Cecil L Richens

Cecil L. Richens of Fresno, CA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at his home.  He was born October 10, 1937 in Roosevelt, Utah the son of William Lenar Richens and Dena Cope Richens. Cecil married Leona Ruth Gledhill on November 6, 1959, and they were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.  Cecil and Leona moved to Fresno in 1971 with their 2 daughters, Leisel and Rebecca.

Cecil worked as a Tax Examiner for the IRS.

Cecil was a member of the LDS Church, and attended the Kings Canyon Ward (formerly Fresno 1st Ward). 

Cecil is survived by daughter Leisel Jimenez of Fresno, CA, grandchildren Matthew Richens and Ashley Honesto, daughter Rebecca Hanson (Eric) of Manitowoc, WI, grandchildren Hayden, Hudson, Helix, and Hailey Hanson.  brother Howard Richens of Plymouth, UT, sister Melva Richens of Liberty, UT, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, he was preceded in death by his wife Leona, sister Verdon and parents.

Cecil lived a full, positive and eventful life. He impacted many people by just being his genuine self.

Forever in Our Hearts. “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”

Funeral service will be held Monday. September 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary of Ogden, viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. 

Cecil will be laid to rest in Ogden, UT following a funeral service. Interment will be at Myers Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd., Ogden, UT.

Arrangements entrusted to Myers Ogden Mortuary.

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