Obituaries
Steven Joe Wadsworth
FORT HALL — Steven Joe Wadsworth was born January 10, 1961, in Blackfoot, Idaho and died at his home on August 11, 2026.
His parents were William J. Wadsworth and Della “Micki” Wadsworth. Steven married Colleen Kitridge on January 26, 1985, together they had three sons Juston, Frank, and Lawrence. Colleen and Steven later divorced.
Steven graduated from Blackfoot High School where aside from torturing his siblings, nieces and nephews Steven was a State Champion wrestler. After high school he attended Idaho State University and was on the wrestling team.
Steven worked at Simplot in Aberdeen where he found his wife of 40 years Colleen.
Steven was a Union Iron Worker Local 732 for 25 years. During his time as an Iron Worker, he worked for years with Idaho Iron and eventually opened his own company Arrowhead Mechanical. Iron Working took Steven across the country, but he was most proud of the work he did on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation including Not-Tsoo Gah-Nee Health Clinic, Sho-Ban High School, Early Childhood Development Center, Festival Arbor and the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel to name just a few.
Steven enjoyed many different pass times including bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing. Steven bowled for many years and was at one point in 4 different leagues at two different bowling alleys. Steven hunted as much as possible all over the state of Idaho and on the reservation. Elk had a hold on Steven, and he could not contain himself when he ran into a herd. Steven loved to fish down Bottoms and on the American Falls Reservoir. Salmon fishing was a yearly favorite for Steven, sometimes he would even take no pay on a job just to take a week off to get on the creek. Yankee Fork, East Fork, Bear Valley were always places he loved to fish for salmon at, but his favorite spot was the South Fork of the Salmon River.
Steven was a man with many nicknames including Big, Screech, Monkey and many others. One of his favorite things to do was terrorize everyone in his family, but it was all in love. Steven always provided for his family and made sure they had a roof over their head and food on the table; he did this asking for nothing in return. He supported his sons in all their sports endeavors making sure they grew up to be good men.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents William and Micki; siblings William Wadsworth Jr. “Bud”, Leonard “Pat” Wadsworth, Lawrence “Larry,” Sharon Begay, Caddo Wadsworth, Lester Lee Wadsworth; his son Juston Wadsworth; and grandson Dontayus Wadsworth.
Steven is survived by his sons Frank (Rae) Wadsworth, and Lawrance (Casey), his bonus daughter Tadraschell “Sister” Moss, His siblings Jessie James Wadsworth (Bev), Bonnie Wuttunee-Wadsworth, Sheridan “Danny” Wadsworth, Mary Teton (Clarence), Tim Wadsworth (Rachel), Tammy Evans (Kash); Grandchildren Trysten Reeder, Jayce Thunder Wadsworth, Wyatt Wadsworth, Kiana Wadsworth, Brienna Wadsworth, Oliver Wadsworth, Henry Wadsworth and Le’Omi Roe.
Steven was taken to his home at 127 Sage Road on August 12, 2026, and remained there for traditional viewing until August 14, 2026. On August 14, 2026, services were at Hawker Funeral Home at 6 p.m., after services Steven returned home. A sunrise ceremony was August 15, 2026, and then he returned to Hawker Funeral Home for cremation in accordance with his wishes.
Lloyd Preacher Sr.
FORT HALL — Lloyd Preacher Sr. passed away at his home on August 3, 2026.
Lloyd was born on July 29, 1959 to Irene and Wilson Preacher.
Lloyd grew up in Gibson and he loved to spend time at the cabin on the Fort Hall Bottoms and the old homestead of his ancestors in Lincoln Creek. He graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1977. He enjoyed playing pool, hunting/fishing, doing pen and ink artwork and being outdoors and riding his Indian Motorcycle.
Lloyd grew up with his brothers Willie and Delbert, and sister Janice Satanus and all his nieces and nephews. He was known as the “King of the little people” because he would help take care of his nieces and nephews during the summer months. He grew up on the ranch with Alden and Delbert taking care of the cattle. Lloyd loved to spend time with family where he would tease, play pranks, making everyone laugh, and he loved his Kentucky Fried Chicken.
He worked several jobs, he was a Journeyman Ironworker with Local 732. He worked at FMC with Cole Steel, INEL with contractors and wherever he was dispatched. He was a man of steel and loved all his brothers in the union. Some of his closest brothers were the Iron workers he always wanted to see them and spend time with them.
Lloyd was married to Daliah Uribe Teton and Wyoma Marshall Tendoy.
He is survived by his children Lloyd Preacher Jr, Mariah and Celene Preacher. He loved all his nieces and nephews, he grew up with Lenora Lavatta, Lynette Mosho (Edgar Ponzo), Alden (Candace) Mosho, Tammy (Gerard) Mosho, Thelma (Russ) Alsup, Christine (Carl) Lewis, Wendy (Bryce) Hall, Desirae (Keagan) Wheeler and Dwight Santanus. He had several grandchildren Caleb Preacher, Aaliyah, Etta, Aiyannah and James Preacher-Moss, Ratisami Preacher-Suapilimai, and Irene Peacher, Kyla, Karl, Beau Mosho, Sarah Snipe, Nettie Ann Mosho, Steven Ponzo, Orion, Eliza, Julius Kirkland-Wheeler and one great-grand child Daliah Preacher.
He is preceded in death by his parents Irene and Wilson Preacher, his siblings Marcella Shoyo, Raymond Testivo, Evelyn Wheeler, Delbert Farmer, Willie Preacher, Janice Satanus, a daughter-Rayana Hill, and one nephew Clifton Mosho.
Lloyd will be missed by all, and happy he gets to see his mom and dad, brothers and sisters. Journey well Uncle Lloyd. We love you and will miss you greatly.
Lloyd was taken to the Lavatta residence on Truchot Road for viewing on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Traditional burial was in the Gibson Cemetery Friday, August 7, 2026.
The family was under the care of the Hawker Funeral Home.
Kidd Larry Farmer
FORT HALL — Kidd Larry Farmer, 53, of Ross Fork, Idaho, began his Spiritual Journey on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Kidd was born on September 7, 1972, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Connie Weaselboy-Farmer and Larry Farmer.
A proud member of the Shoshone‑Bannock Tribes, Kidd was raised in both the Ross Fork area in Fort Hall, Idaho and Rocky Boy, Montana where he built lifelong friendships and deep family ties in both areas. Over the years, Kidd worked various jobs, but he dedicated himself to the Shoshone‑Bannock Casino Hotel since 2014.
Kidd was known for his humor and easygoing spirit. He loved rodeo, Indian relay racing, and spending time anywhere he could share a good laugh. His presence brought joy, and his humor was a gift he shared generously with everyone around him.
Kidd was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Farmer and Connie Farmer; grandparents Davis and Esther Farmer and Louis and Lucy Weaselboy; granddaughter Beauleah Joe Farmer; and grandson baby Titan Tendore.
He is survived by his brother Lamar Farmer; his children Kameryn (Audrey) Farmer, Kimberli Farmer, and Kyler (Savannah) Farmer; and his grandchildren Lennix Tendore, Kirstyn Farmer, Dayton Tendore, Kiara Farmer, Kyson Farmer, Matao Tendore, Karlyle Farmer, Kenadie Farmer, Kinsley Farmer, and Daxton Farmer. Kidd is also survived by his niece Dominique Farmer, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family in Fort Hall and Rocky Boy, whom he loved deeply.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10 a.m., Kidd was taken to the Ross Fork Community Center, where he remained until evening services. Tuesday evening services were at 6 p.m. at Hawker Funeral Home, Blackfoot, Idaho.
Following services, Kidd was taken back to the Ross Fork Community Center, where he remained until traditional burial services when he was laid to rest at the Ross Fork Creek Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent through Hawker Funeral Home at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.
