Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in St. George, Hurricane, and surrounding Southern Utah communities

Kathleen Thompson Holt

Kathleen Thompson Holt

Nov 3, 2024

Washington, UT - Kathleen Thompson Holt, 90, passed away peacefully, with family on November 3, 2024, at her home in South Jordan, Utah.  She was born January 27, 1934, the daughter of Mary Ann Smart Thompson and Alfred Reid Thompson.  She married John B. de Graffenried in Los Angeles, California, in 1958.  Kathy was a devoted caregiver...

Ramona Chamberlain Hafen

Ramona Chamberlain Hafen

Nov 3, 2024

Santa Clara, Utah – We celebrate the life of Ramona Chamberlain Hafen, born August 11, 1928, to Hans and Mercy Chamberlain in Kanab, Utah.  Ramona was 96 at the time of her passing on November 3, 2024, and leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. A beloved daughter of God, her life was centered on...

Jean-Paul Bourque

Jean-Paul Bourque

Oct 30, 2024

Hurricane, Utah - Jean-Paul Bourque was born December 27, 1927. Dad was the youngest of 14. He was raised in Quebec, Canada until he joined the US Army, at the age of 21, where he served for 20 years.  God brought mom and dad together in His own unique fashion in 1953.  He and mom married in...

Marcia Craw Moss

Marcia Craw Moss

Oct 28, 2024

Santa Clara, Utah – In the early morning of October 28, 2024, the indomitable spirit of Marcia Craw Moss finished her earthly mission. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, artist, author, Church leader, civic role-model, small business entrepreneur, camper, cross-country skier, and Dutch Oven cook-off world champion. Marcia lived a life marked by devotion,...

Jeremy Jay Slade

Jeremy Jay Slade

Oct 28, 2024

Jeremy Jay Slade, age 43, was born April 21, 1981, in St. George, Utah to Jay and Sheri Slade. Jeremy passed away at home October 28, 2024 in Washington, Utah.

Jeremy enjoyed cheering his son Kelton on as he played soccer. If anyone was ready to go fishing Jeremy was there with tackle...

Nelson F. Cubias

Nelson F. Cubias

Oct 28, 2024

Nelson F Cubias, 62, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side. He was born June 25, 1962.

Nelson was preceded in joining the Lord by his father, Santos Prospero Romero Cubias. He is survived by his mother, Maria E Barahona.

Nelson will...

Carol Vivrette Tullis

Carol Vivrette Tullis

Oct 25, 2024

Carol Vivrette Tullis, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 25, 2024, at age 76. Carol was born in Albany, California, in 1948, to James and Cornelia Vivrette. She was joined three years later by a little brother, Jim, and their family moved from Kensington to Oakland when Carol was in the...

Vern Milton Earl

Vern Milton Earl

Oct 24, 2024

Toquerville, Utah – Vern Milton Earl, 84, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2024. He was born November 25, 1939 in Tooele, UT. His parents were Milton and Margaret Earl. He married Evelyn Perkins on April 2, 1960. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple on June 27, 1968.

Vern...

Patsy Gulley

Patsy Gulley

Oct 23, 2024

St. George, Utah – Patsy Jane Hill Gulley, 99, passed away October 23, 2024. She was born September 24, 1925 in Alhambra, California to Orvill and Leah Hill.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the St. George City Cemetery located at 650 East Tabernacle Street.

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Joyce Brockbank Beazer

Joyce Brockbank Beazer

Oct 23, 2024

St. George, Utah – Elsie Joyce Brockbank Beazer passed away on October 23, 2024, at the age of 92. We extend a very special gratitude to her nurse Sue Michael with Pioneer Hospice for her compassionate and expert care in helping Mom over the past year.

Joyce Beazer was born on November 30,...

Dean Skalla

Dean Skalla

Oct 22, 2024

St. George, Utah – Melvin Dean Skalla 1938 - 2024. That's what the tombstone will say. There's always a story between the dates.

The world was in turmoil in 1938. A Great Depression had raged for nearly a decade and war clouds were gathering. It was no time to bring another child into...

Catherine Susan Harrison

Catherine Susan Harrison

Oct 20, 2024

St. George, Utah - Cathie Susan Harrison, 64 years old, passed away October 20, 2024, peacefully in her sleep. She was born on September 13, 1960, in San Diego California to Myra and Kent Nicklas.

Her father was in the Navy, so her family moved a few times. Key West, FL, Bremerton, WA,...

Brian James Church

Brian James Church

Oct 17, 2024

St. George, Utah – Brian James Church, 59, passed away October 17, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1964, in Apple Valley, California to Raymond and Martha Church.

A visitation will be held in St. George, Utah on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary located...

Alexander Rakisits, Jr.

Alexander Rakisits, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

Born in Nebraska, son of Alexander Rakisits, Sr. a WWII vet and feisty Nebraska farm girl, Mildred Fern Rice; but raised in southern California, Alexander Rakisits, Jr. enjoyed fast cars, surfing, football, music, dancing as a teenager, and was all around a mischievous and fun-loving man.

Alex joined The Church of Jesus Christ...

Margaret York-Cravey

Margaret York-Cravey

Oct 16, 2024

Margaret Sidney York-Cravey, 97, passed away October 16, 2024. She was born March 19, 1927, in Paha, Washington to William and Grace Patton Sellers.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25,2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary Chapel, 140 North Main Street, Hurricane, Utah. A visitation will be...

Mathew Evan Cornell

Mathew Evan Cornell

Oct 15, 2024

Mathew Evan Cornell passed peacefully into the Lord's presence on October 15, 2024, at 11:11 a.m. His unwavering devotion to his family, pastoral care, and faith in the Lord prepared his heart for this heavenly homegoing.

Pastor Mathew was born on May 2, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Norman...

Alan Norman Capon

Alan Norman Capon

Oct 12, 2024

Hurricane, Utah - Alan Norman Capon, 80 years of age, returned home to his Heavenly Father's loving care on October 12, 2024.

Alan's birth to William Henry Capon and Edna Hughes Loring Capon, took place on April 29, 1944, in the Village of Stoney Stanton, England, Great Britain. Alan went to school in...

Nad R. Brown

Nad R. Brown

Oct 11, 2024

St. George, Utah - Nad Richard Brown was born September 19, 1936, at home in Koosharem, Utah, the youngest child of Arnol Richard and Myrtle Camp Brown. His siblings were Margaret, Newell, Nan and Joy, all of whom have preceded him in death. Nad passed away October 11, 2024.

His early days were...

Paul Roger Watkins

Paul Roger Watkins

Oct 9, 2024

Santa Clara, Utah – Paul Roger Watkins, 80, passed away October 9, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1944, to Ella Sagers and David Crocket Watkins. He grew up in Roosevelt and attended Utah Union High School.

After graduating from Utah Union High School, he submitted his mission papers and was sent...

Dee Ann Mcneill

Dee Ann Mcneill

Oct 8, 2024

Hurricane, Utah - Dee Ann (née Dingman) McNeill passed away on October 8, 2024, after a long decline due to dementia.

Dee was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1936. She was a sweet and loving person who loved her home in Hurricane, UT, having lived there for her last 27 years. She...