Obituaries
Danae Rose Jimmie
FORT HALL — Danae Rose Jimmie, 34, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at her home in Blackfoot, Idaho.
Danae was born April 23, 1992, in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of Mitchell Edward Stacey and Paula Jimmie.
Danae was a member of the Native American Church.
She loved beading and spending time in the mountains camping, fishing and hunting. She enjoyed playing basketball and cruising down bottoms. Most of all, she loved spending time with her 10-year-old daughter, Hunnie Rose.
Danae is survived by her companion Michael Pahvitse-Martinez and daughter, Hunnie Rose Pahvitse-Martinez; her mother, Paula Jimmie and Douglas Hansen and also mom Lynn T. Cortez; sisters, Dawnell (TeeJay) Appenay, Miqueline Blacksmith, Anna (Kenneth) Stacey, LaTasha (Julian) Broncho, Marlise Stacey and Sarah Snipe; aunts Mickey Jimmie, Kay (Brian) Hand, Elsie (Jeff) Boyer and uncle Elton Jimmie ; paternal grandfather Stan Bushyhead and maternal grandmother Betsy Weasaw and Georgie Tendoy and grandpa Daryl Tendoy and numerous nieces and nephews. Danae considered Danna Santos, Jazmin and Angelo Ponciano, Katrina, Kyshee and Kneeko Yokoyama, and Trumeer and Trevohn Jimmie as her own kids.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Linda Jimmie, and paternal grandparents, Sonny Edward Stacey and Margaret Bushyhead Washington; her father, Mitchell Stacey; stepfather, Danford K. Dann Sr.; siblings, Selesia Stacey, Michael Stacey and Michelle Stacey; and a niece, Yukee LouRoo Yokoyama.
Danae was taken to Paula’s residence, 678 Osborne Ext. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, until burial services on Friday, July 10 at the Gibson Cemetery.
The family is under the care of Hawker Funeral Home.
Ilene Amy Ballard Williams
FORT HALL — Ilene Amy Ballard Williams, 69, of Fort Hall, Idaho, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Mescalero, New Mexico.
Ilene was born on June 29, 1957, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Wilford Ballard Sr. and Leota Ponzo Ballard.
She lived a life centered around family, love, and community, and she was known for her strength, kindness, and generous heart.
She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Ilene touched so many lives with her warm smile, caring nature, and willingness to help anyone who needed it. She loved spending time with her family and made many special memories through gatherings, laughter, and the love she shared with those closest to her. She was also a mother to many.
In her early years she was employed by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes working in various departments. She had also been employed by the Mescalero tribe of New Mexico.
She enjoyed going to casinos, traveling, powwows and beading.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Williams; her children, Terrah Lynn Hall and Devry Hall; and her grandchildren, Adam Yuzos, Wynette Ballard, Troy Ballard, and Jessica Baker. Maternal grandparents Harry and Dolly Waterhouse Ponzo; Paternal grandparents Julius and Katie Hill Ballard.
She is survived by Bryce and Wendy Hall, Spirit Ballard, Leslie Baker, Calandra Ballard, (Bryan Roanhorse), Clifton Ballard, Wendall Ballard, Weston Ballard and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and cousins.
Her life was a beautiful example of love, strength, compassion, and devotion to family. She will be deeply missed, but the memories she made and the love she gave will continue to bring comfort to all who knew her.
Forever loved, forever missed, and forever remembered.
She was taken to her home at 326 north Rio Vista Road, Pocatello, Idaho on July 3, 2026 for viewing. Burial was on July 4, 2026 at Cedars Cemetery.
Rayne Singer
FORT HALL — Rayne Rose Marie Singer passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Portneuf Medical Center from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Rayne was born on March 17, 2000 to Thomas Singer and Robin Amboh. She attended Indian Hills and Tyhee Elementary, Hawthorne Middle School, Highland High School, and eventually graduating from New Horizon High School in 2018.
Rayne was deeply saddened when her brother, Cardell passed away in 2021. They were as close as any brother and sister would be and having some of the same friends. Rayne became a mother in 2024 to her first son, Aire and she strived to be a good mom giving him everything a child would want. Later, in February of this year, her second son, Dace was born. Being a mother filled her heart. She also took part in raising her niece, Ariana whom she allowed to call her “mom”.
Rayne worked multiple jobs in the local area. She liked to shop always looking for a deal, spending time with sons at the splash pad, self-care with her makeup, and most recently she starting sewing blankets. She also enjoyed traveling, baking, experimenting with cooking new dishes, and streaming movies online.
Proceeded in death by baby sister, Honor Rae Alvaraz, brother, Cardell Amboh, maternal grandparents, Dustin “Gussie” Stone, Jr, and Varina Ann Pahneeno Brower. Paternal great grandparents, Chee and Caroline Wheeler Yabeney and maternal great grandparents, Dustin Stone, Sr, and Lena Calico Stone. Aunts, Deshonne Deval LaVatta, Tonya Pahneeno Anderson, and Rhonda Appaney Yabeney. Uncles, Thompson and Kenneth Singer, and John Appenay.
Surviving Rayne are her sons, Aire Singer and Dace Means, parents, Thomas Singer and Robin (Scott) Amboh, siblings, Jasmyne Singer and Jackson Amboh, niece, Ariana Singer, grandparents, Tom and Carolyn Singer, paternal great grandma, Nelly Singer, and companion, Brian Means. Other grandparents are Casper and Billie Appenay, Mary and Roy Nacki, Rose Yabeney, Alice Yabeney, Nona (Bernie) Yabeney, and Ned Singer. Aunts, Bonita Latimer, Tana Felsman, Veronica Beasley, Christina Pahneeno, and Kimberly Singer. Uncles, Nathaniel and Jamison Yabeney and Shawn Appenay. There are other numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins as her family is huge.
Traditional Native American viewing and visitation was Saturday, June 20 at her grandparent’s residence on Sage Road, formerly Riverton Road in Gibson district of the Fort Hall Reservation.
Services were Sunday, June 21 at the Good Shepherd Mission in Fort Hall.
Burial was on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Ross Fork Cemetery, Fort Hall, Idaho.
All funeral arrangements are under the care of Hawker Funeral Home.
Jaden Wallace Tillman
FORT WASHAKIE, Wyo. — Jaden Wallace Tillman “Rides with the Wind”, 26, of Fort Washakie Wyoming. He Passed on June 13, 2026 in Casper Wyo., surrounded by his family.
Jaden Wallace Tillman was born on August 16, 1999 in Lander Wyo. to Tom Tillman and Deanne “Tyvones” Coando. He was a member of Eastern Shoshone Tribe. He grow up in Fort Hall, Idaho and Fort Washakie Wyoming. He was raised by his great-grandmother Tiny as well as Julie and John Kutch. He was loved by his family and friends.
Jaden enjoyed sports he was an all-around player from softball to baseball football to basketball. One thing he enjoyed was running in cross country and track. He loved being outdoors fishing hunting and horseback riding. Jaden had a very comical sense of humor he loved to joke around just hanging out with family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter Jordyn Engavo-Tillman, father Tom Tillman; siblings Jerel, JayShauna, Autumn Tillman, Adriona, Damion Loneman Jr., Jewel Coando, Tanner Wilson.
Grandparents; Flora Tillman, Julie and John Kutch, Richard Coando, Zelda Tillman, Sandra Tillman, Patrica Tillman, Leland Tillman, Western “Gus” Thayer, Joette Thayer.
Aunties; Carlita (Juan) Rodriguerz, Miki (Scott) Dixey, Kara St. Clair, Lexi Coando.
Uncles; Vernon (Angela) Tillman, Clinton (Ruebena) Tillman, Jerry Tillman, Finny Burnett, Heto Thayer, Vidal Thayer. Nephew and nieces: Jayess, Jayreece, Jaylos Goodman, J’Donna Tillman, Jacob Tillman-Church, Alenzo, La’Shyah, Angelo Duncan, Elijah Serawop, Lulu, Lola, Grayson Tillman. Numerous cousins, special Friend Sharnae Noseep. The families of Tillman, Coando, Kutch, Thayer, Burnett, St. Clair, Hebah, Tindall.
We apologize if we left anyone out, he comes from a large family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Deanne “Tyvones” Coando. brothers Javon Tillman, Shondell Loneman. Grandparents Sharron Thayer, Lee Tillman, Adrienne Tillman, Rueben Tillman, Lloyd Tillman, Mary Tindall Harris, Cecil Tindall, Verda Tindall, Eugene Meeks, Alberta (Tiny) Friday, Jerry Thayer, Ruby Coopooie, Charles Tindall, Marjorie and Frank Tillman, Lizzie Panzetanga, Bessi Tidzump, Bob Hebah, Aundrea Coando, Marty Tillman, Kennard Burnett, Ryan Burnett, Ricky Coando, Dustin Coando, Robert Tillman Jr., Kayden Tillman, Evalette Tillman, Baby Zane.
A wake was June 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. (all night wake) at Flora Tillman’s residence 6764 Hwy 287 Lander Wyo., Sunrise services were Friday morning. Funeral Service was Friday June 19, 2026 at Rocky Mountain Hall in Fort Washakie Wyoming, followed with a burial at Sacajawea Cemetery in Fort Washakie, Wyoming.
