Obituaries

David Campi Sparks

David Campi Sparks

Apr 28, 2026

David Campi Sparks, 50, passed away on April 28th, 2026, at his family home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Campi was born December 11th, 1975, in Logan Utah, the son of Nelda Marlene Jensen and David Mick Sparks, the middle child between his two sisters, Shandalin and Danea.

From his childhood into his adult life, you could find Campi playing...

Leo C Geddes

Leo C Geddes

Apr 28, 2026

Leo C. Geddes passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Smithfield, Utah.

He was born July 19, 1938, in Banida, Idaho, on the family farm, alongside his twin brother, Cleo Geddes. He grew up in Banida,with three brothers and one sister. He graduated from Preston High School and attended Utah State University. He married DeAnn Dunkley in the Logan LDS Temple,...

Joyce Smith Gilbert

Joyce Smith Gilbert

Apr 27, 2026



Joyce Smith Gilbert passed away peacefully at home April 27, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born on January 23, 1928, in a humble home on her Grandpa Smith’s farm near Lewiston, UT. Joyce was the fourth of eight children born to Alma Borman and Phyllis Workman Smith. Her early years were spent in a small, two-bedroom home....

Vicky Lynn Austin Kaae

Vicky Lynn Austin Kaae

Apr 26, 2026

Vicky Lynn Austin Kaae passed away at 73 in her home. She was surrounded by people she loved. Vicky was born in Malad Idaho to Donna Elizabeth Perry and Merlin “Swede” Austin on July 18, 1952. She moved to Preston shortly after.

Vicky married Garry Kaae on January 16, 1972, in Hyrum Utah. They have been married for 54 years. She...

Cynthia "Cyndie" Hollingsworth Jacobson

Cynthia "Cyndie" Hollingsworth Jacobson

Apr 25, 2026

Cynthia “Cyndie” Hollingsworth Jacobson, of Weston, passed away on April 25, 2026, in Preston, Idaho, from complications related to multiple strokes.

Cyndie was born on March 3, 1957, in Preston, Idaho, to William “Bill” Hollingsworth and Maureen Howell Hollingsworth. She was the oldest of three children and was raised in Preston in the family home on 1st East. She shared her...

Sefton "Sef" Patric Wilde

Sefton "Sef" Patric Wilde

Apr 23, 2026

Sefton “Sef” Patric Wilde, 40, passed away on April 23, 2026, in Preston, Idaho. He was born on October 3, 1985, in Polson, Montana to Rob and Pat Wilde.

He loved his wife Erin and his children Maggie, Porter, Gid and MJ more than anything else in this world. Sef always wanted people to feel safe and comfortable. He enjoyed spending...

Derek Wayne Liebes

Derek Wayne Liebes

Apr 21, 2026

Derek Wayne Liebes, 36, of Roy, Utah, passed away on April 21st at 9:35 AM. Born in Logan, Utah, Derek lived a life defined by resilience, laughter, and an enormous heart for the people he loved.

Derek attended Bonneville High School, where he formed one of the most important friendships of his life with his lifelong best friend, Nathaniel Ford. He...

Rex Darwin Petersen

Rex Darwin Petersen

Apr 13, 2026

A loving Heavenly Father called Rex Darwin Petersen back home on April 13, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with sugar diabetes. He was born March 14, 1948, in Star Valley, Wyoming. He was 78 years old. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Magna, Utah, where he spent the rest of his growing up years.

After...

Darlene Green Barnes

Darlene Green Barnes

Apr 10, 2026

Darlene Barnes (Green), age 92, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, in Bonner's Ferry, Idaho. Born on July 27, 1933, in Franklin, Idaho, Darlene lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her family and community. 

Darlene was the daughter of Glen LeRoy Green and Cynthia Elda Neeley Green. She grew up in Farmington, Utah. She carried the...

Albert Lee Jensen

Albert Lee Jensen

Apr 9, 2026

Albert Lee Jensen, 73, passed away April 9, 2026, at home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, surrounded by family. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Oceanside, California, the oldest of 10 children to Jerry Lee Jensen and Verla Anne Jensen.

He is survived by 4 of his 5 children, Jennifer Jensen of Idaho Falls; Rob (Jamee) Jensen of Inkom, Idaho;...

Dennis Cole Bosworth

Dennis Cole Bosworth

Apr 8, 2026

Dennis Cole Bosworth, 77, passed away April 8, 2026, in Preston, Idaho. He was born on February 13, 1949, in Preston, Idaho, to Reid Cole Bosworth and Jenell Larsen Bosworth. He was raised in Preston and remained deeply connected to the community he loved.

Dennis graduated from Preston High School and went on to graduate from Utah State University in 1972...

Michael James Lindhardt

Michael James Lindhardt

Apr 8, 2026

Michael James Lindhardt (59), a loving husband, dedicated father, and proud ‘Papa’, passed away on April 8, 2026 in his home surrounded by family after a noble seven year battle with brain cancer. Mike was born on April 15, 1966 to Sherman and Mary Jean Lindhardt in Preston, Idaho. When Mike was four years old his parents settled in Smithfield,...

Cheryl Karen Paxton Cope

Cheryl Karen Paxton Cope

Apr 5, 2026



Cheryl Karen Cope passed away on April 5, 2026, in Bonita Springs, FL, having lived under her daughter’s care in Cape Coral, FL for the past two years. Cheryl was born on May 28, 1941, in Ogden, UT to Charles Wilson Paxton and Henrietta May (Burt) Paxton. She graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State College. A strong-willed,...

Richard Lynn Denton

Richard Lynn Denton

Apr 2, 2026

Richard L. Denton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on November 9, 1944, in Treasureton, Idaho, to Malcolm and Ida Beth Denton, the oldest of five children. 

Richard grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and leadership. He attended Preston High School, where he played...

Kathryn Edgley Fellows

Kathryn Edgley Fellows

Apr 2, 2026

Kathryn Edgley Fellows born April 8, 1943, passed away on April 2, 2026 just days shy of her 83rd birthday.

Kathryn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was married to her high school sweetheart Stanley R. Fellows and was sealed to him for time and all eternity on September 6, 1963 in the Logan UT temple. Together they...

Braden Budd Bergquist

Braden Budd Bergquist

Apr 1, 2026

Braden Budd Bergquist, 42 passed away April 1, 2026, at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He was born on May 28, 1983 in Logan, Utah, to Mark and Sharon Bergquist.

Growing up Braden loved riding bikes, building forts, and anything outside to keep him busy. He never slowed down and grew to love the outdoors. Braden graduated from Preston High School...

Craig Allen Pyfer

Craig Allen Pyfer

Mar 30, 2026

We regret to inform you that Craig Pyfer passed away in Idaho Falls on 30 March 2026.

Craig was born in 1954 in Butte Montana to Dan Pyfer and Florence (Carlson Dawson). He graduated from Butte High School in 1973, where he was active in DeMolay and skiing.

He served in the Navy from 1975 to 1977 stationed in Naples Italy as...

Gale C. Moser

Gale C. Moser

Mar 28, 2026

Gale C. Moser, lovingly known as “Guffy,” passed away peacefully at his home in Whitney, Idaho, on March 28, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. Gale was born on August 18, 1937, in Preston, Idaho, to Joseph L. Moser and Lulu Clayton Moser.

He graduated from Preston High School and began his working years at the Del...

Jose Maria Oregel-Manzo

Jose Maria Oregel-Manzo

Mar 23, 2026

Jose Maria Oregel-Manzo, age 72, of San Antonio Guaracha, passed away on March 23rd, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on March 16th, 1954, in Michoacan de Ocampo, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jose Maria was known for his hard work, stoic nature, and smile; and spent many years working construction all throughout the country. Jose Maria is...

John G. Mills IV

John G. Mills IV

Mar 21, 2026

John G Mills IV, 23, passed away on March 21st 2026, in Preston, Idaho from injuries sustained from a car accident. John, who went by “J” to family and friends, was born on June 4th, 2002, in Logan, Utah to John III and Jennifer (Sparrow) Mills.

John is survived by his parents, John G III and Jennifer Rae (Sparrow) Mills of...