Obituaries
Jajuan Anthony Stacey
~Leading Buffalo~
FORT HALL — Jajuan Anthony Stacey, 24, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away Monday November 10, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
He was born on October 24, 2001, in Blackfoot, Idaho.
He was a beloved son, father, brother, Grandson, Nephew, and most of all a friend. He was the eldest Son of Colin E. Stacey and Cassandra (John) Tendoy. Father to Sammie Stacey, companion and friend to Monica Zamora, oldest brother to Kaydence, Cadin, Alysaiha, Rosie, Tris’Stann, Ilyana and Estrella Stacey.
He grew up and attended school in Blackfoot, Idaho and was employed with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Enterprises, Sage Hill, as a cashier.
His greatest source of joy came from being a daddy to his beautiful daughter, Sammie. He was a hardworking and devoted father. He enjoyed playing video games with his bros, watching movies, helping his grandmas, going camping with his school buddies, he loved animals, especially his dogs, Von and Kumar, and spending time with his family. His love language was sharing his contagious smile and spending time with the people he loved most. He was a member of the Native American Church. His Indian Name is Leading Buffalo, bestowed to him by his late grandpa, Merle Tendoy (Naape).
Jajuan is survived by his parents Colin Stacey, Cassandra & John Tendoy, daughter Sammie Stacey and her mother Monica Zamora; his siblings Kaydence (Maceo), Cadin, Alysaiha, Rosie, Tris’Stann, Ilyana and Estrella Stacey; Grandmas Georgie Tendoy, Evelyn “Bam” Broncho, Aunts Georgette (Ernie) Running Eagle, Dez’Rae (Jeremy) Galloway, Marlo Repeta, Uncles, Greg and Marcus Stacey, Randy and David Metz. Cousins, Naivi (Cory) Phillips, Levi and Ser’Rae Running Eagle, Greg (Natalya) Stacy, Kierra and Markell Stacy, and numerous other grandparents, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jajuan is preceded in death by his grandparents Stanford and Thelma Hill, George Stacy, Tom Jones, Great Grandparents (Tzo Tzos) Udale Simmer Tendoy, Delphina Dee Martinez, Ida Diggie Broncho, Wando Broncho and uncle Jay Metz.
Jajuan was taken to his grandma’s, Georgie Tendoy’s residence on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at noon, located at 713 N. Treaty, where he remained until burial on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Gibson Cemetery.
Friends and family are welcome to come view Jajuan at his grandma’s.
The family is under the care of Hawker Funeral Home.
Ivan W. Tinno Jr.
FORT HALL — Ivan W. Tinno Jr., 58, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Ivan was born April 28, 1967 in Lander, Wyoming, the son of Phyllis Mae Ute and Ivan J. Tinno Sr.
Ivan has lived at Fort Washakie Wyo., Fort Hall, Idaho and San Francisco, Calif. He attended school in Oregon.
He was a member of the Native American Church and was a singer. He was also a member of the Buffalo Lodge.
Ivan worked as a cook and a hairdresser.
He enjoyed beading, cooking, singing and dancing. He taught the Shoshone language. He enjoyed traveling with Kenlee and Keanon.
Ivan is survived by his sister, Yolanda Ute and brother Lagrand Coby, Kenlee and Keanon Tinno and 10 grandchildren, and families Tinno, Coby, Ute, Hebah, Nipwater, Clair, Perry and Tillman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Mae Ute and Ivan J. Tinno Sr.; his siblings, Virginia Mink, Sheryl Mink, and Wayland Coby; aunts and uncles, Veltha Wheeler, Sandra Ute, Rose Hebah, Manuel Ute, Darwin Ute, Anita Nipwater, Lyell Ute, Wallace Hebah, Melina Perry and Delphine Clair; grandparents, Birdie Arron, Poney Ute, Orlean Ute, Franklin Ute, and Nanny Ute.
Ivan will be taken to the Buffalo Lodge at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2025. Traditional burial is Friday afternoon in the Sand Hill Cemetery.
Jonas Dario Diaz (Sun That Sings)
Born: August 9, 2006 Died: November 1, 2025
FORT HALL — It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Jonas Dario Diaz, age 19, of Pocatello, Idaho.
Jonas left this world far too soon, but his light and love will forever remain in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Born and raised in Pocatello and Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Idaho, Jonas had a way of making people feel cared for and loved. He had a heart that reached out to everyone — always there to listen, to make someone laugh, or to lend a hand when it was needed most. His humor, kindness, and genuine care for others left a mark that can never be forgotten.
Jonas is survived by his parents, mother - Talia Diaz; father - Chris Edgeman; stepfather's - Jeremy Barclay and Jade Chapman; paternal grandparents - Ronald Diaz (Pamela Stone); maternal grandparents - deceased Mother Terrie Gonzalez (Rudy Gonzales); and brothers Matthew Chase Witt, Teran Gabriel Diaz (Alisha Rodriguez), and James Kyle Mark Ross (Dakine Soltero) numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles who will forever cherish his memory and the joy he brought into their lives.
Though his time here was short, Jonas filled it with love, laughter, and connection — qualities that will live on through the people he touched. His spirit continues to shine in every memory, every smile, and every heart he helped heal.
Viewing is Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cornelison Funeral Home, 431 N. 15th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho. Traditional teepee viewing is Friday, November 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. to sunset at Ronald and Pamela Diaz residence, 123 South Treaty Highway, Fort Hall, Idaho. Sunrise ceremony is Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7 a.m. with burial at 2 p.m. at Gibson Cemetery.
