A Recitation of the Rosary will start at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. on July 30, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located at 900 E. 11th St in Ely, Nev.
Interment will be held at a later date at the Ely City Cemetery. A celebration of life picnic will be held 1 p.m. at Steptoe Park, located at 13th St. and Ave K on July 30.
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Robert Anthony Pappadakis Jr., aka Bob or Bobby, died June 28, 2016, in his home in Ruth Nev.
Bob was born to Robert Anthony Pappadakis Sr. (aka Tony) and Beth Colleen McIntosh, on June 2 1960. Bob attended White Pine High School where he graduated and then served four years in the Navy.
Bob was an accomplished Sportsman. He really enjoyed fishing and hunting. He later loved taking wonderful pictures during his hunting trips.
He was preceded in death by both sets of paternal grandparents, his beloved mother, Beth Phillips, and his sister, Shanna Kay Pappadakis.
He is survived by his father, Tony Pappadakis of Ruth, Nev., sister Dianna Jacoby of Twin Falls, Idaho, his stepfather, Wayne Phillips of Reno, Nev., also numerous cousins residing in Ely, Nev., and scattered about the country.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Aug. 13, at Ward Mountain Campground (Murray Summit) Picnic Site B. Bob always loved his mountains and never wanted to live anywhere else. He was taken from us too soon and will be thought of fondly.
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Ada Marie Toles, 65, of Winnemucca, passed away on July 26, 2016, at Humboldt General after a brief illness.
Ada was born August 4, 1950 in Ely, Nev., to Gordon Palmer and Virginia Henroid Taylor. She lived in Ely where she graduated from White Pine High School.
She lived in Rapid City, S.D. before moving to Winnemucca where she met and married Alan Toles on Sept. 22, 2000.
Ada worked in the food service industry for 35 years as a server and chef. She helped organize the Ruth Town Picnic in Ruth, Nev. and was proud of this accomplishment. Ada enjoyed reading, sewing, watching movies and cooking. Her greatest passion was caring for animals of all varieties. There wasn’t a stray animal that didn’t have to look any further then Ada’s back door for a meal or a hug. She especially doted on her beloved mini dachshund, Alada.
Ada is survived by her husband, Alan Toles and her sister, Marilyn Wheeler.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Palmer and Virginia Taylor, her much loved brother, Ronald (“R-Gut”) Taylor, and her cherished furry companion, Kelsey.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff at Humboldt General Hospital, including the ambulance crew, the emergency room and ICU staff.
As per Ada’s request, there will be no services.
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Renato Fialdini, a welder by trade and an artist by heart, died Aug. 3, 2016 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. He was 84.
A public visitation is set for 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Walton’s Funeral Home, 1745 Sullivan Ln., Sparks.
Recitation of the rosary will begin at 8. The funeral service is at 11 a.m., Aug. 13 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at McCarran Boulevard and Pyramid Highway in Sparks. Burial follows the service at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery in Reno.
Renato was born April 15, 1932, in Torre de Lago Puccini, Italy, to Ugo Fialdini and Angelina Volpe Fialdini. He grew up in that town, became a welder’s apprentice and dreamed of opening his own shop.
Renato met and married Iria Catassi on June 18, 1955, and that year emigrated to America to work on his uncle’s asparagus ranch outside Stockton, Calif. He moved to Ely, Nev., where he worked for Nevada Northern Railway, Kennecott Copper Co., and the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Equipment Division.
At NDOT, Renato crafted designs to make the state’s snowplows and signage more effective. His talents extended beyond the workplace to his family and his art. A tireless, loyal and loving husband of 61 years, father of three children and grandfather of one, Renato utilized his passion for art.
He painted in oils, specializing in landscapes. His attention to detail and awe for nature inspired his daughter, a son and his grandson to paint.
A semipro soccer player, he shared his love for that sport with his family and friends.
Renato is survived by his wife, Iria; sons, Marico and Sandro; daughter, Lillian and her husband, Patrick; and his grandson, John, all of Sparks. He is also survived by dozens of loving relatives in the United States and Italy, including sister-in-law Imelde.
If you would like to express your condolences or share a special memory, please visit our Book of Memories at, www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com
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Please join us in celebrating the life of Terry Davis on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. We will be celebrating at the Ruth Community Center. Food, drinks and memories.
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Antonio “Tony” DiCianno age 92 years, of Ely, Nevada passed away August 9, 2016 in Ely. He was born April 17, 1924 in San Pietro Avellana, Italy to Amico and Carolina DiCianno.
Tony worked for Kennecott Copper Industry for 30 years as a Railroad Track Foreman, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Tony enjoyed bass fishing, and cutting wood with his family. He was an avid outdoors-man. Tony was also great at wood working.
Tony is survived by his son Dino DiCianno of Carson City, NV; daughter Julie DiCianno of Albuquerque, NM; grandson Nick DiCianno of Carson City and sister Teresa DiCianno of Ely. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Annie DiCianno; daughter Ann DiCianno and brother Emillio DiCianno.
The Recitation of the Rosary is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, NV. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 19th at 10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial to follow in the Ely City Cemetery. Following the burial a luncheon will be held at the St. Lawrence Hall.
Pallbearers will be Michael DiCianno, Michael Iannachione, Carl Iannachione, Nino Iannachione, Dr. Jeffery Matteoni and Kevin Matteoni. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard DiCianno, Romolo DiCianno, Don Matteoni, John Gianoli, Rob Gelskey, Jim Hollinger and Reg Petersen.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, NV or your favorite cause or charity.
Arrangements under the care of Mountain Vista Chapel Ely, Nevada.
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Harry Eugene Keough, 72, passed away August 11, 2016 in Boise, Idaho.
He was born a leap year baby. February 29, 1944.
He lived in Phoenix, Ariz. then moved to Ely, Nev. in 1947.
He attended White Pine High School and graduated in 1962.
As a young boy, Harry was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and developed a love for planes as well as interest in the military. In 1962 he joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably 
served until 1966. During his tour of duty, he served in Okinawa, Japan receiving numerous honors. While stationed in Lemoore, Calif., he met his wife of 30 years, Susan Keough. They were married from 1967 to 1997.
Harry worked as a field engineer for Mt. Wheeler Power for several years. Harry loved to collect and listen to music. As a music savant, he could name the artist, title and year of every song he heard.
Harry never met a stranger and was loved by many. He spent his life doting on his daughters, who he loved more than anything. He will be missed beyond measure.
He is survived by his beloved mother, Mavis Keough Ford of Nampa, Idaho; daughters Julie (Greg) McMurray of Las Vegas, Nev., Jennifer Keough (Matthew Dyches) of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Linda Jensen, brother in law, Ted Jensen of Nampa, Idaho; grandchildren Cara Feador of Eugene, Ore. and Jake Feador of Las Vegas, Nev.
A brief committal service with military honors will be held at the Ely City Cemetery on Sept. 10, 2016 at 3 p.m.
“The plans are man’s. The odds are God’s.”
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Preston Emery Mike was born Mar 20, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nev. and passed away July 31, 2016 in Ely, Nev.
He was a happy person who made friends wherever he went.
He loved the mountains, cared for animals, music, movies and riding his custom bike. He was also a fan of the Denver Broncos and Nevada Wolf Pack. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. He never had a bad thing to say about anything or anyone.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, ElRoy and Theresa Mike of Ely, grandparents, Angel and Cynthia Sarabia of Las Vegas, whom raised him as their own; great-grandmother, Florence Steele of Ibapah, Utah, brothers; Alex Emery Lopez of Las Vegas, David (Crystal) Blackeye of Carson City, Nev., Alex (Amber) Garcia of Ely, sisters; Andrea (Marcus) Boker of Ely and Ducca Whiterock of Owyhee, Nev.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Loyann Keoke, uncle Emery Keoke, grandfather Ronnie Keoke and both paternal grandparents, Cleveland and Amylou Mike.
Preston attended schools in Elko, Ely and Las Vegas, where he graduated with honors from Clark High School in 2005. He achieved class honors and received the Academic Achievement Award Plaque from Clark County School District. He was a very intelligent and caring person.
Funeral services will be held at the Tribal Building in Ibapha, Utah at 11 a.m. mountain time followed by a graveside ceremony. A barbecue at the Steele Ranch following services.
He will live forever in our hearts and will be greatly missed by all. Love you Preston
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Dwain Dwylin Johnson, 82, passed away Aug. 10, 2016 at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah surrounded by loved ones.
He was born Dec. 4, 1933 to Howard W. Johnson and Mildred Johnson Loveridge. He loved fishing and anything to do with outdoor sports.
He worked for Kennecott in Ruth, Nev. for numerous years. He raised his family in Ruth and Ely, Nev. His work transferred him to the Arizona area. He then retired and met and married the love of his life. Together they traveled and lived in Fredonia, Ariz.
He is survived by his wife, Ada of Fredonia, Ariz., daughter, Dwylean Robison of Ely, sons; Allen (Helen) Johnson and Frankie Johnson both of Ely, stepson, Glen Wilson of Arizona and step-daughter Cindy (Jerry) Penn of Delta, Utah, grandkids, Misty Price,Tami Birmingham and Quinn Birmingham, Travis and Keena Johnnson, Jason, Janae and John Johnson, step-grandchildren Ranae Wilson and James and Justin Penn, two brothers; Bill (Colleen) Johnson of Millford, Utah, Don (Janice) Johnson of Kearns, Utah, numerous great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twin brother, Dwylin Johnson, grandson, Levi Johnson.
At his request, there will be no funeral services. He chose to be cremated.
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Frankie Belle McConaha Butcher Marquardson, 85, of McGill, passed away Aug. 20, 2016 in Ely, Nev.
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt was called home after a brief illness.
She was born April 3, 1931, in Little Rock, Ark. to Frank and Ida McConaha. Frankie had a long happy life with her family. She enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and spending time with her family.
Frankie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Franklin McConaha, her first husband (Norvin), her second husband (George), her daughter Katherine A. Kelly, grandsons Robert G. Kelly, David L. Lystrup, Cody J Parry and a great nephew, Michael A. Garcia.
Frankie is survived by her children; Roy J. Butcher of McGill, Linda (Art) Meecham of Crosstimbers, Mary J. Butcher of McGill, Thelma (Joseph) Lystrup of Ely and her sister Dorothy (Revel) Seely of Crosstimbers. Stepchildren Inez Liaty of Eureka Nev., David Marquardson of Concord, Calif., Fred Marquardson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ann Armstrong of Grantsville, Utah, Beth Smith of Elko, Nev., and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Ely City Cemetery.
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Robert J. “Bob” Toles passed away Aug. 1, 2016 in Centralia, Wash.
Bob was born in Meeker, Colo., Feb. 5, 1922 to Jesse J. and Myrtle Kyle Toles. He graduated from Lone Pine Union High School, class of 1941, in Lone Pine, Calif. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Bob was stationed at Royal Air Force Shipdam, England as a B-24 crew member with the 68th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy).
On June 27, 1945, he married Maxine Skinner in Ely, Nev.
Bob drove truck for 40 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, and brothers, Herb Toles and Jerry Toles.
He is survived by his sons, Gary W. Toles and his wife Gale, and Alan Toles; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
He will be interred in the Ely cemetery beside his wife, on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. for those wishing to attend.
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1942 ~ 2016
James “Kendall” Smith, age 73, resident of Hurricane, Utah passed away at his 
lovely home that he and his wife Marcia Smith of 5 years, just settled into. They were married August 9, 2011. Kendall died from pancreatic cancer on the morning of August 24, 2016. James Kendall was with his family.
Kendall was born to Lanse Kendall Smith and Audrey Ashby in Ely, Nevada on September 29, 1942. Kendall was the oldest of 4 children and grew up in Lund, Nevada.
In 1962 he served on an LDS mission in Toronto, Canada. Kendall was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings.
Kendall joined the National Guard in 1964. Shortly after returning, he married Helen Nielsen Smith; the mother of his 2 children.
He finished his Sociology Degree in 1995 at the University of Utah. He graduated alongside of his daughter, Taralyn Hall. He was a dedicated and hard worker.
Kendall was a devoted husband, father of 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He was a generous, loving, and strong man. He loved his family very much and always played a strong part in their lives. Kendall’s world was his family. He left a legacy of love for so many lives that he touches. He will be missed more than words can describe.
Preceded in death by his parents Lanse Kendall Smith and Audrey Ashby.
Survived by his wife: Marcia Smith; 1 daughter and 1 son: Taralyn (Mike) Hall and Garr (Cathy); 1 stepson: Kent Lavelle; 2 grandchildren: Gabriel and Calista Smith; 3 sisters: Leslie Burns, Andrea Nicholes and Allyson Duggan; former spouse and mother of his 2 children: Helen Nielsen Smith.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 S), South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday from 10:00-10:45 am prior to the funeral. Interment will be held at the Lund City Cemetery, Lund, Nevada on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses at Sun Tree Hospice in St. George and the Hurricane 6th Ward.
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Robert Dinwiddie of Eureka Nev., passed away Aug. 20 2016, after a short illness.
Robert Dean Dinwiddie was born in Denair Calif. to Gary White and Ruby Hayes Dinwiddie on July 3, 1931. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Roberta (Bobbi) Beam Dinwiddie; one sister Marilyn (William) Kennedy of Stockton, Calif.; two sons Roland James (Raylene) Bloom of Draper, Utah and Gary Lorenzo (Andrea) Dinwiddie of Taylorsville, Utah; foster son Robert James (Beverly) Terhune of Ely, Nev.; step-daughter Burnest Estelle’ Hahn-Klepin (Shawn) of Leander, Texas.
Robert is also survived by uncountable friends in Eureka and Ely and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and in-laws. 
A service conducted by the Eureka VFW will be held Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon for friends and family in the Eureka Opera House.
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Ferrol Ruben Wright, Jr., passed away, Aug. 12, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Ferrol was born July 23, 1959 in Ely to Ferrol Wright, Sr. and Ila (Rose) Wright.
He is survived by his brother, Robert Wright of Houston, Texas and sister, Joyce Wright Jewett of McGill, Nev.; two nephews, Virgil Jewett and Mathew Jewett of McGill, three nieces, Victoria Jewett of Twin Falls, Idaho, Samantha (Jesse) Ciscar and Savannah (Tony) Noriega of McGill; seven great nephews and four great nieces, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
No services are planned.
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James “Kendall” Smith, 73, resident of Hurricane, Utah, passed away at his lovely home that he and his wife of five years, Marcia Smith, just settled into. They were married August 9, 2011.
Kendall died from pancreatic cancer on the morning of Aug. 24, 2016. He was with his family.
Kendall was born to Lanse Kendall Smith and Audrey Ashby in Ely, Nev. on Sept. 29, 1942. Kendall was the oldest of four children and grew up in Lund, Nev. In 1962, he served on an LDS mission in Toronto, Canada.
Kendall was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings.
Kendall joined the National Guard in 1964. Shortly after returning, he married Helen Nielsen Smith; the mother of his two children. He finished his Sociology Degree in 1995 at the University of Utah. He graduated alongside of his daughter, Taralyn Hall.
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Marie was born to Thomas George Kalleres and Juanita Reyes Kalleres, the fourth of six children.
She passed away at William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, Nev., Aug. 30, 2016 from Parkinson’s disease.
Marie was educated in the Ruth and White Pine County schools. She worked as a law clerk for the District Attorney’s office and Judge Hoyt for 35 years. Marie was a devout Catholic and believed strongly in the power of prayer and the goodness of the church.
Marie was always a spiffy dresser. The shoes and clothes in her closet was a sight to see.
Marie was very proud of her Mexican and Greek heritage. She was a great cook and loved to make ethnic dishes and passed her recipes to her sisters in law.
She is going to be missed by all her family, especially by her brother, David and Richard, who were always by her side.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, and brothers George and Chris (Keecho).
She is survived by brothers; Tom (Claudia) and family in Salt Lake City, Utah, Mike (Madeline) and family in Ely, Nev., David, sister-in-law Carol (George) and family in Carson City, Nev., and long time companion, Richard Marquez.
Rosary will be Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. at Mountain Vista Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial will be Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Ely City Cemetery.
“May Her Memory Be Eternal”
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Lannis A. “Bud” Dory passed peacefully from this life in the early hours of Sept. 1, 2016.
Bud was born the second of four boys on March 26, 1929, in Clovis, Calif. to Ray and Ruth Dory. His birth certificate lists his father’s occupation as “cowboy” and his principal industry as “cattle,” his mother’s occupation as “housewife” and the family residence as “tent”! Rough and tumble beginnings for sure!
The family moved to Ray’s hometown, Austin, Nev. soon after. Bud attended school in Austin and Smith Creek and finished his formal schooling at grade eight, while also tending the family ranch in Grass Valley, Nev.
After his schooling, Bud was employed by Dick and Molly McGee in Grass Valley at their ranch as an exercise boy for their thoroughbred race horses due to his slight stature. Bud was known around Austin in his early years as an expert horseman and bronc rider. A few years passed and Bud hired on with Isbell Construction and moved to Ely, Nev., where he met and married the love of his life, Patricia Gulley.
Soon after being of age, Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army and shipped out to serve in the Korean conflict. His tour completed, Bud shipped home to begin his life providing for his wife and children; Bud Jr., Mike, and daughter Janelle.
Bud joined the Operating Engineers Trade Union in 1954 and with his family, moved all over northern Nevada following his work until Pat had enough and insisted on settling down.
They settled in Fallon, Nev. in the early sixties. Bud and Pat had a wonderful life in Fallon, raising the kids and making many, many life long friends until the passing of Pat’s brother, Jim Gulley in 1979. They then, with her dad, Guy Gulley, entered in his real estate business and Bud continued his career until retiring in 1988.
Bud and Pat enjoyed their later years fishing, hunting, exploring, gardening and most of all, each other’s company, even through enduring the tragic loss of their son and daughter in 1992.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, son, Bud Jr., daughter, Janelle, and brothers Walt and Delbert.
He is survived by his son, Mike, grandchildren, Kyle and Danielle Lambert (Janelle’s), Justin, Joshua and Jeremy Dory (Bud Jr.’s), and Angela Dunlap and Anthony Dory (Mike’s), two great granddaughters, a great grandson, brother Fred, sister-in-law Margaret Smith and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Bud and Pat’s wonderful neighbors for their friendship and support, the great people from the Nevada Nutrition Program, the staff at William Bee Ririe Hospital and the caring folks at White Pine Care Center.
A Celebration of Life for Bud and Pat will be held at a later date.
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Ferrol Ruben Wright, Jr, passed away, Aug. 12, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
Ferrol was born July 23, 1959, in Ely, to Ferrol Wright, Sr and Ila (Rose) Wright. He is survived by his brother, Robert Wright of Houston, Texas and sister, Joyce Wright Jewett of McGill, Nev.; two nephews, Virgil Jewett and Mathew Jewett of McGill, three nieces, Victoria Jewett of Twin Falls, Idaho, Samantha (Jesse) Ciscar and Savannah (Tony) Noriega of McGill; seven great nephews and four great nieces, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
No services are planned.
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Dean Stubbs, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on Sept. 11, 2016. His family will miss him more than words can express.
Dean was born in New York state in 1929, and was the first in his family to earn a college degree, including a Master’s in Educational Administration from SUNY Fredonia.
He spent six years as a teacher in McGill, and was then principal in East Ely for 29 years. Beloved and respected by his students and teachers, Dean loved his job and inspired many young people to achieve their dreams through education.
He was also committed to the greater good of his community, encouraging and guiding his students to complete community projects such as raising money for the first county-wide 911 system, the jaws of life for Ely’s emergency medical team, the relocation of the Cherry Creek Depot to the White Pine County Museum, and many others.
In his spare hours he was a talented builder, contractor and electrician, and he built several homes and other structures in Ely. He served for many years on the William B. Ririe Hospital Board, the Mt. Wheeler Power Board, and the Deseret Power Board.
Dean strongly believed in helping others. In his quiet and capable way, he was always willing to plow driveways in the winter, use his backhoe to help homeowners and friends with projects, build additions to Magic Carpet Pre-School where he was a fixture with the kids, and using his natural handyman talents to help people fix anything and everything. There was very little he could not do.
Dean is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean; his daughter, Donna Mumford and her husband Dr. Lawrence Mumford of Laguna Niguel, Calif; his granddaughter Rebecca Jean Hand of Nyack, N.Y, her husband Bill Hand, and his great-granddaughter Dinah Michelle Hand; and his twin sister, Jean DeBrine of Rochester, N.Y.
A memorial service will be held in Ely in October. A notice will be published with the date. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to donate to the White Pine County High School Scholarship Fund.
We love and miss you and will never forget you.
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Eldon Richard Hibbard
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Elden Richard Hibbard, passed away suddenly in his home at the age of 77 on Sept. 13, 2016.
Elden was born Feb. 21, 1939, in Ely, Nev. to Eldred and Elva Hibbard. He was the youngest of three boys.
After graduating from White Pine High School in 1957, Elden pursued his studies at Brigham Young University. After graduation from BYU he enlisted in the United States Army. Towards the end of his enlistment at Fort Lewis, Wash., he met his future wife on a blind date.
Elden married Florence Louise Forstner on July 31, 1965 in Ely. They have three children: Patricia, Pamela and Robert.
Elden worked as a general foreman at Kennecott Copper Corporation until his medical retirement in 1983. After retirement, he moved to Boulder City, Nev. where he pursued his passion for golf. He volunteered for over 23 years at the Boulder City golf course.
Elden will always be known for his immaculate yard, love of fishing and voracious reading. More importantly, he will be forever remembered by his family for his dependability, generosity, integrity, selflessness, hard work and humorous stories.
Elden was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Kay. He is survived by his wife, Florence of Parowan, Utah and brother, Gary of Shoshone, Idaho. He is also survived by children Patricia (Mark) Weller of Cedar City, Utah, Pamela Hibbard of Henderson, Nev. and Robert Hibbard of Salt Lake City, Utah.
In addition, he is survived by his seven grandchildren: Amanda (Daniel), Alexander, Ryann, Kassidy, Avery, Abigail and Jacoby.
And let us not forget his beloved cat, “Smokey.”
Memorial services were held on Sept. 19, 2016 at the Parowan Southern Utah Mortuary (15 East 100 North, Parowan, Utah).
Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.
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