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Sophia Hayes Obituary
Our loving mother, Sophia Mahleres Hayes, age 90, passed away on June 5, 2014.
Sophie was born in Price, Utah to Harry and Ourania Siampinos Mahleres on November 20, 1923. She married Richard N. Hayes on April 27, 1952 in Price, Utah.
Sophie graduated from Holy Cross School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse. She was an active member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church as well as the National Philoptochos Society. She was involved in Active Re-Entry, the American Cancer Society, the Greek Festival, Beta Sigma Phi, and several other charitable organizations. A longstanding resident of Carbon County, Sophie will be greatly missed by all.
Sophie is survived by three sons and one daughter, Harry (Melinda) Hayes, Livermore, CA, Bill Hayes, Price, Edie (Rex) Rhodes, Evanston, WY, Rich (Jan) Hayes, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren, Justin, Karl, Lindsey, Amanda, Zach, Max, Patrick, Mallory, Quintin, E.J., Dallas; two great-grandchildren, Keprie and Jaxon. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard; brothers, John, Angelo and Nick; and sister, Dea Diamanti.
The Trisagion service will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church with the Father Brendan Pelphrey, officiating. Burial will follow at Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Sophie at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net
In memory of Sophie, memorial contributions can be made to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 688, Price, UT 84501 or Active Re-Entry, 10 South Fairgrounds Road, Price, UT 84501.
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Rich Hayes
June 5, 2025
Mom I miss you so much. May your spirit be eternal. Love you. Richy
Richy Hayes
June 2, 2024
Wow mom, ten years. Think about you all the time. Miss you so much. Richy
June 13, 2014
I have so much respect and love for your Mom. She will be mussed. Tammy
June 13, 2014
Mom, I will l miss you. Love ya. Richy
June 8, 2014
Sophia was always nice and friendly and will be missed. RIP, Sophie, Rose and John lionakis
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