Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah

04/22/2026

Since its inception, our Tree of Life Memorial Tree Planting Program has facilitated the planting of over 4,600 trees! Our desire is to provide a living and lasting memorial in remembrance of your loved one.

When funeral or cremation arrangements are made with Serenity Funeral Home or the Cremation Center of Southern Utah, provisions are made to plant a tree in honor of the deceased in Southern Utah’s Dixie National Forest. This program is in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture.

You will be provided with a tree planting certificate honoring your loved one.

This program was born out of a desire to serve and give back to our community. Trees are a majestic and brilliant reminder of life and vitality, and they serve our environment in numerous ways. Planting trees today will help ensure flourishing forests for generations to come.

Please stop by our office for more information on our Tree of Life Memorial Tree Planting Program. We are located just off Riverside Drive at 1316 S. 400 E., Ste. A-5, St. George, (435) 986-2085.

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04/21/2026

Donald E. “Don” Burton passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 17, 2026, in Washington, Utah. Born August 10, 1940, in Parowan, Utah, to Claude and Alberta (Worthen) Burton, he was the youngest of four children and faced the loss of his father at age 16 yet was known...

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04/21/2026

“Mourning in our culture isn’t always easy. Normal thoughts and feelings connected to loss are typically seen as unnecessary and even shameful. Instead of encouraging mourners to express themselves, our culture’s unstated rules would have them avoid their hurt and ‘be strong.’ But grief is not a disease. Instead, it’s the normal, healthy process of embracing the mystery of the death of someone loved. If mourners see themselves as active participants in their healing, they will experience a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life.”
- Dr. Alan Wolfelt
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04/17/2026

Steven Yamane, age 83, of Hurricane, UT, passed away on April 14, 2026.

Born on May 25, 1942, in Dinuba, CA, to Henry and Doris Yamane, Steven had an innate love for people from his earliest years. Eternally cheerful, with a contagious laugh and smile that consumed his entire face, he drew...

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04/17/2026

Friday thoughts...

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04/16/2026

Hank, age 96, passed away peacefully at his beloved ranch in Southern Utah on April 14, 2026.
He made his entrance on a snowy Christmas Eve in 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Henry Dinwoodey Moyle and Clara Alberta Wright Moyle, and was raised in the Cottonwood area of the Salt Lake...

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04/15/2026

“Go rest high on that mountain, Son your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin' love for the Father and the Son.”

William (Bill) D’Agostino, 91, passed away peacefully at home, in St George Utah, on May 25,
2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Providence, Rhode...

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04/15/2026

Employee Snapshot - Meet Larry L. Hansen, Licensed Funeral Director/Owner

Larry was born in Pasadena, CA, where his family lived above a funeral home. They later moved to Rupert, ID, where his family owned and operated Hansen Mortuary. One day while riding the school bus in seventh grade, Larry had an epiphany and knew that he wanted to be a funeral director like his dad, Arvin.

Larry graduated from Minico High School and served a mission to Roanoke, VA. Larry did a brave thing six months before he was scheduled to return home from his mission. He proposed to the love of his life, Sheri Lynn Stimpson, through a letter in the mail. He included a ring and a photo of himself kneeling with the ring in his hand. Much to his relief, Sheri said yes and they were married after he returned home.

Larry attended mortuary school at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and upon graduation he returned to work with his dad at Hansen Mortuary. They purchased a second location in Burley, ID. Larry and Sheri later moved to Sandy, UT, where Larry became involved with Serenity Funeral Home. It was his ultimate goal to move his family to St. George, and that dream came to fruition several years later. Larry and Sheri love living here in this amazing community. Sheri currently works for the Washington County School District. Larry and Sheri have four children - Trent, Brooklyn (Jacob), Ryan (Kennedi), and Linzy (Dawson); and five grandchildren.

Larry is a triathlon competitor and began his love of racing many years ago. Larry says it’s important to have a hobby and something to take your mind off work. Other than two years due to injury, Larry has competed in the Spudman Triathlon in Idaho each year for 28 years. He is a two-time Ironman 70.3 finisher and has completed two St. George Marathons. In 1999, Larry competed twice in the Iron Man, 12 triathlons, and 8 mountain bike races. At the time, he was ranked #4 in the Rocky Mountain Bike Series.

Larry is a kind and compassionate funeral director. He goes above and beyond to serve families in their time of need. We are so thankful to have him at Serenity Funeral Home!

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04/14/2026

5-Star Google Review, February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We are pleased to have received an additional 5-Star Google Review. Thank you, Lisa, for your kind words. It was an honor to serve your family.

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04/11/2026

Come down and visit us at the St. George Home Expo! Located in the Dixie Center in St. George, we'll be here today until 5:00 p.m. and again tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We'd love to see you!

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04/11/2026

✨HEADSTONE CLEANING - Would you like your loved one’s headstone cleaned in time for Memorial Day? We can remove the hard water buildup and make it look like new! Washington County area. Contact Russ directly for details at (435) 705-4178.

04/10/2026

Robert (Bob) Nils Sporrong, age 86, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Santa Clara, Utah. He was born on April 11, 1939, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington, to Marjorie Jane McGraw and Nils Gustav Emil Sporrong.

Bob's early childhood was spent with his mother and Swedish immigrant father...

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