Obituaries

Jan 30, 2025

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Leonel Carrillo, 57 años, quien nació el 19 de abril de 1967 en Zapotillo, Sinaloa, y falleció el 30 de enero del 2025 en Provo, Utah. Amado hijo de Eduardo y María de Jesús Carrillo, padre amoroso de Mía Yeraldin Carrillo, y querido hermano de Teodora Rivera, Mario Carrillo, Martha Carrillo, Maribel...

Jan 29, 2025

Lindalie Melba Austin LeBaron Benson

Lindalie Melba Austin was born February 1, 1938 in Provo, Utah to Harold Austin and Melba Riser Austin. She was the second of three sisters.

As a child, Lindalie spent a lot of time with her father, learning beekeeping, training hawks and falcons, rock hunting, and accompanying him on medical...

Jan 27, 2025

Joan Pratt Hill, 80, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, in Springville, Utah. She leaves a legacy of love, devotion, and service.

Joan was born on April 26, 1944, in Artesia, California, the youngest of three children, to Victor Thomas Pratt and Leona Maxfield Pratt. After attending schools in Southern California, she transferred to Brigham Young...

Jan 25, 2025

Morgan Russell Slaugh

March 24, 1940 — January 25, 2025

Saint George, Utah

Morgan Russell Slaugh, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in St. George, Utah. Morgan held many titles throughout his life: son, brother, husband, author, hard worker, and cherished community member, but above all, he was a devoted...

Jan 22, 2025

Lee Taylor Cox, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away

peacefully on January 22, 2025. Dad was born on May 1, 1929 in Provo, Utah, the second son of

Orville Stanely Cox and Alice Richards Taylor. Dad was the third of five children. Dad attended

Provo High School, and Brigham Young University....

Jan 21, 2025

Wendy Gish, beloved daughter and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Provo, Utah, on January 21, 2025, after a lifelong battle with complications of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. She was 54 years old.

Wendy was born on January 2, 1971, to Melvin Paul and Myra (Campbell) Gish in San Bernardino, California. In 1977, her...

Jan 19, 2025

Marilyn Irene Smith Wilkin Cooper was born January 21, 1936, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah to Franklin Richards Smith and Irene Davis Smith. She passed away January 19, 2025, just 2 days before her 89th birthday. She was residing at Spring Gardens Senior Living in Lindon, due to challenges from a cognitive stroke that left her...

Jan 16, 2025

James William Taylor

1952-2025

James William Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in his home at the age of 72. James was born May 9, 1952, in Tula Rosa, New Mexico to Annie Laurie Crossley Taylor and Joseph Onzel Taylor. He was one of eleven children, and spent...

Jan 15, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Venetta Hullinger Probst, passed away peacefully in the morning of January 15, 2025. Surrounded by her children, she waited until the all- night family gathering came to an end before quietly slipping out of the party. She was 83 years old.

Venetta was born the youngest child, and only daughter to...

Jan 15, 2025

Marjorie W. Winter graduated with highest honors from mortality on January 15, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on April 16, 1932, in Folkestone, Kent, England. She had a joyful reunion in heaven with her husband Maurice A. Winter and two of her grandchildren, Courtney Johnson and Marcus Rittmanic. She is survived by her daughters, Medina...

Jan 13, 2025

Our dear mother, Barbara Katherine Munroe Bowen, peacefully passed away in the early morning on January 13, 2025. Barbara was born January 22, 1933 in Provo, Utah to Emily Hanson Munroe and Albert Chester Munroe. Her father died when Barbara was just four years old. She was raised by her hard-working mother who provided for her only child, the...

Jan 11, 2025

Mark Edward Birchett "Ogre"

August 24, 1966 – January 11, 2025

Mark Edward Birchett, known affectionately as "Ogre" to friends and loved ones passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, due to congestive heart failure caused by Type 2 diabetes.

Born on August 24, 1966, at Fort...

Jan 8, 2025

Orem, Utah — James "Jim" Ross Lee, of Orem, Utah, and formerly of Jerome and Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2025, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, at the age of 84. His children and grandchildren surrounded him with gratitude and love as he continued his mission on the other side with his eternal companion,...

Jan 8, 2025

Our bright light, Lorie Ann Christiansen Pearson, cherished as a gentle soul and pillar of strength, passed from this life to the next on January 8, 2025, and is now resting in the arms of Jesus.

Lorie was born May 22, 1967, in Provo, Utah, to Robert Boyd Christiansen and Dorothy M. Sisneros.

She is...

Jan 7, 2025

Our beloved Wilford "Wid" Judson Tolman, 95, peacefully left this earth on his eternal flight January 7, 2025, while held in a circle of love by his surviving children. Brigham Young University professor, husband, father, grandfather, pilot, Air Force veteran, youth leader, adventurer, and storyteller. Wid will continue to burn brightly in the hearts of the many he touched....

Jan 7, 2025

Marna Sue Kerby, born on March 13, 1945, in Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of Francis Lynn Johnson and Lucile Martin Johnson. Growing up in a lively and close-knit home, she shared countless memories with her siblings—Francis Lynn Johnson, Diane Johnson Kennedy, Sara Elaine Johnson...

Jan 6, 2025

K.C. (Kurt Conrad) Cotant passed away of natural causes on Monday, January 6, 2025.

K.C. was born in Provo, UT on July 9, 1960. He was the fourth child of Richard and Beverly Cotant. K.C. spent most of his life in Orem where he made life long friendships. K.C. graduated from Orem High School in 1978.

Jan 6, 2025

Charles Favour Abbott, Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones, which was also how he spent much of his life, as he, alongside his wife, Oranee, excelled at bringing people together for fun and celebration--they were the best party planners, and turned the most tedious of tasks...

Jan 4, 2025

Joshua Kelly Holt, 43, of Orem, Utah, passed away on January 4, 2024. Born on March 27, 1981, in Provo, Utah, Joshua was the beloved son of Kelly Butler Holt and Janese Richardson.

As a child, Josh learned to enjoy the outdoors with his parents and sister JenaLe. He earned the Eagle Scout award and later graduated...

Jan 3, 2025

A beloved family member, Amy "Anderson" Litchfield, 55, of Orem, Utah, passed away on January 3, 2025.

She was born January 10, 1969, to Jean and Glenn Litchfield in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Amy spent most of her childhood and young adult years in Northern California. She graduated from Gunderson High school in San Jose,...