Obituaries
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 $1 a day. Also,...
JoAnne Redd Peterson passed away January 26, 2026 surrounded by her family. She lived a life rooted in kindness and generosity, offering her love and care freely and quietly never seeking recognition. To know her was to feel welcomed, comforted and deeply loved.
JoAnne was born in Monticello, UT on...
Lynel Ochoa, 68, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Murray, UT, just days before her 69th birthday.
Born in Monticello, UT on January 21, 1957, she was raised in Blanding and Sandy, UT, forging deep roots and lifelong friendships in both communities.
Lynel married Randy Fitzgerald on August 30,...
Lynel Ochoa, 68, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Murray, UT, just days before her 69th birthday. Born in Monticello, UT, on January 21, 1957, she was raised in Blanding and Sandy, UT, forging deep roots and lifelong friendships in both communities.
Lynel married Randy Fitzgerald on August 30,...
Karolyn Kimmerle Black was born the first in a set of twins on February 26, 1944 to Howard Jean and Myrna Nielsen Kimmerle in Santa Monica, CA.
She passed on December 26, 2025 in St. George, UT surrounded by her courageous and loving family.
The two little girls, Karolyn and Kathleen, were best...
Scott W Young was born June 29, 1960 in Fruita Colorado to Edith Harvey and Richard Washburn Young. He Passed away Jan 3, 2026 in Grand Junction Colorado.
The W in his name stands for William, Waldo, Washburn representing 3 grandparents.
Scott loved being a part of the WR Young Cattle Co along with...
Alan Taylor “Buddy” Black, born on March 20, 1956, in the historic town of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, to Calvin and Carolyn Black was a beacon of adventurous spirit and strength to all who knew him. On January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, Buddy peacefully passed away in West...
Caleb Gene Martin, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2026 in Gallup, NM.
Born on October 21, 2004, in Concord, MA —just ten minutes after his twin sister—Caleb’s life was a radiant gift to all who knew him.
His sudden departure leaves his parents,...
James Peter “Pete” Darlington, 72, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo holding the hand of his dear wife of 42 years, Cindy.
Born in New York City, Pete was raised in Greenwich, CT and Lake Placid, NY and was the beloved son of the late Enid Darlington Brown...
Our beloved Libbie Lyman Loudenback passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
She was 91 years old and left behind her husband, Gordon E. Loudenback, her son, John L. Loudenback as well as many nephews and nieces.
Libbie grew up in Blanding, Utah, with her parents, Lynn F. Lyman and Hazel B....
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