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Janice M. Crystal

Janice M. Crystal

May 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Janice M. Crystal

Our beloved mother passed away peacefully at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. She was born in Kamas, Utah, to Margaret and Wallace Mitchell, and enjoyed a wonderful childhood growing up alongside her siblings.

On August 31, 1963, she married the love of her life, Jimmy Crystal,...

Leo Yapias

Leo Yapias

May 3, 2026

With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Leo Yapias, who left this life surrounded by his family on May 3, 2026.



He will be remembered as a man of service, strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.



Per his wishes, Leo will be cremated.



Leo is survived by his wife, Alina, and...

Mary Jean Hicks Petersen

Mary Jean Hicks Petersen

May 2, 2026

Mary Jean Hicks Petersen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 83.

Mary Jean was born February 19, 1943, on her family's ranch southeast of Mountain View, Wyoming, to Edna Mae Taylor Hicks and Arthur Warren Hicks. She was named after her grandmother, Mary Allen Hicks. 

In her early years, she...

Ann M LaRocco

Ann M LaRocco

Apr 29, 2026

Annette “Ann” Marie LaRocco, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 29, 2026. Ann was born on August 8, 1964 in Green Bay Wisconsin to Larry and Sharon LaFave. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and is survived by her two children, her daughter LaNae LaFave and her son Payton LaRocco; her cherished grandchildren , Hunter...

Warren Saxton Jones

Warren Saxton Jones

Apr 28, 2026

Warren Saxton Jones of Henefer Utah passed away April 28th 2026 at 82 years of age. He was born February 21, 1944 to William Marchant and Flora Annetta Saxton Jones.

Warren had an eventful life and it started at his birth. His mother’s appendix burst shortly before his birth and he and his mother’s lives were at risk.

Warren grew up in...

Norman Dean Daines

Norman Dean Daines

Apr 27, 2026

Norman Dean Daines, 87, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 27, 2026. He was born July 22, 1938, in Firth, Idaho, to Oliver and Lila Daines.

On March 7, 1963, Norman married the love of his life, Ardith Rhea Hawkins in the Logan, Utah temple. She died August 8, 1982.They were blessed with five children:...

Heather Lynne Cates

Heather Lynne Cates

Apr 26, 2026

Heather Lynne Cates, 48, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away on April 26, 2026.

Heather was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and granddaughter whose life centered around the people she loved most. She was known for her passionate heart, caring nature, kindness, strength, and deep devotion to her family and friends.

Heather found her greatest joy in spending time with...

Linda Sue Rosbrook

Linda Sue Rosbrook

Apr 26, 2026

Linda Sue Rosbrook will be forever in my heart.  We have known each other for nearly fifty years, eleven and a half married.  

Linda's life was often filled with obstacles, many she found a way to climb around, under, over and even tunneling through.

She enjoyed life with her many pets.  Linda loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, exploring, hunting, traveling, even...

Ruth Ann Robbins

Ruth Ann Robbins

Apr 26, 2026

Ruth Ann Robbins was born on May 31, 1946 in Vernal, Utah. She said she was born there because her mother was homeless. Her father had been transferred for work and the housing was not ready for the family, so Ruth's mother went to Vernal to stay with her folks and Ruth was born there.

Ruth passed away on April 26,...

Wendell Scott Albertson

Wendell Scott Albertson

Apr 23, 2026

Wendell "Scott" Albertson, 66, of Evanston, Wyoming, passed away on April 23, 2026 after a short battle with an unknown brain tumor. He was born on April 27, 1959 in Evanston to Gary and Claudia Albertson. On May 4, 1985, Scott married the love of his life Linda Earley. They were blessed with two children: Kimberlee and Weston. Scott dedicated...

Owen Ritchie Carlson

Owen Ritchie Carlson

Apr 22, 2026

Owen Carlson, a man of quiet strength, immense kindness, and a legendary ability to fix anything, passed away on April 22, 2026. Known for his gentle nature and steady hand, Owen lived a life defined by hard work, a love for the outdoors, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

Born on October 26, 1955, in Williston, North Dakota, to Rolland...

Leah Newhouse

Leah Newhouse

Apr 18, 2026

Leah Newhouse passed away peacefully Saturday April 18th at the age of 95. She was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on March 13, 1931, to Gerrit Van Hulst and Trijntje Storm Van Hulst. The first chapter of a life that would span continents, generations and nearly a century of remarkable living.

Leahs early life was shaped by extraordinary hardship. As a young...

Ray Siddoway Broadbent

Ray Siddoway Broadbent

Apr 18, 2026

Ray Siddoway Broadbent, 87, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 1, 1938, in Los Angeles, to JR and Lorna Broadbent, accompanied by his twin brother Joseph.

Ray graduated from Huntington Park High School in Los Angeles, California, in 1956. He faithfully served a two-and-a-half-year mission in...

Stanton Wadsworth Taggart

Stanton Wadsworth Taggart

Apr 17, 2026

Stanton Wadsworth Taggart, 92, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the home of his daughter, Dixie.



Stan was born on February 23, 1934, in Ogden, Utah, to Queena Wadsworth and Albert Dewey Taggart. He spent most of his youth at Taggart's Camp near Morgan, Utah, and attended Morgan schools. After graduating, he went on to study at Weber...

Scott Dee Martin

Scott Dee Martin

Apr 17, 2026

Scott Dee Martin, 58, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1967, to Clifford Dee Martin and Sharol Gerrard. Scott grew up with a strong sense of family and community values that remained central throughout his life. He worked on the family ranch with his dad. Before he could drive, many times he was...

Marty Del Lamb

Marty Del Lamb

Apr 17, 2026

Marty Del Lamb, age 68, of Evanston, WY, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Marty was born January 17, 1958, in Evanston, the son of Marvin Del and Carolyn "Sally" Lamb. He grew up in Mountain view, attending and graduating from High School there. Marty married Sally Jean Moon in 1979. he worked at Uinta County...

Susan Mills Hitchcock

Susan Mills Hitchcock

Apr 15, 2026

Susan Mills Hitchcock (Bowns), passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in McAlester, Oklahoma, just one day after her 82nd birthday. Born on April 14, 1944, in Evanston, Wyoming, Susan's life was a tapestry woven with grace, passion, and a deep connection to the place she called home.

A proud graduate of Evanston High School's class of 1962, Susan was known...

Teresa Ann Nixon

Teresa Ann Nixon

Apr 14, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Teresa Ann Nixon, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, who left us on April 14, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on March 2, 1967, in Vernal, Utah, Teresa touched the lives of many through her warm spirit.

John William Sargent

John William Sargent

Apr 4, 2026

John William “Jack” Sargent, 88, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on April 4, 2026.

Jack was born at home in Hoytsville, Utah, on November 24, 1937, to Eleanor and Lorenzo “Mack” Sargent, where he was raised and lived until graduation.

From a young age, Jack loved sports and competition. He attended Weber State, where he played basketball...

Maggie Luella (Vineyard) Hardman

Maggie Luella (Vineyard) Hardman

Mar 28, 2026

Maggie Luella (Vineyard) Hardman, 94, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at South Lincoln Nursing Center in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Maggie was born on September 2, 1931, in Belgrade, Missouri, the daughter of Ivan Vineyard and Laura (Farley) Vineyard.

In past years Maggie was very involved with the Presbyterian Church of the Palms in Sarasota, Florida, and served as Moderator of the Presbyterian...