Roxanne Paula Hasegawa
October 13, 1960 - January 31, 2016
Roxanne passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 with family and friends by her side at Huntsman Cancer as her body was released from the pain of her cancer.
Roxanne was born and grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended Granite High School and was class Historian her senior year, after graduation she attended The University of Utah.
Roxanne loved what she did, she started as an usher at the Salt Palace where her love of music, sports, events and people grew. She then had a 16-year career at KSL Television working in programming and news. For the past 14 years she worked at KTVX where she helped start and produced “Good Things Utah”; however, She never had just one thing going, she was involved as a publicist for numerous athletes, dancers and musicians and was instrumental in events Comic-con.
Helping people and charity was a major part of who Roxanne was, she connected people in the best way and is responsible for marriages, successful careers and lifelong friendships. It didn’t matter if you had met Rox for the first time, you were instantly a friend and treated as family and she would do anything for you. She always had a special relationship with children and she was the first to admit she was a big kid herself. It was no wonder that she wanted to improve their lives and worked diligently with charities like Bear Hugs for Kids and Hope Kids
Roxanne is survived by sister Stace Hasegawa; brother Kory (Andrea) Hasegawa and much loved nephew Case. She is also survived by “chosen” sisters; Sue George, Mowissa (Melissa) Youngberg and second family Karl and Kay Malone children Kadee, Kylee (goddaughter), KJ and Karlee along with aunts and cousins, her TV family, RSL family, and dancer and musician family. She is preceded in death by parents Paul and Miki Hasegawa.
The Hasegawa family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and doctors at Huntsman Cancer Institute for the comfort and merciful care provided to Roxanne and to family and friends for their loving outpouring of support.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Roxanne’s life on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E. Salt Lake City from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Please use complimentary valet parking at the north entrance of the building. In tribute to Rox, please wear some combination of black, hot pink, Chuck Taylors or bling.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Roxanne’s name to your favorite charity or one that was special to her: Huntsman Cancer Institute, Primary Children’s Hospital, Firemen and Friends for Kids, or Make-A-Wish.
In Loving Memory
Stace and Kory- so sorry to hear of Rox's death. Thinking of you during this difficult time. We will always remember meeting you as kids through your parents, and hearing how proud they were of you and Rox as adults of all your adventures and career accomplishments. Our deepest sympathy, Lynn and Mark Kelly
Lynn and Mark Kelly
Salt Lake City, Ut
Roxanne, I'll look at the brightest light in the sky & know you're watching over us. Your beautiful light will dazzle heaven! Until we meet again. Stace, Kory, Andrea, Case, Sue, and family, my heart has a hole, but we will continue on for Rox and do & love the things she did and live by her example.
Josette Ono
Bountiful, Ut
Roxanne, lovely friend, it's tough to come to grips with the idea that you're gone. So many of us will miss your light and love. Rest in peace, sweet friend, until we meet again. (I told my sis to give you a big hug when she saw you.) From now on, the sky will be brighter because you'll be watching over us and smiling.
Charla Haley
West Jordan, UT
What a wonderful, delightful personality. That sums up Roxanne and her impact on everyone she met. At KSL Roxanne was never "not happy" or "not smiling." No matter how you felt, she made you feel better. And what a self-made expert with musicians and concerts. Many moons ago, before my wife was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease - Rox got us concert tickets on the ground floor of a rock group performing "Jesus Christ, Superstar." With her friends and fellow workers - that's what she did and that was only a small part of it. If you needed help in anyway for what ever reason - Rox was always there. With my wife's illness, sorry I couldn't be there Friday night. I'll miss Rox. May God be with here.
Ed Yeates
Sandy, Ut
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is and how hard it will be to fill the big void it will leave in your lives. Just keep in your hearts the wonderful memories you have of her and cling to each other. I didn't really know her, but I know how close your family has always been. I was aquainted with Kory and your Mother through my husband Gary Jones of Skate & Score & hockey.
Kathy Jones
Taylorsville, Ut
Dear Stacie and family, I am sorry to hear of Roxannes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this great loss. In my sophomore year at Granite I was fortunate to have worked with two exceptional women who served as Historians: Janie Heller and of course Roxanne Hasegawa. Thank you Roxanne for mentoring me and all the happy memories. Love and strength to you and your family Stacie.
Scott A Blaser
Palm Springs, CA
Awe, Roxy! You left sparkles in your footsteps and love in your wake. Thank you God, for sharing your Roxanne with us, and I understand why you wanted her home.. And Roxy, I promise I will never let George down on our shared 10-13-60 birthday...I couldn't ever fill your shoes... But, I will do my best... ♡ ...
Teri-Lisa Stagg
Sandy, UT