Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

William Edward Barry Mayo

William Edward Barry Mayo

Aug 31, 2026

William Edward Barry Mayo passed away peacefully on August 31st. Barry was born April 1, 1930 to Verena Haney Mayo and Reginald Sydney Mayo in Ottawa Canada. He spent his childhood in Ottawa and his youth in Gatineau. 

Although Barry excelled in academics, he was an avid outdoor enthusiast. Almost all of the stories he told of his youth were of...

Ruth Slack Graff

Ruth Slack Graff

Oct 3, 2026

Ruth Slack Graff passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born February 18, 1932, in Toquerville, Utah, the sixth of eight children of Kenneth Edwin Slack and Louise Thurston Slack.

While growing up, she spent many wonderful hours exploring the hills and orchards surrounding the family home, and swimming in...

Kenyon Carson Bunker

Kenyon Carson Bunker

Oct 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenyon Carson Bunker, affectionately known as “K9,” who passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family.

Born May 22, 1944, in American Fork, Utah, Kenyon was a man cut from the kind of cloth they don’t make much anymore—hardworking, steady, and never...

Revell Phillips

Revell Phillips

Sep 29, 2026

For medical reasons my parents were advised not to attempt a family, however they strongly desired to have children and took the chance. On the day of my delivery doctors prepared my father for the possible loss of both wife and child. I was an only child, and my parents cherished me and gave me every possible advantage for a...

Pauleen Crandall Clayton

Pauleen Crandall Clayton

Sep 29, 2026

Pauleen Crandall Clayton lived a life full of love, faith, and service. She was born on November 23, 1933, in Provo, Utah, to Amanda Lawrence and Paul Gregory Crandall. Pauleen grew up in Provo and Orem, where she attended Joaquin Elementary and Farrer Junior High before graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952. After high school, Pauleen attended Utah State...

Eda Carol Hill

Eda Carol Hill

Sep 27, 2026

Eda Carol Hill suddenly passed away on September 27, 2026 at the age of 67. She was born January 13, 1959, in Provo, Utah, to Stanley and Carol Tippetts. She was raised in Orem, Utah, and graduated from Orem High School in 1977 where she was involved with the Tigerettes Cheer team, played the clarinet, and made many lifelong friendships....

John Murphy Porter

John Murphy Porter

Sep 27, 2026

John Murphy Porter II

August 7, 1947 – September 27, 2026

John Murphy Porter II, (alias Peter K. Nartez) 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Provo, Utah.

John was born August 7, 1947, in San Bernardino, California, to Shirley and Jack Porter. He grew up in San Bernardino alongside his...

Michael Dell Hopkins

Michael Dell Hopkins

Sep 26, 2026

Michael Dell Hopkins

Michael (Mike) Hopkins passed away on September 26, 2026, from a traumatic brain injury at the age of 77.

Mike was born March 23, 1949, to Jay Richard and Larue Evans Hopkins in Provo, Utah.

He grew up in Orem and proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1973, during which time he was stationed in Thailand....

Gary Dean Price

Gary Dean Price

Sep 25, 2026

Gary Dean Price, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left this life on September 25, 2026 in his Bluffdale home after a long battle with leukemia. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sidney Kay Price, and his children: sons David Ammon, Aaron Michael, and Steven James; and daughters Jennifer Lynn and Stacy Lee. He also has a grandson, Connor David,...

Amber Swanson Mendenhall

Amber Swanson Mendenhall

Sep 25, 2026

Amber Swanson Mendenhall, a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy rich in beauty, exploration, and deep connection to the natural world.

Amber was born on December 10, 1977, in American Fork, Utah, to LaVern Grosvenor Swanson and Judy Nielson Swanson. As the oldest child, her adventurous spirit began almost immediately. Before she was even a...

William F Curtis

William F Curtis

Sep 25, 2026

William (Bill) F. Curtis, 89, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2026. Born on May 31, 1937 to Noel Ellsworth and Alta Bernice Richie Curtis. Bill was born in Ucon, Idaho where he spent his younger years working on the family farm and developing a strong work ethic.

He attended Elementary school in Ucon and...

Aliece Magnusson

Aliece Magnusson

Sep 24, 2026

Lola Aliece Harms Magnusson, 73, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. With her characteristic cheerfulness and bright smile, Aliece brought sunshine into the lives of everyone who knew her.

She and her twin brother were born on January 30, 1953, the oldest of Callis R and Melna Marlene Lowry Harms’s four children. She graduated from Orem High...

Merrill Gappmayer

Merrill Gappmayer

Sep 24, 2026

Merrill GappmayerJanuary 28, 1942 – September 24, 2026

Merrill Gappmayer was born on January 28, 1942, in Provo, Utah, to Roy Henry and Florence Billings Gappmayer. He was the youngest of five children and grew up in Orem, Utah. He graduated from Orem High School in 1960.

In June 1960, Merrill enlisted in the United States Army. He later served a mission...

Kathryn Luke

Kathryn Luke

Sep 21, 2026

Kathryn “Kathy” Luke

August 10, 1939 – September 21, 2026

Kathy Luke passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, due to age and declining health on September 21, 2026. She lived an active, happy, generous life. She was born to Thomas Loren and Martha Bernice Froisland Luke on August 10, 1939 in Provo, Utah, but moved with her family to Lynwood, California...

Randall James Saliby

Randall James Saliby

Sep 19, 2026

Randall James "Randy" Saliby

September 8, 1949-September 19,2026

Randall James Saliby, lovingly known as Randy, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2026,encircled in the arms and love of his family.

Randy was born on September 8, 1949, to John and Kathleen Saliby in Endicott, New York. At age 13, Randy embraced the gospel and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of...

James Kevin Moore

James Kevin Moore

Sep 16, 2026

Dr. James Kevin Moore, 69, passed away peacefully at home in Springville, Utah on September 16th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on May 28th, 1957 in Seattle, Washington, Jim was the son of Leonard Maurice Moore and Elizabeth Hansen Moore. The youngest in the family, he grew up alongside his three sisters, Linda (Moore) Jardine, Kathleen (Moore)...

Deann Harris

Deann Harris

Sep 15, 2026

Deann Rowley Harris

Our loving mother, Lucy Deann Rowley Harris, age 79, of Santaquin, Utah, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 15th, 2026. Deann was born to Albert Marvin Rowley and Lucy Lavern Prestwich, on October 26th, 1946, in Provo, Utah. 

Deann was one of four children, having two older brothers, Albert and Vern, and one younger sister, Jeana. She was...

Philip James Heineman

Philip James Heineman

Sep 13, 2026

Philip James Heineman

July 5, 1951 — September 13, 2026

Philip James Heineman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 13, after several years of declining health.

Phil was born on July 5, 1951, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Harry and Adelaide (McGinnis) Heineman. The fourth of ten children, he grew up in Port...

Cecelia Barbara Fairholm

Cecelia Barbara Fairholm

Sep 4, 2026

Cecelia Barbara Fairholm

December 10, 1933 ~ September 4, 2026

With great sadness, we share that Cecelia Barbara Faiholm passed away on September 4, 2026. Born on December 10, 1933, Barbara always dreamed of having a large, loving family. After she married the love of her life, Rulon Fairholm, on January 18 1952, they would eventually have five children and settle in...

Helen Rose Higginson Jeppson

Helen Rose Higginson Jeppson

Sep 3, 2026

Helen Rose Higginson Jeppson passed away on September 3rd, 2026 due to causes of age. She was 101 years and 6 months old when she returned to her home in heaven. Helen is at peace now, reunited with her family in the spirit world. She was born on February 25, 1925 in her paternal grandmother’s home in Logan, Utah to...