Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary & Cremation

Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary & Cremation Funeral & Cremation Provider
Celebration of Life Coordinator Metcalf Mortuary is ready to plan the most meaningful service for your loved one.

No matter your background, budget, or religion, the professional funeral team can show you compassion and unmatched care during this sensitive time. Visit all of the funeral directors to find the one that will help you throughout your whole planning experience. Understand that the staff is specially trained to carry out your end-of-life arrangements with precision and expertise. When you choose Me

tcalf Mortuary, you will also find the facility to be accommodating and comfortable. Metcalf Mortuary can get you started with pre-planning funeral services. It is never too early to plan a funeral. Then you can focus on what really matters when your loved one passes instead of making memorialization decisions and planning to accommodate guests. Your needs are important, so make things easy for yourself by asking for the input of the loved one who is close to death. You can let them choose urns, caskets, vaults, and memorials. In addition, they prioritize their veteran services to stand out in the program to highlight their sacrifice for the country. When deciding on the format of your end-of-life service, you do not need to go the traditional route. Instead, plan a life celebration that is more like a party! Choose a color or sports theme. Tell your guests to dress up and be ready to eat delicious food, dance to the favorite music of the deceased, and honor a life in a way they would have appreciated. The options are unlimited. Plan a visitation and graveside ceremony, and then travel over to the life celebration. Cremation with a memorial ceremony is also popular. Mix and match services to find the right setup for your family. Metcalf Mortuary happily serves St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, Dammeron Valley, Springdale, New Harmony, Enterprise, and Cedar City. Ask about grief resources if you do not know where to start when processing feelings. Metcalf Mortuary can plan your immediate-need funeral in record time. Visit 288 W Saint George Blvd St George, UT 84770 for a tour of the facility. Or you can call (435) 673-4221 to schedule a time to meet.

Nadine Joan Starkey JonesNadine Joan Starkey Jones (85) peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026, at her home in St. Geor...
06/16/2026

Nadine Joan Starkey Jones

Nadine Joan Starkey Jones (85) peacefully passed away on June 10, 2026, at her home in St. George, Utah.

Nadine was born in Evanston, Wyoming, to her wonderful parents, Leslie and Joan Starkey, on October 27, 1940. Growing up in Wyoming, she attended Evanston High School, where she maintained perfect attendance and excelled academically. While still in school, she worked nights at the Wyoming State Hospital and greatly enjoyed her work and caring for her patients, showing love, kindness, and compassion to everyone she encountered.

In the fall of 1973, she moved to St. George, Utah, with her four children. She later met her loving husband, Allen Jones, and his three daughters. It wasn’t long before they fell deeply in love and knew they were meant to be together. They married in the summer of 1974 and remained happily married for 52 years.

Nadine continued her career in the medical field as a phlebotomist and laboratory technician assistant at the old St. George Hospital, where she eventually retired.

As fond as she was of her work, her true passion was her family and the service she provided through her church. She spent many years teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, where she was fondly known as “Grandma Nadine.” Caring for and nurturing her family through faith in God, cherished traditions, family vacations, and hosting wonderful birthday and holiday celebrations brought her the utmost joy.

Nadine is survived by her husband, Allen M. Jones; their seven children: Melinda Stock, Julie Anderson (Curtis), Carolynn Leavitt (Ron), Mark Gunn (Lorreen), Marialice Jones, Susan Lamoreaux, and Jeanne Davis.

She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren: John Miller (Sasha), Michael Miller, Jacob Miller, Elizabeth Miller (Trent), Danielle Williams (Shane), Krysten Woods (Chris), Rocki Shaner (Shannon), Travis Leavitt (Jessica), DJ Lamoreaux (Marie), RJ Davis (Megan), Josh Davis, and Joel Davis (Kjerstine); 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie E. Starkey; her mother, Joan Starkey; and her brother, John L. Starkey.

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 18, from 9:00-9:45 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary, followed by graveside services at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Larry O'Neil StaplesLarry O’Neil Staples, DDS, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at his home in St. George, Utah, ...
06/13/2026

Larry O'Neil Staples
Larry O’Neil Staples, DDS, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at his home in St. George, Utah, surrounded by family at the age of 81 due to heart complications. He was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Fillmore, Utah, to the late H. DeVere and Meridean Melville Staples. Larry married Ann Milne Staples on Aug. 12, 1983, in St. George and they were later sealed in the South Jordan Utah Temple.

He spent his young childhood in Kanosh, Utah, surrounded by extended family before moving to Las Vegas for junior high and high school. He graduated from Rancho High School before attending Brigham Young University.

Larry served in the Netherlands Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he developed a deep love for the people, the language, and his mission president, a lifelong mentor. Inspired by his mission president's advice to pursue dentistry, Larry returned home to fulfill his dental school requirements at Dixie College. He later graduated from Northwestern University Dental School, launching his professional career.

As a dentist in St. George for nearly 40 years, Larry built a practice centered on excellence and personal connections. His staff dearly loved being “Doc’s girls” and became part of the Staples extended family, while countless patients grew into cherished lifelong friends. He opened a practice in North Las Vegas, where he worked for 10 years and was surrounded by another exceptional team of devoted staff whom he and Ann embraced as part of their dental family. After nearly 50 years, Larry retired from dentistry at the age of 75, but missed it every day.

A lifelong learner, Larry excelled in continuing education courses and was widely recognized for his exceptional clinical skill set and mastery of dentistry. He achieved great distinction as a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member of the American Dental Association, Utah, California, and Southern Nevada Dental Associations. Larry also served on the Southwest Utah Board of Health as a young dentist, then volunteered for the Southwest Utah Public Health Department as a retiree.

Larry was the proud father of seven children, lovingly dubbed the Staples7, proud Papa to 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He loved his family wholeheartedly and believed his children and grandchildren could accomplish anything through hard work and facing trials head-on. He often shared words of encouragement in memorable one-liners. His family spans seven states, but St. George remains home base.

Larry loved time in his garden and sharing his fresh produce in morning smoothies with the grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and shared memories with his family at Lake Powell, exploring the quiet of the mountains, fishing or riding horses, walking, and taking long scenic drives. Never one to stop growing, Larry prioritized his health, went on daily walks, always had a project, loved learning and was even enrolled in college courses when he passed away! He treasured time with his grandchildren, remaining actively engaged in life until his final days.

Music has always played a big part in Larry’s life, from learning piano in Kanosh, to playing the keyboard in bands in Las Vegas, performing in St. George with friends in several bands and joining the Rok Dox. His family and close friends remember him playing and singing “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” at the piano, especially as the final song of their Christmas Eve programs.

At age 55, Larry started training for marathons with his running group. Larry celebrated turning 60 by completing six marathons in his birthday year. He hung up his running shoes at 65, capping off an epic 28-marathon career that took him to races across six states.

He lived and loved his faith in Jesus Christ in a quiet way, and believed in His power to change. When he looked back on his life, he testified that Jesus Christ always walked with him. His favorite church talk was “Perfection Pending,” by Russell M. Nelson.

Larry is survived by his wife, Ann Milne Staples, his children, Patrice Winterholler, DDS, and her husband Chris, DDS, of Scottsdale, Arizona; Sharisa Lewis and her husband Eric of Plano, Texas; Tiffany Sachse and her husband Mark of Mt. Vernon, Texas; Natalie Kesler of Brighton, Colorado, and fiancé Kirk Davis; Katie Topham and her husband Scott, DDS, of Longmont, Colorado; Derek Staples and wife Mary of New Canaan, Connecticut; Karly Barker and her husband James of Charlotte, North Carolina; plus 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Jamie Larsen and her husband Bill of McCammon, Idaho; sister-in-law Teresa Staples of Las Vegas; and sister-in-law Sheron Fitch and her husband Jim of South Jordan, Utah; brother-in-law Rick Milne and his wife Sherry of South Jordan, Utah. He is preceded in death by his parents-in-law Earl and Ora Milne and Arvel Milne; brother-in-law Mark Milne; brothers Kevin and Jeff Staples and sister Joyce Richins Arend and brother-in-law Rodney Richins.

Larry was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Marjorie Olivia Staples and Ryan Gregory Kesler.

A viewing will be held Friday, June 19th , 2026, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT 84770.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Little Valley LDS Stake Center, 2436 E. Crimson Ridge Dr., St. George, UT 84790. A viewing will be held from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.

Those unable to attend are invited to view the services at the following link: Livestream

Interment will follow at Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, the family hopes to support student scholarships, research and internships relating to women, children and families via the Marjorie Olivia Staples Endowed Fund at BYU’s College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences https://give.churchofjesuschrist.org/campaigns/81183/donations/new?designation_id=30122394)

The family wishes to thank all of Larry’s incredible doctors, medical teams, and St. George Regional Hospital over the years that have been a big part of Larry thriving, practicing dentistry for so long, traveling, and being able to enjoy life with his family. Thank you to Zion’s Way Hospice for the excellent care you gave him during his last two weeks of life, and to Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary for helping your buddy cross his last finish line.

06/08/2026

THERE IS NO NORM WHEN IT COMES TO GRIEF:
One of the biggest surprises in my own grief journey was realizing that year two was harder than year one. And I totally wasn't prepared for that.
Like most people, I assumed the first year would be the worst because it contained all the painful firsts, the first birthday, the first holiday, the first anniversary, and every milestone I never imagined facing alone.
The first year was really hard, but looking back, I was mostly surviving. There were countless decisions that needed my attention. My days were filled with just trying to get through the next hour, the next appointment, or the next task. Everything felt like a blur, and I don't think I fully understood what happened.
Then year two rolled in.
By then, life returned to normal for most people around me. The cards stopped coming. The phone didn't ring. Fewer people asked how I was doing. It wasn't because they didn't care. It was because enough time had passed that they assumed I was doing better.
Here’s the thing…I was only just beginning to understand the reality of my loss.
The shock that carried me through those early months started to wear off. The numbness was fading. The reality that my person wasn't coming back settled in more than it ever did during that first year. There was no longer a part of me waiting for things to return to normal because I was finally beginning to understand that normal didn’t existed anymore.
What I discovered was that year one was about surviving the loss.
Year two was about learning how to live with it.
And those are two very different things.
Surviving is about endurance.
Living with loss is about adaptation.
It's about waking up each day and figuring out how to carry someone you love into a future they won't physically be part of. It's about learning how to build a life around an absence that never completely goes away.
I also found year two to be lonelier. During the first year, people naturally expected me to be grieving. But during the second year, they expected me to be healing. But grief doesn't always follow the timelines other people imagine it should.
There were days when I looked fine from the outside and felt completely overwhelmed on the inside. I was functioning, working, and moving through life, but I was still trying to figure out who I was without the person I loved beside me.
For me, year two wasn't the end of my grief.
It was the beginning of learning how to carry it.
And that, in many ways…was even harder than I ever expected.
Gary Sturgis
Author: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Synthia Jean “Syndi” Potter EyreWith profound sorrow and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Synthia Jean “Syn...
06/04/2026

Synthia Jean “Syndi” Potter Eyre
With profound sorrow and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of Synthia Jean “Syndi” Potter Eyre — beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend — who passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, in Enoch, Utah, after a courageous battle with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. She was 47 years old.
Born on April 7, 1979, to William and Linda Potter in Salt Lake City, Utah. Syndi spent most of her life in St. George, Utah, where she became a highly respected and accomplished Real Estate Professional. She was driven, exceptionally intelligent, and endlessly resourceful, with a rare ability to turn vision into reality. Whatever she pursued, she did wholeheartedly and with unwavering determination.
Syndi leaves behind her loving husband, Lee Johnson Eyre and his children; her children Breya Andelin, Bridger Swick, Riley Andelin, and Gracie Barry; her parents William S. and Linda Potter; her siblings William (Diana), Christopher (Kalli), Richard (Abby), Michael (Kyndra), Stacie (Spencer), and 23 nieces and nephews (who adored her).
Late last year, Syndi received the devastating diagnosis of metastatic melanoma. Even through immense hardship, she faced her illness with remarkable strength, grace, and resilience. During the final months of her life, she was lovingly cared for in hospice by her devoted husband, Lee Eyre, who remained faithfully by her side through every step of her journey. Lee and her mother, Linda, were her primary caretakers, surrounding her with constant love, comfort, and support throughout her battle. Her father, Bill, and her children also played an important role in caring for her and lifting her spirits during this difficult time.
The love shared between Syndi and Lee was truly rare and unforgettable. Together, they built a life rooted in deep friendship, endless laughter, unwavering devotion, music, and profound admiration for one another. Through every joy and every hardship, they remained each other’s greatest source of strength and comfort. Their bond was filled with tenderness, loyalty, and a love that only the two of them could fully understand — a connection that will continue beyond this life and remain forever woven into the hearts of those who witnessed it.
Syndi had a presence that drew people in effortlessly. She was magnetic, radiant, and unforgettable — someone who could make others feel comfortable, understood, and valued within moments of meeting her. Her optimism shaped the way she lived, and she carried that perspective into every challenge, relationship, and dream.
She was also unbelievably funny. Her quick wit and perfectly timed humor could stop people in their tracks and leave an entire room in tears from laughter. Being around her felt joyful, and the memories she created with the people she loved will be cherished forever.
Above all else, her children were the center of her world. She constantly reminded them that they were capable of anything — that they could move mountains if they believed in themselves and refused to give up. She poured endless encouragement, wisdom, and affection into their lives and was not only their mother, but one of their closest friends.
Syndi deeply loved music, travel, and creating meaningful experiences for others. While serving on a mission trip in Haiti she realized it was time to adopt the baby she had spoken of throughout her young life while listening to the hymn “Amazing Grace,” a moment so moving that it inspired the name of her daughter, Gracie. In 2011 she traveled to Ethiopia for 3 months waiting to bring her daughter home. She found joy in exploring the world, living in Japan for some time, and sharing those experiences with the people closest to her.
She also had an extraordinary gift for making people feel special. Whether planning a celebration or choosing the perfect gift, Syndi paid attention to every detail and always found ways to create something thoughtful, personal, and unforgettable. She gave generously, loved deeply, and served others naturally.
Her faith in Jesus Christ remained steadfast throughout her life and especially during her illness. Since she had a gift of teaching, her favorite church assignment was teaching the twelve-year-old children, with Lee in the Enoch Ward Sunday School. She found peace in believing she would be reunited with loved ones who had gone before her and those who would one day join her after this life.
Although her absence leaves an immeasurable ache in the hearts of those who loved her, the impact of her life will continue through every person she encouraged, every laugh she shared, and every soul fortunate enough to know her. Her light, love, and spirit will remain with us always.
She will be missed beyond words and loved forever.
A Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, located at 288 W. St. George Blvd. in St. George, Utah 84770.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the St George LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, located at 166 So. Main St, St. George, Utah. Interment will follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery. 1777S. Dixie Dr., St. George, UT 84770.
Special thank you to Debbie and Sharon with Intermountain Hospice Care.
Women are invited to wear white, if so inclined.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfbonzomortuary.com for condolences and funeral listings.

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05/07/2026

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Natalie Hunt FoxNatalie Hunt Fox, born September 26, 1959, passed away on April 28th, 2026, following a steadfast life n...
04/30/2026

Natalie Hunt Fox
Natalie Hunt Fox, born September 26, 1959, passed away on April 28th, 2026, following a steadfast life navigating cancer.
Natalie was raised in Enterprise and graduated from Enterprise High School. She always knew she wanted to work with, be around, and help children, and went on to receive a technical certificate from SUU in preschool education. She later started and raised her family in Cedar City where they spent most of their life going on many adventures.
Natalie was a natural caretaker and peacemaker and never hesitated to do whatever she could to help those in need. She lived out her love for children and others through her work in preschool education, as well as through teaching, mothering, CNA work, and being a school nurse. Her kind heart and ability to bring out the best in everyone touched all who met her.
Her greatest joys in life were being a grandmother to her ten grandchildren and traveling to new places. She also loved music and taught herself to play the piano and ukulele. She was talented in many other crafts which she became well known for as well.
She will be missed dearly by her mother, Joe Ann; her siblings: Wendell Ray, Becky, and Jeff; her former husband, Doug; and four of her five children: Terral, Heather, Erin, and McKade. She will be happily reunited with her youngest child, Jaymon; and her father, Wendell.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with a viewing prior at 9:00-10:30 a.m., at the Cedar City LDS Ward, 500 West 400 North, Cedar City, Utah. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery located at 685 North Main Street.
In lieu of flowers, Natalie’s family has set up a memorial fund in her name at Mountain America Credit Union to help with funeral expenses, or you can Venmo https://venmo.com/u/NFox59.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit www.metcalfbonzomortuary.com for condolences, the complete obituary and funeral listings.

04/20/2026

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James "Jimmer" Martin EleganteJanuary 26, 1947 — April 8, 2026St George, UTJames “Jimmer” Elegante was a man for all sea...
04/11/2026

James "Jimmer" Martin Elegante
January 26, 1947 — April 8, 2026
St George, UT

James “Jimmer” Elegante was a man for all seasons who seemed to do everything—and do it well. He set out on his next adventure in the early morning hours of April 8, 2026 as Julie and Leo bid him a tearful farewell.

He was born January 26, 1947, in Provo, Utah, to James T. Elegante and Martina Matekovic Elegante. From his earliest years, he seemed drawn to learning in all its forms. Language, ideas, and people fascinated him, and that curiosity stayed with him throughout his life. He became a linguist, a pilot, a polka and ballroom dancer, a theologian, and an international business attorney—always learning, always exploring, always becoming.

Jimmer moved easily between worlds. He could be discussing language or philosophy one moment and telling a great family story the next. He noticed things others might miss and had a way of bringing people into the moment with him. His stories were rarely rushed—they unfolded, wandered, and stayed with you.

He loved to be in motion—flying his plane, surfing, skiing on land or in the water, hiking, or traveling the world. But just as often, life with him centered around the kitchen or the table. With simple ingredients, he created meals that felt like an occasion, and gathering people together was part of the joy.

In 1982 Jimmer married Angie (Mary Angela) Gabardi and their short union was blessed with two wonderful children: Marco in 1986, and Lucia in 1989.

On August 9, 2007, the sun shined on James when he met Julie Peters ZoBell. He fell in love with her during their first dance class and they continued dancing together for the next 19 years. They married on July 8, 2010 and welcomed Leo on November 15, 2013. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Saint George Temple on August 31, 2024.

Later in life, Jimmer surprised just about everyone who knew him—including himself—by joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He embraced it in the same way he approached everything else: by learning deeply, serving generously, and sharing his talents. He especially loved serving as the Ward Choir Director. Music was a constant in his life. He loved it broadly and deeply—from opera to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, to the more obscure—and he shared that love freely with others.

He was a strategist and a problem solver extraordinaire, a teacher at heart, and always his own man. He never stopped learning, never stopped questioning, and never quite did things the expected way.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Marco (Reese), Lucia (Wyatt), and Leo; Julie’s children, Zachary (Brealynn) ZoBell, Jeremy ZoBell, Gavin (Paige) ZoBell, and their beloved grandchildren; Ellie, Luke, Jones, and Lucy; sister, Sharon Richardson, and dozens of cousins.

We would like to thank Pathway Hospice & Palliative Care for their tender care during his last days, Dr. Caldwell, Kaylie, Sue, and Kassi.

A funeral/celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00 am, at the Red Cliffs 1st Ward Chapel, 625 East Center Street, Ivins, Utah. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, April 13, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Metcalf-Bonzo Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah, and Tuesday, April 14, from 9:30 am -10:30 am prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to one of Jimmer’s favorite causes: (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints BYU Pathways West Africa) www.byupathway.edu

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com to share memories and condolences.

04/08/2026

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