To honor the beautiful and captivating journey of Kimberly Sang Vanfleet, we come together to remember a woman of immeasurable courage, resilience, and generosity. Born in the Battambang Province of Cambodia on March 5, 1960, Kimberly's life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit. After enduring the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge and the loss of her beloved father and older brother, she emerged from the shadows of her past with a heart full of love, a soul full of resilience, and a spirit that shone brighter than the sun.
Kimberly grew up in Cambodia and was there in 1975 when th
Lori Smith, age 67, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on July 1, 2025 in St. George, Utah. She was born April 28, 1958 to Nancy and Dean Smith in Cedar Fort, Utah.
Lori was raised in Cedar Fort and graduated from Lehi High School. She attended and graduated from Southern Utah University. For a few years she served as a police officer with St. George Police and later with Park City Police. She then attended UNLV and graduated with a master's degree in social work. Lori worked for the Utah AIDS Foundation during those first few difficult years. She spent years working in the criminal j
In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Goyer Fessia
July 22, 1944 – June 27, 2025
Jacqueline (Goyer) Fessia, 80, passed away peacefully late Friday, June 27, 2025. Jackie lived a full and love-filled life, centered around the people and things she cherished most— her family and friends, her favorite meals, classic tunes, a good game of cards, and a seat at the slot machine.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Jackie moved to the United States as a young girl and later met her life-long love, Gary, while dancing the polka in Palmer, Massachusetts. The two shared nearly 59 wonderful years of marriage, raising a
Curtis Gene Tucker was born September 8, 1947, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the eldest son of Robert Gene and Margie Littlefield Tucker. His family lived in Deerfield, Illinois throughout his childhood. As a youth Curtis joined the Boy Scouts of America, and became an active, lifelong participant in that organization. He spent summers of his youth at Camp MaKaJaWan, earning merit badges and the Order of the Arrow. A camping trip set Curtis on his life’s path—he fell in love with the West, and determined to pursue a career working to preserve the outdoors. He graduated from Utah State University wit
Sterling Ray Church passed away on June 20, 2025 in Cedar City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1942 in Delta, Utah to Ned Milne and Florence Mildred (Christensen) Church, the fourth of eight children.
Growing up, Sterling loved hunting and playing sports. While attending Delta High School, he made the all-state football team and was a delegate for Boys State. After attending a couple of semesters at the College of Southern Utah (now Southern Utah University), he married his high school sweetheart Rhea Erickson. He graduated from CSU with a Bachelor of Science deg
Richard Gary Jones, affectionately known as Gary, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born on November 19, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, Gary spent his youth exploring the vibrant cityscape before moving to Whittier, CA, and later settling in Long Beach, CA and retiring to Cedar City, Utah. His journey to the west coast kindled his love for the open road that led him to a career as a truck driver in the transportation industry. After retirement, he found joy in working on cars and home repairs, where his wit and supportive nature shone. He was a loving father and grandfather, and the proprietor of a
Our friend Monte “Penz” Penley passed away (Peacefully we hope) on June 16th. Monte was a friend to everyone graduating from Mount Vernon high school in 1972. He worked for Earl Dralle Trucking, BFF Trucking, JDF Farms and Dralle Lime to name a few. He loved softball and NASCAR. There will be an informal gathering for Monte, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1 PM at the Sports Keg in Burlington. Monte was well loved and I hope you can make it. Feel free to share photos on the funeral home website. This will be a no host bar and refreshments are available for you to order off the menu if you should