Death records and Obituaries for Minidoka County Idaho

 

 

 

Word was received in Soda Springs last week of the death of J.M. Patton at Minidoka, Idaho, on May 21st. His funeral occurred at Pocatello two days later. The deceased will be remembered by a large number of the old timers in Soda, he having been a resident in the early days and known as Jim Patton. The death was the result of pneumonia contracted but three days previous to the untimely death of this able man.

Soda Springs Chieftain, Soda Springs Idaho June 7, 1917

©Shauna Williams

Lloyd Francisco Abadia, 68, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in Reno, Nev.
    He was born Sept. 15, 1935, in Murtaugh, Idaho, the second of four children born to Frank and Gladys Abadia. Lloyd worked for Lockheed Missiles and Space in Sunnyvale, Calif., from 1963 through 1996, when he retired as Director of MSD Material.
    He is survived by his four children, Anthony Abadia, Fremont, Calif., Carmen (Abadia) Hawkins, Issaquah, Wash., Dominic Abadia, Bellevue, Wash., and Gina (Abadia) Heyer, Issaquah, Wash.; sisters, Margaret McDaniel, Bremerton, Wash., Mary Brown, Rupert, Idaho, and Juanita Lalli, Milpitas, Calif.; six grandchildren, three nephews, one niece and a number of very close friends.
    A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at the MAR Rupert Cemetery in Rupert, Idaho.
• Published Friday, May 13, 2005  Times-News, The
Newspaper Location: Twin Falls, ID
 
Submitted by Janice Rice


Anna Hupp Abrams, a 95-year-old resident of Rupert, died Thursday, March 15, 2007, at her daughter’s home in Grantsville, Utah.
 
Anna was born Dec. 14, 1911, at Providence, Utah, the daughter of Herman and Rieda Hupp. She was educated at South Cache High School and worked on the family dry farm in Hansel Valley, Utah. On Sept. 23, 1932, she married Frederick George Abrams in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Hansel Valley until 1938, when they moved to Twin Falls then to Rupert where they purchased the C.E.B. Roberts farm in the Pioneer District. They divorced in 1945, but Anna kept the farm and, with the help of her children, operated it as a single parent from that date on. In 1961, she married Alfred Lee. They later divorced.
 
Eventually, Anna rented out the farm but maintained her residence there until her passing. Anna not only farmed but raised dairy cattle, worked as a cutter during spud planting, served as a voting clerk, a sales clerk in the Golden Rule (later the Idaho Department Store) and M.H. Kings, sold Avon, was a cook at Dolly’s Cafeand worked nights at J. R. Simplots for 20 years.
 
She was an organizer of Idaho’s first B.P.W. group, volunteered with the USO during World War II, with the Red Cross, and with the Civil Air Patrol. She was active in the LDS Church serving as a nursery teacher, Beehive teacher, Relief Society and Sunday School teacher, Geriatrics Relief Society teacher, and genealogy name extractor.
 
Her hobbies included oil painting, piano playing, reading, crafts, hunting, fishing, photography, and telling stories of her marvelous experiences in life. She spoke fluent German. In 2004, she became a published short-story writer. She was a fantastic cook specializing in Parker House rolls and German kuchen. Anna traveled extensively, visiting all but ten states in America, as well as Mexico, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria. She loved her family and pets most of all.
 
Anna is survived by two sons and two daughters, Lewis (Nelma) Abrams of Boise, Paul (Donna) Abrams of West Jordan, Utah, Jean (Bill) Davidson of Pocatello, and Kaye (Dave) Packer of Grantsville, Utah; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren, all of who loved her dearly.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ella Rinderknect; and her brother, Rudy Hupp.
 
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the Rupert West Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 26 S. 100 W., with Bishop Bob Trevino officiating. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, and from 10 until 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at the church.  THe Times News
 
Submitted by Janice Rice


Paul - Paul Montezuma Aguilar, 54, of Paul passed away Thursday Dec. 11, 2003 at the Park view care and rehabilitation of Burley.
 
Paul was borne June 26,1949 in Madero, Tx to Florentino and Cruz Aguilar. When Paul was young the family moved to Paul, ID where he attended schools there and graduated from Minico High School.
 
After high school he joined the United States Marine Core where he served for four years and in 1975 Paul married Carolyn Hernandez and they had to children Daniel Aguilar of Paul, and Christina (Gabriel) Villasenor of Burley.
 
Paul enjoyed doing many things most of all his job at Boise Cascade where he worked for 33e years.
 
Paul so enjoyed his friendships he made with all his co-workers. Pauls greatest enjoyments were spending time in the mountains, camping, fishing and bike riding where he loved the trails in Sun Valley.
 
He was a avid reader and was often found outside under the tree reading his favorite Stephen King Novel. He also loved looking up to the heavens at night watching the stars and sat alights and staying home and spending time with his family. Paul was a very caring and generous man who would often give up his time to help others in their time of need.
 
He was also a member of the Roman Catholic Church St. Nicholas Parish in Rupert.
 
Paul was preceded in death by his niece Stephanie Vasquez and a nephew Alcario Chapa III. He is survived by his parents and wife and children six brothers and sister Elva (Marcos) Villarrea of Boise, ID and Mary (Ralph) Kramer of Mountain Home, ID; John (Char) Aguilar of Boise, ID; Cande (Robert) Gomez of Twin Falls, ID ; Mike Aguilar of Boise, ID and Luis (Becky) Aguilar of Filler, ID
 
Funeral services are under the direction of the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel and are going to be held 2 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 16, 2003 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church Of Rupert 802 F St. Rupert, ID.
 
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m.. at the Mortuary with a Rosary being held at 7 p.n.. at the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel and one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday.
 
Published December 14, 2003 South Idaho Press
 
Submitted by Janice Rice

Rupert - Royce Dean Baily, a 69-year-old Rupert resident, passed away Nov. 2, 2003, at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise.
 
Royce was born March 8, 1934, in Rupert, the son of Roy D and Lena DeGuelle Baily.
 
He was raised in Rupert where he learned to love farming. He served in the United States Army for two years. He married Marilyn Sorensen May 1, 1964 in Rupert. Royce has farmed full time since 1959, he loved the soil and took care of it as best he could.
 
He enjoyed snowmobiling, camping, four wheeling, motorcycle riding, and watching NASCAR car #2. He loved spending time with his daughters, grandson, and especially his wife. His dog, Tucker was his partner on the farm. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and served on several different boards. He was a past board member of Minidoka County Beet Growers and Riverside Electric.
 
Royce is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Rupert; two daughters, Cathi (Thayne) Ketterling of Twin Falls and Cari (Jason) Moodie of Boise; one grandson, Nicholas; two sisters, Alice Hammond and Mary Davis both of Boise; one brother, Jacob (Ruth) Baily of Rupert.
 
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Cami Lee and his parents.
 
A Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 2410 Miller Ave., Burley, with the Rev. Mike Donnan officiating and assisted by Leo Moore, Ron Davis and Don Rehwalt.
 
A gathering for friends and family will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 6th St. Memorials may be made to Camp Perkins c/o Zion Lutheran Church, 2410 Miller Ave. Burley, ID, 83318.
 
Published November 5, 2003 South Idaho Press
Submitted by Janice Rice

George Freitas Bellem, 80- year-old Paul resident, devoted husband to Mary, loving Father of ten children, went peacefully home to Jesus surrounded by his entire family on June 10th, 2004, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.
 
He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Fernando Freitas and Maria Ceo Pascoal Bellem on December 1, 1923. He led a very active and adventurous life, gifted with wisdom and a special love of learning. George graduated from Jr. High and High School as Valedictorian of his class. He married Mary Freiburger on Nov. 23, 1950, at St Nicholas Catholic Church where he was an active member until his passing.
 
Farming north of Paul until his retirement, he was also an avid hunter and fisherman, loved camping, exploring, gardening, berry picking, wine making, and anything to do with the outdoors. He was an active member of the Snake River Trail Riders Association and the NRA. In his retirement years, his love of travel took them all over the western United States and Mexico. His four wheeler was the cycle of choice for exploring off road areas.
 
George left this life as he lived it with strength of character, courage and dignity. Loving and laughing until the beginning of his eternal life with Christ. We have not lost a husband, father, grandfather, friend; heaven has gained a good and faithful servant!
 
George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary; his children Chris (CJ) Fisher of Eagle Id, Carol Main of Boise, Linda (John) Bellem-Kraus of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mary (Tom) Reeves of Rupert, Diana (Roger) Nebeker of Emmett, Georgia (Joe) Tate of Rupert, John Bellem (Judith Hope Faye) of Good Year, Ariz., Julie (Neil) Jorgensen of Bozeman, Mont., Lisa (Ross) Corless-Negu of Ucon, JoAnn (Brad) Schell of Paul; one sister, Alice Craven of Paul; one brother-in-law, Art Moncher of Paul; one sister-in-law Lillian Bellem Heinrich of Rupert; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clarence Bellem; one sister, LaRena Moncher; and one son-in-law, Randy Corless.
 
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Foundation (Infectious Disease Department), in memory of George Bellem.
 
Rosary and Vigil will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, at 7 p.m. at Rupert St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 802 F St., Memorial Mass service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the church with Father Gabriel Vargas as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Paul Cemetery.
 
Arrangements are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel.
 
Published June 13, 2004 The Times News
 
Submitted by Janice Rice


HEYBURN -- Nan Foster Carroll, a 92-year-old resident of the Emerson District in Heyburn, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at Parke View Care & Rehabilitation Center in Burley.
    She was the daughter of C.W. "Jack" and Grace Cooper Foster. Nan was born in Wamsutter, Wyo., on March 25, 1912, while her father worked as a telegrapher on the railroad. In approximately 1916, her family moved back to a farm in the Emerson area that they had homesteaded in 1903.
    Nan attended the Emerson Grade School through the eighth grade and graduated from Heyburn High School in 1930. She also was a graduate of Albion State Normal School.
    In 1933, she married John Carroll and from this union were born two children, Dick, who was born in 1934, and Joan, who was born in 1938.
    Nan and John's early married years were spent working construction. In 1945, Nan's mother and stepfather, Dick Gale, were unable to continue running the farm due to ill health, so Nan and John moved back on the farm and ran it from 1945 until 1956. In 1957, John went to work for the City of Burley and later for the City of Pocatello. In 1977, they retired and moved back on the farm.
    They spent their winters traveling in their motor home.
    She is survived by her son, Dick and his wife, Doris, of Burley; a son-in-law, Russell Vaughn of Burley; three grandsons, Mike Carroll of Victor and Chance Carroll and Albert Vaughn both of Burley; two granddaughters, Leslie Davis of Blackfoot and Carma Oldham of Burley; and one niece, Linda Stone of St. Johnsbury, Vt.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; a daughter, Joan Vaughn; two sisters, Dorothy Jones and Nell Murphy; and a nephew, Dale Jones.
    The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, with Bishop Ted Tateoka officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rasmussen Funeral Home and again on Wednesday one hour prior to the funeral.
The Times News
Submitted by Janice Rice

 

 

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