Obituaries
Local Obituaries for North Idaho and Western Montana
Virginia Anne Buck
Feb 3, 2021
Virginia Anne Buck, 78, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on February 3, 2021.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Virginia was born on September 2, 1942, in Sandpoint, the daughter of William and Lucille Kannady. She attended local schools, graduating from...
Donald William Rigney Sr.
Feb 2, 2021
Donald William Rigney, Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Naples, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted late
Louie Joseph Baribeau
Jan 31, 2021
January 31, 2021 we said a loving farewell to Louie Joseph Baribeau, a husband, father, brother, friend and mentor.
He was born in Idaho Falls to Francis and Louis Baribault on Feb. 10, 1948 His loving sister Michelle, only a year older, was already ensconced in the Baribault home. Louie grew up in Eureka, California. He became a...
Christopher "Chris" Lee Barker
Jan 27, 2021
Christopher (Chris) Barker a Loving husband and father of Sandpoint lost his battle with Crohn’s Disease and MS on January 27th at the age of 43.
Chris was survived by his wife Sara Barker, his children Jacob Barker and Lillian Barker. His in-laws Mark and Marion Johnson, Jay and Jennifer Patzer, and nephews Mikel, Joseph, and Mathew Brown....
Patricia F. "Pat" Derr
Jan 20, 2021
Patricia Frances Derr, 88, from Clark Fork Idaho passed in peace on January 20, 2021. Patricia was born on St Patrick’s Day March 17, 1932 in Sandpoint Idaho to George and Mary Alice (Mae) Fields. She grew up at Cabinet until right before starting 7th grade, when her family moved to Clark Fork. She graduated from Clark Fork High School...
Carolee Johnis Boyden
Jan 18, 2021
Carolee Johnis Boyden, 86, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at her home in Sagle, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Ruby Lola Patterson
Jan 18, 2021
Ruby Lola Patterson, 99, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 in Spokane Valley, WA. She was born in Richards, Colorado on April 25, 1921, the daughter of George and Ina Hawkins. She would later move to the Sandpoint area and graduate from Sandpoint High School. She had retired, as a purchasing agent, from the Santa Barbara School District, Santa...
Arnold Leon Mabile
Jan 18, 2021
Col. Arnold Leon Mabile, USAF (Ret.), 83, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, in Tucson, AZ. A resident of Rock Springs, WY, Arnold spent as much time as he could each year at the family’s “heart home” on Bottle Bay, Lake Pend Oreille. Arnold is survived by his devoted wife, Eunice Fay Kiernan, his son Arnold Glenn, daughter Amy Elizabeth...
Yvonne E. Babayco
Jan 16, 2021
Yvonne Eglantina Babayco, 94, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Sandpoint. Family services will be held later for the retired bookkeeper. She was born on August 17, 1926 in Crikvencia, Croatia, moving to America as a child.
William "Bill" Buster
Jan 16, 2021
William “Bill” Harvey Buster, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Patsy R. Zimmerman
Jan 12, 2021
Patsy Rosbury Zimmerman, a loving wife and mother, of Queen Valley, Arizona, passed away on January 12, 2021. She was 73 and born in Greer, South Carolina on January 03, 1948.
Patsy served in the United States Army and was ranked as SP-5 Army-Ra-Wac. She was a clerical typist and prepared files for criminal processing, she served for 5 years...
Beulah Mae Merritt
Jan 10, 2021
Beulah Mae Merritt, 98, passed away in Chandler, Arizona on Sunday, January 10, 2021. A complete obituary will be posted later. interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park for the retired US Forest Service receptionist. She was born in Hurley, New Mexico on March 29, 1922.
Carolyn May Stratton
Jan 7, 2021
Carolyn May Stratton, 80, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Sandpoint. Family services will be held later for the retired, from Arizona, deputy sheriff.
Cynthia D. Kelley
Jan 7, 2021
Cynthia D. Kelley, 77, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Cynthia had been a driver, for the movie studios, in California; moving to the Sandpoint area in 2005.
Rodger William Porath
Jan 1, 2021
Rodger William Porath, 84, passed away on January 1, 2021 in Sandpoint. A full obituary will be posted later. Rodger had retired, as a lineman, from the telephone company and was a veteran.
Gerald William Domser
Jan 1, 2021
Gerald W. Domser, 83, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Gerald pulled green chain in a saw mill for many years
John Edward Darling
Dec 31, 2020
Thursday, December 31, 2020, John Edward Darling Sr, went to be with his Savior, at the age of 70. John was born September 30, 1950, to Robert and Charolette Darling. He was born and raised in the Sandpoint area with the help of his grandparents Pike and Hazel Moon. John and his 3 brothers, Larry, Doug and David, grew up...
Donald S Deubel
Dec 26, 2020
Donald S. Deubel, 81, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Services will be held at later date, due to Covid related issues.
Don was born on June 9, 1939 in Sandpoint, Idaho the son of Bernard and Rose Flora Deubel. He attended local schools, graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1957. He attended NIC and graduated...
Sally Dexter
Dec 25, 2020
Sally Dexter, 87, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home in Sagle, Idaho.
A complete obituary will be posted later. Sally was a retired school teacher.
Chris Ray Brady
Dec 22, 2020
Chris Ray Brady, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Coeur d'Alene. Chris was born on December 29, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, later moving to North Idaho and retiring as an equipment operator. Family services are pending.