Graveside - Virtual Attendance
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87308205508Monday Jan 5, 2026: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
1946 ~ 2025
Monday Jan 5, 2026: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Herman Mascarenas passed away peacefully at his Riverton home on December 25, 2025.
Herman was born on July 24th 1946 to Albert and Maxine Mascarenas in Dragerton, UT. His mother later moved to Colorado where she met and married Celes Vallez. They relocated to Rock Springs, Wyoming; shortly after their marriage. Herman was raised there until he enlisted in the Navy.
In July 1963, a few days after his 17th birthday, he was inducted into the Navy. He attended Bootcamp in San Diego, California. He married Betty Marie Martinez on April 15, 1964, in California. Immediately after Bootcamp leave, he was assigned to the carrier USS Constellation CVA64 to the Weapons Dept 4th Division. During his period on the Constellation the ship made 2 West Pac cruises. While on the ship his duties besides normal ship maintenance, he maintained and operated ship to ship fueling and supply rigs at sea. Herman was a qualified helmsman at the age of 18.
After active-duty, Herman and his family relocated to SLC, Utah. Herman started working, going to night school and serving in the active Navy Reserves. He worked several jobs while becoming an Engineer. Providing for his family and improving their circumstances.
Herman and Betty have three children, sons Anthony (Wendy), Danny, and daughter Annette. Four grandchildren, Totyana (Michael), Nicholas, Tenasia, and Corbyn (Desirae). Five great grandchildren, Trey, Riot, Rose, Braxtyn, and True Marie.
He loved spending time with his family. Camping and boating, enjoying the mountains and wildlife, working on old cars, and taking his family to car shows. He enjoyed sharing his beautiful yards and roses and breakfasts with his Navy buddies.
Herman is survived by all of his children and grandchildren, previously mentioned, as well as his sister, Shirely (Jesse) Gardea, and brother Steve Vallez.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Betty; parents, Maxine and Celes Vallez; sister Madeline Pacheco, and brothers Fred Vallez, Garry Lee Vallez, and Leonard Vallez.
A viewing will be held Monday, January 5th, 2026 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Larkin Mortuary Riverton, 3688 West 12600 South, Riverton, Utah.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM at Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 South 1700 West, Bluffdale, Utah.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
Hermon was such an amazing person. I will always remember his warmth and compassion.
Tony, Danny, Annette and family, we are saddened to hear the passing of our beloved Uncle. We always enjoyed spending time with Uncle Herman and Aunt Betty. We made it a priority to always stop in for a visit whenever we were in Utah. They are both two of the most wonderful people I have ever had the privilege of having in my life. I cherish the childhood memories of spending time with them and my cousins. Rest peacefully, Uncle. We love you and will miss you!
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Herman for about 7 years and he was a great friend to me. I met him while working at IMFlash and he was an great soul and friend to me.