Al (Alfio) Magazu

Al (Alfio) Magazu

ST GEORGE - Al (Alfio) Magazu, age 86 passed away peacefully in St. George Utah, on Thursday, November 8, 2018 after a short battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. He is deeply loved and will be missed more than words can describe. He was our rock and lived a healthy and active life right up until the end. He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Palma, brother Nunzio, and son Steve Hansen.

Al was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in a strong and loving Sicilian family. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Army before moving to San Jose to work and to start a family. Al worked for the Mercury News as the chief photographer and later as editor for 25 years. He had a very successful career and covered ev­erything from the Olympics, Bing Crosby Pro Am, to the Angela Davis and Patty Hearst cases. He had a talent for capturing special moments through the lens of his camera and for connecting with everyone he met. He remained in close contact with his friend and long-time co-worker at the Mercury, Dave Milton.

After retiring from the Mercury News, Al started his own business, Superior Color Lab in Willow Glen. His second retirement took him to Utah, where he continued to stay active and made frequent trips to San Jose to spend time with his family.

Al is survived by Delores, his devoted and loving wife of 50 years; daughters, Donna Milo (Nick) and Michele Guiterrez (Greg); sons, Mike and Scott Hansen; brother, Leo; grandchildren, Nicholas Milo, Anthony and Paul Magazu, Ricky and Joey Hansen; nephews, Pete (Janie) and Leo (Kathy) Magazu and their children. He was a cherished grandfather, dad, husband, and friend.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT. Friends may visit with family on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT.