OBITUARIES

Mar 27, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

 

Robert Louis Albright of Sun Valley died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by family.

“Robbie" as he was fondly known, was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on March 24, 1948, the eldest of six siblings. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and new adventures, particularly surfing, a hobby that flourished when his family put...

Mar 21, 2023

Jama Louise Houle (Berry)Our Heavenly father came for Jama March 22, 2023 and welcomed her into his open arms.

Jama was born September 26,1956 to James Arlie and Grayce Ann Lee in Scottsbluff, NebraskaJama attended many schools and graduated from Wendell High School in 1974.Jama grew up learning to play piano and violin from her mother. Mom had a great...

Mar 19, 2023

 

With great sadness we have said goodbye to our beloved mother, Bonnie Jean Justesen. She is now home with her Heavenly Father. Bonnie passed of renal failure on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in the St Luke’s Hospital in Ketchum, Idaho. She left this earth the same way she lived her life, with grace and humor. Bonnie was 91.

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Mar 18, 2023

Mary Carol Smith, 88 of Bellevue, Idaho died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at a Twin Falls extended care facility.    Arrangements are pending under the care of Wood River Chapel.  Friends may leave a condolence, share a memory or photo, at www.woodriverchapel.com.

Mar 18, 2023

Robin Walter Houle, 72, of Carey Idaho, passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at home. Robin was born February 12, 1951 to Dolores and Joseph in Rhode Island.

Robin served as an alter boy while attending Catholic school. At 13 they moved to New York and graduated from South Glens Falls High School. 

Robin was an excellent musician, playing mostly...

Mar 15, 2023

 

Curtis Wilbert Hansen aka “Hollywood” courageously fought an extended illness and has left us on March 15, 2023 to ski bigger mountains.

Curt was born in Yakima, Washington on June 29, 1965. As the firstborn, he was the quiet instigator that loved to keep you on your toes.  He and his younger brother Eric, had a fun filled childhood that...

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Feb 25, 2023

Jack Charles Edward (Corky) Corrock

June 15, 1926 – February 25, 2023

 

Jack Corrock was born in Seattle, the youngest of three children of Art and Ada Corrock.   As teenagers, Jack and his future wife, Lila Saari, skied for the first time on the West Seattle Golf Course with skis and poles purchased at the local hardware store for...

Feb 14, 2023

Dick was born on October 25th, 1942 in Highland Park, Illinois. He passed peacefully in his sleep on 2/14/23. He grew up alongside his two sisters Sue and Nancy, his younger brother Bob and his loving parents Ida and Irv, all of whom he loved very much. After high school he left to attend Pasadena City College, where he began...

Feb 8, 2023

     Gibbons, Natalie J.(Stebbins) died surrounded by her loving family on February 8, 2023 of natural causes. Beloved wife of the late William P Gibbons. Loving mother of Amy G Taylor of Ketchum ID, Jonathan D Gibbons and his wife Susan Halsted of Lake Forest CA, and William P Gibbons Jr of CA. Grandmother “Natty" of Justin Blake Taylor...

Feb 7, 2023

Frank Peter De Luca (Peter), age 76, of Hailey, Idaho passed away on February 7, 2023.

Peter was larger than life. Upon his retirement, he made himself a business card which described him as an adventurer, raconteur, bon vivant, gourmand, hedonist, curmudgeon, and freebooter. Professional duties listed included swashes buckled, wars fought, masses inflamed, revolutions fomented, and expeditions led. To...

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...