Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alfonzo Defa, age 77, passed away March 21, 1992 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born June 4, 1914 in Hanna, Utah to frank and Guvanela Defa. He married Viola Mariani on December 29, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah.He was self-employed all his life. He was a partner in Defa and Fabrizio sawmill for 40 years. Hauled lumber to all parts of Utah. Farmer, Rancher and also owned and operated Defa's Dude Ranch, where he always took special pride in keeping his pastures green. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to share his stories with his family and friends.
Survived by his wife, Viola Defa, of Hanna; three sons, two daughters and their spouses, Geno Defa, Richard and Gayle Defa, all Salt Lake City; Jim and Marianne Defa, Hanna; Sharon and Jay Giles, Draper; Judy and Doug Price, Tabiona; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Defa, Hanna; Joe Defa, Salt Lake City; one sister, Tracy Roberts, Hanna. Preceded in death by a sister, Rosie Fabrizio.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Olpin Mortuary in Heber City, where friends may call Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Tabiona Cemetery.
He will be loved and missed by everyone who knew him.
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