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Show B5 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 TRIBUTE Joshua Chase Benson “Together Again” FERRON—Joshua Chase Benson, age 23, returned to his Heavenly home on Oct. 7, 2008, after a motorcycle accident in Provo. He was born March 20, 1985, in Price, to Jacen and Annette Jex Benson. Chase had a loving, generous heart and cared deeply for his family members and friends. He showed great tenderness for young children, especially toward his sister, Brianne, who adored him. Chased loved to camp, hunt, and enjoyed the outdoors. He could be a real joker and had a great sense of humor. He delighted in testing his father’s strength—pitting him in wrestling matches. He is survived by his sweetheart, Janeen Nelson, of Duchene County; his parents, Jacen and Annette Benson; his siblings: Jennifer (John) Steinman, Chelsea (Chase) Behling, Chantelle (Buck) Parrish, Connor Benson, and Brianne Benson; his Grandparents: Ralph and Linda Benson, and Patsy Jex; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Ronald Jex; Grandmother, Ruth Richmond; and his Great-Grandmother, Juanita Averett. Chase is loved and will be missed greatly by all his family and friends. Funeral services were held Oct. 13, at the Ferron Stake Center. Chase was laid to rest in the Ferron City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. PRICE - Maria Apolonia Sandoval, affectionately known to most as “Grandma Pauline,” died Oct. 10, 2008, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 90. She was born May 20, 1918 in Gallina, N.M., to Regina Aragon and Jose Enriques Jacquez II Married Jose Antonio Sandoval, April 10, 1939 in Cuba, N.M., he died Jan. 29, 1985. Mom was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was the “rock” of our family... and her children where here life. She was a member of the Notre Dame Parish where her faith meant everything to her. She was an avid Jazz fan, and supported them faithfully. She loved to cook and feed everyone that came to her home. She made the “very best” beans and tortillas anyone every tasted. She had an open door policy, and everyone was more than welcome at the table in “Grandma’s Kitchen”. ....She will be extremely missed by all who knew and loved her. Survived by her eight children, Gilbert (Genevieve) Sandoval, Hank Sandoval, Bessie (Juan) Montelegre, Margie Duran, Louise (Candy) Manzanares, Josie (Jesse) Alcon, Deloris (Buddy) Quintana, Joanne (Steven) Manzanares; brothers, Isidor (Rose) Jacquez, and Adelaido Jacquez; along with 36 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren, all of Price. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, one sister, two sisters-in-law, two sons-in-law and two grandsons. “Goodby MAMA, We Love You.” Funeral Mass, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Tuesday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell’s Tuesday and Wednesday one hour prior to service. Committal service will be in the Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home. Iola Cobain SALT LAKE CITY/ HELPER- Our beloved mother, nonnie, sister, aunt, and friend, Violanda “Iola” Rachiele Cobain, age 87, passed away October 8, 2008 at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness. She was born November 12, 1920 in Kenilworth to Salvatore and Rosina Marchese Rachiele. Married Robert T. Cobain, Jr. Of Sparta, IL on September 14, 1946, he passed away November 28, 1947. Iola was raised in Carbon County and resided in Helper until 2002. After graduating from Carbon High she attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. She returned to Carbon County and worked at the Helper Journal Printing Shop as a proofreader and also as a secretary at Central Elementary School and Helper Jr. High. During that time she was also an assistant at the Helper Library as well as the school libraries in Kenilworth, Spring Glen and Spring Canyon. When she was appointed full time librarian at the Helper Library, she attended BYU in Provo to attain her Library Certification. She remained as the librarian for Helper City for 55 years. At the time of her retirement, she received a certificate from the State of Utah for longest service record. Iola was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Helper where she served as President of the Altar Society from 1964-65. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Stella D’ America Italian Lodge. She was so proud of her Italian heritage. In 2002, she moved to Salt Lake City to be near her family. She lived at St. Joseph’s Senior Apartments where she made many friends. She loved to play bingo and listen to “The Piano Man Fond”. She appreciated the wonderful staff that gave her such great love and care. Her grandchildren will always remember their wonderful visits to Helper where Nonnie’s house smelled of garlic and rigatoni sauce and she drove them everywhere in her blue Pinto. Mom you taught us love of God and respect and love of family. We enjoyed having you close to us so we could make such lovely memories. You will be missed. Survived by her daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Joseph Charles) Veltri, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Nicole and Charles Anthony; sisters, Margaret (Fred) Pearce, Aspen, CO; Rosie Gillespie, Salt Lake City; brothers, Guido (Dorothy) Rachiele, Price; Raymond (Shirley) Rachiele, Helper; Salvatore Rachiele Jr., Corvallis, OR; Henry (Dorothy) Rachiele, Las Cruces New Mexico; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Helen; brothers, Orlando, Eldon, and Rudy. Funeral Mass was Oct. 13 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church. Committal was in Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome daily. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Carmelite Monastery 5714 So. Holladay Blvd, Holladay, Utah 84121 in memory of Iola. Margaret “Margie” Diamanti HELPER-Our loving and devoted wife and mother, Margaret Winkelried Diamanti died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, after a long illness. She was born February 16, 1923 in Peerless, Utah to August and Anna Verant Winkelried. “Margie” devoted all things to her family and loved ones. She loved to cook, garden and share those things with her neighbors and friends. She served as Carbon High School PTA president, Girl Scouts of America leader, 4-H leader, and longtime voter registrar. She was a lifelong member of Stella D’America and St. Anthony Catholic Church of Helper. She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Chris J. Diamanti; two daughters, Karen (Deon) Kone, Kristen (Ralph) Taylor; granddaughter, Nicolle (David) Jacobs; beloved aunt, Florence Eaquinta; and various nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. Funeral Mass was Oct. 9, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper. Committal service was in the Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. Preston C. Anderson EMERY—Preston C. Anderson, age 77, passed away Oct. 9, 2008, at his home. Preston was born Feb. 10, 1931, in Emery to Clinton C. and Florence Johana Anderson. He married Deanna Darlene Cobb on April 20, 1968, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Preston grew up and attended school in Emery, and then at age 18, he joined the military. He served his country in the US Navy for 20 years, and then worked for another 20 years with the Civil Service. He retired in 1987 while living in California. He then moved back to Utah. He spent a lot of time at Fish Lake where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the all around outdoors. He also loved his family and spending time together. Preston is survived by his children: Preston (Cathy) Anderson of Emery, Chontell Anderson of California, and Destani (Tony) Almeida of Magna; a sister, Rene (Leif) Erickson of Emery; a sister-in-law, Christina Anderson of Grand Junction, Colorado; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers: Bruce Anderson, Keith Anderson, and Maurice Anderson. Funeral services were Oct. 13, at the Emery LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Emery Town Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Emojeane Ferguson WELLINGTON-Emojeane Ferguson, age 74, passed away Oct. 7, at Castleview Hospital in Price. She was born May 19, 1934 in Lexington, Virginia to Prentis and Mary Goodman Womeldorf. Married Peter Ferguson, Oct. 21, 1956 in Timber Ridge, Va. Emojeane was an active member of the Price United Methodist Church where she assisted in many church functions. She was very thoughtful of others and she enjoyed volunteering at the Castle Country Care Center, and at Castleview Hospital as a Pink Lady. Emojeane enjoyed writing letters and sending cards to family and friends. Emojeane was a resident of Carbon County since 1985. After her eyesight began to fail she enjoyed listening to books on tape. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Survived by her husband, Peter Ferguson, Wellington; two daughters and one son, Cynthia (Mark) Whittington, Sitka, Alaska, Mary (Steve) Beckelhimer, Milton, West Virginia, David (Yeh) Ferguson, Aurora, Colorado; daughterin-law, Dr. Cheryl Cook, Ashland, Kentucky; grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Robert, Michael and Allyson; brother, S.T. (MariAnna) Womeldorf, Hendersonville, Tennessee; sister, JoAnne (Clyde) Allison, Roanoke, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Jonathan Ferguson. Memorial service was Oct. 13, at the Price United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Jonathan A. Ferguson Memorial Fund at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, St. Christopher Drive, Ashland, KY. 41101 or to a charity of your choice. Ferris Daniels Earley CASTLE DALE—Our loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Ferris Daniels (Tuck) Earley, passed away at the age of 73, on October 11, 2008, in Castle Dale. Ferris was born April 16, 1935, in Laketown, Utah, to Jeremiah and Bardella Violet Daniels Earley. He married Afton Kay Ostler on September 25, 1957, in Provo, Utah. Ferris is a veteran of the Korean War where he served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Afton; their six children: Russell K. Earley of Orangeville, Wade Lee Earley of Mt. Zion, Illinois, Julie Ann Earley of Castle Dale, Glenn Earley of Concord, California, Lisa Gale Earley Kiepke of Pleasant Grove, and Bradley F. Earley of Vernal; two children from a previous marriage: Jerry Earley and Lory Earley Page, both of Payson; three sisters: Nida Christensen and Evelyn Kinsey, both of Spanish Fork, and Jeredine Black of Payson; seventeen grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Chloe Teal Tanner and Vonda Jolly. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Castle Dale LDS 3rd Ward Building. There will be a viewing on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Orangeville City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Helen Zoolakis Flynn 1916-2008 EAST CARBON - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother, Helen Bikakis Zoolakis Flynn, age 91, passed away Oct. 6, 2008 in Salt Lake City. She was born in Kaleves, Crete, Greece on Oct. 28, 1916 to Charles Nick and Katherine Ninos Bikakis. She immigrated with her mother and brother Nick to the United States on July 4, 1921 to be united with her father who had immigrated earlier and prepared a home for them in Sunnyside. She is registered in The American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island. She married Efstratios “Steve” Zoulakis (Zoolakis) on Oct. 28, 1934 in Price, he died on Sept. 29, 1982. They raised their family in Columbia, Utah. She centered her life around her family and friends. Her expertise in cooking outstanding American and Greek food along with her Greek pastries were widely recognized. She attended school in Sunnyside and Price, and later went on to school and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse on February 26, 1949. She worked many years at the hospital in Dragerton, and eventually was employed as the Industrial Nurse at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital serving all the mines in that area. She had the opportunity to work with many wonderful doctors, including going into the mines with the doctors to assist injured miners. In the early days when doctors were not available, she delivered babies and sutured cuts. After the hospital in East Carbon was closed, she worked as a nurse in Price until her retirement. She was an active member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price. She served as President of the LPN organization of Carbon County, President in the Daughter of Penelope; President and other offices in the Beta Sigma Phi Club in East Carbon; Philoptohos Society of Price; and the Leisure Club of Price and East Carbon. She loved playing cards in the 500 Rummy Club for many years with her friends in Columbia. She Married William H. Flynn on May 24, 1986, he died on May 4, 1998. The family would like to thank the staff at the Avalon Care Center and Bristol Hospice for their wonderful care of our mother. May her memory be eternal! Aionia aftis I mnimi! Survived by her siblings, Mitchell (Dee) Bikakis, Price; Kriss (John) Hodges, St. George; sons, George (Sharlene) Zoolakis, Heber; John (Rena) Zoolakis, Taylorsville; Charles (Sandra) Zoolakis, Sandy; ten grandchildren; twenty two great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and the family of William H. Flynn. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Nick Bikakis; Luther Bikakis in WWII; husbands, Steve Zoolakis and Bill Flynn. Funeral service were Oct. 11 at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Price. Committal was in Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in memory of Helen. Glass Pauline Sandoval & *Authorized Dealer* In Business Since 1982 Quality Glass & Approved Sealants LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKAGE Complete Line of Residential Doors & Windows u Doors, Windows, Screens, & Heavy Equipment Glass We Deal Direct with Insurance Company Auto Glass u Chip & Crack Repair 30 W. 300 S. 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