Obituaries
Our Current Obituaries
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...
Randall Frank Johnson
Aug 15, 2026
Randall "Randy" Frank Johnson, 75, passed away on August 15, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on August 23, 1950, in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Randy lived a life defined by service, strength, generosity, and a deep devotion to his family. He married his beloved wife, Theresa, and together they shared 34 years of marriage, building a...
Walter Kurtis Hook
Aug 14, 2026
Our family grew by one heartbeat this year, and though that heartbeat was brief, it changed us forever. Walter Kurtis Hook, son of Hannah and Kurtis Hook, was born sleeping on August 14, 2026.
Walter never felt anything but warmth. He spent his whole life safe, carried, and loved - and he leaves behind a mother and father who cherished him, and...
Deanna Carmela Garcia
Aug 14, 2026
Deanna Carmela Garcia, 62, of American Fork, Utah, will always be remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for life. Born on August 8, 1964, in Tooele, Utah, Deanna was the beloved daughter of Carlos Garcia and Claudina Trujillo Garcia. She brought joy to everyone around her, finding happiness in simple pleasures like playing cards, flipping through magazines, and cuddling...
Muriel Allred Allridge
Aug 12, 2026
Muriel Allridge, age 93, passed away peacefully and returned to her heavenly home on August 12, 2026. A devoted disciple of Jesus Christ for her entire life, Muriel was valiant to her convictions and always kind and friendly to everyone around her. She was a woman of great faith who centered her life on keeping her covenants and living true...
Ronald Alan Stanger
Aug 3, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Stanger, who left this world on August 3, 2026. Born to Ronald Stanger and Viva Brown, Ron was a man of many talents, well-known for his skills as a talented welder and his passion for building.He was a loving husband and dedicated father who loved his children and...
Stanley Brent Smith
Aug 2, 2026
Stanley Brent Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 14, 1944, in American Fork, Utah, to Robert and Norma Smith.
Stan was raised in American Fork as the fifth of seven children. His childhood was filled with hard work on the family...
Teresa Batchelor Farley
Aug 2, 2026
Teresa Batchelor Farley was born September 30, 1950 to John and Alice Batchelor. She grew up in Pleasant Grove and enjoyed camping and fishing. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1968. She Married Richard Benson in 1970, but they later divorced.
In 1978, she married William Farley. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and cooking.
She is preceded in death by her...
Christopher Harold Park
Aug 1, 2026
Our beloved son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Chris Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the age of 54, surrounded by love and holding the hand of his best friend.
Chris was born on May 14, 1972, to Harold Park Jr. and Alona Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in American Fork Utah...
Don Carlos Adams
Jul 31, 2026
Our father and grandfather, Don Carlos Adams of American Fork, Utah, passed away at age 94 on July 31, 2026. He left a unique legacy of service, sacrificing thousands of hours of time and mechanical genius for those in need. He showered his love in nuts and bolts.
Carlos was born to Daniel Stanley and Linda Kartchner Adams on January 25,...
Rosalie Grace Freund
Jul 28, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Rosalie Grace Freund, affectionately known as Rosie, who danced her way into our lives on January 10, 2022, and left us far too soon on July 28, 2026, in American Fork, UT. Rosie was the embodiment of joy, a ray of sunshine who touched the lives of everyone she met....
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 Victor 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...
Dale Horace Clark
Jul 24, 2026
Dale Horace Clark passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, loyalty, and deep love for family and friends. He was born on July 27, 1943, to Horace and LaVon Clark.
Dale spent his early childhood in Alhambra, California, where he treasured time with his parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family. Later, the family moved to Utah, where...
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...
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