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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Victoria Collett Cenarrusa, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 65. Victoria was born on August 18, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. Victoria lived a life defined by kindness, strength, and devotion to her family and community. She was known for her warm spirit, generous heart, and unwavering support for those she loved. Victoria devoted much of her life to Idaho Power, where her hard work, kindness, and unwavering compassion left a lasting...
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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, or simply enjoying the moment, he had a way of making memories wherever he went. His presence brought light...
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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, hiking and most of all, teaching skiing to generations of families, the young and old alike. His long-term...
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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 the Dean’s List several times, reflecting both her intelligence and determination. Throughout her life, she embraced many roles...
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“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 junior high, high school and college in Bend, spent most of her time ski racing, then joined the...
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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 the College of Southern Idaho. Jerry dedicated his life to helping his family, friends, and anyone in the community...
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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 were blessed to experience Jesus’s unconditional love first hand through our mother. Cody’s passion for protecting and...
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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, Wyoming when he was seven years old. He loved growing up in Jackson and found his love of the...
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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, and Alyiah
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After a long, hard-fought battle with amyloidosis, William Tyler Lohrke (Tyler) peacefully passed away on February 16th, 2025. Tyler was an energetic, loving, and caring person who touched many people's lives throughout his own.Born in Orange, NJ, on August 2nd, 1956, to Nancy and Otto Lohrke, he later moved with his family to Santa Barbara, California, where he attended La Colina Junior High School and graduated from San Marcos High School in 1975. Tyler had two older sisters but was...
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Glenna Adair GloverOctober 20, 1945 – February 10, 2025Our beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, and dear friend, Glenna Adair Glover (Pollard), passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 10, 2025. Glenna embodied elegance, dignity, and grace. Those of us who mourn her will always remember her radiant smile that lit up every room, her sense of humor, and the privilege it was to know such a lovely human being.Born October 20, 1945, in Anchorage, Alaska, Glenna was the...
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Tom Heinrich, 77, skied his last run on Feb. 3, leaving behind an impeccably curated collection of skis, both acoustic and electric bicycles, eight industrial-sized boxes of Grape-Nuts cereal, and more recordings of the Grateful Dead than we can count.Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Thomas and Blanche Heinrich in May 1947. The eldest of four siblings, he spent his early years in a pink house, where he tested the limits of the Minneapolis school system and discovered his...
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Sue Petersen, aka "Mama P," born Jan. 13, 1935, in North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2025, at her home in Hailey at the age of 90. Sue was the daughter of Fred and Grace Bunnell and the beloved sister of Jim Bunnell, all formerly of Sacramento, California.Sue married Dr. Martin Petersen (deceased), and together they raised four sons: Barry, Mark, Sean and Christian (fondly known as Deeder). She was the proud grandmother of Zoe, Cade, Phoebe,...
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Herbert Osenga, 96, of Shoshone, Idaho, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Jan. 3, 2024, at the Lincoln County Care Center. Herb was born on Feb. 13, 1928, to second generation immigrants from the Netherlands, Harry and Flora Osenga of Chicago, Illinois. He lived 75 years married to the love of his life, Esther Osenga. Herb & Esther grew up in Chicago, met as teenagers, and were married on April 13, 1946. They lived in Chicago until moving...
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