Obituaries

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

Robert Frank Sasse

Robert Frank Sasse

Feb 16, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Robert Frank Sasse, at the remarkable age of 98, on February 16, 2026. He lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and love. Known for his unwavering dedication to his family and church, he touched...

Brent Kay Alldredge

Brent Kay Alldredge

Feb 13, 2026

Brent Kay Alldredge, 83, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on December 18, 1942, in Union, Utah, to Philip Rue Alldredge and Maggie Burgon. He was the third of six children.

He was married to Pamela Sue Richins who brought with her two bonus children, and...

Deanne Dunn Hanson

Deanne Dunn Hanson

Feb 11, 2026

DeAnne Dunn Hanson

It's with great sadness, we announce the death of DeAnne Dunn Hanson on February 11, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. We find comfort in knowing she is now at peace and can join her beloved Nick, mother, father, brother and other family among the stars.

Clifton Wray Gallagher

Clifton Wray Gallagher

Feb 8, 2026

Clifton Wray Gallagher entered this world on March 26, 1947, in Sacramento, California, already destined to make noise, gather people, and leave a mark wherever he went. Larger than life in laughter, presence, and heart, Clifton lived boldly, loved deeply, and never did anything halfway.

Raised in a bustling household of seven brothers...

Lorelie "Lori" Carter

Lorelie "Lori" Carter

Feb 7, 2026

Lorelie Carter, affectionately known as Lori, was born on April 10, 1949. She passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in St. George, Utah.

Lori was preceded in death by her parents, Christian M. Lauridsen and Casimira.

A passionate equestrian, Lori devoted much of her life to the horse...

Perry L. Matthews

Perry L. Matthews

Feb 7, 2026

Perry LaVern Matthews was born on December 23, 1936, at the Cottonwood Maternity Home in Murray, Utah, and passed away on February 7, 2026, leaving behind a life rich in family, friendship, service, and quiet strength. He was raised in Hunter, Utah, where he developed the qualities that would define him throughout his life: kindness, loyalty, a...

Mary Ellen Harter

Mary Ellen Harter

Feb 7, 2026

Mary Ellen Harter

St. George, Utah- Mary Ellen Harter, beloved of wife of Alan Raymond Harter (deceased), and mother of five (5) passed away peacefully at her residence in St. George, Utah on February 7, 2026.

Mary was born on October 15, 1938, to parents Donald and Helen Mathews...

Shauna Mai Gibson Pollock

Shauna Mai Gibson Pollock

Feb 5, 2026

Washington, UT - Shauna Mai Gibson Pollock, age 76, passed away on February 5, 2026, in St. George, UT. She was born August 8, 1949, in Idaho Falls, ID to Russell Wilmer Gibson and Verda Mae La Fever. Shauna spent her childhood in Idaho where most of her time was with aunts who she adored....

Stephen Ray Vaughn

Stephen Ray Vaughn

Feb 4, 2026

Stephen Ray Vaughn, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1985, in Cedar City, Utah, to Bonnie and Thomas Vaughn.

Stephen was raised in Hurricane, Utah, where he grew up alongside his siblings, Randy and Heidi. He attended Hurricane High School and formed many lasting...

Karl Joel White

Karl Joel White

Feb 2, 2026

Karl Joel White

Karl Joel White, age 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born May 10, 1939, in Kanab, Utah, to Joel and Guenivere White.

Karl married his sweetheart and eternal companion, Kathleen Mary Johnson, on June 29, 1962,...

Jeffrey D Harding

Jeffrey D Harding

Feb 1, 2026

Jeffrey D Harding

If you are reading this, I must have graduated. I was born on Thursday, November 28, 1957, spoiling my mother's Thanksgiving dinner, to Lititia Rae Dunn and Ralph Eugene Harding, with whom I am currently having a glorious reunion celebration. I was their second child of 6 - four boys...

Norma Langford

Norma Langford

Feb 1, 2026

Norma Jones Langford

Ivins, UT–Norma Jones Langford, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ivins, surrounded by her family, on February 1, 2026. She was born March 26, 1939, in Enterprise, UT, to Geneva Hunt and Clair Jones, the third of nine children.

Norma grew up in Enterprise,...

Ken Baker

Ken Baker

Jan 31, 2026

Ken Baker, 88, of Hurricane, Utah, peacefully transitioned on January 31, 2026. Born on December the 5, 1937, in Scotland, South Dakota, to Glen and Albina Baker. Ken was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather who lived a life that put his faith and family first. He married Ann Durst on August 13, 1960, in Mandan, North...

Russell Homer Nielson

Russell Homer Nielson

Jan 30, 2026

Russell Homer Nielson, age 91, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in St. George, Utah.

Russell was born on August 7, 1934, in Ephraim, Utah, where he was raised and spent his formative years. Growing up on a farm shaped his strong work ethic and love for the outdoors. Summers were often...

Gerald Marion Black

Gerald Marion Black

Jan 28, 2026

Gerald Marion Black was born to Marion and Verda Black on December 12, 1933.   Gerald had four brothers and two sisters. Gerald had polio when he was a young child which affected his legs and troubled him most of his life.

Gerald went to work at the sawmill at age 13 working for...

Karen Eklund Heil

Karen Eklund Heil

Jan 26, 2026

Karen Eklund Heil returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 26, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Karen was born July 29, 1942, in Rosiclaire, Illinois to righteous parents, Melvin and Wilma Eklund. She was an only child growing up as her younger sister died at birth.

Her father was a diamond core driller, and his work...

Birdene Keddington

Birdene Keddington

Jan 25, 2026

On January 25, 2026 Birdene Terry Keddington, age 95, joined her beloved husband, Gordon Richard Keddington, who passed away in the winter of 1980. She was born on March 20, 1930 to Elvis Bird and Laura Terry in Provo, Utah. She was named after her father, who went by "Bird". Her name "Birdene" means "little bird".

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Marguerite Deiulio

Marguerite Deiulio

Jan 25, 2026

Marguerite Jaeger DeIulio, 82, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in St. George, Utah, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 30, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Frederick H. Jaeger and Rose Jaeger.

Marguerite lived a life centered on family, love, and connection. She...

Ranee Ludell Cazier Thorpe

Ranee Ludell Cazier Thorpe

Jan 22, 2026

Our beautiful and beloved Wife, Mother, Grammy, and Aunt, Ranee LuDell Cazier Thorpe, 77, passed away on Jan. 22, 2026, in St. George, Utah, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 27, 1948, to kind and loving parents, C. Brown and Delna Hatch Cazier.

The last sibling to join...

Thomas R "Tom" Anderson

Thomas R "Tom" Anderson

Jan 21, 2026

I have now put on my last pair of running shoes and crossed the finish line into paradise, where I am greeting many family members and dear friends. A total surprise to me, I passed away as a result of pancreatic cancer at age 85 in St. George, Utah.

I was born in...