A Live Broadcast of Funeral Services may be viewed at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at www.walkersanderson.com ____________________________ Eugene Dominguez Soto Ettinger passed peacefully through the veil on the morning of February 6, 2021. He was born October 8, 1943 in Douglas, Arizona, he spent his childhood years in southern California, where he had many fond memories of family and friends. He would move to Las Vegas, Nevada, and attended Las Vegas High School. He enjoyed sports and was a gifted athlete lettering in both track and football. He married his high school sweetheart Sandy and was later sealed in the Utah Saint George LDS Temple. He worked for the city of Las Vegas in the Public Works Department before pursuing his college degree. He attended dental school in Santa Ana, California, and graduated from Orange Coast Junior College where he earned a degree in Dental Technology. Later, he moved his family to Orem, Utah, where they have lived since 1973. Gene was the owner/operator of Ettinger Dental Lab and had an eye for detail and was meticulous in crafting dental products that reflected his high standards throughout his career. He loved sports and for many years had season tickets to BYU football games. He enjoyed skiing and spent many happy days at his favorite Utah ski resorts, fishing on the Provo River and for a time, long distance running where he enjoyed participating in 5k events. Later in life his garden became his passion and a true source of joy and belonging for all those who spent time there. He recently renewed his interest in fly-fishing and learned the art of tying flies. In his final days he gave each family member several of his hand-crafted flies encased in a Ettinger Dental Lab clear plastic box as a token of his deep and abiding love for them. Gene loved people and people loved him. He talked easily with those he met and made them feel comfortable and listened to. Gene was well-known at his favorite restaurants and in his circle of influence. His home was always open to family and friends. He leaves a legacy of kindness, patience, unconditional love and endurance. Gene was a devoted husband and father. His testimony in our Savior, Jesus Christ, was foremost on his mind as he said goodbye to his family before his death. He leaves behind his beloved wife and eternal companion of 55 years, Sandy; his children Bryan (Megan), Janae (Reed) Hobush, Todd, and Gena; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-granddaughters; his brother Stacy (Lesa) of Reno, Nevada, and his sister Adria (Mike) Schmidt of Las Vegas, Nevada. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah, with a viewing from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. A Live Broadcast of Funeral Services may be viewed at 11:00 a.m., www.walkersanderson.com, where condolences and memories may be offered to the family on Gene's obituary.