Obituaries

Ferd E Johnson October 27, 1935 ~March 5, 2024
Ferd E Johnson was born on October 27, 1935, in Bicknell, UT to Elmer and Ilda Johnson. Ferd passed away from natural causes on March 5, 2024. He was the oldest of four children followed by Ester, Dee Lyle and W. Wayne. Ferd grew up moving around Wayne and Emery counties and graduated from...
Sandra Robson Black August 1, 1940 ~ March 6, 2024
On March 6, 2024, our amazing mother and grandmother, Sandra Robson Black was reunited with many loved ones on the other side of the veil after a short battle with cancer. Sandy was born August 1, 1940, to Ralph G. and LaRae Robson in Moab. She was the second of four children and was educated in...
It was a busy tourism season in 2023 in the Glen Canyon NRA. Backhaul kayaking on the Colorado River upriver from Lees Ferry. NPS File Photo.
Last week, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.   At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon) 5.2 million visitors set an all-time high record for the park and is one...
Joe Wesley Vancil May 7, 1952 ~ February 24, 2024
Joe Wesley Vancil, age 96, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. He passed after a brief illness with his family at his side. Joe was born on February 14, 1928 in Delta, CO. He was the ninth of ten children born during the Great Depression to...
Janice Force DeMille April 20, 1946 ~ February 27, 2024
Janice Force was born April 20, 1946 in St. George, UT, to Clarence and Eva Snyder Force. Her early life found her helping her parents, playing below the red cliffs, and spending time with her grandmothers, who passed on a love of pioneer heritage arts and family history. As a young child, Janice...
Stephen "Steve" Cannon December 1, 1950 ~ February 25, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Cannon, a man known for his quick wit and even quicker smile, departed this world on February 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and learning. Born in Los Angeles, CA, on December 1, 1950, Steve was a bright light from the start, illuminating the lives of everyone around...
Scott Barton Porter May 7, 1952 ~ February 24, 2024
Scott Barton Porter was born in Monticello, UT on May 7, 1952 to Eugene and Anne Porter. One of six children, his siblings are Alan Porter, Cindy Buer, DeeAnne Christofferson, Sandy Porter, and Matt Porter. Scott met his wife, Garla Knight, while working together at Hogue Printing in Mesa, AZ. They...
Kenneth J Nielson March 5, 1960 ~ February 12, 2024
Kenneth J Nielson was born on March 5, 1960 in Ogden, Utah.  He was the son of Kirk and Maxine Nielson.  After moves to Texas and Idaho, his family came to Blanding, Utah in 1966 when they purchased the Pay Day Drug, (now San Juan Pharmacy}.  He graduated from San Juan High School in 1978 where he...
Matthew Dwayne Benson August 19, 2022 ~ February 21, 2024
Matthew Dwayne Benson, born August 19, 2022 to Colton and Elida Benson. Matthew was named after his late uncle Matthew Richard Benson, and his grandfather, Scott Dwayne Benson.  Matthew is loved deeply by family and friends. He was a very strong and brave little boy who loved to be outside taking...
Bonnie Petty September 22, 1940 ~ February 14, 2024
Bonnie Petty passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 14, 2024, in her cherished hometown of Blanding, Utah.  Born on September 22, 1940 to the late Clarence and Myrtle Perkins, Bonnie’s kindhearted nature and infectious smile were a blessing to all who knew her.  Bonnie was...

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