Curtis Kaneko

Tremonton, UT- Curtis Kaneko, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2008 at the Bear River Valley Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 4, 1954 in Brigham City, Utah to Floyd Hideo and Leona Tanaka Kaneko. He was raised in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School. He married Robbin Montgomery December 15, 1972. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan LDS temple on June 7, 1974. Curtis was a crane operator at Nucor Steele for the last 27 years where he was noted for his work ethic and his commitment to excellence. He was an active member of the Riverview LDS Ward, served in the High Priest Group -Leadership and enjoyed his calling as a home teacher because he valued caring for others.
Among Curtis' fondest memories was visiting with people and serving others. He loved his family and always supported them. The greatest gift he gave his family was his time and his love. Nothing was more important than his family, he was always there to watch a ball game, fix a flat tire, or just come because he was called.
He is survived by his wife; his children: Cade Mandie, Calie, Charity, Sage and Pepper; six grandchildren; his mother; one brother, Stan Julie Kaneko and three sisters, Nancy Mark Treasure, Barbara Randy Williams, and Michelle Jeff Lathrom.
He is preceded in death by one daughter, Chelsey and his father.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tremonton Stake Center, 660 North 300 East, Tremonton with Bishop Michael Yates officiating. Family and friends may call Friday, October 10, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Riverview Ward Church, 10750 North Highway 38, Deweyville and Saturday from 9:15-10:40 a.m. at the Tremonton Stake Center. Interment at Tremonton Riverview Cemetery.