Obituaries
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, 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 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...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Andrew, who left us on November 11, 2025 at the age of 56.
Andrew was a man who lived life in color. A naturally gifted artist, he expressed his unique magic through fashion, sketching, gardening, and his...
Walter Edward Pipkin, 68, of Billings, MT was born on February 16, 1957 and died at home on the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Walt was born and raised in Monticello, UT. In 1977 he met Jamie Collard, who became his wife on October 10, 1980. During their 45-year marriage they welcomed five...
Patricia Ann Redd Shumway had a joyful heavenly reunion on October 21, 2025.
Patsy was born on August 22, 1938, the first child of Vivian Washburn and Alma J. Redd. She was very well loved, and the confidence she gained from being so adored allowed her to cheerfully love others for the rest of her...
Jewell Redd Adams stepped into the next life on October 23, 2025 into the arms of her loved ones who had gone before. She was born on April 2, 1929, in Blanding, UT to Lemuel Burton Redd and Cynthia Irene Hatch.
She, along with her five brothers and sister – Burton, Johnnie, Kermit, Keith, Francell...
Madge Colleen Metro Shumway, oldest resident of San Juan County, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on the quiet morning of her passing, October 13, 2025.
She was born on March 20, 1927, in Phoenix, AZ, daughter of Charles Metro and Edna Pauline Branch. She was raised by Pauline and...
Sherry Fuller Behunin passed away in her home surrounded by family on September 29, 2025 in Monticello, UT.
Born on September 6, 1935, in the serene town of Monticello, Sherry was the beloved daughter of Lewis Cornelius Fuller and Della Marie Fox Fuller. Sherry was the fifth of six children.
Sherry...
Samuel Wayne Christensen was born on September 8, 1934 in Monticello, UT to Ray and Olive Melissa Jarvis Christensen. He passed away at home in Monticello on September 18, 2025 surrounded by family.
Sam was the eighth of 13 children. He grew up in Monticello. He played basketball in high school and...
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