Local Obituaries for Families in Richfield, Salina, Sevier County and the surrounding areas
Paula Swenson Sorenson
Jan 14, 2020
Our sweet and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Paula Swensen Sorenson passed away in Lubbock, TX on January 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ontario, Oregon on November 10, 1946 to Max Clayton and Lucie Wheeler Swensen. She married Ritchie Lee Sorenson on May 29, 1971 in the Manti, Utah Temple. Paula’s faith...
Nedra H. Nielsen
Jan 13, 2020
Richfield, Utah - Nedra Utley Hunt Nielsen, 84, died January 13, 2020, in Richfield of causes incident to age. She was born July 31, 1935, in Richfield to John Donald and Marvell Utley Hunt. She grew up in the small town of Sevier, and— as the fifth of nine children— quickly learned the ways of thrift and industry that...
Helen J. Brind
Jan 11, 2020
Monroe, Utah – Our kind and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Helen Joy Hamman Brind, age 91, passed away January 11, 2020 in Midvale, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 8, 1928 in South Gate, California, a daughter of Jobe Lee and Delila Peterson Hamman. She graduated from South Gate High School, Class of...
Elenor Brandshaw White
Jan 11, 2020
Elenor Bradshaw White beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother passed away on January 11, 2020 after a long and satisfying life. She was born May 31, 1926 to Henry Lafey and Annie Olevia Edwards Bradshaw in Beaver, Utah. Elenor spent her early life growing up in Manderfield, Utah with her siblings, cousins, and friends. She attended...
Merl B Cullimore
Jan 8, 2020
Mayfield, Utah - Merl Bezzant Cullimore, of Mayfield, passed away January 8, 2020 in Nephi, Utah. This beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, was born to Floyd and Virginia Bee Gray Bezzant on February 12, 1936, at home in Lindon, Utah, next door to the family dairy farm. Merl has one older sister,...
Charles W. Rasband
Jan 7, 2020
Monroe, Utah – Charles William Rasband, age 71, of Monroe, passed away January 7, 2020 in Gunnison, Utah, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born November 1, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Fred Thomas and Eleanor Helen Kern Rasband. He served in the United States Marine Corp Reserve from 1967 to 1972 where...
Mark Lewis Thomas
Jan 6, 2020
Mark Lewis Thomas, 63, died January 6, 2020, in Richfield, Utah. He was born in Jerome, Idaho, November 15, 1956 a son of Lois Doran and Vern Rowe Thomas, just about 60 minutes after his twin sister Maurine. He spent his early years in Richfield, Idaho and Shoshone, Idaho and at the age of 9, his family moved to...
Ellen Marie Uggla
Jan 6, 2020
Elsinore, Utah – Our beloved mother, partner, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, neighbor and friend, Ellen Marie Uggla, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Elsinore. She was born December 14, 1961 to Arthur Edward and Elizabeth Betty Uggla in Los Angeles, California. She was the lifelong partner of Stephen Sanchez. Michelle loved her family. She especially loved her...
Lewellyn Stephenson Cook
Jan 5, 2020
Bicknell, Utah – Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend Lewellyn Brown Stephenson Cook, age 89, returned home to our Heavenly Father on January 5, 2020 at her home in Bicknell. Lewellyn was born November 5, 1930 in Bicknell, a daughter of Alburn Adonis and Clara Ellen Ellett Brown. She attended Duchesne High School where...
Royce C. Johnson
Jan 3, 2020
Richfield, Utah – Royce Creel Johnson passed away Friday January 3, 2020, after months of failing health at the age of 88. He passed peacefully at home with his wife of almost 65 years, Thelma, and his daughters by his side. Royce was born May 28, 1931 in Aurora, Utah, to Von Eldon Johnson, and Clayola Matilda Curtis Johnson....
Wayne D. Torgerson
Dec 27, 2019
Koosharem, Utah - Wayne D. Torgerson age 57 passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2019 in California. He was born September 11, 1962 to Sidney DeOn and Shirley Ann Johnson Torgerson, in Richfield, Utah. He lived in Richfield until he went on his mission. When he came home from his mission, he moved to California, where he worked for...
Jose A. Martinez
Dec 25, 2019
Axtell, Utah – Jose Atanacio Martinez, age 79, of Axtell, Utah, passed away December 25, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Talmage, Utah. He was born February 5, 1940 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a son of Jose and Crusita Martinez Romero. He graduated from Bingham High School, Class of 1958, where he was State Wrestling Champion. After...
Kelby Paul Lee
Dec 23, 2019
Richfield, Utah – Our beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, uncle and friend, Kelby Paul Lee, age 22, passed away December 23, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He was born November 7, 1997 in Gunnison, Utah, a son of Robert Dean and Kami Kae Jensen Lee. Kelby loved riding four wheeler and razors with his grandpa; working on his car;...
Vance Spencer
Dec 21, 2019
Centerfield, Utah - Vance J. Spencer, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019 in Centerfield, Utah. He was born December 13. 1937, the seventh of twelve children born to Olive Jones and Karl Harris Spencer in Kanab, Utah. He grew up in Glendale Utah and attended Glendale Elementary School. He...
Gleed Utley
Dec 17, 2019
Aurora, Utah – Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Denzil Gleed L. Utley, age 94, passed away December 17, 2019 in Centerfield, Utah. He was born May 25, 1925 in Joseph, Utah, a son of Denzil Gay and Nora Opal Ross Utley. He graduated from South Sevier High School in 1943. He joined the United States Navy and...
Bessie Mellor
Dec 9, 2019
Fayette, Utah – Our kind and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Bessie LaRue Thompson Mellor, age 90, passed away December 9, 2019 at the home of her son, Kurt, in Kearns, Utah. She was born December 3, 1929 in Mayfield, a daughter of Joseph Christian and Caroline Rebecca Jensen Thompson. She graduated from Manti High School, Class of...
Tammy Mattingly Naylor
Dec 9, 2019
Farmington, Utah – Tammy Mattingly Naylor, age 64, returned home to her Heavenly Father December 9, 2019 at her home in Farmington, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tammy was born in Pusan, Korea, March 15, 1955. Her mother, Mija and step-father, Ray Mattingly, brought her to Utah where she was welcomed and raised by the loving family of...
Clark D. Garrick
Dec 5, 2019
“Salina, Utah - Our beloved son, brother and uncle, Clark Davis Garrick, age 61, passed away December 5, 2019 in Gunnison, Utah. Clark was born December 27, 1957 in Murray, Utah to Clarence Proctor “Red” and Ruth Davis Garrick. Clark was a graduate of the Hartvigsen School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Carol Hyde
Dec 5, 2019
Carol Lynn Andersen Hyde, 77, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at her home in Bountiful, Utah. She was born January 11, 1942 to Leland and Sylvia (Teerlink) Andersen in Salt Lake City, Utah. Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She married Wendell Robert Hyde on March 9, 1961 in the...
Steve J. Madsen
Dec 1, 2019
Salina, Utah - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Steven John Madsen of Salina, Utah, on December 1, 2019. Steve was the son of Lewis and Jackie (Gooch) Madsen, born April 2, 1970. He joined a large and loving family of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a boatload of cousins. Steve spent his...
