneback

Passed away on January 5th 2023 at St Luke's Wood River Medical Center, at the age of 81 after battling cancer for a year and half.

Jack was born to Earl and Violet Stoneback on April 15th 1941 in the city of Hollywood California.

On July 7th 1963 he married his high school sweetheart Susan Humphrey.

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Dec 31, 2022

Howard was born in Berwyn, Illinois on June 1, 1930. Like most youngsters growing up in the 30 and 40s, Howard found creative ways to entertain himself. His natural ability to capture perspective, shadow and highlights, made it possible for him to pursue detailed renderings of air crafts, ships and cars. This talent for art remained with him for his...

Dec 22, 2022

We are deeply saddened to announce that Susan Douglas passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 77.

Sue was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 4, 1945. Her father was William John Paivine, and her mother was Catherine Paivine. Following his career in the Navy, Sue's father moved from Prunedale to King City, and finally to...

Dec 16, 2022

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Sofia Adele Uri, age 28, on December 16, 2022. Born on March 13, 1994, in Seattle, Washington, Sofia was the beloved daughter of Beth and Kristian Uri. Sofia was a triplet and had a special bond with her identical twin sister Sonja Uri (Nicolai Olsen); her brother...

Dec 16, 2022

On Dec. 15, 2022, Kimberly Garvin passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was 54 years young.

Kim is survived by her husband, Scott; her sons, Michael, Caleb and Lucas; her mother, Marian Carlin; brothers, Chip, Kevin and Daryl; and sister Andrea.

Kim was a very active member of our community, bringing her light to everything she touched....

Dec 13, 2022

Dec 9, 2022

Helen Colt, passed away December 9, 2022 in Bellevue, Idaho.  Born in 1925 in Colorado, she was “shaped” by the “Great Depression” with her strong character, survivor instincts, and appreciation for all that life offered.  Family mattered and her history reflects a close union with those family members, friends, and others in need of a “personal touch”.  Her early years...

Nov 20, 2022

 

Alan exited this world in the same manner that he lived in it; on his own terms.

Alan Reynolds was born Feb. 3, 1943, into a family of journalists. He lived all throughout the United States as well as a very fond period of his youth in Cuba where his father worked as a U.S. correspondent. He was a...

Nov 15, 2022

 

Robert “Bob” Henry Leyse, 94, of Sun Valley, greeted the next world on Nov. 15 in serenity of mind, firmness of resolve. The accompanying photo was taken Oct. 15 at Trail Creek following a hike, which is mentioned to point out Bob enjoyed 94.5 years of unassisted quality of life, unflappably feisty every day. Bob suffered a heart attack...

Nov 5, 2022

 

Christina (Christy) Marie Alvarez was born on a warm summer day, July 19th, 1974, in Billings, Montana.  Christy carried that sunny warmth within her disposition throughout her life.  It was impossible not to be enchanted by her wonderfully bright smile, soothing laughter, ocean blue eyes and contagiously bubbly voice.   For those of us lucky enough to be loved...

Nov 2, 2022

"Betts" was born in Kenosha Wisconsin, the second child of Chester Hascall Bliss and Ruth Nash Bliss. She attended Briarcliff College where she earned her voice theory degree. After her move to California, she took the first of several trips to Sun Valley, Idaho on the ski train which offered round trip service from LA. An avid skier, Betts became...