Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah

01/07/2026

A new year has just begun, and perhaps you have made the resolution to put your affairs in order. As part of that process, we recommend pre-planning your final arrangements.

Planning ahead allows you to place your wishes in writing and ease the burden on those you love. It is important to remember that you are not just planning for yourself - you are making arrangements and decisions that will greatly affect your family and friends.

We’re here to help you select the options that are right for you and your loved ones. To begin the pre-planning process today, contact us at (435) 986-2085.

https://www.serenitystg.com/plan-ahead/

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01/06/2026

"Taps" is played at military funerals to honor the memory of service members and to signify the end of their earthly duty. It's a solemn bugle call, deeply rooted in military tradition, that expresses gratitude and respect for the deceased.

The 24-note melody first came about during the American Civil War. In 1862, General Daniel Butterfield wanted a new call to signal “lights out.” Working with his brigade’s bugler, Oliver W. Norton, the call was revised into the more melodic and haunting sequence known today.

The call quickly spread throughout the Union and Confederate Armies. It was first played at a military funeral when it was ordered to be used instead of the traditional three-volley rifle salute to avoid alerting enemy pickets. Although its original name was “Extinguish Lights,” the call was renamed to “Taps” in 1891 and soon became a formal part of American military funerals.

Today, its slow, mournful notes remain one of the most iconic and moving pieces of American military tradition.

Source: Jari Villanueva, Taps Historian
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01/06/2026

Leslie Robert Stimpson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong servant to his community and his faith, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Les was born on December 17, 1944, in Rupert, Idaho. After spending...

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01/05/2026

With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Redell Scott Huldt, who left this world on December 31, 2025, at the age of 26. Redell was born on January 6, 1999, and spent his childhood and youth in Fredonia, Arizona; Kennewick, Washington; Cedar City, Utah; and St. George; Utah...

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01/02/2026

Clark Rulon Magleby, 80, passed away December 27, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. Clark was born on August 4, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at Holy Cross Hospital. After living in both Ogden and Ephriam, Clark’s family moved to Cedar City in 1948. He developed a passion...

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01/01/2026

✨At the dawn of this new year, those we have lost are near and dear to our hearts. We wish you peace and happiness in 2026.

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12/31/2025

✨Wishing you a safe and happy New Year's Eve!
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12/30/2025

Our mom, Janet Mae Koistinen, chose to go catch up with our dad and continue their life of adventure in the early morning hours of December 15, 2025, at 6:24 a.m.
Janet spent her working life as a Registered Nurse, serving in facilities across Oregon, California, and Nevada. For 53 years, she...

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12/30/2025

Do you have a New Year’s resolution? Popular resolutions generally include improved fitness, finances, or mental health.

A new article by Reader’s Digest offers 55 New Year’s resolution ideas for 2026, including:

--Learn one new word every month

--Wake up earlier

--Visit a national park

--Read one new book every month

--Sign up as a volunteer

--Take a walk outdoors every day

Whatever your top priority may be in the coming year, we wish you health and prosperity. Visit the link below to learn more.

https://www.rd.com/list/inspiring-new-years-resolutions/
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12/27/2025

In Memoriam - President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at 85.

“My total responsibility is to bear witness of the Lord Jesus Christ."
- President Jeffrey R. Holland

Source:

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-jeffrey-r-holland-memorial
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12/25/2025

From our families to yours -- Merry Christmas! 🎄

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12/24/2025

Anthony “Tony” Leo Lobb, age 65, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Washington, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 15, 1960, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, Tony lived a life marked by compassion, curiosity, and connection. In his early years, Tony was influenced greatly by his paternal...

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