Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, and friend, Craig Rogers, age 72, passed away after a 9-week battle with pancreatic cancer on February 5, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1953, in Kanosh, Utah, to Victor and Lillian (Stead) Rogers. He was the youngest of five children. Craig graduated from Millard High School in Fillmore, Utah. After graduating high school, he served a mission in the Alberta Saskatchewan Canada mission, from 1972-1974. After his mission, he moved to Riverside, CA where he met his sweetheart. Craig and Lissa married on July 12, 1975, in the Los Angeles temple. Craig enlisted in the U.S. Air Force shortly after they were married, in January 1976. He was stationed at the McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA. Employment took them back to Riverside, CA. He worked as a lineman for the City of Riverside for 33 years. Craig and Lissa feel blessed to have raised their family in Moreno Valley, CA. After retiring, they moved to Cedar City, Utah, where they have lived happily for the last 12 years.
Craig served in many callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many involving working with the young men in scouting. He served in the Cedar City temple with Lissa for several years. His most recent service in the church was as a Bishop in a Young Single Adult 20th ward for the past two and a half years.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lissa, and children: Ben (Jamie), Rebecca Bryant (Mark), Melissa Gargalis (Greg), Nick (Renee), and Josh (Krista) and his 15 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Kathie Smith and John Rogers (Kathyrn Ann). He was preceded in death by his parents Vic and Lillian Rogers and siblings David and Lillis.
Craig loved his wife, kids, and grandkids. He was the best grandpa. He will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11am at the Cedar City West Stake Center located at 725 South 1100 West Cedar City, Utah, 84720.
The family is compiling a tribute book of Craig. Please share any memories or photos at: [email protected]