Obituaries

BICKNELL — Jeff Barron Pace died Jan. 30, 2023, at his home from causes incident to old age. He was 76 years old. Jeff was born June 4, 1946, in…

Sherri Lana Magnusson Zirker, 83, joined her beloved husband Ron, Jan. 19, 2023. Sherri was born Aug. 28, 1939, in Mesa, Arizona to Robert Cleo Magnussen and Lora Wilkins Magnussen…

TORREY — Annetta Jane Alvey, 76, passed away Jan. 15, 2023, in Provo.

Our beloved John William Gay, 52, died Jan. 13, 2023, with family by his side in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born April 6, 1970, in Salt Lake City, the son of Farral D. and Norene Whitehead Gay.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald “Donny” Somers on Jan.17, 2023, in Salt Lake City, at the age of 55. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Raym ond and Thelma Woodworth Somers Oct. 1, 1967. They later made their home in Pioche, Nevada. As a young boy he loved fishing with his grandpa Leslie and sledding down Main Street and Lime Hill with his friends against the advice of his grandma Christie. Donny loved to work on the farm with grandpa DJ bailing hay and moving cows; although he would never get on a horse. He didn’t like the idea of riding something bigger than him.

TEASDALE — Avis Coleman Diaz, 73, Teasdale, joined her loved ones in heaven on Dec. 14, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones in Gunnison. She was born July 22, 1949, in Panguitch, to Lafay Wilford and Fern Johnson Coleman. She met her first husband Bryant Achter, they had a son who was unfortunately asked back to Heaven at Birth. She later met her second husband Melvin Potter, which blessed her with two children with him, her son,

Donald Lafoy Pendleton passed away Jan. 14, 2023, in Richfield at the age of 91. He was born Aug. 26, 1931, in Ogden to Rulon and Aileen Byrne Pendleton, and moved to Richfield in 1938. Don joined the Utah National Guard and was deployed to Korea from 1950 - 1953, as a member of the 213th Field Artillery Battalion, surviving the incident known as the “Miracle at Kapyong.” After returning from Korea, he spent some “colorful” time in Ketchikan, Alaska, before returning to Utah where he graduated from Utah State University with degrees in wildlife and range management. He married Elizabeth “Lisa” Demick Sept. 2, 1961. They had two children, Michael and Peggy. She preceded him in death. Don spent 35 years working for the Bureau of Land Management before retiring as district manager in Richfield. He was a great family man who loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, camping, and recreating. He was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and was an avid tennis player. His favorite pastime was horseback riding, and he served as president of the Central Utah chapter of the Back Country Horsemen Association in 1998. He is survived by son, Ken Blaisdell; daughter, Peggy (Dan) Krause; daughter-in-law, Kathy Pendleton; grandchildren, Chris Pendleton, and Whitney (Casey) Pendleton; brother, James Pendleton; and sister, Jacque Winget. He is proceeded in death by his parents; wife, Lisa; son, Mike Pendleton; brother, Sylbert “Sy” Pendleton; and sister, Rulene Allen. Graveside services will be held on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at noon in the Richfield City Cemetery with military honors by the V.F.W. Sevier Post #5050 and Utah Honor Guard. Prior to the services, friends can visit with the family from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at maglebymortuary.com.

SALINA — Gordon Scott Snow, Salina, died unexpectedly on Dec. 30, 2022, from natural causes. He was 60 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Scott was born in Salt Lake City, Oct. 23, 1962, and although he lived in several different states throughout the years, Utah was his home and where he settled down to a life filled with the love of family and friends. Scott loved camping, ATVing, and fishing. His adventurous spirit kept him close to nature throughout his life. He was always heading out to go fishing and was often later seen standing outside in front of the grill barbequing his latest catch (which was usually chicken from the grocery store...LOL, sorry brother, we couldn’t resist!).