Obituaries
Home: Hurricane, Utah
Death Date: January 5, 2010
Birthdate: September 12, 1929
Place Of Birth: Martha, Texas
Service Information: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:00 AM
Service Location: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Carl A. Herrera
An honorable man
Carl A. Herrera, age 80, died on January 5th, 2010, at his home in the care of his lovely wife.
He was born on September 12th, 1929 in Martha, TX to Angelita and Carlos Herrera Sr. He married Lana Matthews on January 22nd, 1983.
Carl served his country in the United States Army, as a member of the 115th Engineering Combat Battalion in Camp McCoy, WI. He retired from Kennecott Copper after 37 years of service as a welder. His strong work ethic and his natural artistic ability attributed to his various building projects, his cabin being one of his greatest achievements. He was a loving and dedicated family man who also cherished his friends. He also enjoyed meeting and sharing life stories with everyone he met. Carl had a great passion for the outdoors, and was an avid fisher and hunter. He enjoyed taking scenic drives with his family in southern Utah, and was a gold member of Zions National Park.
He is survived by his wife Lana Herrera of 25 wonderful years; sons Delph, Scott, Mark; step-children Debbie, Mike Alexander, Scott Stroh, Teresa Kranz, Shane Stroh; brother Alonzo Herrera; and sister Jesusita Stauffer.
Preceded in death by his daughter Loretta; step-daughter Kenna; and 7 siblings.
A funeral right will be held on Wednesday, January 13th at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Salt Lake City, where a viewing will begin at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Utah Veteran’s Memorial Park., 17111 Camp Williams Rd. Bluffdale.
The family would like to thank family, friends and medical professionals who attended to Carls needs.