Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Jerry Lynn Hatch

Jerry Lynn Hatch

May 5, 2025

Jerry Lynn Hatch, 71, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Lehi, Utah. Born on March 14, 1954, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Dalbert Lynn and Betty Hatch, he was a twin and the third of eight children. Jerry lived a life defined by faith, love, and an infectious sense of humor.

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Robert Kay Chandler

Robert Kay Chandler

May 4, 2025

Robert Kay Chandler, known as Kay throughout his childhood, was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on August 30, 1936. He and his two sisters, one and two years younger, grew up in a sugar plantation town called Central Aguirre, where his father worked for the sugar company. They lived in a house that was provided by the company. They...

Teresa Anita Ferguson

Teresa Anita Ferguson

May 1, 2025

Teresa Anita Ferguson, 59, of Orem Utah, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Orchard Park Nursing home.

Teresa was born in Gunnison, Utah to Charles Kay Ferry and Beulah Rae Garlick on October 14, 1965. She attended school at Orem High School. She met the love of her life, Paul Henry Ferguson in 1981 at...

Rodney Blaine Carter

Rodney Blaine Carter

Apr 25, 2025

Rodney Blaine Carter, 53, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on February 22, 1972, in Provo, Utah, to Blaine and Glenda Carter. Rodney was the fourth of seven children & shared a special bond with his sister, Elaine, with whom he was especially close. Rodney was known for his...

Catherine Lynn Jeppson

Catherine Lynn Jeppson

Apr 24, 2025

Catherine Lynn (Henrikson) Jeppson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, returned to her eternal home on April 24, 2025 at the age of 75 in Spanish Fork, UT.

Cathy was born on July 16, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was the youngest of three children born to Clarence and Madelyn Henrikson, and the only girl in...

Florence Esther Fife Draper

Florence Esther Fife Draper

Apr 23, 2025

Florence Draper, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away after struggling with Alzheimers for a number of years on Wednesday, April 23rd, leaving a legacy of service, faith, and love. Born May 5, 1935, in Gridley, California, she was the youngest of seven children and spent her childhood in the home her father built. Her early years were filled...

Edel Marie Erickson

Edel Marie Erickson

Apr 22, 2025

Edel Marie Erickson

February 19, 1934 - April 22, 2025

Edel Marie Nielsen was born to Jens Peter Richard and Johanna Nielsen in Hjorring, Denmark on February 19, 1934. She was a precocious child who enjoyed school and did particularly well in math; so much so that she won a scholarship to a private school...

Marilyn Golda Carlsen

Marilyn Golda Carlsen

Apr 15, 2025

Marilyn G. Carlsen

November 16, 1938 – April 15, 2025

Marilyn G. Carlsen, 86, returned home peacefully on April 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, in her beautiful home in Provo, Utah. Born on November 16, 1938, in San Diego, California, Marilyn spent the majority of her life in the Provo-Orem area of Utah....

Jeffrey Paul Lee

Jeffrey Paul Lee

Apr 15, 2025

Jeffrey Paul Lee passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 45, leaving behind his beautiful wife, Melissa, and their three precious children, Jayden (11), Jackson (9), and Taylor (2). He is survived by his loving parents, Rod and Barbara Lee of Glenwood, Utah, and his siblings, Heidi (Robert) Worley of Fillmore, Utah, Monica (Danny) Johnson of...

Lora Johnson

Lora Johnson

Apr 14, 2025

Lora Waite Johnson

Lehi, Utah—Lora Waite Johnson, 47, of Lehi, Utah, Passed away on April 14th, 2025, at her house in Lehi, where she resided with her loving spouse, Zane Johnson, Father-In-Law Nolan Johnson, and beautiful children, Elora Downey, Zane K, Lyssa, Elexa, and her autistic son Zaylan Johnson.

Lora was born on February 17th,...

Gordon Hal Holmstead

Gordon Hal Holmstead

Apr 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Gordon Hal Holmstead

(October 6, 1950- April 13, 2025)

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we share the passing of Gordon Hal Holmstead, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose presence brought warmth, wisdom, and joy to those fortunate enough to know him....

Debra Ann Orr

Debra Ann Orr

Apr 12, 2025

Debra Ann Orr

January 22, 1972 – April 12, 2025

Debra Ann Orr, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away on April 12, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah, due to the effects of Alzheimer's disease. She was born on January 22, 1972, in Wichita, Kansas, to Duane and Guadalupe Orr.

Debbie is survived...

Steven Allen Rogers

Steven Allen Rogers

Apr 11, 2025

Steven Allen Rogers October 15, 1962 – April 11, 2025

Steven Allen Rogers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on October 15, 1962, in Montebello, California, Steve was the youngest child of Donna and Allen Rogers. He grew up alongside his older sister Debbie and...

Norma Bawden

Norma Bawden

Apr 10, 2025

Norma Coats Bawden, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away April 10, 2025. 92 great years of life well lived!

Norma was born September 26, 1932. The first of four children born to James H. Coats and Edith Breeze Coats. She grew up in Granger, Utah, in a loving, happy family. Her father was a farmer and...

Elena Cordova

Elena Cordova

Apr 3, 2025

Elena Córdova, age 73, returned home to her loving Heavenly Father and was reunited with her husband and son on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Our beloved Ma'nena, was a caring and affectionate mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Outside of her immediate family she took others in as her own and was affectionately called "Mamá Nena" by many.

She...

Kealii Johnson

Kealii Johnson

Apr 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Benjamin LaVell KeAlii Johnson, age 50, passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on April 2, 2025 in Ogden, Utah.

KeAlii is survived by his former spouse, Jennifer Oliver, Mother, Laura Johnson, Father, Cameron Johnson, Sisters Leilehuanani Rata and Ku'uIpo Johnson, Brothers Keola (Heather) Johnson, Kimo (April) Johnson...

John James Lockwood

John James Lockwood

Mar 31, 2025

John James Lockwood, 77, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Provo, Utah. A devoted husband, father, and friend, John lived a life marked by service and kindness.

Born on December 5, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, John grew up in Southern California before attending Brigham Young University.

John had a deep desire to...

Clara Bell Wixon Pueblo

Clara Bell Wixon Pueblo

Mar 29, 2025

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Aunt, Clara Bell Durfey Wixson Pueblo, passed away at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo on March 29, 2025 at the age of 99 years and 3 months. She was a resident of Grandview in Provo, UT with her son Jeff and daughter-in-law Lisa Pueblo.

Clara was born at home...

Janice Maxwell

Janice Maxwell

Mar 26, 2025

Janice Miller Olsen Maxwell

December 13, 1932 – March 26, 2025

Janice Maxwell, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, following a brief illness. She was blessed with great health for most of her life and seldom if ever went to the doctor. However, tripping on her yoga mat and breaking her hip at age...

Wayne Rulon Bevan

Wayne Rulon Bevan

Mar 26, 2025

Wayne Rulon Bevan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Born on September 1, 1940, in Tooele, Utah, Wayne lived a life marked by service—to his country, his faith, and his family.

Wayne earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University. While at...