Our Current Obituaries

Jun 19, 2020

LaRee Larson Phillippi, 76, passed away peacefully at home in American Fork, June 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 16, 1944 in Safford, Arizona the daughter of Melvin Theo Larson and Nina Crockett.  She married Gary Mack Phillippi August 12, 1966 in San Diego, California their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles LDS Temple...

Jun 19, 2020

Wendell Myron Gile (better known as “Skip” since 1st grade), passed away at the age of 80 on June 19, 2020 in Provo, Utah, due to complications from cancer and it’s treatment.

He was born in the Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, Vermont on December 11th, 1939. He is the son of Roy Myron Gile and Olive Baird...

Jun 18, 2020

Doug Alan Webster passed away 6/18/20, surrounded by family.  Doug was born 10/9/1940 to David and Doris Webster in Bell, California. He grew up in Lynwood, California alongside his sister Donna. Doug graduated from Lynwood High School in 1960 and set off for college at BYU, because he heard Utah had good skiing. At BYU he met a beautiful twin...

Jun 17, 2020

Sharon Ward passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after a long and brave fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her children, brother, and dear friends. Our sweet mother was born August 6, 1948 in Casper, WY to Lawrence and Cleo Kirkpatrick. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, then completed...

Jun 17, 2020

LaVon Maxine Wilson Laursen returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She passed quietly in the early morning hours at her home in American Fork, Utah. LaVon “Bonnie,” was born on December 17, 1929 in American Fork, Utah, to David John Wilson and Berniece Conder Wilson, the first of their seven children. Bonnie moved several times...

Jun 16, 2020

Graciela Cardenas De Narvarte, 90, passed away June 16, 2020 in her home in American Fork surrounded by her family.  She was born September 8, 1929 in Arequipa, Peru to Juan Cardenas and Vicenta R. Bellido De Cardenas.  She married Fausto Navarte Arrospide on September 8, 1954 in Lima, Peru.  Later solemnized in the Lima, Peru Temple of the...

Jun 15, 2020

Thank You! We thank all of our family and friends for the overwhelming love and support that we have received. We also wish to express appreciation to Anderson & Sons Mortuary for their guidance and services. You may watch a video of the services scrolling down to the bottom of the obituary.

- Thank You,...

Jun 8, 2020

Frances Louise Callender Fowler, 89, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020 in Highland, Utah at the home of her daughter, Kathleen Jensen.

Frances was born on July 10, 1930 in Anderson, Indiana to Frank and Elsie Callender. She was an active member of the Highland 20th ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....

Jun 5, 2020

Tracy Oris Newell, 45, of Payson, Utah passed away June 5, 2020 in Payson surrounded by his family. Born June 5, 1975 in American Fork, Utah the son of Ronald Oris Newell and Linda Anne French. Tracy loved listening to music, watching movies, talking on the phone, and drinking Dr. Pepper. He loved his family and often called to...

May 27, 2020

Janet Saunders Peterson , beloved wife, mother of 10, grandmother of 47, and great-grandmother of 32, passed away May 27, 2020 surrounded by her family at the age of 86. As a family, it is difficult to describe in words a life that touched so many people for good. Janet’s life was full and joyful - she...

May 27, 2020

Josette Aurelie Rubi Lafranca, 79, died on May 27, 2020 in American Fork, Utah. She was born on June 13, 1940 in Oran, Algeria to Thomas Rubi and Aurelia Martinez. She married Norbert Lafranca on October 26, 1963.

Survivors include her children: Sophie (Brooks) Larsen, Julie Woodward, Steven (Melanie) Lafranca, Amy Lafranca, and Jeremiah (Shanna) Lafranca, 11...

May 27, 2020

Michael Steven Mecham was born February 20, 1951 to Norma and Paul Mecham in American Fork, UT. He graduated from American Fork High School with the class of 1969. After High School he joined the Army National Guard. He went on to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the England Central...

May 24, 2020

Angelia Caras Medlyn (62) passed away at her home in American Fork, May 24, 2020 due to the progression of ALS.   She was born on June 7, 1957 in Payson, Utah to Earnest and Estella Caras.  She grew up in Benjamin, Utah and attended Spanish Fork High School where she participated in the 4H club and was a...

May 23, 2020

Ronald David Cantera, age 83, left this mortal life in the early hours of May 23, 2020, at the Charleston at Cedar Hills Senior Living Center in Cedar Hills, Utah. He died of natural causes. Often known as “Ronnie” as a boy, he was born in Highland Park, Mich., on March 24, 1937 to Angel Castillo and Lillie (Machek)...

May 23, 2020

Our loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and dear Friend unexpectedly returned to the arms of her Heavenly Parents on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Anne was born on September 24, 1949 in American Fork, Utah to Jean and Maxine Fugal. She lived in Pleasant Grove her entire life. She was proud of her hometown and treasured the friendships developed there. She graduated from Pleasant...

May 22, 2020

Francisco Javier Marquez Gutierrez “Paquito Chiquito”, 56, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2020 in Murray, Utah.  He was born August 4, 1963 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Pascual Marquez and Guadalupe Gutierrez Marquez.  He married Maria De Lourdes Moya in San Luis Potosi, SLP, Mexico.

Javier loved the city of Chicago, and all of its sports...

May 22, 2020

Roger Kay Waddell

October 9, 1938 - May 22, 2020

HIGHLAND, UT - Roger Kay Waddell, 81, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side in Highland, Utah on May 22, 2020. He was born October 9, 1938 to Ernest and Eunice Waddell, in Monmouth, Illinois. After graduating from Davenport High School, he...

May 19, 2020

Rosella Almira Koch Miller, 91, passed away at her home in Highland surrounded by her family May 19, 2020.  Born October 11, 1928 in Paul, Idaho the daughter of Adolph and Metilda Grimm Koch. She married John Don Miller June 4, 1949 and he preceded her in death May 29, 2010. Rosella loved her home and garden. She was...

May 18, 2020

Nadeen Winter Bendixen Sorensen, 87, passed away May 18, 2020 in Lehi, Utah.  She was born June 9, 1932 in Mills, Utah to Erhardt Knud Bendixen and Eva Winter Bendixen.  She married John Alma Sorensen on October 24, 1952 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Manti Temple. They later divorced.

Nadeen was raised in...

May 18, 2020

On May 18, 2020, Emma Frances (“Fran”) King Sears passed away surrounded by family in Cedar Hills, Utah. She was 97 years old.

Fran was born on October 21, 1922, in Lenexa, Kansas, the oldest child of Stanley Darrell King and Emma Frances Oshel. Although raised during the Great Depression, Fran enjoyed a happy childhood filled with...