Bonita Hughes Boyce

Bonita “Bonnie” Hughes Boyce age 81, passed away on March 11, 2024 in Mesquite, NV.  She was born in St George, UT on August 21, 1942 to Dee Mathew Hughes and Lois Judd Hughes.  She grew up and lived in Mesquite most of her life.

Bonnie worked as a librarian at the school and enjoyed sharing her love of reading with the students.  She was a huge Golden Knights fan and had Golden Knights memorabilia all over. She was even able to attend a few games with her daughters.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served as Stake Librarian, Ward Librarian, Second Counselor in the Relief Society, Young Womens, and Primary.   Bonnie also enjoyed traveling and was able to see almost all of the country that she loved the most. She was able to so some traveling abroad as well. 

 She is survived by her six children Eric Boyce, K   Mathew (Rose) Boyce, Cherri Boyce, Shanon Boyce, Michael Boyce, Christopher Boyce; three brothers Myron (Lucille) Hughes, Warren (Jane) Hughes, Derald (Linda) Hughes;  a sister Karla Lee; sister in law Gaye Hughes; three grandchildren McKenna (Adhir) Oliva, Michael Boyce, Jasmine Boyce; a great grandchild Reinelle Oliva.  She is preceded in death by her parents Dee and Lois Hughes;  two brothers DeMar (Anna Lou) Hughes, Arvile Hughes, brother in law Afton Lee and sister in law Vyonne Hughes.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 evening from 6 to 8 pm and on Saturday March 16, 2024 from 11am to 11:45 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Whipple Chapel 121 Whipple Way Mesquite, NV 89027.  Funeral Service will be at 12 noon with burial to follow at the Mesquite City Cemetery (Hillside),  Family and friends are invited to leave memories and condolences at an online memorial guestbook at www.starmortuary.com