October 21, 1934 — March 13, 2017

Maria Salomé Castañon, 82, passed away on March 13, 2017. She was born on Oct. 21, 1934, in Sombrerete, Zacatecas Mexico to Santos and Elvira (Rios) Garcia. She married José Salomé Castañon in Zacatecas in 1954.

Unconditional love comes to mind when you think of Salomé, she was a beloved a wife, devoted mother and doting grandmother. Salomé was raised in the town of Sobrerete, Mexico, with her siblings who enjoyed a simple life. Salomé and José were married in 1954. They had their eldest son before moving to Ciudad Juárez where the rest of the children were born and raised before coming to the United States.

Salomé was a stay-at-home mom who cared for all of her children and some of her grandchildren. She was loved by many friends as well.

She is survived by her husband José Castañon who resides in St. George; children Santos and Angelina Garcia, Milton-Freewater, Oregon; Sofia Mellish-Legg and Bill Legg, Caldwell, Idaho; Patricia Niva-Ringle and Steve Ringle, Northport, Washington; José and Mary Castañon, Rosalia, Washington; and Hilda and Fernando Morales, St. George, Utah; also by 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; brother Mario Garcia, Cd. Juarez, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Maria, Juan, Gil and Dolores; grandson James Nieva.

The family would like to thank her primary doctors; Dr. Carlos Mercado, Dr. Joseph Te and Dr. Michael Codiga for the care and dedication they gave her and the home health team at Canyon Home & Hospice.

To the support of family and friends who visited with her during her illness will be forever appreciated.

Funeral services

• A Rosary will be held Thursday, March 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 17, at 3 p.m. at the St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 N., St. George, Utah.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

March 12, 2017 — March 12, 2017

Leo Cosmo Smith returned home to his Heavenly Father’s arms on Sunday, March 12, 2017, where we are certain his great grandpa and great-great grandma were waiting, even fighting to have the first hugs and kisses.

Leo is the descendant of Vikings and kings. His future was sure to have found him as a slayer of dragons, savior of fair maidens in peril. He would have captured control of galaxies and have unlocked the power of the universe. He would have play crashed his hot wheel cars, run home covered in dirt, jumped in rain puddles, had awesome fights between his toy dinosaurs and army men, a champion block builder, a professional bicycle stuntman, and avid daredevil.

He would have graduated as valedictorian of his high school and magna cum laude from college, where he would have gone on to receive his M.D., Ph.D., or Juris Doctorate.

He would have married the most beautiful girl from his childhood neighborhood and who also had the biggest heart. They would have had a gaggle of beautiful children.

He would have been a benefactor to many charities and would have raised awareness for causes and helped to feed the homeless and would have done everything he could to help our veterans.

Leo, your time was brief, but your Heavenly Father sent you here to receive a physical body and return. He needed you as a soldier in Heaven, where we know that you will be the bravest of all.

He is survived by his beautiful and stunning mommy, Savannah Madge Smith, and dashingly handsome daddy, James Smith; his grandparents, Rick and Lorina (Smith) Potter of Salt Lake, and Hugh “Jim” and Melody (Wright) Smith of Salt Lake, great grandparents, Pamella (Knight) Smith of Roswell, GA, Faye (Baldwin) and her husband Robert Lafferty of Johnson City, New York, “Nancy” Cirilia Peña, and Kent and Selma Wright; great-great grandpa Milo Knight, aunts and uncles, Malcolm, Richie, Sawyer, and Leia Potter of Salt Lake and Alex Smith, and Sara (Smith) and her husband Zach Davenport, great aunts and uncle, Briana Popham and her husband, Petty Officer 1st Class, Jonathan Popham of the Coast Guard in Elizabeth, North Carolina, Aubrey (Smith) and her husband Michael Forest of Marietta, Georgia, Alisha (Smith) and her husband Jay McArthur of Roswell, Georgia, Travis and Chelsea Smith of Denver, Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his great grandpa, Allen Lee Smith, his great grandpa, Richard Malcolm Potter, and great-great-grandma, Madge (Zuffelt) Knight.

Funeral services

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the St. George City Cemetery in downtown St. George.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Leo’s honor to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Leo’s online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

October 12, 1925 — March 8, 2017

Renée Bilsborough-Abbott passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2017. She was born on Oct. 12, 1925, in Logan, Utah, to Rulon Pugmire Keetch and Carol Archibald Wyatt Keetch. Her family moved to Bakersfield, California, where she spent her growing up years. She had three younger sisters: Marlene, Rula and Sheryl. Her father was a school principal in the Bakersfield Union School District.

Renée enjoyed life and made the very most of every moment. She enjoyed traveling and toured throughout the world until her health would no longer permit. She made friends everywhere she went and truly valued these friendships. Renée was also a wonderful artist. Her favorite medium was oil paints, but she was also very talented with watercolors and pastels. She primarily painted scenes from photos she would take on her travels—with her favorites being farm scenes and mountain scenes found in the western United States.

Renée graduated from Bakersfield Junior College and then the University of Utah with honors. She began her career as a fourth-grade teacher but then switched to kindergarten – where she stayed for over 30 years. She loved teaching kindergarten and stayed in touch with many of her students throughout her lifetime.

A favorite memory of her students is when learning the letter “C” in the alphabet, Renée would walk the class outside to her parking space and say “C stands for Corvette.” She drove a red 1964 Corvette Stingray. She was known all around town as the kindergarten teacher who drove the red Corvette. She worked with the children every year to build dinosaurs out of a refrigerator and washing machine boxes. The kids would cover the boxes in papier-mâché, then paint them a color that was voted on by the class. They were large enough for a few kindergartners to sit inside together, and they were colorful. If nothing else in their grade-school time, this was remembered most among the students. Renée never forgot a name of a student or how special they were to her.

Renée married Edward Bilsborough on June 14, 1950, in the Salt Lake Temple. Ed was also from Bakersfield, but they never actually met until on a blind date while Ed was home for a short leave while serving in the Navy during World War II. Their children Craig, Brett and Shauna were born in three different states as Ed was transferred with his construction work. In June 1956, they settled in Novato, California, in Marin County, where they thought they might be for only a short time. They ended up staying a lifetime and their fourth child, Lisa, was born eight years later. They loved Novato and loved raising their children there.

Ed passed away in 1985. Renée continued to teach until 1989 when she married Lloyd M. Abbott. They enjoyed traveling together and served an LDS mission in the England London Mission. This was a wonderful experience for them. Renée always had a dream to serve a mission with her husband. Lloyd passed away in 1998.

In September 2004, Renée moved to St. George, Utah, to be near her daughter, Lisa, and her family. This was a special move for her as Lisa had a young family and Renée now had a purpose in helping to care for the grandchildren. She had such fun helping with the grandchildren – and the grandchildren had fun spending time with her. They all grew very close.

For many years, Renée enjoyed spending summers at her family cottage, known as “Keetch Kottage” in St. Charles, Idaho, at Bear Lake. This was one of the true joys of her life as this was where she spent her summers growing up. She enjoyed her many family traditions and loved and respected her ancestors. She welcomed friends and family to stay at her “Bunk House” and enjoyed sharing her many memories of that area.

Renée was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many church callings and capacities over the years and enjoyed sharing her testimony with those around her. 

Renée leaves behind four children: Craig and Linda Bilsborough of Chico, California; Brett and Cindy Bilsborough of Walnut Creek, California; Shauna and Jeff Devenport of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Lisa and Ron Bushnell of St. George, Utah; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Rula Bartholomew of Marysville, Washington, and Sheryl Ostrander of Bakersfield, California. 

Additionally, Renée leaves behind 6 “bonus” children and spouses from her marriage to Lloyd, as well as many “bonus” grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 18, at 12 p.m. at the Mulberry LDS Chapel, 3381 Mulberry Drive in St. George, Utah.
• A viewing will be held preceding the funeral from 10-11:30 a.m. 
• Interment will be at the St. Charles, Idaho, cemetery at Bear Lake.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Rocky Mountain Hospice for their kind attentive care.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign Renée’s guest book at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

May 12, 1922 — March 12, 2017

David Delaun Wilson passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017, at the age of 94. He was born in Hurricane, Utah, in 1922, to Ben and Susie Cox Wilson. He had 6 siblings: Carlyle, Vere, Rose, Ruth, Nola and Julia.

After graduating Hurricane High School, he moved to California where he met his future wife, Roxcy Lou Cheney. While dating Roxcy, he decided to go into the Navy and served from 1942-1946 as a Navy CB. In the service, he was a barber. After 3 years of being in the service, David and Roxcy were married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. They lived in South Gate, California, for 23 years where he did construction and continued to barber. Then they moved back to Hurricane where David bought a house and a 50-acre farm. He grew watermelon and planted peach and pecan trees. Farming was always something he enjoyed doing and loved to teach his grandchildren how to do.

In 2009 Roxcy preceded Dave in death after being married for over 60 years. They are survived by their children Terry, Dennis, and Susanne along with 22 grandchildren, over 60 great-grandchildren and a handful of great-great-grandchildren. He is loved and missed.

Funeral services

• Graveside service to be held at Hurricane City Cemetery on Saturday, March 18, at 12 p.m.

Arrangements have been made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

July 20, 1946 — March 5, 2017

Bob Kowalski passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, from heart complications. Bob was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and married Karen Hand in August 1967. Bob and Karen were to celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary in August this year. They had just renewed their marriage vows last Sunday.

Bob is survived by his wife Karen, his two daughters Christine and Michelle, and her husband Tony Acosta, his grandsons Joshua Kowalski and Freddie Crosthwaithe, one great-grandson, Freddie Crosthwaite, his sister Charlotte Kujawinski, and his brothers Donnie and Jerry Kowalski. 

Bob was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

• Mass and services were held Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church in St. George, including Rosary beforehand and lunch afterward. 
• Interment will take place at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Bodega Bay, California, at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 7.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.  

January 26, 1925 — March 14, 2017

On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, we lost one of the last remaining members of the greatest generation. Stanton L. “Bud” Mathews age 92 of St. George, Utah, passed away while in hospice care from complications of a closed head injury sustained in a fall a week earlier.

Bud was born Jan. 26, 1925, to Stanton “Lafe” and Ett Verl Mathews in Panaca, Nevada, where he and his siblings Juliette English, Florence Jenkins, Margaret “Peg” Milner, Lela La Real Mathews, Calvin “Short” Mathews, Neil Mathews, Joe Mathews and Renda Ann Mathews were raised. Bud was the oldest son and last remaining member of his immediate family.

Bud graduated high school while continuing to run the family farm following a mining accident that took his father two years earlier when he was drafted by the U.S. Army. Serving in the artillery during the liberation of Europe, he commented, “I don’t need to see Europe, I walked it from one end to the other. I saw every bit of it up close.”

Following his service, he took an entry level job as a helper on a core drilling rig for the world’s largest drilling company at the time, Boyles Brothers. Working at Kennecott Copper Mine SW of Salt Lake City he met the love of his life, Dawna Mathews, who was working in the executive offices in Salt Lake. 

They married in June 1951, raising three sons: Terry, Greg and Fred. With Dawna by his side Bud started a long management career with Boyles, culminating with him in the executive office in Salt Lake when he retired after more than 30 years with the company. Bud was known throughout his lifetime as bright and a hard worker.  

Bud and Dawn retired to St. George in 1981. They were sealed in the St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved serving in various wards and stakes all while living in the same home. Here Bud continued his lifelong passion and talent cultivating vegetables and fruit for the family and neighbors.

The love of Bud’s life passed away April 15, 2016. He missed her greatly and has joined her less than a year later. 

Bud is survived by his three sons; four grandchildren: Amy Parker of West Bountiful, Utah, Adriane Moffitt of Los Angeles, California, Britton Mathews of Seattle, Washington, and Special Operations Sgt. Garret Mathews active duty Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and seven (very soon to be nine) great-grandchildren. 

His irreplaceable personality and example will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

• There will be a viewing Monday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff, St. George, Utah.
• A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. in the St. George City Cemetery, 700 E. Tabernacle, St. George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to leave condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

April 2, 1936 — March 14, 2017

Charlene Marcia Letts Winters passed away March 14, 2017 in St. George, Utah, near her home in SunRiver, Utah. Charlene was born April 2, 1936, in San Francisco, California, the second daughter of Francis and Charles Letts, who lived many years in Ogden, Utah. She attended Ogden schools, graduating from Utah State University. She married Louis M. (Mac) Winters on Sept. 7, 1956, in Salt Lake City.

Mac and Charlene spent two years at Fort Bliss, Texas, as Mac was commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Returning to Riverside, California, they raised their two sons. Mac worked for the city of West Covina, and Charlene began her long and wonderful career as a beloved teacher of kindergarten and first grade at Hawthorne School. She was the first teacher for many children, and she loved and cherished every child she taught.

In 1987, Charlene received the first Teacher of the Year award for the Riverside School District. She taught for more than 22 years. In 1997-98 she was asked to return to help young readers under the Title I program. In her classrooms, the students learned to read and write, as well as sang songs, baked cookies, learned how good vegetables could be in dips, learned to be kind to each other, and were constantly told, “Yes, see? You can do that! Good!” Going to school was wonderful in her classes.

Charlene is survived by her two sons: Bradley Charles Winters and wife, Elaine, and Kelly McClain Winters and wife, Merritt; four grandchildren: Matthew, Tesa, Kai and Jake; and two great-grandkids: Isabel and Owen. Charlene’s beloved husband, Mac, and his sister, Barbara, are also survivors and know how blessed we are to have lived close to this wonderful woman for over 60 years.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, at 10:15 a.m. at the Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, California, 92518.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.   

August 31, 1948 — March 13, 2017

Walter Thomas Porter Durrant (Tom), age 68, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Thomas Porter Durrant and Marilyn Jane Minor Durrant.

Tom married his high school sweetheart, Wendy Lynne Burrows, Sept. 16, 1967, in the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He moved to St. George with his family in 1955. Previous to that time, Tom lived in the copper mining town of Bingham, Utah. He was the second of four children: Grace, Tom, Myron and Debbie.

Tom’s parents owned Dixie Photo Shop on Tabernacle Street in St. George. He grew up working and helping his dad at the photo shop. He attended West Elementary, Dixie High School and Dixie College.

Tom earned his livelihood as a businessman, entrepreneur and realtor. Short Stop Markets, Timesavers Video, Desert Ice, Robin Hood’s Storehouse, Mountain View Water, U.S. Snow and Certified Marketing are some of his ventures. He enjoyed working hard.

His family was his greatest joy, and he loved when they could all gather and be together.

He enjoyed fishing, visiting Pig Creek at Oak Grove, gardening and photography, and he loved the artwork of his grandchildren. He seemed to prefer work to leisure. He had a strong testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a man who stood up for – and looked out for – those in need. He was a forgiver and a true friend.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy, of St. George, and their five children: Thomas (Tiffany) Durrant, of St. George, Robyn (Nathan) Fawson, of Iola, Kansas, Ryan (Adrianne) Durrant, of Highland, Utah, Cindy (Charles) Pulver, of St. George and Michael Durrant, of St. George; 19 grandchildren: Tawni (Jeffrey), Tavish (Bianca), Alexa (Tanner), Talon, Isaiah, Savannah, Brookelynn, Elijah, Trey, Bridger, Charles, Brynn, Keira, Madisen, Sawyer, Mosiah, Mya, Brya and Everly; great-grandson Cyrus Wesley; his two sisters: Grace Mann, of St. George, and Debra (Lynn) Judd, of St. George; brother Myron (Lori) Durrant, of St. George; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Monday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 449 S. 300 West, St. George, Utah (across from the Temple).
• Visitation will be held Sunday, March 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, Utah, and on Monday, prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center.
• Interment will take place in the St. George City Cemetery.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank those that provided special care: his wonderful doctors and nurses, DRMC, Dixie Dialysis, Applegate Hospice and Bella Terra St. George, for their kind and attentive care.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign the Tom Durrant guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

November 17, 1939 — March 15, 2017

Trang V. Phan, 77, passed away March 15, 2017, in St. George, Utah. He was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Vietnam to Chanh T. Do and Dinh V. Phan. He married Hong T. Doan. They were married in Vietnam on April 7, 1969.

Trang was raised in Cai Be, Vietnam. After graduating from the Navy Academy of the Republic of Vietnam (De Nhi Song Nam, Khoa 15), he served in the Navy as a Commanding Officer. In 1982, Trang fled Vietnam with his family by boat to seek freedom and a better life for his family. In 1984, Trang and his family came to the United States and resided in California.

Trang was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed his every moment with his family, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed learning immensely, particularly reading books about mathematics, physics and science. During his free time, he enjoyed playing the piano and creating video graphics.

He is survived by his wife, Hong Doan; children: Taylor (Robert) Winston of Fairfield, California; Dewey Phan (Diane Nguyen) of San Diego, California; Kristen (Gino Le) Phan of St. George, Utah; and Summer (Michael) Takeuchi of Livermore, California; grandchildren: Denny Phan, Cynthia Lac, Britney Le, Sean Le, Meiko Winston, Zachary Takeuchi, Jake Takeuchi, and Jasmine Phan; sisters: Huong T. Phan and Hoa T. Phan; brothers: Duong B. Phan, Hung V. Phan and Phong D. Phan.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Monday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah. 
• Visitations will be held Friday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Mortuary. 

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.  For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com. 

March 9, 1957 — March 14, 2017

Kathryn Lee Jaquish Engebretsen, 60, passed away from choroidal metastatic melanoma on March 14, 2017, while at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 9, 1957, to Michael and Merna (Swayne) Jaquish in Cookeville, Tennessee. She married the love of her life, Harold William Engebretsen, on Aug. 18, 1978, at the Manti Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manti, Utah.

Kathy was raised in Tullahoma, Tennessee. After high school graduation, she attended nearby Motlow State Community College, earning her Associate of Arts Degree. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Many years later, after raising her five children, Kathy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Dixie State College in St. George, Utah. She taught several years as a substitute teacher in the Washington County School District, as a full-time teacher at Heritage Elementary, and also as an adjunct Biology instructor at Dixie State University. During the sixteen years that Harold and Kathy lived in Salina, Kansas, Kathy taught piano lessons and served in the officer positions in the local piano teacher’s guild.

Harold and Kathy moved to St. George, Utah, in 1996. While Harold worked as a consultant in the food industry, Kathy ran the Kara Chocolates business that they purchased.

All of her life, Kathy loved to travel. She traveled to most of the fifty states, Canada, China, and various countries in Europe, including most recently Ireland, with her son, Sam. Kathy also enjoyed adventures, like riding in a hot air balloon, rappelling, canoeing and white water rafting. She liked taking martial arts with her family in Kansas, where she earned a black-white belt level. Her latest adventure has been writing. She wrote her first novel, The Making of a Galvanized Yankee, which was published in 2014. She continued writing on several different projects since then.

Kathy also loved history and particularly researching on her family history. She enjoyed sharing information about their ancestors with her husband and children.

Kathy is survived by her parents, Michael and Merna Jaquish of Athens, Tennessee; her brother, Mike (Sara) Jaquish; husband, Harold Wm. Engebretsen of St. George, and their five children: Amy (Larry) Mockridge of Henderson, Nevada; Kristen Engebretsen of Takoma Park, Maryland; Michael Engebretsen and his fiancée Michelle Young of Portland, Oregon; Samuel (Linda) Engebretsen of Washington, Utah; and Charles “C.J.” Engebretsen of St. George, Utah. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Mercedes, Chandler, and Katelynn Blad; Sofia Ayala; Ethan, Logan, and Xander Mockridge; and Lily Engebretsen. Kathy was preceded in death by her grandparents: Allen and Ruth Swayne of Etowah, Tennessee; Charlie and Leona Jaquish of Athens, Tennessee; and an uncle, Joe Jaquish of Athens, Tennessee.

Funeral services

• A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 25, 12 p.m. at the LDS chapel located at 1222 E. Brigham Rd, St. George, Utah.
  
• There will be a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m.
• Luncheon to follow the services.
• Kathy will be buried in a family plot in Athens, Tennessee, on Tuesday, March 28. A visitation will be held at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, 205 N. Jackson St, Athens, Tennessee, 37303, from 5-7 p.m.
• A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, at the Cedar Grove Cemetery on South Hill Street in Athens at 11 a.m., and a luncheon following the service for family members back at the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church.

Donations in her memory can be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund: give.lds.org/pef 

Arrangements are under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary (435) 673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

June 19, 1968 — March 10, 2017

John David Allred, 48, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017, after a 16-month battle with brain cancer. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 19, 1968, to Eugene and Susan Allred. He was the youngest of four sons.

In 1991, John married Nancy Larson Allred in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had four beautiful children; Spencer, Benjamin, Rebecca and Preston. They later divorced.

John grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Center High School. He later attended Johnson County Community College. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala. John loved nature, science, scouting, target shooting, golfing, aeronautics and astronomy. He was a gifted artist. He has received much joy over the past few years in renewing relationships with his children.

He is survived by his four children: Spencer (Gentry) Allred of St. George, Benjamin (Lindsay) Allred of Washington, Utah, Rebecca Allred (currently serving as an LDS missionary in the California Rancho Cucamonga Mission), and Preston Allred of St. George; his mother, Susan Allred of Kansas City, Missouri; three brothers, Steven, Troy and Tom; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene N. Allred.

The family would like to thank Zion’s Way Hospice, and the staff at St. George Rehabilitation for their tender care of John.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah.
• There will be a viewing held prior to services from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary.
• Interment will take place in the Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to leave condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

April 19, 1925 — March 23, 2017

Mary E. Nowak, nee Pearce, 91, formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan, and current resident of St. George, Utah, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017, with her daughter by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Nowak. Dear mother of Larry Nowak, Linda Lindsey and Charles Nowak. Dear sister of the late Susan Sutton and William Pearce. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of many.

Mary had many talents that her family and friends enjoyed. She was known for her special chicken noodle soup, making homemade noodles and especially her homemade pierogies. Her family enjoyed them so much that they would have annual pierogi parties. Mary’s favorite times were playing cards and bingo with her special neighbors in SunRiver.

Mary will be missed for her strength, stamina, and making people feel special, appreciated and loved. Mary was very proud and grateful that she was living independently at 91 years old.

Funeral services and family requests

Mary requested that there would be no services held. In lieu of flowers she would prefer a donation to Encompass Hospice, St George, Utah, which took excellent care of her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

November 30, 1929 — March 22, 2017

Ruth Colleen Jorgensen Berrett, strong, brave and loving mother and grandmother passed away at her home, in St. George, Utah, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.  She courageously fought cancer for over three years. She will always be remembered for her kindness, unconditional love for everyone she met, sense of humor and amazing stalwart spirit.

Colleen was born Nov. 30, 1929, in Lehi, Utah, to Mary Lillian Knight and Joseph E Hackett. She was raised by her loving stepfather William Mortensen Jorgensen and had six siblings; Dickie Hackett, Janet Adams, Judy Taylor, Barbara Roller, and Billy Jorgensen. She grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Colleen graduated from West High School and attended college at the University of Utah. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her favorite calling was camp director. She worked at St. Mark’s Hospital as a unit secretary in ICU for 22 years. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, cross-stitching and crossword puzzles. She loved spending time with family and expressed how proud she was of her children and grandkids who she held near to her heart.

She married Richard J. Berrett on March 20, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the mother of five children who she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dickie Hackett, and sister, Janet Adams. She is survived by her children: Kris Spevak (Layne), Rick Berrett, Shelly Johnson (Alden Jr.), Barbara Berrett, and Becky Andrews (Todd); 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.
• Visitations will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, prior to services, from 1-1:45 p.m., both at the mortuary.
• Interment will be in Tonaquint Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Huntsman Cancer Foundation at www.huntsmancancer.org/donations or mail to Jon M. Huntsman Center at the University of Utah, 1825 S. Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221.  For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.

January 9, 1928 — March 21, 2017

Tana Seegmiller Sullivan, 89, passed away at home March 21, 2017. Simply put, she died from complications of a good long life (old age). She was born Jan. 9, 1928, in St. George, Utah, and was the fourth of nine children born to Paul and Edith Seegmiller. She married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Sullivan, on March 4, 1948, in the St. George LDS Temple.

Tana was born and raised in St. George, Utah. After her marriage, she moved to Leeds and raised four children, while living on a farm. One of her children, Jeff, passed away at the age of four. For many, many years, Tana ran the Leeds Post office, sold eggs from flocks of chickens, harvested and canned peaches, played hostess to deer hunters, and did all she could to support her family and husband for more than 50 years. When Merlin got into the charter bus business, Tana served as hostess for many of the trips, during which time, she was able to visit nearly every state. Tana was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings throughout her life.

Tana is survived by her sons, Clayton (Joan) Sullivan, Kelly (Marlene) Sullivan, and Shane (Rachelle) Sullivan, as well as one brother, five sisters, 16 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband Merlin, son Jeff, grandson Chaz, parents Paul and Edith, brother Paul, and sister Fayone. She was an angel who will be greatly missed.

Funeral services

• Friends and family are invited to say their “see ya later’s” at the Leeds LDS chapel on April 1, during a viewing from 9-10:30 a.m.
• The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
• Interment will follow immediately after at the Leeds Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

June 16, 1922 — March 27, 2017

Ellen Bone Clark, 94, passed away peacefully Monday morning, March 27, 2017. Ellen was born on June 16, 1922, in Provo, Utah. She was the sixth of eight children born to John Wesley and Judik Noorlander Bone.

She married Angus MacKay in 1941. He was killed in World War II at the Battle of the Bulge in Germany.

After the war, Ellen went to college in Provo and Logan. She met Craig Clark while attending Utah State University. They were married in Provo in 1949 and made their first home in Palisade, Colorado. Two years later, they moved to their farm in Beryl, Utah.

In 1974, they moved to Newcastle where Ellen became postmaster. While there, she was instrumental in getting the new post office built. She retired after her 80^th birthday, having served as postmaster for 30 years. She was the oldest Utah postmaster at the time of her retirement.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Craig Clark, her son, Gary MacKay (Judy), and her two daughters, Rosalind Roth (Stephen) and JoAnn Eckley (Earl). She has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at the Newcastle Ward Chapel.
• The viewing and visitation with the family will be Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Interment services will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Springdale Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her online guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

January 17, 1926 — March 25, 2017

Theresa Dolatly, 91, passed away March 25, 2017. She was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Bronx, New York, to Ascanio and Josephina Bonavoglia Pesce. She is survived by her son, James A. Dolatly of Mesquite, Nevada.

Funeral services

• Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 6, at 2 p.m. at the St. George City Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.

October 9, 1937 — March 24, 2017

Ronald Robert LaFaye, Sr., 79, passed away on March 24, 2017, in St. George, Utah.

Ron was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to William and Helen LaFaye on Oct. 9, 1937. He married Irene Chompff on July 13, 1980, in San Pedro, California. He graduated from the University of Phoenix later in life with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He had a strong work ethic that he passed on to his children. He was a self-employed tool and die maker, as well as an engineer and trouble shooter for Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.

Ron served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was actively involved in youth sports including football, basketball and baseball and he loved his furry friends.

Ron is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara LaFaye; son, Billy LaFaye; sister, Carol Trainor; and parents, William LaFaye and Helen Lesire. He is survived by his wife, Irene LaFaye; children: Ron (Lisa) LaFaye, Jr, Bob (Sherri) LaFaye, Roger (Cassi) LaFaye, Richard LaFaye, Randy LaFaye, Tina (Eric) Bryant, Tammy Stiles and Michele (John) Dumm; brother, Bill LaFaye; grandchildren: Brandon, Amber, Hilary, Britney, Caitlyn, Ryan, Randon, Reece, Robby, Maddie Jon Paul, Zaqary, Grace, and David; and great-grandchildren: Rylan, Lucy, Levi, Leah, Liam and Calvin.

Funeral services

• Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Tim Miles of Southland Bible Church, officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.   

January 10, 1934 — March 25, 2017

Reta Job Perez, 83, dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away March 25, 2017, at her home in St. George, Utah.

She was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to her parents, Rear Alonzo Eyre and Mable Maddox Eyre. She married Dennis Rae Job in February of 1956. She and Dennis had six children and in 1989 Dennis passed away. She got remarried in May of 2005 to Frank Perez and in 2015 Frank passed away.

She was raised in Sandy, Utah, where she graduated from Jordan High School. She lived and raised her family in the Salt Lake City area. She enjoyed bowling, riding her bike, going to the spa, and watching her kids and grand kids play sports.

She is survived by her six children: Scott (Kim) and their kids: Trina and Derek, Launa (Rick) and their kids: Danny and Kristina; Terri (Norm) and their kids: Brittan, Brandon, Brooke and Bryce, Ryan, and his son: Denny, Billy and his kids: Tad, Tyler and Jordan; Bonnie (Shane) and their kids: Danica, Nicholas, McKenzie and Hayden. She is survived by her brothers: Harold, Ralph, Roy and Glen; her sister, Gloria; and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Ramona, Mildred, and Darlene; her first husband, Dennis, and her second husband, Frank.

The family would like to thank all of the hospice nurses and Nicole for taking special care of our mother even on her days off. We would also like to thank her great neighbors for periodically checking in on her.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, at 12 p.m. at the Cotton Acres LDS Ward Chapel 2583 E. 350 N. St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.
• Interment will take place following the funeral service at the St. George City Cemetery at 650 E. Tabernacle in Saint George, Utah.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of  Serenity Funeral Home. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit  Serenity Funeral Home online.

February 8, 1923 — March 26, 2017

Joan Anthony, Virginia Affleck, Susan Rignell and Vicky Howell announce the passing of their father, Clarence Wesley “Fuzz” Vallette, on March 26, 2017, in St. George, Utah. He was 94.

Fuzz was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Rasmussen Vallette, who passed away on Jan. 2, 1988. Fuzz is survived by his four daughters; his second wife, Maida Rasmussen Vallette, who kept constant vigil at his bedside until his passing having succumbed to illness brought on by a weakened heart; his brother, Lee Vallette; sister, Marjorie McLaws; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two step-children and their families.

Born Feb. 8, 1923, to Claude and Wilma Vallette in Declo, Idaho. Fuzz, through hard work and perseverance, became a journeyman electrician as well as a craftsman carpenter. He plied his trade at Minidoka Dam in Idaho, Grand Coulee Dam in the state of Washington, and Hoover Dam in Nevada, retiring when he was 51 to Springdale, Idaho, where he personally built his own home.

Dad was very proud of his service in the United States Army during World War II. Leaving behind an expectant wife and an 18-month-old baby daughter, he was in the European theater in Germany. He proudly served his country as one of “America’s Greatest Generation.”

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many and varied callings in the church. Dad and Maida were called to be full-time missionaries for the church and served in the Missouri area as Service Missionaries on two different occasions.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held in St. George, Utah, on Friday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel located at 288 W. St. George Blvd.
• A visitation will be held prior to services from 10-10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.
• Funeral service will also be held in Burley, Idaho, on Tuesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home located at 1350 East 16^th Street.
• Visitations will be held Monday, April 3, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, prior to services, from 10-10:45 a.m. at Rasmussen Funeral Home.
• Interment will be in the Declo City Cemetery in Declo, Idaho.

Yes, he truly served his family, his friends and his nation. We will miss you, Dad. God speed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Metcalf Mortuary online.

April 16, 1928 — March 31, 2017

Randall Warren Morris passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on March 31, 2017, on his and his wife Ann’s 58th wedding anniversary.  He was born April 16, 1938, in Milford, Utah. He was the only child of Dorothy (Banks) and David W. Morris. He spent much of his childhood bow hunting with his father and received many awards for his archery skills. He graduated from Milford High School in 1956 and shortly after entered the United States Navy.

While in the Navy and stationed at China Lake, California, Randy met Ann (Eyre). They were married in 1956 and had three children: Randall Darren (Cindy), Ronald David (Wendy), and Cristine Noel (Brett). Randy and Ann stayed in Ridgecrest, California, to raise their children. Upon Randy’s retirement from civil service as an Electronic Engineer at the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, they relocated to Cedar City, Utah, while they built their dream home at Panguitch Lake.

While living in Ridgecrest, Cedar City, Panguitch Lake and St. George, Randy served in four different bishoprics and in one branch presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He always said he “had to keep doing it until he got it right!” Randy also worked for 13 years in the St. George LDS Temple, for many years driving once a week from Panguitch Lake to the temple.

Randy was a wonderful grandfather to nine grandchildren: Randy John, Ben (Carol), Rachel, Britney, Nathan (Kaila), Brian, Haley, Brandon and Jackson; three great-grandchildren: Ruben, Natalie, and Leo. His joy was to tell all of them stories of his adventures and teach them about the outdoors and his love of Panguitch Lake and its surroundings.

He is also survived by his Aunt and Uncle Shannon and Dean Caldwell and many loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services

• Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 5, at 10 a.m. at the St. George LDS 2^nd Ward Chapel, 166 S. Main Street, St. George, Utah.
• A visitation will be held prior to services at the chapel from 9-9:45 a.m.
• Interment will be in the Panguitch City Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com.