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Adam George Bires, Sept. 12, 1981 – Sept. 23, 2019

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Adam Bires left this world on Monday, Sept. 23, 11 days after his 38th birthday. His young body had become a source of chronic pain, while his multiple personality disorder scrambled his thoughts…

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Lavada Bly Casey, Nov. 3, 1912 – Oct. 3, 2019

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Lavada Bly Casey passed away on Oct. 3, 2019, at her residence in the Canyonlands Care Center, one month to the day after her 107th birthday. Lavada was born on Nov. 3, 1912,…

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In Memoriam: Marjorie Ruth Tomsic, April 24, 1926 – September 13, 2019

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Marjorie Ruth Tomsic was born on April 24, 1926, in Helper, Utah, and passed peacefully on Sept. 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie is remembered as a fearless trailblazer, a fierce…

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In Memoriam: Betty E. Mohler, January 11, 1920 – September 14, 2019

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Betty E. Mohler, 99, passed away on Sept. 14, 2019, at the Pinnacle Care Center in Price, Utah. Betty was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Otto and Bertha Frederick Schafer….

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Obituary: Joanna Sarani, August 8, 1941 – August 30, 2019

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Joanna was known to most as “Sarani.” Born in Evanston, Illinois, to John and Mildred Hamrin, Sarani’s father emigrated to the United States from Sweden. He became a very well known builder in…

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Obituary: Boyd A. Hawks, Dec. 23, 1935 — Aug. 18, 2019

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Boyd A. Hawks passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 with loved ones around him. Boyd was born in Moab, Utah on Dec. 23, 1935 to Thyrill Hawks and…

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Obituary: Allen John Knapp, August 7, 1939 — August 10, 2019

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Allen John Knapp, 80, passed away on August 10, 2019 at Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City. Al was the beloved father of Norman Andrew Knapp of Moab, UT; beloved brother of…

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The Moab Sun News welcomes Maggie McGuire as managing editor

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

The Moab Sun News is pleased to introduce our new managing editor, Maggie McGuire. McGuire is originally from Detroit, where she managed digital communications and traditional media relations for the American Civil Liberties…

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Marvin Clair Tangren, 1924 — 2019

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Marvin Clair Tangren, 95, died peacefully at 11:56 p.m. on July 25, 2019, at the Canyonlands Care Center. Mr. Tangren was a longtime resident of Moab. He had lived with his son, Brent…

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Marvin Clair Tangren, 1924 — 2019

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

Marvin Clair Tangren, 95, died peacefully at 11:56 p.m. on July 25, 2019, at the Canyonlands Care Center. Mr. Tangren was a longtime resident of Moab. He had lived with his son, Brent…

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