Obituaries

Our Current Obituaries

Donald Rich

Donald Rich

Jan 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Edwin Rich II on January 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on October 17, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to Donald Edwin Rich, Sr. and Eleanor Blackwell Rich. Don was raised in sunny Los Angeles, California, as the youngest of three siblings. He cherished his sisters, Diana...

Juli Larsen

Juli Larsen

Jan 1, 2026

Juli Nicholes Larsen was called back to our Father in Heaven on Thursday, January 1 st, 2026, due to heartcomplications.

Juli was born to Sanford Ross and Orpha JaNae Nicholes on April 20th, 1962, in American Fork, Utah. Juli attended and graduated from American Fork High School in 1980. While she was in high school, she met her lifelong and eternal...

Helen O'Connell

Helen O'Connell

Dec 31, 2025

Helen O’Connell was born Elena Ann Galisky on December 3, 1924, in Koscza, Ukraine. In 1935, seven years after emigrating from Ukraine to Mexico, her parents and their six children emigrated to the United States, settling in Los Angeles, CA.

She married Morgan O’Connell on November 15, 1942, in Los Angeles, and together they raised six children. After 21 years as...

Rilla Morgan

Rilla Morgan

Dec 24, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Rilla Lee Morgan, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on December 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 8, 1940, to Leland and Maxine Payne in Wilmar, California. Rilla spent her life lovingly caring for her family and creating a warm, welcoming home...

Donna Mitani

Donna Mitani

Dec 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Rae (Willingham) Mitani, who passed away on December 24, 2025, peacefully in her own home in American Fork, Utah, at the age of 62.Donna was born on January 26, 1963, in Provo, Utah, to Donald and Elizabeth Willingham. She was known for her unwavering devotion to her family....

Kenneth Wendell Hicks

Kenneth Wendell Hicks

Dec 24, 2025

Kenneth Wendell Hicks passed away peacefully following a sudden illness on December 24, 2025.

He was born on May 8, 1923, to Royal Christian Hicks and Dora Hansen Hicks. Kenneth graduated from Lehi High school in 1941 and went on to build a life defined by hard work, faith, and deep devotion to his family.

On May 24, 1947, he married his...

Aaron Brinkerhoff

Aaron Brinkerhoff

Dec 22, 2025

We gather to celebrate the life of Aaron Dale Brinkerhoff, who left us peacefully of a brain aneurysm on December 22, 2025. Born on June 21, 1975, to Dale Isaac Brinkerhoff and Jaylene Stores Brinkerhoff in Provo, Utah. Aaron was a beloved husband, father, and friend whose impact on the lives of those around him will be felt for years...

Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts

Dec 20, 2025

Michael David Roberts, age 54, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025.

Michael was born on May 11, 1971, to Judy Roberts. He was lovingly raised by his mother and his grandparents, Barbara and Dub Roberts, who played a central role in shaping the man he became.

Michael had a deep fascination with knowledge and an endless curiosity about the world. He...

Leslie Harper

Leslie Harper

Dec 17, 2025

In loving memory of Leslie Keith Harper

Les passed away on December 17 at age 96, surrounded by loving family. He maintained his sharp memory, sense of humor, and gratitude to the end.

 Les was born at home on November 10, 1929, in Burch Creek, Weber County, Utah. He later said, “I did not cause the depression but was certainly in on...

Mary Atkinson

Mary Atkinson

Dec 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary LaPriel Atkinson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully of natural causes on December 16, 2025, in her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary was born on July 26, 1932, in American Fork, Utah, and was the youngest of five children.

Mary's spirit was one...

Earle LeRoy Overstreet

Earle LeRoy Overstreet

Dec 12, 2025

Earle LeRoy Overstreet (LeRoy), age 89, left this life on December 12, 2025. His last few days were spent surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Coleman, OK, to Vester Frazier and Dolly Mae Tabitha Jane Overstreet.

LeRoy spent most of his childhood and teen years trying to find as much trouble to get...

Enrique Rascon

Enrique Rascon

Dec 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Enrique "Hank" Rascon

December 11, 2025

Our beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Enrique "Hank" Rascon, passed away during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by his devoted family, after battling Alzheimer's.

His life was a remarkable journey of resilience, faith, and love—a true testament to the power...

Susan Hickenlooper

Susan Hickenlooper

Dec 10, 2025

Susan Owen Nelson Hickenlooper passed away in Lehi, Utah, from causes incident to age on December 10, 2025. With her passing, the world lost a talented and compassionate woman whose musicianship and leadership skills blessed multiple generations within her family, church circles, and the communities in which she lived.

Sue was born August 18, 1930, in Brookline, Massachusetts, to Margaret Gaylord...

Sandra Erickson

Sandra Erickson

Dec 10, 2025

Sandra Sue EricksonMay 22nd 1939—December, 10th 2025

Our wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother Sandra passed away quite peacefully sitting in her chair in Covington Assisted Living around 5p Wed 12/10 at sunset. She had gone to breakfast and lunch, she had a shower, and she did a light PT session that day. She was waiting to attend a Christmas dinner with Laurie Erickson at...

Karen Varner

Karen Varner

Dec 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Kae Varner, who departed this world peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on September 13, 1958, in Heidelberg, Germany, Karen found her way to Orem, Utah, where she embraced life with an unwavering commitment to family and community.

As a devoted family advocate, Karen dedicated...

Janice Rae Stringham

Janice Rae Stringham

Dec 7, 2025

Janice Rae Stringham (Udy)July 17, 1947 - December 7, 2025

Janice Rae Stringham passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 7th, 2025.She was born in Lewistown, Idaho on June 17th 1947 to Ray and Agnes Udy. After graduatingfrom Orem High School, she married Bud Allen Sanderson and had two sons, Scott and Jeffrey.When they divorced, she later married...

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley

Dec 7, 2025

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley

Bonnie Jean Barker Dunkley, 80 years old. Born May 12, 1945, Murray, Utah. Died, December 7, 2025, American Fork, Utah.

Bonnie was raised for a short time in Murray, Utah and then Albuquerque, New Mexico - until she was early elementary age - before moving to American Fork, Utah. She lived there the remainder of her life.

She graduated...

Terry Franich

Terry Franich

Dec 7, 2025

Terry Dale Franich, 69, of American Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, during a day-and-a-half stay in the hospital. He was surrounded by his brothers Richard and Gregory and by the loving staff of the Utah State Developmental Center, USDC. He succumbed to liver cancer. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.

An American Fork, Utah,...

Paul Cox

Paul Cox

Dec 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Ray Cox, who departed from this world peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of 80, following a natural course of life. Paul was born on January 25, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent his later years living in American Fork, where he touched the...

Connie Davis

Connie Davis

Dec 6, 2025

Connie Kay Stayner Davis passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. Returning home to her Heavenly Father and reuniting with her parents. She was born June 20, 1950, to Robert and Shirley Stayner in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is one of six children. Connie grew up in the Sugar House area, where she attended school and graduated from South...