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Richard Allen Mott
Jul 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard Allen Mott announces his passing on July 28, 2026, at the age of 76. Richard was born to loving parents, John Mott and Evelyn Gast, on April 1, 1950, and grew up on their cherished dairy farm.A proud Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, Richard dedicated his life to...
Raoul Vyctor Willard
Jul 27, 2026
Raoul Vyctor Willard, 83, died at his home on July 27, 2026, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by loved ones in the days preceding his passing.
Raoul was born on June 3, 1943, son of Winfield Wayne Willard and Guadalupe Ramos Ortiz. Raoul lived a life shaped by positivity and deep connection. From his very...
Brynn Leigh Carnesecca
Jul 26, 2026
It is not natural for a mother to have to write her daughter’s obituary, especially when my daughter is one of the most talented writers to ever live. Our sweet Brynn Leigh Carnesecca lived with a serious medical condition affecting her brain — a mental health disorder — that ultimately took her precious life on July 26, 2026, in American...
Cecile Avon Smith Fernandez
Jul 25, 2026
Cecile Avon Fernandez (ne'e Smith) , age 84, most recently of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 25th in West Jordan.
Born on June 6th 1942 in Redding CA to Barclay E & Mary K Smith, Cecile "Avon" spent her early years in San Carlos California.
Avon was known for her unique sense of humor and an unending love of Family...
Vince Edward Slater
Jul 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vince Edward Slater, who left us peacefully on July 24, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on February 7, 1971, in American Fork, Utah, to Jack Marvin Slater and Lydia Sue Black Slater. Vince was a beloved soul who brought joy and light into the lives of everyone...
Bryan Kent Johnson
Jul 21, 2026
Bryan Kent Johnson passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Payson, Utah, at the age of 88. Bryan was born on October 16, 1937, to Robert Hyrum Johnson and Edith Christensen Johnson in Bingham Canyon, Utah. He treasured his memories of this magical place. He spent much of his childhood and early teen years in American...
Merrill Charles Faux Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Merrill Charles Faux, Jr, passed away peacefully July 21, 2026, at the age of 97. He was born July 6, 1929, in Salt Lake City, the first of four children of Merrill Charles and Edna Michelsen Faux. Charles grew up in Salt Lake City, where he graduated from East High School in 1946 and the University of Utah in 1952...
Robert Blaine McCullock
Jul 15, 2026
If as a tiny child Bob McCullock went missing for any length of time, his parents knew to look for him at some construction site nearby, where they would find him sitting quietly on the ground watching the structure go up, fascinated by the building process. It was a life-long fascination.
Born to Lois Jean and Louis Blaine McCullock, April 15, 1953...
Peggy Tyra Allen Pate
Jul 14, 2026
Peggy Tyra was joyously welcomed into the loving arms of Merrill and Maurine Allen and siblings Kathleen and David on June 13th 1950. Raised in Pleasant Grove on a fruit farm she learned the value of hard work early. When she was young she loved her cats and she loved to read. Her books became a great comfort to her when at the...
Jacqueline Peterson
Jul 13, 2026
Jacqueline Peterson, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home in American Fork, Utah, on July 13, 2026, from a lingering illness. Jacque was born on April 15, 1956, in Globe, Arizona, to Harry Donl and Mary Louise Schenk Peterson. She was the third child and the second daughter.
The Peterson family moved several times in her early years...
Eloise Cooke Rasmussen
Jul 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eloise Cooke Rasmussen on July 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Eloise, a cherished mother and grandmother, left this world peacefully at her home in Highland, Utah. Born on February 14, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Cam and Lois Cooke. Eloise was a devoted mother who...
Karen Nancie Dean
Jul 10, 2026
Karen Nancie Dean, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Provo, Utah. Born on December 18, 1942, in Oakland, California, to Charles William Dean and Bette Brummett Dean. Karen lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for learning.Karen was many things: an avid reader, a devoted doll collector, and...
Krew Jon Remington
Jul 8, 2026
With hearts forever changed, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Krew Jon Remington, who returned to his Heavenly Father on July 8, 2026, at just 12 days old.
Though Krew's time on earth was brief, his life was full of purpose, love, and light. Shortly after birth, Krew was diagnosed with four complex congenital heart abnormalities. Every one of...
Gary Haws Richins
Jul 8, 2026
Gary Haws Richins, 77, died on July 8, 2026 in American Fork, Utah following the rapid escalation of an illness he had battled for more than a year.
Gary was born to C. Grant Richins (Burley, ID) and Vivian Haws (Provo) on September 15, 1948 in Everett, WA. He was the eldest of eight siblings. Gary spent his early childhood in...
Eldon Burdett Coleman
Jul 7, 2026
Eldon Burdett Coleman, aged 84, will be fondly remembered after his peaceful passing on July 7, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. Born on May 7, 1942, in the charming town of Teasdale, Utah, Eldon was the beloved son of George Burdett Coleman and Fern Jackson Coleman. He shared a beautiful life with his wife, of 55 years, Mary Lynne Nicholes, who...
Daniel Paul Elbaba
Jul 6, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Daniel Paul Elbaba (bubba), who left us too soon, on July 6, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1983, in the American Fork Hospital in Utah. Daniel not only brought warmth and laughter to everyone but he was also kind, loving, and compassionate. He had a heart of...
Carl Alford Pack
Jul 2, 2026
1938 - 2026
Carl Alford Pack, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, in American Fork, Utah.
Early Life and Education
Carl was born on September 15, 1938, in Murray, Utah, to Carl Alford Pack Sr. and Ellen Amelia Dunsdon. As the eldest of nine children, he learned the value of family and responsibility early in life. He attended primary school...
Wayne Holderness Martin
Jun 23, 2026
Wayne Holderness Martin, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on June 26, 2026. Wayne was born on March 15, 1931, in Manchester, Ohio, to Leonard Douglas Martin and Martha Lucille Holderness Martin.
On September 12, 1954, Wayne married the love of his life, Ruth Anne Streifthau, in Middletown, Ohio. Together they...
Christian James Lee
Jun 23, 2026
Christian James Lee, age 29, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Highland, Utah.
Christian was born on February 5, 1997, in Provo, Utah, arriving nine weeks early and demonstrating determined strength from the very beginning. He grew up in Highland, where he developed a lifelong love for anything with wheels-trucks, ATVs, motorcycles, and all things motorsports.
He graduated from American Fork...
David Allan Camp Lightbourn
Jun 21, 2026
David Allan Camp Lightbourn was born on December 20, 1944, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Virginia Jean Martin. In 1948, Virginia met and married William Roger Lightbourn. David always considered William his dad.
As a young child, David was a baby model and could be found in magazine ads and on packages of Weber's Bread. He was an active and energetic child...
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