Obituaries from November 2018

Muriel L. French “Frenchie”, 65, of Mountain Home, passed away at home on October 25, 2018. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Frenchie was the oldest of 5 children. She graduated from Hogan Senior High in Vallejo, California in 1972 and upon graduation enlisted in the US Air Force retiring 20 years later...

Jack Charles Bunton, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Boise. He was 77 years old. He will be inurned at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado, at a later date. Cremation was under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Henry James “Hank” Redford, 82, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 26, 2018. A gathering will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home. Hank was born in Reno, Nevada and graduated from Sparks High School. Shortly after high school he joined the US Navy and serving in the CB’s...

Bruce J. Blonshine, age 57, of Mountain Home, passed away at a Boise hospital on October 28, 2018. The family will be doing an Open House, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The address is 925 SW Vera Street, in Mtn Home. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Mary Josephine (Jo) Farley Bennett, age 99, of Boise, formerly of Mountain Home, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at a Boise Care Center. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Etta Dell Sparks, age 83, of Glenns Ferry, passed away at St. Lukes Elmore Hospital, in Mountain Home, of Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mtn Home.

Mary Josephine (Jo) Farley Bennett August 19, 1919 – November 7, 2018 Jo Bennett was born in St. Luke’s hospital in Boise on August 19, 1919 to Franklin Gale and Clare Calland Farley. She was named after her uncle Joseph Farley who died serving his country in WWI and her aunt Mary Calland...

Gail Best, 76, passed away peacefully at home in Mountain Home, Idaho, on November 14, 2018, following an illness. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Rost Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Gail was born on July 2, 1942, to Nels Simonson and LaVerne Saari in Wakefield, Michigan. ...

Ralph Gerard McGrath, 79, of Mountain Home, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Meridian following a short illness, surrounded by the love of family and friends. A memorial services was held at Rost Funeral Home on November 17, 2018. Ralph, the eldest of two sons, was born January 23, 1939 in Mountain Home to Gerard and Mary (Campbell) McGrath. ...

Dennis Clark Hermerding, age 76, of Mountain Home, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at his home following an illness. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, in Mtn Home.

Lou Berriochoa of Mtn. Home, Idaho, died of natural causes on November 13, 2018 surrounded by his children. He was born February 22, 1923 in Dietrich, ID. He is preceded in death by his Parents Adrian and Celestina. His brothers Valentin and Albert, and his sisters Mary, Ellen, and Adeline. He is survived by his sister Ruby and his children Tom, Tina, Damian, Kole, Ben, Mickie, and Morrie...

Monty “Alex” Green, beloved son and father, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 due to a tragic work related accident. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Rost Funeral Home, in Mtn Home. Alex was born to Monty and Cheryl (Lauritzen) Green on May 13, 1970. He was born and raised in Cottonwood Heights, Utah where he loved life! He attended Brighton High School and after graduation, he moved with his family to Mountain Home, Idaho...

McKee, Gregory Dean, 49, of Twin Falls and Mountain Home, passed away on Wednesday, November 21st, at St Luke’s Medical Center - Elmore. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel

Annise Mack Fry, age 92, of Mountain Home, passed away at St. Lukes Elmore Long Term Care on Friday, November 23, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, in Mtn Home.

Gloria Jean Woods McManigal of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 25th at the age of 68. She was a proud resident of Mountain Home for 27 years. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Rost Funeral Home and she will be interred Monday, December 3rd at 9:30 A.M. in Mountain View Cemetery...

Shirley L. McMurtrey, age 95, of Boise, passed away at her home on November 27, 2018. Arrangements under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home and Summers Funeral Home, Boise Chapel.

Abelardo Ambriz Hurtado passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the age of 56. A funeral service was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church on December 4, 2018 with burial following at Mountain View Cemetery. He was born on June 19, 1962 in the small town of Coeneo Michoacán, Mexico. ...

Phyllis Eileen Allred passed away on Nov. 25, 2018 in Mountain Home, ID. Phyllis was born in Generico, NM, on Sept. 22, 1924 to Thomas and Edna Keele. She was from a family of ten, four boys and six girls. On Nov. 6, 1940 she married John Allred, in that union they had seven daughters and a son. Her hobbies included painting, bingo, family gatherings and poker...

Dolph Hitesman passed away peacefully Sunday morning, November 25th, with his wife and daughter holding his hand. Dolph Hitesman was born January 20, 1931 in Jerome, Idaho to Dolph Hitesman, Sr and Audrey Patty Hitesman, the oldest of 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls. His family moved to King Hill, Idaho when he was in the 2nd grade...

Larry Alan Steckelberg passed away peacefully at the VA Medical Center Long Term Care facility in Boise on November 23, 2018 with his wife of 44 years, Jhim, by his side. A viewing will be held at 12 P.M. followed by a funeral service at 1 P.M. at Rost Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2018...

Shirley L. McMurtrey 1923 - 2018 Shirley L. McMurtrey was born April 10, 1923, in Mountain Home, Idaho, the daughter of Ralph and Leone Johnson Pierce. She attended school in Mountain Home, and was graduated from Mountain Home High School as valedictorian in 1941. She worked in the Elmore County Courthouse in the County Agent’s office and later in the County Recorder’s office, serving as Deputy Auditor and Recorder and Deputy Clerk of the District Court...