Obituaries

Jan 23, 2026

Joseph Clifford Valdez Obituary Joseph Clifford Valdez 1956 ~ 2026 Joe was born in Provo, Utah to Willie Maudell Nix and Alfonso Horacio Valdez on March 8, 1956. He graduated from Hillcrest High School located in Midvale, Utah in 1974. He also served in the navy. 

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his stepmother, Linda Herbert Valdez,...

Jan 22, 2026

David Smith Hufstetler passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 from complications of epilepsy. He was born on January 1, 1971 in Ogden, Utah, to Keith Hayes Hufstetler and Vickie Smith Hufstetler.

He lived most of his childhood in Syracuse, Utah, but also lived in Farmington and Kaysville. He played football for Davis High school, and was very good at it. He...

Jan 20, 2026

Connie Hunt Larsen passed away on January 20, 2026 in West Valley City, Utah.  She was born on May 20, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Calvin S Hunt and Margie Erickson Hunt.  Connie had many health problems throughout her short life and was unable to have children of her own, but was blessed with a bonus daughter, Ashley...

Jan 20, 2026

Nicholas Herman Pegnato passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2026, at the age of 29. He was born on May 25, 1996, in Taylorsville, Utah. He worked most of his adult life as a framer and in other phases of construction. His hobbies included drawing, writing, and performing music. He will be remembered most for his kind heart and sense...

Jan 18, 2026

Austin Lee Lyons, 24, was born on October 14, 2001, in Huntsville, Alabama and departed this life on January 18, 2026, in Sandy Utah.

Austin attended Hazel Green High School before setting out to make his way in the world. His journey took him through Florida, Maine, and New York, before he ultimately settled in Utah, where he established roots and...

Jan 12, 2026

Karyl Mackenzie Kastle-Smart (born Mary Kathleen Schlenker), otherwise known as "MOM" and "Grandma Kathy"

Dad finally ran down to pick mom up to show her around before her Heavenly Birthday Bash. She has missed him since he left almost 5 years ago, and was probably irritated that he took so long to get her. Nevertheless, Karyl, aged 74 (January 13, 1951-January...

Jan 9, 2026

Teresa Katherine Hunter passed away after a short battle with cancer, January 9, 2026 in Sandy, Utah. She was born January 24, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Elburn Maynard and Lilly Hooper. She grew up in Sandy, Utah. Met and married Wayne Hunter on January 12, 1992. Teresa and Wayne were later sealed in the Temple in October...

Jan 6, 2026

Gloria Amezquita-Barron, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 11, 1954, in Guanajuato, Mexico to Luz and Felisa Amezquita. She dedicated her life to her three sons, her grandchildren and beloved dogs. She was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. Gloria was a wonderful cook who expressed...

Dec 30, 2025

Adam Alan Anderson passed away in his home unexpectedly next to his loving wife on December 30, 2025. He was born May 12, 1984 in Orem, Utah to Richard and Patricia (Trask) Anderson. He was married to Jennifer Caitlynn Turner and together they have three children; Whitney Nicole, Adam Alan II, and Cian Troy Lee.

Adam was in the national guard...

Dec 30, 2025

Dexter Allen Morris, age 38, of Provo, Utah, passed away on December 30, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1987, to Scott and Trish Medina Morris. Dex grew up on Grandview Hill in Provo, where he created countless lifelong memories and friendships. He attended Westridge Elementary, Dixon Junior High, and Provo High School. 

From a young age, Dex was known...

Dec 23, 2025

Vickie Lynn Ryser passed away December 23, 2025 surrounded by her son, daughter, son in-law, husband, sisters and nephew after fighting respiratory failure for two weeks at Huntsman Cancer Institute.  She has been battling stage 4 cancer for three years.  

She was born February 16, 1969 in Provo, Utah to Thomas Lane Steele and Lauren Mae Mitsy Henderson.  She graduated...

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 20, 2025

Melvin Duane Rowberry, age 92, passed away December 20, 2025, peacefully at his home in West Valley City, Utah after suffering a stroke. As he entered into the spirit world, he was welcomed by his parents, Cecil Marion Rowberry and Ellen Johnson-Cook, his brothers, Cecil Joseph Rowberry and Don Rowberry, grandson, Paul Rowberry and great-grandson, Colin Valencia.

Duane was born on...

2025

Con profunda tristeza, despedimos a nuestra querida Bertha Gomez Padilla, quien nació el 06/08/1983, y falleció el 18/12/2025.

A Bertha le precedieron en la muerte su marido, Pedro Henriquez, y sus hijos: Christian Mauricio Henriquez Gomez, Alexander Andres Henriquez Gomez, y Daniel Eduardo Henriquez Gomez- de los cuales que eran sus mejores logros y sentía un inmenso orgullo al verlos alcanzar...

Dec 14, 2025

Ronald Charles Schroeder

July 3, 1944 – December 14, 2025

Ronald Charles Schroeder Sr. passed away on December 14, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. He departed this earth as he lived his life: surrounded by the warmth and presence of his loving children.

A Life of Art and Craft Born in Compton, California, Ron’s journey as a creator...

Dec 13, 2025

Our beloved Libbie Lyman Loudenback passed away on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. She was 91 years old and left behind her husband, Gordon E. Loudenback, her son, John L. Loudenback as well as many nephews and nieces.

Libbie grew up in Blanding, Utah, with her parents, Lynn F. Lyman and Hazel B. Lyman, her brother, Gary B. Lyman and sister, Linda...

Dec 13, 2025

Judy Lorretta Jones passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born on October 4, 1953, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to Wanda Reed and Oscar “Tom” Reed. In recent years, she made her home in Logan, Utah, but spent much of her life raising her family in St. Helens, Oregon.

Judy was the glue that held her family together—the strong one everyone...

Dec 12, 2025

Kristine Susan Powers Hanson went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on December 12, 2025. She passed peacefully in the comfort of her home with a few loved ones by her side.

She was born July 11, 1967 in Lamar Colorado and was soon after adopted by Ron and Deanna Powers who brought her home to Grand Junction Colorado...

Dec 12, 2025

Sadly, our beloved Sonya Lynn Kartchner, 61, of Moroni, Utah, passed away on December 12, 2025, after years of battling cancer. Sonya was born on November 8, 1964 to Lynn Devon and Edith LaDella Mellor Shaw.

After graduating high school, she went on to study respiratory therapy at the University of Utah. Before she could complete her studies, she was diagnosis...

Dec 11, 2025

Katherine Josephine Hauck unexpectedly passed away December 11, 2025 in Provo, Utah. Like too many of America's children, it was a lethal dose of Fentanyl that killed her.

Kate was born February 19, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. Her parents are Alan and Debra (Parker) Hauck. She was baptized on March 11, 2018. She graduated high school in 2022 with a 3.63...