Nathan passed away November 22nd at the age of 49 in Caldwell in a tragic accident. He was born in Caldwell, the third generation of native Caldwell folks on January 29th, 1973. Nathan is the only child of Roger and Patsy Daniels of Greenleaf, Idaho. He attended school at West Canyon Elementary and continued in the Vallivue School District, graduating in 1991 with honors. While there, he participated in football, band, rodeo club, and FFA. His senior year he lost class president by one vote....

Lois Kathryn (Kadel) McPherson, 93 of Caldwell passed away of natural causes on Saturday, November 19, 2022. As per her request no services will be held. A private family internment will be held at Canyon Hill mausoleum, Caldwell. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com Lois was born on September 25, 1929 in Beloit, Kansas to Alfred and Freda Kadel. She moved to Notus, Idaho from Kansas with a caravan of her mother and father along with 6 brothers and 4...

Janet Lynn Bell passed away November 17th, 2022 peacefully in her home. Janet was born June 28th 1962 in Caldwell, Idaho to Richard and Judy York. Janet met her husband Toby in her late teens and they were married December 17th 1981. Together they welcomed five children into the world. Lance, Andrew, Nina, Seth and Jeremy. Janet spent many days working in her garden while also enjoying walks alone and with friends. Janet was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was quiet, gentle,...

Ronald Jay Plaisted, 75, of Caldwell, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home of natural causes. At his request he will be cremated followed by a private family gathering.

Samuel H. Smyser, born October 9, 1922, to Sarah Newman Smyser and Orville Franklin Smyser in Caldwell, Idaho, passed away at his son and daughter-in-law’s home on November 12, 2022, at the age of 100. At the beginning of Sam’s life, he lived in Middleton, Idaho with his parents and brother, Doiel. When Sam was six months old the family moved to Smith’s Prairie where they ran cattle for 6 years. They bought their first 80-acre farm just outside of Parma in 1928. They lived in the...

Monte Dale Kirkhart passed on November 12, 2022 peacefully at his home in Caldwell, ID. Monte is survived by his sisters; Linda Richmond and Shirley Freeman and his daughters; Monica Fritts and Amy Moore.  Monte had a great love for the outdoors, including camping, fishing, boating, hunting, and road trips. He passed these passions to his daughter’s who have many happy memories of everything outdoors with him. Monte also had a special gift for cooking. He didn’t cook often but when he...

Luciano Mendoza, 61 passed away in Greenleaf, Id on November 10th 2022 in his home. The funeral service will be held at the Owyhee LDS church on 848 Owyhee Ave, Nyssa, OR 97913 Friday 11/18/22 at 2pm, with a graveside and lunch to follow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Dakan Funeral Home. Luciano was born in Oaxaca Mexico on October 12th 1961. He worked in construction and started his own very successful Masonry company, Mendoza Stucco Inc. He is proceeded in death by his father...

Maureen Ann Kelly Bayless (December 25th 1950-November 8th 2022) Daughter of Richard and Evelyn (Franck) Kelly. Maureen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Rolland Bayless. She had such passion for her children, Christmas and Christmas villages, crafting, roses, ponds, bells and more. Building memories with her 5 children, 5 siblings, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was full of life, love and willingness to share with...

Jimmie Lee Oldfield, 85, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Funeral Home, Dakan Funeral Chapel.

Esperanza ‘Hope’ Solis passed away on November 6, 2022 She was born on July 4, 1942 in Charco, Texas to Panfilo & Vicenta Solis. Hope had 3 brothers and 5 sisters; Maria, Jesus, Anita, Jose, Estella, Daniel, Lorensa, and Elva. At a young age Hope was a hard worker. Her family migrated to Texas and then later to Idaho. When in high school she met Jesus “Chuy” Manzanares. After marrying they had 7 children; Lee Manzanares, Noelia Synder, Jesus Manazanares, Jr., Diana Werenicz, Javier...