Frank Lacey Sneed passed away at home Feb. 7, 2019, after a life-long battle with his heart. He was so brave and fought a long hard battle to the end.

Frank was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on April 18, 1956. He was 62. His mother was Janet F. Sneed and father was Frank Daniel Sneed. Frank was the oldest of four children. He leaves behind two brothers, Randolph D. (Tracie) and Bradley G (Lolly) Sneed; and one sister, Sandy Lee (Marty) Gilly.

He is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Valerie Sneed; three daughters, Lacey (Todd) Thomas, Nicole (Chris) Empey, Joslynn Sheriff and partner Daron Larsen; granddaughters, Bailey and Brooklyn Thomas, Paige Palmer, Allie Empey; and only grandson, Cole Empey. He also had three nephews and seven nieces, and his Aunt Bird (Charlene) who he was always close to, and many loving cousins.

Frank had too many friends to count. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, sweet person that everyone loved and he will be so missed by us all.

As a family, they moved to Utah in 1968 when Frank was twelve years old and he found his forever home. He loved everything about living in Grantsville: the horseback riding, roping, hunting, fishing and camping, and the many friends he partied with. 

Frank was preceded in death by his baby son, Frank L Sneed, Sept. 14, 1977 – Nov. 15, 1977; and his father, Frank Daniel Sneed, Feb. 7, 1934 – Nov. 12, 2000; and a special nephew, Ryan Daniel Sneed, May 20, 1986 – Aug. 30, 2002.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Feb. 9 at Dalton Hoopes Funeral Home where there was a wonderful turnout.

Louisa Ruybal Paddock, 90, died Feb. 8, 2019, in a Salt Lake City hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 11, 1928, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Daniel Sr. and Agustina Ruybal. She married Mardo Lucero Sr., in 1947, and was later divorced. She married Allen Paddock March 13, 1978, and were together until his death in 1984.

Louisa was loved by all she came in contact with. She was a second mother to many since she spent many years providing child care for family and friends. She loved all the children she cared for. Louisa loved her family and always wanted them close to her. She was loved greatly and will be missed.

She is survived by her sons, Dennis Lucero (Barbara), Mardo Lucero Jr. (Maria); daughters, Marvine Alar (Scott), Darlene Echeverria (Rodney), and Yvonne Nielson (Larry); brother, Benji Ruybal (Fay); 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Allen Paddock; parents; daughter, Lavonne Lucero; brothers, Daniel Ruybal Jr., Bernie Ruybal, Rudy Ruybal, Roger Ruybal; and her grandson, Joshua Salazar.

Services will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. followed by a small service at 2 p.m.

Our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria Dawn Anderson Davies, died of natural causes Feb. 10, 2019, six days short of her 88th birthday.

The daughter of Lyman and Donette Anderson, Gloria was the second of three children with older brother Dr. Richard Anderson and younger sister Lynette Stoddard.

Gloria lived in Salt Lake City until age 13, when she moved to Tooele with her parents who took over management of the Mountain Fuel office on Vine Street. She graduated from Tooele High School with honors, and met her husband, Farrel Davies of Lake Point, in a trigonometry class, where she was the only girl in a class of 17 boys. They married Nov. 24, 1948, and Farrel departed a few days later for an LDS mission to Hawaii. Gloria flew to Oahu and stayed with him the final two weeks of his mission for a delayed honeymoon.  They returned to Utah in 1950 and settled in Tooele. She owned and operated Gloria’s Beauty Shop for over 30 years.

Gloria was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. Together Gloria and Farrel raised three children: Christine McAfee (Ken) of Sandy, Utah, Stephen (Barb) of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mark (Linda) of Honolulu, Hawaii. They have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother.

The funeral service will be held on Gloria’s birthday, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah, at 1 p.m. There will be a prior visitation from 12 – 1 p.m. She will be interred next to her husband at Tooele City Cemetery.

Donald Kay Helm, age 75, of Stansbury Park, Utah, passed away Feb. 6, 2019. Don was born July 15, 1943, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to William and Mary Helm. He grew up in Owensboro and attended schools there. After graduating from high school, he served his country by joining the U.S. Army. He met and married the love of his life, Ima G. Sharp. For most of their married life they resided in Elko, Nevada. Don made a career there as a millwright in the gold mines, where he received many awards and accolades while working for Newmont Gold. He finished his career working at the Barrick gold mine. Don loved to watch all sports, especially the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers. He also loved working in his yard where you would usually find him with a ball cap on and a cigar in his mouth. One of his favorite passions was fishing, and just being in the outdoors. 

Don is survived by his loving wife, Ima; two sons, Bobby (Diana) of Grantsville, Utah, Jeffrey (Shawna) of Yerington, Nevada; grandchildren, Troy, Trista and Johnny Schafftner of Sacramento, California, Arieonna and Austin Wisdom of Yerington, Nevada, Dustin and Jericha Jones of Elko, Nevada; brother, Raymond Helm of Chicago, Illinois; loving cousin, Sarah Crowe, of Indianapolis, Indiana (she was much like a sister to him); and by “The Boys,” Max Spankey and Little Charlie (Don and Ima’s shih tzu’s). Don was preceded in death by his parents.  Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2019, at St. Marguerite Catholic Church.

On Saturday evening, Feb. 9, 2019, our beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt and dearest friend, Berniece Niesporek, returned to her loving Heavenly Father after a short illness. She was born July 29, 1935, in Tooele, Utah, the daughter of David and Esther Matson. Her father passed shortly after her birth, so her mother, others, and older sisters helped raise her. She was the youngest of eight children with five sisters and two brothers.

Berniece graduated from Tooele High School in 1953. She married Donald Peterson and they had five children. She later married Raymond Niesporek Jr. on May 31, 1974.  

Mom worked at the old Bevan Pharmacy Soda Fountain in her high school days. She worked most of her life at the Tooele Army Depot, finishing in the payroll administration. She loved to crochet, knit along with other crafts and hobbies. She used to bowl in leagues in her younger days. She loved reading novels and read until the last week of her life. She was an avid scripture reader. She took multiple people under her wing as children. She adopted everyone and made them feel like family. One step-niece wrote, “She loved me, and she didn’t have to, but she still did.”  She loved music, especially Les Miserables, but also had multiple favorite hymns. She loved dance and dramatic presentations and attended her children and grandchildren’s performances. Berniece was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has served in many church positions and found great joy in them.

She is survived by her three elder sisters, Janet Heiniger, Florence Stout, and Margie Mair; five children, Craig Petersen (Debbie), Vickie Niesporek, Donald Peterson (Brenda), David Peterson, Diana Peterson; four step-children, Raymond Niesporek III (Pamela), Roger Niesporek Sr. (Evon), Debra Niesporek Castille (Ronnie); ten grandchildren, Melody Chavez (Mark), Kimberly Mullins (Steven),  Dondi Schenck (James), Roger Niesporek Jr. (Loyda), Michelle Best, Richard Niesporek, Alecea Petersen, Davey Petersen, Monique Hobbs, Shanna Vagana (Griffin); and nine step-grandchildren: Raymond Niesporek IV (Marci), Angie Juenke Niesporek, Patsy Perry (Ben), Heather Niesporek, Leah Niesporek, Jodi Niesporek, Bobby Niesporek Jr., Brycie Pyper (Niall), Samantha Silva-Vencent; 49 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Berniece also had a special daughter, Joann Lowery, and her daughters, Tiffany Lowery and Nikki Grosvenor.

Berniece is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Niesporek Jr.; her parents, David and Esther Matson; her siblings, Evelyn Lowery, David Matson, Virginia Mair, Ronnie Matson; and her stepson, Robert Niesporek Sr. (Deanna).

We will love and miss our angel here on earth, everybody’s Grandma!

A viewing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, Utah. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, 11 a.m. at the Stansbury Stake Center, 417 Benson Road, Stansbury Park, Utah. A prior viewing will be held before the funeral service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Interment will be held immediately following the funeral at the Tooele City Cemetery.

Pamela Riser passed away Feb. 11, 2019. A full obituary will appear in the next edition of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin. More information at www.tatemortuary.com.

Lonie James Fletcher, age 73, of Tooele, Utah, left this earth Feb. 12, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Lonie was born Aug. 31, 1945, in Oregon, to Glen and Opal Fletcher. He was the third child. He had an older sister, Barbara, and a brother, Jack. Lonie served in the United States Airforce. He loved our country and you always saw a tear in his eye when the national anthem played. Lonie married Shanen Anderson on June 13, 1975. She had a daughter named Canela and then together they had three more daughters, Catrina, Kindra, and Casandra. Lonie and Shanen divorced after 30 years. He later met Deanna Broadhead and they were married April 20, 2006. We will always know him for old classic cars, awesome upholstery work, and being a jokster all the time, especially at other’s expense. 

Lonie is survived by his wife, Dee; his daughters, Canela (Phil) Oldroyd, Catrina (Dave) Martin, Kindra (Jason) Carlsen, Casandra (Justin) Mcneely; and Dee’s two sons, Darrell (Christy) Broadhead, Boo Broadhead; and many grandchildren. Services will be Friday, Feb. 15, with a viewing from 9:30–10:45 a.m., and the funeral to follow at 11 a.m., at the LDS church in Stockton, Utah, 405 N. Connor Ave. We would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who helped with his care and visited. In lieu of flowers please go do something nice for someone else as Lonie often did.

Helen Joyce Miles Ludwig, age 89, passed away peacefully Feb. 1, 2019, in South Jordan, Utah. Joyce was born in Tooele, Utah, to Henry Lee and Mary Morris Miles. She grew up in Tooele and graduated from Tooele High School. She married John Robert Ludwig on Au. 17, 1949, in the Salt Lake Temple. Education was very important to Joyce, she worked hard on her education and helped many others by working as a Title 1 Aide at Harris Elementary. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many callings. One of her favorites was serving in the Stake Relief Society Presidency. Joyce loved to spend time with her family and often would have them laughing with her dry humor. She also loved working in her flower gardens. Joyce and John were the proud parents of Robert, Celia (Jerry) Bryan, Gerald (Joan), Kevin (Saundra), Valorie (Ken) Hind, and Ray (Karen). She is survived by her children; 27 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Flora Duncan. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, George and Morris; and sister, Ruth. Visitation will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Utah, on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, from 6–8 p.m.  Funeral will be held at the Tooele Stake Center, 235 S. 200 East, Tooele, Utah, on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at noon with a prior visitation from 11–11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery. The family would like to thank Bristol Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to Joyce.

Josie J. Christensen, age 76, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 17, 2019, at her home in Tooele surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services are pending at Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, Grantsville. A full obituary will follow in the Thursday edition of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin.

Born Nov. 21, 1941, in Panquitch, Utah, to James C. Faile and Leona Lister Faile, BethOla was the oldest of their three children with sister, JoAnn (Richard) Morton; and brother, James (Tricia) Faile. She passed away Feb. 18, 2019. She was raised in Hatch, Panquitch, Kaysville, and Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from South High in 1960. She married Frank Leonard Blatnick June 15, 1962. They had four children: Susan (Pete) Tyson, Janet (Robert) Strunk, Pauline (James) Hawk, Phillip (Amie) Blatnick; ten grandchildren, Rosemary, Francis, Sheilia, Samantha, Brandon, Elizabeth, Cailee, Stacie, Sarabeth, Sharlyn; and eight great-grandchildren, Victoria, Andrew, Gracie, William, Thomas, Evie, Gage, Michael Ashton. 

Beth spent 20 years working as a crossing guard for the West Jordan City Police. She then worked for a short time at F.M.C. and again later as a crossing guard in Stansbury for the Tooele County Sheriff Department. After the death of Frank, she moved in with her daughter, Pauline, and has lived in Tooele, Stansbury, and Stockton. She was an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers until her health prevented her from getting out to meetings. She was an active member of the LDS church and taught primary in many different wards from the time of her late teens well into her 50’s. She spent several years working with her daughters in the Camp Fire Girls Group, and with her son in Cub Scouts. She will be missed by many. Her funeral will be Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at the Stockton LDS chapel at noon. There will be a viewing prior to the funeral from 10:30-11:45 a.m. also at the church. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband and parents.

1965-2019

Madeleine Renie Kunitz, beloved daughter of Ron and Pat Kunitz, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Veronica and John Schoombie, and best aunt of Ryan Schoombie, died peacefully at home in Provo, Utah, from Alzheimer’s disease on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.

Mandy was born in Durban, South Africa, Dec. 8, 1965. Mandy was born with Down’s syndrome and in 2014 she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Mandy will be sadly missed by family and friends, including faithful Bella, a border collie, and Tiger. 

Grateful thanks to CNS Hospice Staff, and Natalie and Lena from I Care.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Edgemont 14th Ward Chapel, 4200 N. Foothill Drive, Provo, at 11 a.m. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. at the chapel.

If desired, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at Alz.org.

To express condolences, please visit www.NelsonMortuary.com

Pamela (Pam) Ann Riser passed away unexpectedly at her home in Tooele, Utah, on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. She was born to Paul and “Pat” McMahon in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on May 19, 1950, the youngest of five children. Her older siblings were Duncan, Trudi, Diane and Bill. The family lived in Lenox, Massachusetts, until Pam was three; Schenectady, New York, until age six; Van Nuys, California, until age 12; Cincinnati, Ohio, until age 14; and Johannesburg, South Africa, until age 18. She moved back to the states upon graduation from high school, living with her sister, Diane, for a short while before starting her college classes in Los Angeles, California.  

She married Richard G. Riser on Dec., 28, 1972, and was the mother of Michael Dean, born Aug. 15, 1976, and Elizabeth Ann, born July 11, 1978. She and Richard lived in the Los Angeles area until 1980 when they moved to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. In 1999 they moved to Utah, later settling in Tooele in the home they built together.  

Pam worked most of her adult life for American Airlines as a ticket agent, gate agent, and baggage claim agent for 30 years. She retired in 2009 celebrating with a trip back to South Africa for her 40th year high school reunion, including a visit to a safari reserve near Cape Town.

Retirement for Pam meant she could utilize her expansive talents, including — but not limited to — crocheting. Her afghans are exquisite, whether a baby afghan or a full quilt. Many have been blessed by her talents. She shared all she made: afghans, towel sets, hats, scarves, mittens, “fairy bags,” and much more at local fairs and festivals.

Pam made many, many wonderful friends as she participated in the Tooele bowling league with the Tuesday Morning Bells. She loved every one of her bowling partners who considered her their bowling “Diva.” 

Pam is survived by her husband, Richard; her daughter, Liz and her husband Brian Wilson; two grandchildren, Bailey and Gavin; her brother, Bill and his wife Bernie McMahon; and her sisters, Diane Stuart and Trudi Fullen. She was predeceased by her son, Michael. 

A celebration of Pam’s life will be held upstairs at All Star Bowling, 1111 N. 200 West, Tooele, on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a short program at 6 p.m.

Donald Kay Helm, age 75, of Stansbury Park, Utah, passed away Feb. 6, 2019. Don was born July 15, 1943, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to William and Mary Helm. He grew up in Owensboro and attended schools there. After graduating from high school, he served his country by joining the U.S. Army. He met and married the love of his life, Ima G. Sharp. For most of their married life they resided in Elko, Nevada. Don made a career there as a millwright in the gold mines, where he received many awards and accolades while working for Newmont Gold. He finished his career working at the Barrick gold mine. Don loved to watch all sports, especially the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers. He also loved working in his yard where you would usually find him with a ball cap on and a cigar in his mouth. One of his favorite passions was fishing, and just being in the outdoors. 

Don is survived by his loving wife, Ima; two sons, Bobby (Diana) of Grantsville, Utah, Jeffrey (Shawna) of Yerington, Nevada; grandchildren, Troy, Trista and Johnny Schafftner of Sacramento, California, Arieonna and Austin Wisdom of Yerington, Nevada, Dustin and Jericha Jones of Elko, Nevada; brother, Raymond Helm of Chicago, Illinois; loving cousin, Sarah Crowe, of Indianapolis, Indiana (she was much like a sister to him); and by “The Boys,” Max Spankey and Little Charlie (Don and Ima’s shih tzu’s). Don was preceded in death by his parents.  Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2019, at St. Marguerite Catholic Church.

Roger Morton of Tooele, Utah, passed away Feb. 20, 2019. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of the Transcript Bulletin. For additional information please refer to Tate Mortuary at 435-882-0676, or online at www.tatemortuary.com

Raul P Ortega, age 84, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Grantsville, Utah, 435-884-3031.

April 11, 1924  – Feb. 20, 2019

Ray was born in Declo, Idaho, to Will and Virgie (Talbot) Palmer, the fifth of eight children. 

He married his high school sweetheart Micki McWilliams March 5, 1942, later solemnized in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. Micki passed away in 1994 after 52 years of marriage. They are survived by three children: Jim Palmer and Connie (Richard) Wills, Glenns Ferry, Idaho; Patti (Gary) Fuhriman, Grantsville, Utah; 12 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Ray served in World War II and Korea, remaining a Marine at heart for the rest of his life. He was a telegrapher for Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years. Ray was a builder and loved working with wood, sharing his many talents with family and friends. He served two LDS missions in Kirtland, Ohio, helping to restore historic church properties. Throughout Ray’s life he loved horses, sharing his skills as a volunteer for Zion’s National Park. Later in life, he enjoyed many years with his second wife, Ella Talbot, of St. George, Utah. Ray was truly a builder among men leaving a lasting legacy for those who knew him.

Funeral arrangements in the care of Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to your favorite charity. 

A special thanks to Rocky Mountain Care – Willow Springs for their tender mercies in serving Ray and his family during his time with them.

Josie Janone (Neve) Christensen, was surrounded by her family as she left her earthly home Feb. 17, 2019. Josie was born Jan. 30, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jack and Sarah (Nicastro) Neve. She attended Highland High School. As a young teenager she met her lifelong sweetheart, Roger Christensen. They were married March 27, 1959, and were later sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple in 1964. Josie and Roger were blessed with six children: Laurie Dyet, Joanne (Chris) Hayball, Glenn Christensen (deceased), Daniel (Mike) Christensen, Lisa Christensen, and Amy (Kelly) Campbell. She has 16 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Josie was a talented baker and seamstress. She loved singing hymns, teaching, and caring for those around her. Her loved ones will always remember her smile, stubbornness, and concern for others. Services will be held Monday, Feb. 25, at the Tooele Stake Center, 253 S. 200 East, Tooele, Utah. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with funeral and graveside services to follow.

Joshua Maestas passed away Feb. 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Loralee, and children. Arrangements are pending at Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

Raymond L. Page, age 85, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 22, 2019, at his home in Tooele.

He was born May 5, 1933, in Matheson, Colorado, to Catherine Fancher and Rolland Page. He married Mary E. Watkins.

He retired in 1993 from the telephone company. He loved to golf when he could. He was a great pool player and had a great talent for making plastic canvas articles. In later years, he enjoyed watching old western movies.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Mary, of Tooele; three sons, Tim, Tobin and Micah; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and eight step-children. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Private family services have been held in care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home & Cremation Center. 435-884-3031. Memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com

Roger F. Morton passed away Feb. 20, 2019, at his home in Tooele, Utah. He was born May 16, 1940, in Murray, Utah, to Lawrence James Morton and Gertrude Fox Morton. Roger spent his younger years in Lehi and later moved to Tooele.

Roger married RoEna Gammon and together they had three children. His son, and best friend, Chris (Doris) Morton; his daughters, Holly (Brent) Golding, and Melissa (Kreg) Morton. He later married Cristi Reynolds Borgogno and gained a step-son, Steven (Jody) Borgogno. Roger has eight grandchildren: Garet, Sarah, Adrianne, Sophia, Rickell, Alexis, EJ, and Brendon. He also enjoyed six great-grandchildren.

Roger is survived by his wife, Cristi; sons Chris and Steven; daughters Holly and Melissa; and his sister Vesta. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Arthur; sisters, Joyce and Cynthia.

Roger was a true perfectionist whose multitude of talents shined. Among these were silver smiting, stained glass, hunting, competition shooting, golfing, and too many others to mention.  A true man’s man.

Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, and friends who cared for Rog.

A viewing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, in Tooele. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery. To honor Rog’s memory donations may be made to the charity of your choice.