Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Steven Karol Hamblin

Steven Karol Hamblin

Apr 30, 2026

Services are pending and will be announced by Walker Sanderson Funeral Home.

Johnny Tony Martinez

Johnny Tony Martinez

Apr 28, 2026

Johnny Tony Martinez was born on April 24, 1960, to John and Rose Martinez.  Johnny left us far too soon on April 28, 2026.

Looking back at his journey, it’s clear that Johnny didn’t just pass through this world—he captured it, defended it, and nurtured it.

A Man of Many Lenses

Johnny’s journey began behind a camera—serving on the yearbook...

Ellen Axelson

Ellen Axelson

Apr 27, 2026

Ellen Elnora Nelson Axelson, beloved mother grandmother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 27th  2026 at the age of 85. She was born January 7th, 1941 in Provo Utah to Elmer E Nelson and Birdie Buchanan.  Ellen was the fifth of six children and the last sibling to remain on this earth.

She attended Provo high...

Conner Anthony Franco

Conner Anthony Franco

Apr 26, 2026

Conner Anthony Franco, 20, passed away on April 26, 2026, following a car accident while traveling home from work.

Conner was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 15, 2006, to his loving parents, Tony and Melissa Franco. He was known for his intelligence, humor, dedication, and the immense love he poured into everything he touched. Conner always found a...

Susan Anne Grace Crunkleton

Susan Anne Grace Crunkleton

Apr 26, 2026

Susan Anne Grace Crunkleton, née Robinson, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. Born on May 7, 1936, in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, Susan lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and grace.

Her lifetime spanned nearly ninety years, during which she influenced the lives of many through her unwavering commitment to her community and loved ones. Susan's legacy is...

Amber Nicole Urban

Amber Nicole Urban

Apr 26, 2026

Amber Nicole Urban, age 35, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Orem, Utah, surrounded by love.

Amber was born on January 22, 1991, at American Fork Hospital to her mother, Gina Marie Durant Hasson, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ashley Marie Behunin Thomas.

She is survived by her beloved children, Aemilia Elizabeth...

Reva M. Roper

Reva M. Roper

Apr 23, 2026

Reva Merrell Roper died Thursday April 23, 2026 from celebrating too many birthdays. Reva was born October 22, 1927 to Franklin and Mary Jane Angus Merrell in Vernal, Uintah County, Utah. She was the youngest of seven children and the only girl. She attended schools in Vernal, graduating from Uintah High School in 1945. In High School she was active...

Stanley Costa Kanakis

Stanley Costa Kanakis

Apr 22, 2026

Stanley Costa Kanakis, affectionately known to everyone as "Greek," passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A man of high spirit and even higher character, Stanley was the life of every party, always making sure those around him were laughing and having a good time.

A Life Lived at Full Throttle

Stanley was a dedicated worker at Geneva, but his...

Carol Ann West Wilson Thompson

Carol Ann West Wilson Thompson

Apr 22, 2026

Carol Ann West Wilson Thompson, adored wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 22, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born on August 16, 1941 in Oakland, California, grew up in northern California surrounded and enriched by the support and love of many good people.

As a child Carol learned to groom and...

Fae Byrne Crompton

Fae Byrne Crompton

Apr 21, 2026

Fae Byrne Crompton of Orem, Utah, passed away on April 21, 2026.  She was born on January 7, 1926, in Evanston, Wyoming to Luella and Walter Byrne; she was 100 years old.

Fae grew up in Piedmont, Wyoming.  Piedmont was a railroad town on the transcontinental railroad, and was rapidly transitioning to a ghost town during Fae’s childhood.  Fae attended...

Sandy Lee Raska Lodico

Sandy Lee Raska Lodico

Apr 20, 2026

Sandra Lee Raska Lodico, age 67 of Provo, Utah, passed away on April 20, 2026. 

She was born on 09 February 1959 to Albert and Hannelore Raska.

Sandra was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed being outside in nature specifically, the Utah mountains and spending time with her husband and children.

She is survived by her husband, Louis Allen Lodico; her children,...

Alan Ralph Osmond

Alan Ralph Osmond

Apr 20, 2026

A webcast of the funeral will be available at https://zoom.us/j/91414896853

Alan Ralph Osmond, 76, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2026. Alan will be remembered by many worldwide as an accomplished musician and producer, but he would most want to be remembered for his testimony of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; and for his...

Brian Thomas Spotts

Brian Thomas Spotts

Apr 20, 2026

Brian Thomas Spotts, at a young age of 63, on 4/20/26 passed on from his current journey and on to the next life. Born on May 13 1962 in California. Born to Frank Buckingham and Barbara Haymond. Brian is survived by Thomas, Jory, Juston, Kaya. Brian will be remembered for his contagious laughter, his kindness for family, friends and strangers,...

Rex Redgional Giles

Rex Redgional Giles

Apr 19, 2026

Rex Redgional Giles, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Provo, Utah, on April 19, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1954, in Provo, Utah, to Rex and Pat Giles.Rex graduated from Provo High School in 1973, where he developed a lifelong love for the school and its athletic programs. He continued to faithfully support Provo High...

Connie Kerby Hodson

Connie Kerby Hodson

Apr 16, 2026

Connie Kerby Hodson

February 18, 1936 – April 16, 2026

Connie Kerby Hodson, age 90, passed away surrounded with love on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Born on February 18, 1936, she overcame an early life of hardship through a steadfast commitment to her education and her faith. Connie graduated from BYU and was very proud of her education. She met Richard Brown Hodson...

George Edwin McKee

George Edwin McKee

Apr 15, 2026

George Edwin McKee of Saratoga Springs, Utah, passed away on April 15, 2026.

George was born in San Francisco, California on August 29, 1954 to George Elmer McKee and Pauline Rebecca Weeks and three older sisters, Margaret, Christine, and Penelope. When George was 12, the McKee family moved to Olalla, Washington. There he attended Marcus Whitman Jr. High and South Kitship...

Carla Wind

Carla Wind

Apr 14, 2026

Carla Lucile Reynolds Wind born on August 24,1939 passed away on April 14, 2026

Born in provo utah to Thomas Vernon Reynolds and Lucy Ruth Shelley Reynolds she was the oldest of four children.

She married her high school sweetheart James Eugene Wind on June 17, 1965 in the Salt Lake Temple.

Carla and Jim lived most of their married life in Taylorsville,...

Jeri Lea May

Jeri Lea May

Apr 10, 2026

Jeri Lea May 

March 13, 1957 – April 10, 2026

Jeri Lea May, adored wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully in the morning hours of April 10, 2026, while holding hands with her devoted husband of 49 years, Steven Fred May. Welcoming her arrival are her dear Granny and her granddaughter, Ryan Grace.

Jeri is survived by her husband, Steven; her five...

Joan Alison Taylor

Joan Alison Taylor

Apr 9, 2026

My sister Alison is a woman of great faith. She loved her Heavenly Father and His Son, her beloved older brother, Jesus Christ, with all her heart. She knew how to pray and receive answers to those prayers. She knew how to listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost guiding her in her life and teaching her the truths...

Zella Elizabeth Morrow

Zella Elizabeth Morrow

Apr 9, 2026

Zella Elizabeth (Thompson) Morrow was born on 2 May 1935, in Davison, Michigan, the third of seven children born to Alfred and Evelyn (Wingfield) Thompson. Zella’s father was a farmer, and the children pitched in by weeding rows and harvesting vegetables. When her father built a packaging building on their farm, the children began packaging carrots and parsnips after school...