Manning-Wheatley Funeral Home

02/06/2026

Some days don’t need fixing.
They just need space.

If today feels heavy, you don’t have to rush through it. Take things at your own pace. One small step is still a step forward.

Your best looks different every day — and today, that’s enough.

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02/05/2026

💛 Some days are meant to be taken one step at a time.

Grief doesn’t always need words. Sometimes healing looks like a quiet walk, shared company, and letting the light carry you forward — even when things still feel heavy.

Let today be whatever it needs to be.
You don’t have to walk it alone.

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02/04/2026

Raymond Ladiel Prescott

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Raymond LaDiel Prescott, who departed this life on 30 January 2026 in Highland, Utah at the age of 92. Ray was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Saints, worked for Union Pacific Railroad, was involved in the Afton, Wyoming community after retirement, a devoted family member, and a friend to many.

Born on 19 April 1933 in Sharon, Idaho to Hannah Margaret Hansen and Clifford Heber Prescott. His parents were blessed with eight children: Fern Rust, Vilda Howe, Albert Hansen Prescott, Robert C. Prescott, Ellis Carl Prescott, Joyce Tolman (only sibling living), Raymond LaDiel Prescott, and a stillborn baby boy.

In his early years he learned the value of hard work. He earned money by collecting beer and bottle caps for Saturday cowboy movies, delivering papers and setting duck pins until 1 am at the local bowling alley on main street for clothes and a little spending money.

His angel mother moved the family to Pocatello, Idaho where she supported the family financially by working at Idaho State University in the Blue room as their head cook. Ray had fond memories of her good cooking, pie and bread making, canning, picnics and family reunions in the summer. On Sundays they walked to church together.

In the summer, at the age of twelve, he worked with his dad and Ellis in the hills above Henry, Idaho to herd sheep. He loved riding his horse to the top of the mountains for a panoramic view. They would heat a big tub of water in the sun and later in the day take a bath. They rode their horses to town for needed groceries and supplies. His dad taught him a lot about caring for animals. That summer was the only time his dad gave him any money.

While attending Pocatello High School, he worked as a custodian for a real estate company. He kept that job after graduating from high school and worked two additional jobs for UPPR and Kraft foods. Indeed, he was a very hard worker.

He was on board the USS Prairie, AD-15 Navy ship from February 1952 to October 1953 as a seaman. Most of his time was spent in Sasebo, Japan. He received three medals of honor: The Korean War medal, Japan Occupation medal, and Good Conduct medal. Serving our country was his greatest honor.

After serving in the Navy, he returned home to work for UPRR and attended Idaho State University. He was a timekeeper, a surveyor and then went into management for the railroad.

After retiring from the UPRR he served a 12-month service mission in Pocatello, Idaho for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served in the Employment Department. He was an active member of the church all his life and served in many callings including a temple ordinance worker in the Star Valley Temple.

Three loving daughters blessed his life: Jackie Lynne Struve, Vickie Louise Wheeler (deceased) and Nancy Jetton Kingston, ten grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren.

Judy Kay Babb and Ray were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 19, 1995. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Afton, Wyoming, where Judy taught at a local school. Ray enjoyed golfing with his golf buddies, lunches at the senior citizens center, mowing his lawn, shoveling snow, watching football games, and eating Judy’s homemade pies.

Judy and Ray moved to Highland, Utah in April 2025 to be close to family. Ray will be remembered for his love of apples and chocolate milk shakes. When you eat an apple, remember Ray!! He will be missed. We love you, Ray!

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01/30/2026

❄️ Snow season is showing up ❄️

Winter has a way of bringing memories back — the laughter, the cold noses, the moments spent together that stay with us long after the snow melts.

What are some of your favorite memories with your loved ones in the snow?
We’d love to hear your stories — whether it was sledding, snowball fights, or simply being together inside where it was warm. 💙

PocatelloFamilies

01/28/2026

💬 You don’t have to wait for a difficult moment to start planning.

Having conversations now can bring comfort, clarity, and peace of mind for the future. It’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you can offer your loved ones.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to help guide the conversation — no pressure, just support.

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01/26/2026

Mary Whiting Baird Burris

On Friday, January 23, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho, Mary’s 11-year fight with various forms of cancer came to an end, and her body finally succumbed to the many attacks on her health. She was 60 years young.

Mary was born on June 23, 1965, in Big Sandy, Montana. She was the youngest of six children. She moved with the family to several places in Montana and Idaho and attended several different schools. She graduated from Rigby High School in Rigby, Idaho.

She held many different jobs in different places. Two particular areas she loved and kept trying to get back to were Sun Valley, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon.

She spent a lot of time rounding up cousins and spending time with them.

She was a source of joy. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. She could find humor in almost all situations. She was noted for her social media pages: ‘Time to increase the Meds’ and ‘Daily Feel Good’. She also did a Battle of the Bands music post for several years and a page for new books. She maintained a blog, MrrBrr, for her cancer journey as well.

She had been under medical care for years, and each new doctor office and cancer center was sure to hold a friend by the time she left.

She made friends wherever she went, being genuine and looking at the humor of each situation. She was noted for being able to speak her mind, and you remembered afterward if she had directed it at you!

She wasn’t too particular about what she wore , but she spent a great deal of time making sure her nails were perfect. ColorStreet lost a major customer with her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents: James Condie Baird & Evelyn Mae Whiting, her sister Lennox Holyoak (Lenn), her brothers Dave Whiting Baird (Diane) and James Whiting Baird. She is survived by brothers Murray (Julie) and Robert (Lori), along with many nieces, nephews, and lots of cousins.

The family wishes to extend our extreme thanks to cousin Karen Trumbull for being a major caregiver and confidant to Mary throughout the years. We would also like to thank the professional caregivers who have assisted her through the years.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in May or June in Pocatello. More details will be furnished as they are finalized.

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01/26/2026

J. Quin Gilbert

We regret to announce the passing of Quin Gilbert, whose unique character and wit will be greatly missed.

Quin was born to Harriet and DeMar Gilbert in Pocatello, Idaho. He learned hard work and the strength of a family bond from a young age at the family ranch in Inkom. He was a lettered varsity wrestler at Marsh Valley High School and took second in both district and state tournaments.

He joined the Army in 1968 and served proudly in the 47th Airborne Infantry Company in Panama. After an honorable discharge in 1971, he spent time exploring the country, hitchhiking and riding the rails around the United States and down into Mexico. During this time, he collected numerous experiences and stories that have left his children grateful to have existed at all.

Quin eventually made his way back to Idaho, where he received a qualification in graphic design at Idaho State University. He then followed in his family footsteps and became a full partner in the Gilbert Ranch cattle operation. He was a true cowboy, whose life and work embodied Idaho ranching culture, a legacy recognized through multiple features in local media.

Quin met Karen Marston in 1973. They married on September 12, 1975, where they pulled in the harness together for 50 years. Quin and Karen settled in Blackrock, where they raised 4 children, creating a lovely home and sanctuary that he treasured all through his life.

While working the ranch, he also worked full time at Simplot’s for 34 years. He held various positions throughout those years and forged numerous friendships. He was a proud union member who valued fairness, solidarity, and standing up for working people, and served for a time as a trustee.

He retired from Simplot in 2010 and managed the ranch full time until his full retirement in 2021. After which, he enjoyed traveling (especially to see his children and grandchildren), exploring the mountains, and taking long rides on his motorcycle. He also particularly enjoyed visiting Lava Hot Springs and striking conversation with anyone, whether he could hear them or not. He was a voracious reader and history buff, with a special interest in the civil war. He was a creative person and enjoyed leather and metal works. He loved being with his family and playing games (namely pinochle and cribbage) and always showed up for his grandchildren. He had a long, interesting life that cannot be summed up in brief.

Quin is survived by his wife, Karen, his children Brian Spahr, Jessica (Jeff) Johnson, Elizabeth Gilbert (Benn Huntley), Cole (Shannon) Gilbert, and Madelyn Aman (Andy), his grandchildren, Gwenyth, Gavin, Wyatt, Henry, Garret, Alice and Clara. He is also survived by his siblings DeMar (Donna) Gilbert, Becky (Kelly) Whitworth, and Jeane Staley.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Demar and Harriet Gilbert, and his brother Todd Gilbert.

Please join us to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 31st at 1:00 pm at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building, 300 North Johnson Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83204. A brief program will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a light lunch and time for visiting and sharing memories.

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01/26/2026

Christine Lin Curzon O'harra

Christine Lin Curzon O’Harra also known as Chris, Chrissy, Chrissy-Pooh, Pooh, mom and Grandma Chris, passed unexpectedly from this world on Saturday January 2026.

Chris was born August 22 1959 to Kenneth and Norma Curzon in Pocatello ID. She joined her older siblings Michael and Sandra then later welcomed additional siblings Doug, adopted brother Bob Pine, Paul and Jon Curzon. She loved her siblings and later their children dearly. During her childhood she grew up in Pocatello ID.

Chris had her first son Jason Curzon when she was 21 and shortly after married Dan O’Harra. Thomas and Wayne O’Harra were her 2nd and 3rd sons. Chris and Dan later divorced and while she had a few boyfriends from time to time she enjoyed and spent 12yrs with her love and companion Bob Roper until he passed in 2020. Chris lived in southeast ID her whole life with the majority of her time spent in American Falls.

Chris enjoyed having a good time with her friends whether it be getting together for some drinks, nascar, going to the casino or just hanging out and visiting. She loved spending time with her family. The highlight of her life aside from her boys were her 8 grandkids. She was very proud of each of them. Chris was mom to many more than just her boys, loved fireworks and was never found without bubbles.

Chris is proceeded in death by her brother Bob Pine, partner Bob Roper and her father Kenneth Curzon. She is survived by her mother Norma Curzon, siblings Michael Curzon, Sandra/Kirk Jensen, Doug Curzon, Paul Curzon, John/Amy Curzon, multiple nieces and nephews, her children Jason/Jenn Curzon, Thomas O’Harra, Wayne/Lindsay O’Harra, grandchildren Tristen, Wylie, Aurora, Adonis, Lexi, Kayli, Serenity Myaleta and great grandson Jeremiah.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

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01/23/2026

Martinez "Marty" Cortez

Martinez “Marty” Martel Cortez returned to his Creator on January 20, 2026, at his home in Fort Hall, Idaho. Martinez was born to Bill R. and Venus (Pocatello) Cortez on July 19, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho. He spent several years as a child living with his paternal grandparents Wille and Maude (Jake) Cortez, Fort Hall, Idaho and attended elementary school there. He then lived in Elko, Nevada and attended high school there.

He attended trade school after high school and was a certified heavy equipment operator, he worked in that field and as a maintenance technician for Indian Health Services at Fort Hall, Idaho until 1995. Marty entered the United States Army in 1979 and was a tank driver during his service. He then served eight years with the National Guard.

Marty was the father of three children. Ria Cortez was born at Elko, Nevada to his relationship with Vicki Belka, and Maurica and Robert Cortez were born at Warm Springs, Oregon to his relationship with Minnie Charley. Marty was an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and the fifth great grandson of Chief Pocatello, for whom the City of Pocatello was named. He was a fluent Shoshone speaker and dedicated to his people and the traditions and continuity of the Tribes. He was very close to his maternal grandparents LaSalle and Louella (Tetobee) Pocatello and cared for them and their home and stock for many years.

He was Chief, at both Bannock Peak and Ruby Valley Sun Dances, and supported Sun Dances at Ross Fork and Buffalo Lodge in Fort Hall, as well as Fort Washakie, Wyoming. He was instrumental in reviving the (Ghost) Circle Dance at Fort Hall, supporting traditional carriers Virgene (Tesheep), Hardy and Howard Hardy and Marlene Durant. He was the caretaker to the Pocatello Family War Bonnet and took part in the Bonnet Dance supporting the children of his dear friends and relatives, James and Norma Osborne; Gifferd Osborne and Kimberly “Numi” Osborne.

He supported his tribal members through his dedication to these practices and cared for and provided a healing sweat lodge for all, giving of himself to encourage the youth and to honor his elders and ancestors. He was often called upon to pray for community and longdistance friends and family and enjoyed and thrived on these times.

Marty appreciated traveling and meeting with friends and family wherever he went and enjoyed events in his life wholeheartedly. He took the opportunity for a role portraying guide Toby in a movie about Lewis and Clark, which unfortunately was never completed but he had a great time, travelled to Canada and greatly enjoyed the experience.

He worked with sculptor J.D. Adcox as he created the Chief Pocatello statue located in Pocatello, ID, and also with artist Tal Sampson and his Chief Pocatello painting, which is displayed in both the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Council Chambers as well as in the City of Pocatello City Chambers. Both experiences gave him great pride in his ancestors and his family, and he dedicated many hours to both endeavors.

Marty is survived by his wife Lynn, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two of which he assisted in raising, stepchildren Jennifer and Myles Gallardo and their four children JD,(Miriah) Tony, (Sami) Louisa and Dylan, nephews and nieces Nathan, Ray and Phillip, Cary, Lisa and Danielle Wadsworth, with their children, who have been part of his home over the years, daughter Ria Cortez and her children with Clifford Button, Clifford Jr., Loreal and Alina, daughter Maurica and her children, son Robert, brothers Kenneth (Hodo) his son Greg and children, Deloy (Big D), his daughter Ashley and children, sisters Yvonne and son Deloyd, his son, Marlene and her daughter Yolanda (Beave) and her children, son Adrian, sister Marietta and sons Wayne and William and their children. He was especially close with his Nagashoah brothers Lester, Darrell and Moki and sister Vernita, and enjoyed his times with his Holliday cousins.

Marty will be taken to his home for traditional services and viewing on Thursday, January 22, 2026. A prayer service will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and burial will be at Cedars Cemetery at 2:00pm Saturday January 24, 2026. Marty is greatly loved and will be forever remembered and missed for all he was and did.

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01/22/2026

💚 Wellness Reminder

It’s okay to slow down.
You’re doing the best you can — and that’s enough for today.

Healing doesn’t follow a straight path. Some days feel easier, others feel heavy. But every breath, every small step forward, matters.

Take care of yourself today. Rest. Reflect. Breathe.

PocatelloFamilies FuneralHomeWithHeart

01/21/2026

💛 Sharing memories keeps their spirit close.

When we talk about our loved ones — their laugh, their stories, their wisdom — we keep their light present in our lives.

Grief and love are deeply connected, and remembering is one of the most meaningful ways to heal.

Take a moment today to share a memory.
You never know who might need to hear it.

PocatelloFamilies FuneralHomeWithHeart

01/20/2026

Shirley P. Willmore

obituary will be posted when available.

In Lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to The Idaho Food Bank.

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