Obituaries

Dane was amazing. His life was adventuresome and interesting. He could retell stories in great detail (sometimes, too much detail). Dane Brewer made friends everywhere he went. He left us too soon, but he left an ineffable mark.

Debra was an artist at heart and found beauty in everyday moments of life. Her deep love for animals and her gentle, creative spirit touched everyone who knew her.

November 11, 1939 – July 3, 2025Paul Drake—beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend—passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Moab, Utah. He was 85 years old. Paul was born on November 11,…

Murray Earl Hanway passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at his home and surrounded by love. He was 77. A memorial will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the Moab Community Church (544 MiVida Drive, Moab). 

Trudy Anne Flemming passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Canyonlands Care Center in Moab in the presence of family and her dogs. She will be forever remembered for her sweet disposition, her perseverance through adversity, and her ability to make a beautiful impression on everyone she met.

Glen LeRoy Richeson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and community leader, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, in Moab, Utah, at the age of 88.

Ann was known for her profound passion for the natural world, particularly her career and hobby as a professional rock hound. Her enthusiasm for hunting arrowheads, dinosaur bones, and other rare rocks and minerals it was more than a hobby, it was a way of life that defined her.

Kenneth Dale Grawet was born to Bonnie Jean and Ray Cerial Grawet on September 13, 1947. He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and his heart remained there for his whole life….

Friends will gather on Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Old City Park to celebrate Joel Nystrom’s legacy of kindness, humor, and craftsmanship.