Obituaries
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....
I was born on December 3, 1942 in Moab, UT to John Oluf and Beatrice Bailey Helquist. The hospital where I was born was in Moab. Doctor Walters was the physician that delivered the babies. My middle name Walter was named after the physician.
I was the seventh of eight children in the Helquist...
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 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...
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