The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 6, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

Lorene Spencer

Lorene Izatt Spencer of Emmett, Idaho, passed away at her daughter’s home in Boise, Idaho, July 28, 2025 at the age of 70 from complications with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 3, 1955 to Veldon and Veloy Izatt in Afton, Wyoming.  She married Steve Spencer August 20, 1976 in the Idaho Falls Temple.

She is survived by Steve, her children, son Ryan (Kati) and daughters Brooke (Tyler) Green and Megan (Spencer) Pond, ten grandchildren, her mother, Veloy Izatt, brothers Jed and Dale Izatt, and sisters Dena Luthi and Lisa Chapparo.  She was preceded in death by her father, Veldon, and grandson Keelan Pond.

There will be a viewing Friday, August 8, 2025 from 6– 8 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett.  The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 9 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints downtown building (1001 E. 2nd Street) in Emmett preceded by a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m.  Interment will be at the Freedom, Idaho Cemetery in Star Valley Wyoming on Monday, August 11 at 10 a.m.

Virginia Randall

September 29, 1942 –

December 14, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Virginia Louise Collard Randall will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery, 4600 S. Yellowstone Hwy, Idaho Falls, Idaho  83402.

Following the service, there will be a luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing, 1220 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402.

Judy Ugalde

Judy Moses Ugalde, born December 11, 1943, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by her devoted husband and two daughters.

Judy was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In the early 1960s, she moved to Elko, Nevada, with her sister Ruby. It was in Elko where Judy married, raised a family, and built a meaningful life rooted in hard work and community. She worked for the telephone company for over 40 years, earning the respect and friendship of colleagues throughout her career.

A proud and active member of Elko’s Basque community, Judy embraced her heritage with passion and joy. She participated in countless festivals, dinners, and dances, often lending a helping hand behind the scenes and always cheering on young dancers and performers. Her home was filled with the warmth of tradition, where Basque music, food, and storytelling were part of everyday life. Judy believed deeply in preserving cultural identity and passed on that love of heritage to her children and grandchildren. Her hospitality, generous spirit, and easy laughter made her a beloved figure not only within the Basque community, but throughout Elko.

She is survived by her loving husband, Agustin Ugalde; daughters Maite and Arantza; and grandchildren Reina, Eva, and Daniel. She is also survived by her brother Russ, and sisters Deanna and Linda.

Judy was preceded in death by her beloved son, Lance, and her sisters, Beverly, Bonnie, and Ruby.

A Funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elko, Nevada, on Friday, August 1, at 10 a.m. A rosary was be held on Thursday, July 31, at Burns Funeral Home in Elko, Nevada.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to be made in Judy’s memory to the Elko Basque Club, /elkobasqueclub.com or the Elko High School Choral Music Department, elkohighchoirs.org/choraliers.php

Shaire Call

Shaire B. Call, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday July 31st, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She has bravely fought cancer over the past two years and has kept a positive outlook, despite increasingly bad news.

She was born February 11th, 1942 to Fielding and Laura Burton as the fourth of nine children. She was born and raised in rural Afton on the Burton Ranch where she learned to work hard. She graduated from Star Valley HS in 1960. After high school she attended business college in Salt Lake City while Kenny was courting her.  She married her sweetheart Kenny in 1961 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They raised four children in their home in Afton, that they built with their own hands.

She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Church of Latter-day Saints her whole life.  She held many positions, including Scout Advancement Chairman for many years, but in recent years was a beloved Ward Organist in the Afton Second Ward. She also served as a temple worker in the Star Valley Temple, until her health failed her two years ago. She was a dedicated member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for many, many years.

Shaire dedicated many years of service in our community in many different areas. She served on the ambulance for 38 years as an EMT II, being one of the founding members of the organization. She spent many years teaching first aid and CPR classes to the youth as a volunteer, including being the First Aid Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts. She was a piano teacher, an aide for the severely handicapped at the school district, a CNA at the hospital where she bathed many babies, a home health nurse, and a swimming instructor. She also had been part of the SV Art Guild. She was awarded in 1997 with the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America.

She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, quilting, picnics, going up Swift Creek Canyon, traveling, painting, piano playing, sewing, playing cards with friends, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. She was a big part of the family and always on the go, spending time with them. She traveled to many places and experienced more interesting things than can be possibly listed here.  Just to keep up with Grandma, her grandkids have a very long bucket list.

Shaire was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth F. Call and son Terry Call and also by her parents, and 4 siblings Jeanene, Lonell, Amarylis, and Kim. She is survived by two daughters Jeana (David) Call and Kristi (Donald) Staley, and one son Garry (Tiffany) Call, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

With her legacy of service and hard work, we as a family have such a great example to follow. She is greatly loved and will be missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral services, conducted by Schwab Mortuary, will be held at the Afton Tabernacle at 11 am on Monday, August 11th, with a graveside dedication following at the Afton Cemetery.