Obituaries

Nov 5, 2024

Sherman Elwin Holdaway - Gone Fishin'

On Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, Sherman Elwin Holdaway retreated suddenly to his secret fishing hole in the sky. After unsuccessfully fighting with a monster abdominal-aortic-aneurysm for several hours, he decided it was time to pack his gear and finally go home.

In his quiet way, Sherman left a profound...

Nov 3, 2024

Surrounded in love by his family, Clarence Martineau Haynie peacefully passed away, on November 3, 2024. Saving the best for last, Grandma's "baby boy" was born 09.07.1941 in Douglas, Arizona, and raised in the "Mormon colonies" in Chihuahua, Mexico.

In his teenage years, Clarence moved to Provo, Utah, where he eventually met and married his eternal companion,...

Nov 1, 2024

Sandra Joyce Park Dahl, a loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on November 1, 2024, at the age of 78. Sandra was born in Murray, Utah on October 10, 1946, to Burt Park and Darlene Carsey Park. She grew up in Murray where she attended school and graduated from Murray High School.

Sandy...

Nov 1, 2024

Jerry Lynn Jeffcoat

August 19, 1940 – November 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Lynn Jeffcoat, age 84, on November 1, 2024, in Orem, Utah. Born on August 19, 1940, in Lubbock, Texas, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication to his country, his family, and his...

Oct 31, 2024

Eric (Rick) C. Johnson, aged 71, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Provo, Utah. Born on January 20, 1953, Rick enjoyed a simple life with a love for adventure, laughter, and a profound dedication to his family.

Rick graduated from Whittier High School and humorously referred to the School of Hard Knocks as his higher education...

Oct 30, 2024

Obituary for William Colvin Young

August 5, 1944-October 30, 2024

Our beloved husband, uncle and brother, William Colvin Young (Bill), aged 80, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Born on August 5,1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill was the first of eight children born to Bertha Brown Simon and Everett William Young. In his early...

Oct 29, 2024

Luella Jo White (1947 - 2024)

Luella Jo White, 77, of Orem, Utah, lived a full and beautiful life before passing away on October 29, 2024, returning to her Father in Heaven.

Jo was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1947 to Weston and Mary Jane Timothy and grew up in Kaysville. She was the youngest...

Oct 24, 2024

Troy Alva Durfey

1964-2024

Troy Alva Durfey, 60, of Orem passed away in Provo on October 24, 2024.

Troy was born in Provo on July 4, 1964, to Thomas and Gloria Durfey. Troy took great pride in being the oldest of their four children, Angela (Durfey) Reed, William Durfey, and Samantha (Durfey) Bright....

Oct 23, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

Ruth Hunter Burton

July 11, 1932 -October 18, 2024

Our loving Mother and Grandmother Ruth Mary Holt Hunter Burton, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Highland, Utah.

Ruth was born on July 11, 1932, in Oakley, Idaho to Ivan Willey Holt and Ruth Clarissa Parry. Ruth was the sixth...

Oct 16, 2024

Our beloved mother, Patricia Loveless Christensen, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 16th at the age of 76. She was born on August 6, 1948 to Dean Ekins and Vivian Clark Loveless in Provo, Utah.

Pat grew up living in Provo and graduated from Provo High School in 1966. She met Blayne, the love of...

Oct 16, 2024

Jack Whitman Clark

Born March 11, 1931, Jack Whitman Clark recently completed mortality with integrity and honor; leaving this life in his sleep on October 16, 2024 at 93 years old. Raised by Albert and Wilma Clark in the great state of Idaho, Jack's roots are in cowboy country and he exemplified these core values throughout his...

Oct 14, 2024

Neils Rudolph Peterson, Jr. passed away on October 14, 2024, spending his last days in Costa Rica. He was 63 years old.

Neils was born on May 27, 1961, to Neils "Rude" and Kathie Call Peterson in Logan, Utah. He has one brother, Richard Brian Peterson.

In 4th grade, Neils moved to Grace, Idaho and...

Oct 12, 2024

William Horace Cowley, 93, of Orem, Utah passed away on October 11, 2024 at Covington Senior Living in Orem, Utah.

William (Bud) was born in Provo, Utah, on April 2, 1931, the first child to William Harold and Ida Cowley. He grew up in the Orem-Provo area. There he had a paper route where he delivered papers...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...