Manning-Wheatley Funeral Home

08/30/2025

✨ Five Things Friday ✨
Here are 5 simple ways you can support a friend or family member who’s grieving:

1️⃣ Listen more than you talk.
2️⃣ Offer help with small, everyday tasks.
3️⃣ Don’t be afraid to say their loved one’s name.
4️⃣ Check in long after the funeral is over.
5️⃣ Remind them they don’t have to go through it alone. 💙

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness mean the most.

08/29/2025

Thoughtful Thursday 💙
Families often ask what’s included in cremation services.

Here are a few of the options available:
➡️ A memorial or funeral service, with or without the body present
➡️ A gathering for family and friends to honor their loved one
➡️ A selection of urns, keepsakes, or personalized memorial choices

Every family is unique, and we’re here to guide you through the options with care and compassion.

If you’ve been considering cremation, we’d be honored to answer your questions.

08/28/2025

Bryan James Buffaloe

Obituary will be posted when available.

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08/27/2025

Craig Delwyn Tanner

Craig Tanner, of Pocatello, passed away on August 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his independence, his strong will, and his love of the outdoors.

Craig is survived by his four children, as well as his three brothers. He also leaves behind his close friend, Janet Dalton, whose friendship meant a great deal to him.

A man who found peace and purpose in nature, Craig enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. The woods, rivers, and wide-open spaces were where he felt most at home.

Family and friends will remember Craig for his straightforward nature, his resilience, and the simple pleasures he valued most.

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08/27/2025

It’s Tyler’s Trivia Tuesday! 🧠

Today’s question:
What year was Idaho State University founded here in Pocatello?
A) 1901
B) 1907
C) 1915
D) 1923

Drop your guess in the comments ⬇ — we’ll share the answer later today!

08/26/2025

Preplan today. Rest easy tomorrow. 💙

Making your wishes known now is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family.
✅ Removes stress and guesswork
✅ Ensures your wishes are followed
✅ Can lock in today’s prices

Planning ahead isn’t about fear it’s about love, peace, and protecting the people who matter most.

08/23/2025

Five Things Friday 💙
Here are 5 gentle reminders if you’re grieving today:
1️⃣ There’s no timeline you can take as long as you need.
2️⃣ Good days and hard days can live side by side.
3️⃣ Your grief is a reflection of your love.
4️⃣ Small moments of peace matter.
5️⃣ You are not alone.

If today feels heavy, hold onto one of these reminders and carry it with you. 💙

08/22/2025

Thoughtful Thursday 💙
We’re often asked: “What’s the difference between a funeral and a memorial service?”

➡️ Funeral Service: The body of the loved one is present, often followed by burial or cremation.
➡️ Memorial Service: The body is not present, and the gathering is focused on remembering and celebrating life.

Both are meaningful ways to honor someone you love there’s no “right” choice, only what feels right for your family.

08/21/2025

Grief is love that has nowhere to go. 💙
When we lose someone, the love we shared doesn’t end it lives on in our memories, in the way we talk about them, and in the lessons they leave behind.

If you’re missing someone today, take a moment to honor them in whatever way feels right for you. Light a candle, share a story, or simply pause and remember.

08/20/2025

Katherine Andros

Katherine Andros, 82 passed away on August 17, 2025 peacefully at Spring Creek Memory Care in Boise, ID. Katherine was surrounded by love at her passing. Katherine was born on May 10,1943 in Chania, Crete Greece. She was the only child of George Dudunakis. She had two older siblings by her mom Maria Bikaki. Katherine was the beautiful mother of Tina Andros (Bowler), Maria Andros (Sfirakis), and Manoli Andros.

Katherine loved being from Chania, Crete, and she spent her childhood and early adult life there. She made sure that her kids experienced the beauty of her hometown by taking them to spend many summers there. When she was in her early twenties, she became a flight attendant for Olympic Airlines. She was the first woman from her island to work for Olympic. She flew the friendly skies of Europe, experiencing the beauty of many cities there. In those times it was a great job and she loved it. However, she wanted to become a mother. She felt it was her calling. So she met George Andros when she was visiting her sister in Pocatello, Idaho. There she got engaged and later married. They lived in Pocatello for most of their lives with their family. They formed strong bonds with many people in Pocatello and Salt Lake City where they would frequently take the family to parties in the Greek Community.

Her most important and proud accomplishment was raising her three kids. They could not have asked for a more dedicated, devoted, kind, funny, loving mother. Her life was with her children and her five grandsons who she cherished with all her heart. She always wanted boys, and having five grandsons was a blessing to her.

Katherine and George always had a strong faith and remained close to the Greek Orthodox church in Pocatello. They were both active in the Greek community and remained close to their heritage. They both raised their kids in the faith. We were so blessed to be raised with strong values and morals, which we now pass on to our own children. Life wasn't always perfect, but we had a strong foundation to lean on.

Katherine was an incredibly kind person, with a keen sense of humor and a strong will. She always would say that she inherited her strong will and honesty from the Dudunakis side (her father's side). She had a beautiful smile that lit up a room, and a heart of gold. She loved to laugh and have fun. She was extremely generous, always giving to those in need regardless of her own circumstances. That was instilled in her from a young age, and she carried it with her for her entire life.

Katherine was loved by all who met her, young and old. Our friends would call her "mamma" as they too felt very close to her. People enjoyed being around her, and her cooking was out of this world. Her and George would often have dinner parties for Sunday dinner. She loved to dance and be around people. She loved life in general! She used to always say. "Today is a new day." Later in life she moved to Boise where she lived with her daughter Tina. She had three little dogs Zeus, Apollo, and Athena which she loved with all her heart.

Katherine's passing is a loss that many will feel because she was someone who made an impact on so many people's lives. She will be remembered fondly by all her knew her. As the famous quote from "It's a Wonderful Life" says, "No man is a failure who has friends." And Katherine was blessed with friends until the very last day of her life.

Funeral services will be held in Pocatello on August 29th at 11am, viewing at 10am. She will be buried at Mountain View Cemetery next to her husband. A luncheon in her honor will follow.

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08/19/2025

Curtis T. Moore Jr.

Curtis T Moore Jr. was born to Donna L Byington and Curtis T Moore Sr. on November 29th, 1950, at the former St Marres Hospital, later known as St. Anthony Hospital in Pocatello Idaho. He passed away on August 18th, 2025. Being born premature at approximately 3 lbs. He came into this world as a fighter, and he never stopped. At around 3 years old he was diagnosed with Polio and underwent multiple surgeries until he was 5 or 6. Being as determined as he was, he always found a way to overcome.

His first experience in the job force was selling magazines door to door as a teenager. This turned out to be a not so good life experience, so he then went to live with his Uncle Farrel in Lewiston Idaho. He worked at a pea canning factory there.

Upon returning to Pocatello, He met and married Reva Coy Simmons. Through this union 2 Daughters were born. Joyce Larie Moore and Marla Merlene Moore. They later divorced. He later met his sole mate in Phyllis Saxton. They were companions until she passed away in 2016. He worked multiple odd jobs throughout his life. One of his favorites was traveling across the U.S. selling small multi use hammers.

He faced more challenges in his life than any person should ever have to bear. Due to his Polio, he lived his life with Musculo/skeletal defects. He also faced intellectual challenges throughout his time here on Earth. However, he was faster on his crutches than most healthy people could run. Later in life he developed Post Polio syndrome as well as Rheumatoid arthritis that severely crippled his hands and feet. These eventually pretty much stole his mobility. Through all of this he always kept a positive attitude. He took everything in stride and even had multiple jokes to lighten any mood. Rest assured he is indubitably now running and singing oldies in his perfect body with no more aches and pains.

His favorite things in life were his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews including his adopted nephew Halton Flowers, and of course his sisters. He was also known as quite the mama’s boy. We are pretty sure if not for Curt, the Coke company and Hershey’s would be defunct by now.

He is survived by his daughters, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and several nieces and a nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his sister Judith Ann, one nephew and Phyllis.

Though the German in him could sometimes rear its stubborn head this kind humorous sole will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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08/19/2025

We plan for life’s biggest moments weddings, retirements, even vacations. But one of the most important things we can plan is often left for others to figure out.
Preplanning your funeral ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are spared from difficult decisions during a hard time. 💙

Taking a few steps today can mean peace of mind for tomorrow.
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