Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Utah County, Utah

Ann Ford Kirk

Ann Ford Kirk

Apr 19, 2024

Ann Kirk

September 25, 1947 ~ April 19, 2024

Ann Ford Kirk was born September 25, 1947, she returned home to her Heavenly Father and was reunited with the love of her life on April 19, 2024, in Provo, UT.

Ann was born to Leo James and Genevieve (Jenny) Gordon Ford. Ann has...

Russell Scott Taylor

Russell Scott Taylor

Apr 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, Russell Scott Taylor, who died on April 14, 2024, at the young age of 32.

Russell was born on January 30, 1992, in Provo, Utah, the son of Scott W. Taylor and Janell (Taylor) Johnson. Russell attended schools in...

Millard Freeman Rogers

Millard Freeman Rogers

Apr 11, 2024

Millard Freeman Rogers, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away in Orem, Utah on April 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of his children.

Born on April Fool's Day 1930 in Sharon Massachusetts, Mill was a surprise 4th son to George and Hazel Rogers. There was a 9 year age gap between Mill and his...

Andrew J Robison

Andrew J Robison

Apr 10, 2024

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Andrew J Robison graduated from this mortal realm and attained a heavenly sphere. After a battle with diabetes and other chronic health issues, Andy's heart gave up and he returned to his spiritual home. A husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Andy was a peacemaker and brought joy and happiness to those he...

Joy Jensen

Joy Jensen

Apr 9, 2024

Marynne Joy Jensen (Hardy), age 77 of Orem, Utah, died peacefully on April 9, 2024.

She was born on October 20, 1946 to Duncan and Rula Hardy in Taber, Alberta, Canada.

Joy attended Brigham Young University as a Clothing and Textiles Major.

She married Jack LaMar Jensen on April 4, 1968 in the...

Madeline Ethel Torres

Madeline Ethel Torres

Apr 9, 2024

Madeline Ethel Torres passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 9th at the age of 92. Known by many names — Mom, Mama, Auntie, Lita — she went primarily by Madie, and was loved by everyone who knew her. Her generousness, work ethic, and steadfast devotion to family and the Lord were guiding principles throughout her life. Considered...

Jonathan Peter Stevens

Jonathan Peter Stevens

Apr 7, 2024

In Loving Memory

Jonathan Peter Stevens

Born April 13, 1965 - Moses Lake, Washington

Died April 7, 2024 - Sandy, Utah

Interred at Salt Lake City Cemetery

Jon was born the youngest of seven siblings. In the testimony he shared as often as he could, he always said "I...

Carolyn Leavitt

Carolyn Leavitt

Apr 7, 2024

Carolyn Orinna Spurrier Leavitt, 93, of Columbia, Tennessee, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on April 7, 2024.

Carolyn was born on September 5, 1930, to Kenneth and Orinna Brady Spurrier. She grew up in Eureka, Utah, and graduated from Tintic High School in 1948.

Carolyn met Alfred Lloyd Leavitt on a blind date...

Setta Kay Christianson Anderson

Setta Kay Christianson Anderson

Apr 5, 2024

Our exceptionally eccentric mom, Setta Kay, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on April 5th, 2024 with her children by her side.

Setta Kay was born May 7th,1942 to Reuben and Maggie Christianson. She married Hal Anderson on February 2nd, 1961 and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before he passed away in 2021. She...

Justin William Whiting

Justin William Whiting

Apr 4, 2024

Justin was the youngest of six children. He was raised in Orem, Utah in the home where his parents Lynn and Marilyn still reside. His siblings Wade, Amber, Jolyn, Jill and Jeremy welcomed him home. He grew into a man who cared how others felt and listened when people shared their stories. He loved and supported his wife, Beth....

Judith Hatch Guymon

Judith Hatch Guymon

Apr 4, 2024

Judith Hatch Guymon (Judy), 84 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2024.

Judy was born on September 27, 1939 in Murray, Utah to Erle Brimhall Hatch and Stella Ethel Petersen. She was the eldest of five kids. Her siblings are Colleen Pollitt, Brent Hatch, Mary Ross and Fern Law.

Judy graduated from...

Val Elizabeth Greaves Gividen

Val Elizabeth Greaves Gividen

Apr 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Val Elizabeth Greaves Gividen, who left us on April 1, 2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.

She was born on February 14, 1936 in Ephraim Utah to Gwendolyn Anderson Greaves and Sheldon...

Tess Elizabeth Gardner

Tess Elizabeth Gardner

Mar 30, 2024

Our sweet, beloved Tess Elizabeth Gardner finished her mission and ministry here on earth and returned home to the loving arms of our Savior and Heavenly Parents on March 30th, 2024 at the exact age of 18 months. She was born September 30th, 2022 in Heber City, Utah.

Her life was a heavenly gift to her family...

Jolene Munson Bruckman

Jolene Munson Bruckman

Mar 29, 2024

Jolene Munson Bruckman (66) passed away on March 29th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 12, 1957, to Annette and John Munson. Jolene lived her quiet childhood in Springville, Utah with her six siblings: Carol, Corey, Eric, Stephen, Robert, and Alan. Jolene was an adorable, mild-mannered girly girl. She loved all things pink and had...

Chelsea Lynn Tavares

Chelsea Lynn Tavares

Mar 28, 2024

Chelsea Lynn Tavares

(1972 – 2024)

Chelsea Lynn Hacking Tavares, our loving friend, daughter, sister, wife and miraculous mother passed away tragically from cardiac arrest in her home in Apollo Beach Florida on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the age of 51 with her husband, Arthur at her side. The oldest of four, Chelsea was...

Carole Blackhurst

Carole Blackhurst

Mar 28, 2024

Carole Blackhurst, 79, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 15th, 1945, in Provo, Utah, to Shepard Hal and Lucy Haycock.

Carole, the youngest of four siblings, was undeniably a daddy's girl. Her childhood was filled with horses, a passion she nurtured from an...

Grant Court

Grant Court

Mar 23, 2024

Owen Grant Court, 84, returned to his Heavenly Father on March 23rd, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his four children and their spouses. He was born on January 20, 1940 in Garfield, Utah to Byron Owen Court and Bertha Ann Brown Court. Grant's lifelong, fun-loving nature was evident throughout his formative years of life, but he also learned early on...

Helen Sorensen Carbine

Helen Sorensen Carbine

Mar 22, 2024

Helen Sorensen Carbine (94) passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by loving family members.

Helen, the second child of Erastus Mayo and Vera Petrine Anderson Sorensen, was born on Wednesday, August 14, 1929, in a small rental house in Manti, Utah. Helen arrived before the doctor came and was born without medical assistance. A local...

Kristie Lee Russell

Kristie Lee Russell

Mar 21, 2024

Kristie Lee Russell, 54, of Saratoga Springs passed away unexpectedly on March 21st, 2024. Kristie was born on December 26th, 1969 in Ogden, Utah. Kristie was blessed with four parents: George and Linda Russell of Moab, Utah who adopted her at birth; her biological parents Teresa McGuire of Ogden, Utah, and Gerald Neil of Terra, Utah.

She...

Melody Lynn Hoki

Melody Lynn Hoki

Mar 21, 2024

Melody Lynn Shegrud Hoki, 65, of Orem, UT, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Melody was born on September 9, 1958 in Seattle, Washington to Grover Shegrud and Karen Shegrud Sipes. The oldest of her siblings, Melody took pride in being a good sister, a good daughter, and a great student.

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