Obituaries
Lloyd A. Hevewah
FORT HALL — Lloyd A. Hevewah, 68, was born April 19, 1957, in Pocatello and was welcomed into the creators’ arms on April 20, 2025, at his residence.
Lloyd was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Abner Hevewah and to Edna Papse Hevewah. He resided most of his lifetime in the Gibson District area.
Lloyd was a hard worker who spent his lifetime doing carpentry and working for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and various companies. After high school he attended many trade schools.
Lloyd loved to play basketball growing up and was super-fast. He loved to record and listen to powwow songs during many events. He enjoyed muscle cars; Camaro’s to be exact. He enjoyed raising and being a grandpa to his granddaughter Rosezay Hevewah.
Lloyd is survived by his brothers Robert “Lucas” Hevewah and Hobby Hevewah, Ronald Hevewah; his twins Josie Washakie and Jamie Washakie, son Jeremy W. Martin, nieces Nicole Hevewah, Alexa Hevewah, nephews Layshayne Hevewah, Elwood Hevewah, and Curtis Hevewah. Lloyd is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceding his death was his father Abner Hevewah, mother Edna Papse Hevewah, siblings Zee Dora Hevewah, Aaron “Kirby” Hevewah, Elda Hevewah, Reginald “Keith” Hevewah and numerous aunties and uncles and cousins.
Lloyd was taken to his cousin Pauline Little’s residence on Ferry Butte Road Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after 2 p.m. for viewing. Traditional prayer and burial will take place on Friday April 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Sandhill Cemetery in Fort Hall, Idaho.
The family would like to thank everyone that has sent prayers, donations, love and kind words to the families in our time of sorrow. Lloyd will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all.
Brisco Bailey Teton
06/09/1987 - 04/19/2025
Son of Woodrow Teton and Daliah Uribe-Teton.
Brother to Jr. Preacher and Colton Reese Teton.
Father to Trey Niel Teton.
FORT HALL — In Brisco’s younger years he was active in the Idaho Junior Rodeo Association as a calf rider. He holds the champion calf rider title of 1996.
Brisco graduated from Blackfoot High School in 2005 with honors. He went on to attend Idaho State University.
Brisco met Christina Fitzpatrick in 2003. Their families were great relay friends. They moved to Missoula Mont. in 2006 where he worked in construction. They were blessed with Trey Niel in 2007. They were married in 2008. They remained friends after separation.
Trey Niel, T.N.T as his dad called him, was Brisco’s light and joy of his life. Trey was often the highlight of Brisco’s conversations, as he was undeniably proud of Trey. Brisco loved his “Sonny Boy” immensely.
After returning home to Fort Hall he joined the work force becoming an iron rebar worker with his father Woodrow, they did all the iron work on the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. He also, was a carpenter and worked other various construction jobs. He obtained his C.D.L in 2023.
He was known as a predominant basketball player traveling state to state to play in tournaments with his mom Daliah as his coach. There are numerous awards, jackets, trophies and titles he boasts.
If you didn’t catch him on the court, you could definitely catch him out on the race track. Where you couldn’t miss him with his radiant smile, red bandanna and iconic laugh. He was the prominent relay rider for Lil’ Indian Outlaw, Teton and Boogie Boys Relay Teams.
He is survived by his grandfather Sam Uribe, father Woodrow Teton, Brothers Jr. Preacher and Colton Reese Teton (Krystal Williams). His son Trey Niel Teton (Browning, Mont.), nephews and niece Caleb Preacher, Carlin Reese and Hailey Jo Teton (Fallon Nev.), and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephew and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Juanita Teton, Edith Uribe and mother Daliah Uribe-Teton.
He was buried in Lincoln Creek Cemetery.
Azafina Juloya Ortiz
September 11, 1989 — April 12, 2025
FORT HALL — Azafina "Fina" or "Beanz," 35, was born September 11, 1989, and passed April 12, 2025, at University of Utah hospital with family members by her side.
Fina was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Aloys and Arlene (Meeks) Ortiz. She was a family -oriented person who loved her kids more than anything. She was honest, thoughtful, loving, caring, and hilarious, always having something funny to say, if she knew you needed help, she would try her best to help any way she could. Fina was all around a beautiful person inside and out.
Fina loved listening to all types of music, but her favorite was SPM, she could listen to him all day. One of her favorite things to do was cruising everywhere just to see the beautiful scenery. She loved joking around and teasing, especially with her kids. She loved watching movies and keeping up on the latest hip hop news was her favorite thing to do.
Fina's work history started at Oregon Trail in Fort Hall as a waitress, later on worked a few jobs at Motel 6, Marriott and Holiday Inn. She had multiple positions from housekeeper to supervisor to assistant manager. She also worked at Walmart and as a Surveillance Officer with the Casino.
Azafina is survived by two children Ahmari and Milliyah Cherry, a nephew she took care of Alejandro Poog, father Aloys Ortiz, mother Arlene (Meeks) Ortiz, two siblings Arriyon Meeks, and Affalene Ortiz. Aunt JanaLee Meeks Montez, aunt Alfreda Meeks, cousins Arthur, Victoria, Christopher, Demetrius, Alexander Montez, Andrea, Manuel, Vanessa Sanchez and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is proceeded in death by grandparents (paternal) Francisco Ortiz, Cirila Trejo (both Mexico), (maternal) Alfred Meeks, Effie Ottogary, nephew Benicio Ortiz-Edmo, cousin Howard Meeks, nephew Francisco Martinez, D'lite Moemberg (best friend).
A family viewing was April 17, 2025. She was cremated and taken to her mother's home (Ortiz Residence) on 31 N. Treaty Hwy, Fort Hall, Idaho on April 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
