Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Curtis Nicholas Van Alfen

Curtis Nicholas Van Alfen

Oct 10, 2024

Curtis Nicholas Van Alfen

October 30, 1935 – October 10, 2024

Curtis Nicholas Van Alfen, 88 years old, passed away on Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, surrounded by family. Equipped with deep humility, a hunger for truth, a sense of humor, and a lifetime of dedication to the value of every soul, Curtis joined his...

Mike Vanchiere

Mike Vanchiere

Oct 9, 2024

Charles Michael (Mike) Vanchiere, Sr. passed away October 9, 2024 due to complications related to an ATV accident. He was 69 years old.

Mike was born July 12, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Myrna Loy Berry and Angelo Vanchiere, Jr. He has one brother, Rocky McCartney, and one sister, Toni Denova. Mike's mother, Myrna, later married...

Kevin James Westover

Kevin James Westover

Oct 8, 2024

Kevin James Westover (64), beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away after a faithful and courageous struggle with angiosarcoma on the evening of October 8, 2024 in Orem, Utah. His family trusts in Heavenly Father's plan and is grateful to have had this time with him. Kevin knew that he could be healed if it was...

Donna May Sunday

Donna May Sunday

Oct 2, 2024

Donna May Sunday 88, surrounded by loved ones in Orem UT on October 2, 2024 joined her father in heaven. Donna was blessed with a life well lived, born March 4 1936 in Provo Utah into a loving home lead by her parents Wilford and Lareta Abbott.

Donna married the love of her life Mark William Sunday...

Dylan Joshua Gregson

Dylan Joshua Gregson

Oct 2, 2024

Dylan Joshua Gregson, born on January 10, 2002, in Chandler, Arizona, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Provo, Utah. He was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him, marked by his cheerful demeanor, positive outlook, and infectious sense of humor.

Dylan was passionate about fitness, gaming, and fast automobiles, with nothing bringing...

Livvy Skye Ward

Livvy Skye Ward

Sep 30, 2024

Livvy Ward was born on March 12, 2009, in West Jordan, Utah to her loving parents, Alissa and Matt. Livvy passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2024, leaving behind a community that adored her vibrant, fearless spirit. Her smile, contagious laughter, and compassionate heart brightened the lives of everyone she touched. Our hearts ache with her loss, but the...

Jeanette Marie Ostler

Jeanette Marie Ostler

Sep 29, 2024

It is impossible to sum up the life of an incredible woman and loving mother, wife, grandma, daughter, sister, and friend. Some words that have been used to describe Jeanette Marie Ostler are: a peaceful presence, Christ-like, pure, inspiring, kind, wonderful, thoughtful, calm. Her beautiful spirit left this world on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by her husband and...

Joshua Keith Carter

Joshua Keith Carter

Sep 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Keith Carter, born in Provo, UT on October 29, 1977, to Robert Keith Carter and Geri Davis Carter. Josh tragically lost his life on September 27, 2024 in an ATV accident while enjoying his passion for hunting.

Josh is survived by Sam Carter (significant other...

Chris Junior Barbakos

Chris Junior Barbakos

Sep 26, 2024

Chris J. Barbakos passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at the age of 96, in Orem Utah. He was born March 5, 1928 in Vineyard, Utah to Chris and Minnie Barbakos.

Chris attended school in Vineyard and Orem and Graduated from Provo High in 1946. During his high school days, he was introduced to Colleen Connelly...

Howard Leroy Webb

Howard Leroy Webb

Sep 26, 2024

Howard LeRoy Webb left his Earthly home that he built with his sweetheart of 71 years,

Katheryn Blanche, on September 26, 2024. The home he constructed here on Earth was the

capstone of a man who built his way out of poverty, built freedom for people in Korea, and built

many homes in...

James Melvin Younkin

James Melvin Younkin

Sep 25, 2024

James Melvin Younkin Jr., 74, of Springville, Utah passed away on September 25, 2024 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. He was married to Deborah and survived by his children and step-children: Cori, James, Naomi, Courtney, Christopher, Alex, Joshua, Rebekah, Kathy, Peter, and Angela, as well as his twenty-seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death...

Lavern Black

Lavern Black

Sep 25, 2024

LaVern Christensen Black, age 82, of Provo, UT, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 12, 1942 in Provo, Utah to LaVoy and Elva Christensen and was raised in Spanish Fork. In 1947 she was joined by her twin sisters Lois and Lacey who adore her.

LaVern was...

Charles Leroy Headman

Charles Leroy Headman

Sep 19, 2024

Charles passed away peacefully Thursday September 19,2024 in the Cove Point Care Facility in Provo,Utah at age 83.

Charles was born on December 21,1940 to his parents Emmett Oliver Headman and Rosetta Roak in their home in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Provo High School in 1958.

Charles married Betty Jean Chittock on June 18,1960...

Peter Linton Crawley

Peter Linton Crawley

Sep 16, 2024

Peter Linton Crawley, age 88, passed away on September 16, 2024, surrounded by those he loved. He was born in Pasadena, California, January 29, 1936, to Helene Ottinger Crawley and Emerson Linton Crawley. He met Donna Louise Foss ––the love of his life––in tenth grade Spanish class, and they were married in the Los Angeles LDS Temple on September...

Richard Scott Dalebout

Richard Scott Dalebout

Sep 15, 2024

Richard Scott (Dick) Dalebout, 80, of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on December 7, 1943, in Seattle, Washington. He was the son of William Henry Dalebout and Louise Burbidge, both of whom preceded him in death.

From a young age, Dick developed a deep...

Shawna Marie Backus

Shawna Marie Backus

Sep 15, 2024

Shawna Marie Backus was born to Richard and Barbara Tarwater on November 3, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona. After a fulfilling and adventurous life, she passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family on September 15, 2024, in Provo, Utah.

As a child, Shawna enjoyed hanging out with her family and creating unique ways to have fun. After moving...

Alexandre Paul

Alexandre Paul

Sep 15, 2024

Alexandre Paul, 88, beloved father of 5, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He is survived by his son, Gregoire Gilbert Paul, and daughters Alexandra Paul and Valerie Paul. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Gregoire Richard Paul, Sierra Ghislaine Paul, Alexandre Jean Claude Paul, Michaelle Leandre Paul, and Gibou Antoine Paul. Alexandre is also survived by...

Charles Brenner Tolson

Charles Brenner Tolson

Sep 12, 2024

Charles Brenner Tolson, a man of faith, service, adventure, and deep devotion to his family,

passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 81. His life, which began on July 12, 1943,

in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was marked by a rich tapestry of experiences that left an indelible

impression on all who...

Lyle Morley Thomson

Lyle Morley Thomson

Sep 12, 2024

Lyle Morley Thomson, 66, of American Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at Stonehenge of American Fork. Lyle was born on December 27, 1957, in Salt Lake City to Lowell Dee and Ruth Elaine Morley Thomson, and was the seventh of ten children.

A devoted professional, Lyle dedicated his career to public service. After...

Robyn Young

Robyn Young

Sep 8, 2024

Robyn Lee Young, 70, of Coos Bay, loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend passed away on September 8, 2024 in Springfield, Oregon following a brief respiratory illness. Born on August 11, 1954 in Joplin Missouri to Barbara Smith and Jack Duncan, she moved to California by train at a young age, after her parents had divorced. Her mother married...