Obituaries
Floyvan Ladue Coby
FORT HALL — Floyvon Ladue Coby, 90, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home in Pocatello, Idaho.
Floyvon was born January 23, 1935 in Fort Hall, Idaho, the son of Keno Jr. Coby and Ruth James Lewis.
He spent his lifetime in Fort Hall and attended schools there and in Blackfoot.
Floyvon married Phyllis Ute. To this union, Wayland Coby and LaGrand Coby were born.
He married Shirley Boise. To this union, Garland Hidalgo and Claudina Coby were born.
He married Trudi Lucero. To this union, Juan Lucero was born.
He married Julia Harney.
On March 17, 2006, Floyvon and Renee Preacher were married in Pocatello, Idaho. The couple have a son, Stefan Coby.
He worked as a custodian and in maintenance at the Fort Hall Casino.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and 4 wheeling. He liked going to relays and rodeos and visiting with friends.
Floyvon is survived by his wife, Renee Coby of Pocatello; his children and grandchildren: Wayland Coby and his 9 children, LaGrand Coby and his 3 children and 7 grandchildren, Garland Hidalgo and one child, Claudina Coby and her 5 children and one grandchild, Juan Lucero and his 3 children and 5 grandchildren, and Stefan Coby and his 6 children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Keno Yambasi Coby Jr. and Ruth James Stone Coby; maternal grandparents Jeanette James Lewis and Johnny Tootsap Stone Jr.; paternal grandparents Keno Coby Peewar Sr. Oh hah; and all of his siblings.
Prayer services is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot with a viewing prior to the service beginning at 5 p.m. He will be taken to his residence at 126 Batt Lane in Pocatello Thursday night after the service, where he will remain until burial. Traditional burial is in the Cedars Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Charlotte Tendoy
FORT HALL — Charlotte Tendoy, 93, was born on April 1, 1932, in Lincoln Creek to Henry Teton and Marietta Farmer. Charlotte was raised by her great-grandmother Minnie Farmer.
Charlotte passed away on July 3, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed visiting with her many family members and friends, swapping life stories, and being informed with the current happenings of the community.
She enjoyed watching old westerns and doing crossword puzzles in her free time. She enjoyed beading and was a well-respected beadwork artesian, known for her intricate, refined, and beautiful beadwork. She enjoyed traveling to powwows and peyote meetings; she enjoyed attending powwows to sell her beadwork, watch her grandsons Todd and Pat sing with Blackstone, and watching her grandson Todd dance.
She enjoyed beading with her granddaughters, Amanda and Toni. She enjoyed sharing her wisdom, offering guidance, and sharing the stories of her life with her tzotzos.
Charlotte enjoyed attending family events and was often the first person at all family dinners, parties, and events ready to entertain everyone with her lively personality, sense of humor, and stories.
Charlotte’s loved ones will greatly miss her warm laugh, her big hugs, sense of humor, wisdom, advice, and stories.
Charlotte was at her residence, 713 N. Treaty Hwy, for viewing Monday, July 7, 2025. A prayer service was at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the Hawker Funeral Home. Traditional burial was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Ross Fork Cemetery.
