Obituaries

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

Lyall Steven Wilson

Lyall Steven Wilson

Oct 21, 2026

Lyall Steven Wilson

Lyall Steven Wilson, passed away peacefully in his home in St. George, Utah, on October 21, 2026. He was encircled by his family, as they had the privilege of walking him home. 

Steve’s story began on a rainy Tuesday night in April 1951. He was born at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center in California to George Lyall and Marlene...

Brenda Ellen Lee Pender

Brenda Ellen Lee Pender

Oct 17, 2026

Brenda Ellen Lee Pender, 74, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026, in Hurricane, Utah, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, beautiful handmade treasures, and many people who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

Brenda was born on May 20, 1952, in Cedar City, Utah, to Budd and Jessie Lee. She grew up in the small town of Virgin,...

Keith Lamont Peterson

Keith Lamont Peterson

Oct 17, 2026

Keith Lamont Peterson beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at his home in Washington, Utah.

He is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn who loved and supported him for 48 years. Four children, Ross (JanMarie), Daniel (Susan), Cindee (Jim) and JaeNell all living in Utah. Also, three grandchildren Gregory, Diane and Natalie. Keith also has...

Jack Glenn Murray

Jack Glenn Murray

Oct 10, 2026

Jack Glenn Murray was born on August 6, 1951. Throughout his life in Idaho, Cache Valley, and St. George, he learned & demonstrated the value of hard work and fostered a love for the great outdoors, both of which he passed on to his family.

Glenn passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 10, 2026. He is preceded in death...

Tyrone M Tuinei

Tyrone M Tuinei

Oct 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of My Beloved Husband

Washington, Utah — Tyrone M. Tuinei (JR), age 42, peacefully entered eternal rest on October 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.

JR was born on February 19, 1984, in Pago Pago, American Samoa, to Tyrone A. Tuinei and the late Faafetai Patea-Tuinei.

JR shared twenty-two cherished years with his beloved wife, Faaoo Tuinei. He was her...

Cierra Hanchett

Cierra Hanchett

Oct 8, 2026

Cierra Hanchett, born April 7, 1990, passed away at age 36 after a valiant and unwavering fight against breast cancer. She met her illness with remarkable courage, facing each challenge with the same bright smile and boundless love that defined her life.

Cierra had a special gift for connecting with children. She devoted herself to her nieces and nephews, spending countless...

Barbara Joyce Trujillo

Barbara Joyce Trujillo

Oct 5, 2026

At 91 years old, Joyce passed in bed peacefully at home with family in Kearns, Utah on October 5th, 2026. It was eleven in the evening after a full bath and a meal.

Joyce was born November 26th, 1934, to Ray and Phoebe Shepherd and raised in Sugarhouse, Utah. Joyce was known as an outgoing, generous woman who loved life. She...

Susan Nicieza Alberro

Susan Nicieza Alberro

Oct 5, 2026

Susan Nicieza Alberro, 91, passed away on October 5, 2026 in St. George, Utah. A lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ, devoted mother and grandmother, educator, pianist, and nature and animal lover.

Susan was born July 23, 1935, and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina – to immigrant parents from Spain (Ramon and Maria de los Angeles). She had two older siblings, Hilda...

Mary Ann King Turner

Mary Ann King Turner

Oct 4, 2026

MaryAnn King Turner, 91, passed away on October 4, 2026. Known lovingly as Mom, Crazy Gram, Granny, and Aunt Dope, she leaves behind a lifetime of memories filled with adventure, laughter, and love.

MaryAnn was born July 23, 1935, and raised in Vernal, Utah – where, she would tell you, they have the best flowerpots. She grew up alongside her siblings,...

Frances Dolce

Frances Dolce

Oct 3, 2026

Frances Dolce, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 94.

Frances was born on July 15, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, to Frank Anthony Bode and Anna Sym. She was raised in Queens, New York, where, at the age of 15, she met the...

Robert Shane Tobler

Robert Shane Tobler

Oct 1, 2026

SHANE TOBLER

1/4/72 - 10/1/26

The family of Robert Shane Tobler is deeply saddened to announce his unexpected passing on October 1st at the age of 54.

Shane was born January 4th 1972 to Robert Wayne Tobler and Marianne Cooper Tobler; he was the oldest son and 3rd of 6 children. He was raised in Parowan, Utah and established his life and family...

Audrey Louise Gilger

Audrey Louise Gilger

Oct 1, 2026

Audrey Louise Gilger was born March 16, 1932, in Ontario, Oregon, to Eugene Franklin Pratt, Jr., and Virginia Katherine White. She was the eldest of three girls.

After her parents’ divorce, her mother married Harvey Ensign Dunton, and Harvey adopted the girls, and Audrey became Audrey Louise Dunton during her years of schooling.

Audrey attended high school in Parowan, Utah, and graduated...

Emma Lou Nez

Emma Lou Nez

Sep 28, 2026

Emma Lou Nez, age 61, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, in St. George, Utah, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Emma was born in Tuba City, Arizona, on November 18, 1964, to her beloved parents, Bruce and Virginia Nez. She grew up surrounded by the beautiful landscapes and close-knit community of Cedar Ridge, Arizona, where she formed...

Donna Chytraus Dalebout

Donna Chytraus Dalebout

Sep 27, 2026

Donna Chytraus Dalebout, age 91, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on July 27, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lennard and Tess Chytraus. She was the youngest of three children and enjoyed a close-knit family throughout her life.

Donna graduated from East High School in 1953 and went...

John Elliot Rich

John Elliot Rich

Sep 24, 2026

John Elliot Rich, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at Legacy Village, surrounded by the care and compassion of those who had come to know him.

John was born on April 23, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to Dr. Homer Rich and Carolyn Rich. He grew up in Ogden and attended Ogden High School. He later continued his education...

Mark Peters

Mark Peters

Sep 20, 2026

Mark Peters, born Mark Edward Samples, in 1939, in Seattle, Washington, wherein, at ten years old, in 1950, his mother, Nancy Sweat, and step-father, Jack, relocated to Tucson, Arizona, where Mark’s surname was later legally changed, at the behest of his mother, to ‘Peters’, essentially to facilitate having been raised, previously, in Oregon, as a young boy by his much...

Robert Wilford Clark

Robert Wilford Clark

Sep 19, 2026

Robert Wilford Clark

Robert Wilford Clark lived a life full of love and service. He received his final mission call on September 19, 2026. He was born in 1938 in Preston, Idaho, the second child of Wilford & Gwyn Clark. His parents were both teachers who instilled in him a lifelong love of learning. His family moved to Cedar City, Utah...

Evelyn Nordberg Barton

Evelyn Nordberg Barton

Sep 18, 2026

Evelyn Nordberg Barton, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at the age of 94.

Evelyn was born on January 31, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph Christian and Edith Bacon Nordberg. She grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School. On March 30, 1950, she married her sweetheart, Jay Blayne Barton, in the Salt...

Richard Dee Walters

Richard Dee Walters

Sep 17, 2026

Richard Dee Walters, 75, passed away on September 17, 2026, in St. George, Utah.

Born on November 11, 1950, in Murray, Utah, Richard was the son of Roland Dee Walters and Wilma Veon Walters. He was raised in Murray, graduated from Murray High School, and later attended the University of Utah.

Richard spent his entire life in Utah. In the 1980s, he...

Mike (Michael) Clark Tadych

Mike (Michael) Clark Tadych

Sep 15, 2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Mike (Michael) Clark Tadych on 9/15/2026 at the age of 60. Mike experienced a sudden cardiac arrest after doing one of the things he loved the most – mountain biking with family in the Utah desert. Everyone who knows and loves him is devastated by this huge loss and...