Obituaries
Tom Ritter Atene, a cherished soul known for his loving heart, passionate spirit, and infectious humor, passed away on August,15 2025, in Blanding, UT, due to a cardiac arrest.
Born on June 16, 1937, in the quaint town of Owl Springs, Tom’s early years were filled with the joys of rural life and...
Kathryn (Kay) Estelle Nielson Wilson was born April 4,1943 in Moab, UT.
Kathryn was the fourth of nine children born to Milton and Estella Nielson. She grew up in Monticello, UT in a lively home full of laughter, music, and the everyday chaos of a big family. She passed away August 12, 2025, in...
Sharon Kirby Keen Semadeni, beloved matriarch of our Semadeni family, passed away peacefully at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025; just 9 days shy of her 84th birthday. She was surrounded by loved ones at the Monument Health Care Center in Bountiful, UT.
Sharon was born in Moran, Allen County, KS...
Jesse Merlin Grover was born on April 4, 1942, in Blanding, Utah, the eldest child of Jess and Afton Grover.
He spent his early years in northern Utah and Montana, helping with livestock and milking cows—a foundation that instilled in him a lifelong work ethic and love for the land.
Merlin returned...
Kathleen “Kathy” Stewart (Halls) passed away quickly and peacefully in Monticello, UT on June 24, 2025 after suffering a stroke.
Kathy was born on January 23, 1943 in Meeker, CO to Margaret Bronson of Monticello and Frank Schrafel of Minnesota. Her father was tragically killed in a mining accident...
Raymond Morley Black, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025 at the Southern Utah Veterans Home. He was 82 years old.
Born on November 4, 1942 to Marion Black and Verda Brown Black, Raymond lived a life rich in service, faith, and connection.
He married the...
Charles Larry Hyde passed away peacefully, just as he would have wanted: at home, loved, and remembered.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 15, 1937 to Lynn Hyde and Nina Cruser Hyde, Larry was raised in a hardscrabble household in Monticello, UT shaped by loss, resilience, and grit.
His...
Deaun Christensen Connaughton, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2025 in Boise, Idaho.
Deaun was born on July 26, 1946 in Price, Utah, and spent most of her childhood in Monticello, where she lived with her parents, Neal Christensen and Hazel Adair, and her brother, William (Bill...
Dorothy Hatathley Keith was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother.
She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2025.
Dorothy’s Clan are as follows: She is a Kinlichiinii born for Ta’baahi. Her maternal grandfather clan is...
Robert Dale Gardner passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Blanding, UT, after enduring many health problems.
He was surrounded by loving family members. His final five days of life on this earth were spent with his loving children and grandchildren.
We all observed how happy he must have been...
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