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Shirley Mae Hruza

Oct. 22, 1940 - Nov. 17, 2023

Date of Service: Dec. 1, 2023

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MINIDOKA – Shirley Mae Hruza, 83, of Minidoka, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at Portneuf Medical Center, in Pocatello.

Shirley was born October 22, 1940, to Dee and Mae Bowers Mahler, in Rupert, Idaho. She attended school at Pioneer Elementary, Lincoln, and Rupert Junior High and graduated for Minico High School. After graduating, she married Eugene Hruza on September 16, 1959, at First Pentecostal Church in Rupert, Idaho. They had two children whom they raised on the farm in southern Blaine County.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Eugene; a daughter, Cindy; son, Carey (Paula); grandsons, Case (Jillee) and Jake (Hayli); and great-grandsons, Caxton and Asher.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 1, at Grace Community Church, located at 100 N. Meridian Rd., in Rupert, with Pastor Travis Turner officiating. Family and friends will be received at the Church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery.

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From Alpha Mahler:

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

From Linden and Bertha :

Condolences and prayers. Today, this blizzard is keeping us home

From Alpha Mahler:

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

From Janice Schaeffer :

Brother Eugene and family. So sorry about Shirley’s passing but knowing she’s celebrating and one day you will have a wonderful reunion!

From Manuel Santos:

Carey and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. All our thoughts and prayers and our deepest condolences.
Manuel & Rosie Santos

From Shelby and Nita Zimmerman:

So very sorry. May you find comfort in Lord Jesus. She is in the presence of her Lord Jesus. Love you guys.

From Gloria Hux Barnes:

So sorry to hear of Sis. Shirley passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

From Janice Schaeffer :

Brother Eugene and family. So sorry about Shirley’s passing but knowing she’s celebrating and one day you will have a wonderful reunion!

From Pam (Dillon) Howard :

My heart hurts for your loss. I have such amazing memories of Shirley and the Hruza families! I love you all and I’m covering you with prayer!!

From Janice Schaeffer :

Brother Eugene and family. So sorry about Shirley’s passing but knowing she’s celebrating and one day you will have a wonderful reunion!

From Craig Woodward:

Sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy and with your family! May God Bless You!

From Alpha Mahler:

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

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