Obituaries

Apr 20, 2026

Patty Lou (Thompson) Nead returned to her Heavenly Father on April 20, 2026, completing a life defined by courage, devotion, and unwavering faith. She was born on August 3, 1934, the fourth child and only daughter in a home that would fracture early in her childhood. The divorce of her parents marked her life in profound ways. As a young...

Apr 22, 2026

A life well lived has sadly come to an end with sadness in our hearts, we say goodbye to Amos Lacy Hancock, age 85 of Kearns, Utah on April 22, 2026

Lacy was born on April 6, 1941 to the late Claude Cornelius and Margie Choate Hancock in a small farming community in Trigg County, Kentucky. On May 6, 1961 Lacy...

Apr 21, 2026

Richard Ralph Anderson was born on April 12, 1934 to Richard Alfred Anderson and Annis Clare Van Cleve in Helena, Montana. He grew up hunting, fishing, and enjoying nature, and never lost his love for those things. His love for the Boy Scouts of America programs went hand in hand with his other loves. He spent many years teaching boys...

Mar 15, 2026

Prudence Ilene Curtarelli Scheib passed away peacefully, at the age of 93 on March 15, 2026 in Willard, Utah.

Born on May 10, 1932 in Olympia, Washington, Prudy was raised by her mother and father, Irene and Ragle Thornton as the second born of six siblings. She often shared many loving memories of growing up having a special relationship with her...

Apr 20, 2026

Carlos was born in Mexico City on March 15th, 1951, to a family of very talented artists, musicians, poets, and performers. His parents were Lucy Marcela Güereña and Horacio Almada. Carlos had an older sister, Marcelita, and two younger brothers, Luis and Ernesto. They were best friends growing up and best friends for life. As a teenager, Carlos loved soccer....

Apr 20, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday April 20, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so fiercely. Andrea Lin Mansfield, 77, of Orem, Utah leaves behind a legacy of love, family, humor, and generosity.

Andee (as she preferred to be called) was born March 4, 1949 in San Bernardino, CA to David and...

Apr 17, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Beth Ann Thurgood Dearden, a resident of Wildwood in Provo Canyon, Utah, passed away on April 16, 2026. at the age of 87. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 16, 1938. She is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Marlin Dearden, as well as four children - Brad (wife Debbie), Kirk (wife Elisabeth), Julie (husband...

Apr 15, 2026

Vaai was Born on November 17, 1964 and raised in American Samoa by Luamata and Faamao Lavatai. Growing up with his siblings, he attended Manulele Tausala elementary and soon graduated from Samoana high school in 1982. Later on Vaai left his home land and moved to Anaheim, California to live with his late brother Natia Lavatai. Vaai also moved his...

Apr 10, 2026

Our sweet mother, Elaine Vaterlaus Woodward, 94, passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes on April 10, 2026. Elaine was born March 7, 1932 at home in Fish Haven, Idaho to John Christoff and Lisle Findlay Vaterlaus, the third of six children. The family purchased a farm and moved to Riverdale, Idaho, where she spent her childhood and...

Apr 9, 2026

Helen A. Bray, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed unexpectedly April 9, 2026, in Murray, Utah due to health complications.  She was born April 15, 1944 in Moroni, Utah to Wilford and Arvilla Anderson and was raised in Fountain Green, Utah.  The the last 59 years, she made her home in Rose Park where she built a life...

Mar 31, 2026

Frederick Arnold Schmauch, born July 14, 1944, in Kalispell, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2026, with family by his side.

Known to friends and family as Butch, and professionally as Fred Scott, he lived a life full of personality, humor, and unforgettable presence.

Fred began his broadcasting career while still in high school at KLCB in Libby, Montana, laying the...

Mar 31, 2026

Jennie Gay Griffiths passed peacefully away March 31, 2026 from complications due to a stroke.  Her husband Mark was by her side and she was surrounded by loved ones.   Jennie was born April 28, 1954 in Pendleton, Oregon to Glen Rex Purnell and Mary Donna Forsyth.  In her early life was known as Gay.  She graduated from Bonnie Doon...

Mar 30, 2026

Steven Ray Cook was born in Los Angeles on February 19, 1955 to Bayliss Herschal Cook and Maxine Lois Hansen. He was the middle child with 2 older brothers (Mike and Ben) and 2 younger sisters (Annie and Sharon).

As a young boy he lived in many places in Southern California but mostly at his grandparents’ home where he and his...

Mar 26, 2026

After a brave battle in the Intensive Care Unit, Liliana passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her children on March 26, 2026, at the age of 47. Her legacy is continued by her five children, Leslie, Julieanna, Kayly, Erick, and Valerie and our family dog Yukine, who were her entire world. 

She had a special fondness for Lilies, which...

Mar 25, 2026

Gayle Lynn Grant Warner passed away March 25, 2026 from complications from Pancreatic Cancer. She was born June 30, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ned Grant and LaRue Solomon. She graduated from Granger High School in 1972. She worked in the convention industry from 1990 to 2022 starting as a labor coordinator and finishing her career as a...

Mar 22, 2026

George Cain Burgess Burroughs was born on October 17, 1994 in Provo Utah to Julie Lynn Burgess. He passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at home on March 22, 2026 in West Jordan, Utah.

George lived in Utah the entirety of his life and loved the opportunities he had to experience the great outdoors. Whether he was driving, hiking or camping, he...

Mar 19, 2026

Jared Stroud, born on May 12, 1994, in Ogden, Utah, departed from this world unexpectedly on March 19, 2026. His passing leaves a void that words can scarcely express, yet the love and warmth he shared endure in the hearts of all who knew him.

Jared was a remarkable individual whose intelligence and curiosity fueled a lifelong passion for learning. A...

Mar 19, 2026

Our beautiful daughter, sister, wife, and mother, Melinda Deanne “Mindy” Hefner Batie, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 19, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with glioblastoma. Throughout her journey, Mindy faced each day with remarkable strength, grace, and an unwavering faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. Though treatments were difficult, she never lost her quick...

Mar 19, 2026

After a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, Bruce Hiller, age 78 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bruce was born August 1, 1947, in Salt Lake City, to Gunter and Lois Hiller. During his childhood and throughout his life, Bruce experienced a number of significant health challenges, which he faced courageously, never letting them hold him back....