Obituaries

Ella Nadine Shill Randall October 28, 1928 ~ January 2, 2026

Ella Nadine Shill Randall, a faithful daughter of God, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in her home in Monticello, Utah. She was born on October 28, 1928, in Lehi, Arizona to Frank Erastus Shill and Priscilla Nelson. Ella was the sixth of eight children. Growing up in the rural landscape...

Brooklyn Rose Crofts May 15, 2017 ~ December 23, 2025

Brooklyn Rose Crofts was born on May 15, 2017 in Millcreek, UT. She surprised her Mom (Ruth) and Dad (Skyler) by arriving nearly 5 weeks early. Even though she arrived with a bang, it quickly became apparent that our family had been blessed with a choice spirit. Brookie developed a love of reading...

Kristopher Ozzie Trujillo June 28, 1978 ~ December 14, 2025

Kristopher Ozzie Trujillo was born June 28, 1978 In Monticello, UT to Michele Black and Ozzie Trujillo. He passed away in Herriman UT on December 14, 2025 after a long courageous battle with Colorectal Cancer. He was 47. Growing up in Monticello, he loved to play outside with his best friend Adam...

Travis Edwin Taylor August 10, 1981 ~ November 28, 2025

Travis Edwin Taylor, age 44, of Monticello, Utah, passed away on Friday, November 28th 2025. Born on August 10, 1981 in Monticello, Utah, Travis grew up in Monticello and graduated with the Monticello High School Class of 2000. He grew up on a cattle ranch and cherished his memories of working side...

Aaron Clifford Brewer September 2, 1973 ~ December 6, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude for his life, we share that Aaron Clifford Brewer, age 52, peacefully passed on December 6, 2025. After courageously facing cancer, he returned home and passed holding his beloved wife’s hand. Aaron was born on September 2, 1973, in Monticello, UT, to Jack and...

Gary Guymon December 13, 1938 ~ December 5, 2025

Gary Guymon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, artist, and friend, returned home to his Heavenly Father on December 5, 2025, passing peacefully while listening to his favorite hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” His testimony of Jesus Christ was unwavering throughout his...

Clarence Scott Pehrson October 15, 1952 ~ November 24, 2025

Clarence Scott Pehrson, affectionately known to all as Scott, has been called to his eternal home on November 24, 2025. Scott was born on October 15, 1952, in Scobey, MT, and after a fulfilling life, he passed away in Grand Junction, CO, from renal failure. Scott’s journey on earth was marked by...

Michael Don Northern August 17, 1952 ~ November 25, 2025

Michael was born to Don and Claire Northern on August 17, 1952, on the U.S. Army base at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. The oldest of four children (Karen, Jeanne, and Kendall). He passed away on November 25, 2025, surrounded by the people he loved most after a courageous battle with cancer. He grew up...

Mel Nelson June 27, 1941 ~ November 7, 2025

Mel Nelson, age 84 of Monticello, passed away on November 7, 2025. Mel was born on June 27, 1941, in Salt Lake City, UT. He spent the first 11 years of his life in Monroe and also lived in Ogden. Mel graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Civil Engineering. He went on to own his own...

William Terry Certonio July 11, 1943 ~ November 15, 2025

William Terry Certonio passed away from congestive heart failure on November 15, 2025, at home with family, in Washington City, UT. He was born July 11, 1943 in Blanding, UT to William (Willy) and Barbara Palmer Certonio. He married Sandra Kay Shumway in Blanding on December 28, 1968. They were...