Mary Barker

PRICE- Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary Mae Ellis Barker, age 86, passed away peacefully July 27, 2007.
She was born December 5, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas to Virgil and Anna Hyle Ellis.
Married Wesley Ray Barker July 9, 1937 in Moab, he died May 11, 1993.
Mary was the glue of her family. Her passion was for her family and her happiest times were spent with her family in the La Sal mountains were she grew up. When we think about her we will think of kindness beyond words and the unconditional love for family.
“We knew little that day, that God would call your name. In life, we loved you dearly, in death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. A part of us went with you...The day God called you home.”
Survived by her three daughters and one son, Darlene (Darwin) Dull, Kearny, AZ; Ardith (Glen) Nielson, Price; Donna Tyson, Price; Seldon (Carole) Barker, Spring Glen; son-in-law, Earl Wheeler, St. Louis, MO; three sisters, Alice Byrnes, Moab; Dorothy Anderson, Moab; Pearl Warnock, Scio, OR; 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren..
Preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Keith and Doug Barker; daughter, Virginia Wheeler; sister, Edith Barker; two brothers, Harry Ellis and Lawrence Day.
Funeral service, Tuesday, July 31, 2007, 10 a.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell’s Monday from7:00-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to service.
Interment, Price City Cemetery.

Sophia Critchlow

PRICE-Sophia Nielsen Crichlow, age 89, passed away July 26, 2007 at her home.
She was born February 11, 1918 in Wellsville, Utah to Wilford Lewis and Louise Poppleton Nielsen.
Married John C. Critchlow, July 25, 1940 in Price, Utah. He passed away March 30, 1975.
Sophia was a longtime resident of Carbon County where she worked various jobs in her youth. She was employed at the Standard Store, Standard Hospital, Workman’s Market, Koret of California, and she enjoyed working alongside her husband on the farm.
Sophia was a member and president of the Federated Womens Club of Price. She served as a Primary Counselor for the Price First Ward and taught Sunday School for many years. She will be dearly missed by her family and many longtime friends.
Survived by her children, Mildred (David) Cave; Bud (Cherie) Critchlow; Lynda Varner; all of Price; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; brother, Harold Pudge Nielsen, the remaining sibling of the Nielsen Clan whose duty it is now to close the door and turn off the lights, residing in Helper, Utah; and sister-in-law, Annie Nielsen, of Price.
Preceded in death by parents, husband, grandson, James B. Critchlow; eight siblings Wilford Nielsen, wife Harriet and second wife Lizzie Nielsen; Vernon (Dutch) and wife Fern Nielsen;
Katie Nielsen Banasky and husband Gerald; Thelma Nielsen; Rhoda Nielsen Udovich and husband Valentine; William “Bill” Nielsen; Alberta Nielsen and Edward Nielsen.
Funeral service was July 30, 2007 at the Price Chapel-Christian Missionary Alliance.. Interment in the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price

Pres Flores

SUNNYSIDE-Our loving “Papa” Pres Flores, Jr., age 84, passed away suddenly July 26, 2007 at Castleview Hospital in Price.
He was born September 22, 1922 in Juanita, Colorado to Pres and Rebecca Quintana Flores.
Married Maxine Cox, May 26, 1946 in Grand Junction, Colorado; she passed away May 1, 1998.
Pres honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. He was a longtime resident of Carbon County and a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America Kaiser Steel Local # 9958. Papa devoted his life to his children, grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. Pres will be dearly missed by his family and a community of friends.
Survived by five daughters and one son, Bonnie Beckley & Bob Anderson, East Carbon, Benny (Geli) Flores, Pontotoc, MS, Karen (John) Johnson, Charleston, NC, Sharon (Willie) Ellington, Price, Marion (Kenneth) Brinkley, East Carbon; Kathy (Rick) Albert, Sunnyside; sister, Rebecca (David) Karnes, Redondo Beach, CA; 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Rebecca “Pudgy”; son-in-law, Tim Beckley; grandson, Justin Flores; sister, Pauline Gallegos; and brother, Frank Flores.
Funeral service was July 30, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in Cliffview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.

Chad Bell

CLEVELAND - Chad Marvin Bell, age 26, died July 20, 2007 in Cleveland, Utah. He was born February 3, 1981 in Price, Utah to Marvin C. and Ardyth Allred Bell.
Chad was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He spent his youngest years in Huntington and Cleveland, Utah. He later moved to Carbon county and then back to Cleveland to be close to his parents. He worked in carpentry and construction. Some of his hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapshooting, bowling, golfing, and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his son, Hunter Joseph Marvin Bell and Hunter’s mother, Candace Thompson of Price; parents, Marvin and Ardyth Bell of Cleveland; sisters, Tina (Justin) Bradley of Cleveland; and Valery Bell of Helper; brother, Corey (Julie) Bell of Cleveland; nephews, Jaxon Bradley and Tayden Bell; Niece, Jayce Bradley; grandparents, George and Ann Bell of Orangeville; Don Allred of Huntington; Vonnie Dea Allred of Vernal; and great-grandmother, Marie Atwood of Elmo, Utah.
Funeral Services were July 25, 2007 at the Cleveland 2nd Ward Chapel, 355 West 100 North, Cleveland. Internment was in the Cleveland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

David Samuel Wright

PRICE- David Samuel Wright, age 39, died July 23, 2007 at his home Price.
David was born August 13, 1967 in Hayward, California to Wayne and Beverly Wright.
Married Lezlie Lauritsen on August 3, 1995, later divorced. They have two children Jannicke and Torbjorn (Toby) whom he dearly loved.
David lived in California, Hawaii, Washington, and Utah, but it was the North Shore of Oahu where he lived for eleven years that was a part of his heart and soul.
David loved to surf, snorkel, and boogie board. He loved music and loved to play the guitar. He liked doing calculus problems just for fun. David loved studying foreign languages and was fluent in Spanish. He loved animals, especially his cats booty and sissy. He loved his cable television and was an avid channel surfer. He loved chocolate milkshakes most of all. David was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Aloha David, may you find the peace you deserve. We love you.
Survived by his children, Jannicke Analeise and Torbjorn (Toby) Samuelson Wright, both of Price; mother, Beverly (Dan) Riley, Fallon, Nevada; father, Wayne (Eilleen) Wright, Merced, California; sister, Debbie, San Jose, California; friend, Lezlie Wright, Price.
Funeral Service was July 27, 2007 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in Cliffview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.

Cecil Graham

PRICE-Our loving husband, father, brother, neighbor and dear friend, Cecil S. Graham, Jr., age 84, passed away July 24, 2007 in Price.
He was born March 13, 1923 in Farmington, New Mexico to Cecil S. Graham, Sr., and Ruby Pearl Hayes.
Married Ina Tumburas, 1971 in Provo and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
Cecil was a wonderful neighbor, friend, and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He honorably served his country in the US Army during World War II where he was awarded the purple heart. Cecil was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working the remote parts of Alaska as a bush pilot and tour guide with his wife. He spent many hours in the mountains riding his four-wheeler, hunting, fishing and each deer season he looked forward to returning to the family ranch in New Mexico.
Cecil will be dearly missed by his family, neighbors, and many friends at the Senior Center in Price.
Survived by his wife, Ina Graham, Price; daughter, Cecila, Gallup New Mexico; sisters, Gertrude LaRose, Snowflake, AZ, Loretta Kruckeberg, Phoeniz, AZ, Pearl Jones, Arkansas; sisters-in-law, Lornel Nay, Price, Barbara Wilson, Mapleton.
Funeral service was July 28, 2007 at Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment was in Cliffview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.

Grace Lea Nixon Johansen

“Together Again”

“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” --William James

CASTLE DALE - A cry of “That’s my girl!” shook heaven on July 24, 2007 when Grace and Gene Johansen were reunited. Grace Lea Nixon Johansen, 87, of Castle Dale, Utah died July 24, 2007 at her home. She was born August 24, 1919 in Hiawatha, Utah to Dr. James William Nixon III and Margaret Lea Nixon. She married Oral Eugene Johansen on May 11, 1940 in the Manti LDS Temple.
Grace was reared in Castle Dale and was a lifelong resident. She had a profound love for the community. She graduated from Brigham Young University. She served the students of Castle Dale Elementary, North Emery High and Emery High as a drama, speech, English, and PE (gymnastics) teacher for 37 years. She was a favorite teacher and was known with affection as “Mrs. Jo.” Grace brought the first library to Emery County and was a staunch advocate of education. She spent countless hours in play practice and directed plays and musicals for the high school and for community theatre. She directed the Blue & Gold Junior Riding Club in Castle Dale and loved to ride her horse “Queen” in her red cowboy hat. Her favorite place to be was at her cabin in Joes Valley with her husband, and grandchildren. Her spirited personality, her penchant for storytelling and her relentless encouragement to be more will be deeply missed by those who loved her most. She is survived by her children: Craig (Jonnie) Johansen, Castle Dale; Margaret (Dave) Oveson, Tetonia, ID; Brent (Debbie) Williams, Ogden; Scott (Laurel) Johansen, Castle Dale; Brice Williams, Orem; Natalie (Gary) Woodroffe, Vancouver, WA, Nathan (Debbie) Johansen, Castle Dale; and her sister, Phyllis (Bruce) Mendenhall, Mapleton. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Susan K.; one brother, Jim Nixon; and two sisters, Gladys Nelson and Marjorie Dean Robinson.
Funeral services were July 28 at the Castle Dale Stake Center, 35 E. Main. Interment was in the Castle Dale Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.

Erina Alexander

PRICE-Erina Emily Alexander, age 90, passed away peacefully July 18, 2007.
She was born July 10, 1917 to David and Adel Berthi Alexander in Sunnyside, Utah and soon after this the family moved to Hiawatha. In 1979 Erina and her brother William moved to their home in Price. At the time of her passing she was residing at the Heirloom Inn in Price. No matter where Erina lived she was a good neighbor and was loved by all.
She was a loving daughter, special sister, wonderful godmother and a very dear friend.
Erina was a devoted Catholic and she volunteered many services and hours to her church. In 1999 she was elected as Catholic Woman of the Year for Notre Dame, which was a great honor for her. Erina was a very special person who sponsored many young people for baptisms and confirmation.
She enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, and her infectious smile could brighten any room. As a gifted homemaker and cook she always shared her meals, talents and stories with others. She loved animals and had two dear pets, “Porkchop” and “Bootsie”.
Erina is survived by a huge family of friends that will never forget her kindness, love and support. She will always hold a place in our hearts for the special ways she touched our lives.
She is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother; and brothers, Dave and William. Now eternally united may you all rest in peace.
Funeral Mass was July 23, 2007 at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Committal service was at thr Price City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Notre Dame Church, Rocky Mountain Hospice both of Price or a charity of choice.