Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Rod L. Houston passed away at the age of 89 on December 20, 2025, at his home in Orem, Utah, surrounded by his family. Rod lived a life marked by kindness, curiosity, adventure, and an uncommon ability to connect with people wherever he went.

As a young boy, Rod moved from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles,...

Dec 17, 2025

A webcast of the service will be available at www.walkersanderson.com .

Dec 15, 2025

John Paul Mulder (December 8, 1930 – December 15, 2025) passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah at the age of 95.

John was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second child of John Jella Mulder and Johanna Margaretha Slotboom, who had recently immigrated from Holland to pursue the American dream and be sealed in the Salt...

Dec 14, 2025

Cyrus Matthew Johnson, age 18, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Visitation will be held from noon until 1:15 PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4679 W 11000 N, Highland UT 84003. Funeral service will be held following visitation at 1:30 PM at...

Dec 14, 2025

Daniel O'Brian Golding

March 17, 1957 – December 14, 2025

Daniel O'Brian Golding passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2025, at the age of 68, due to a pulmonary embolism following a stroke. He lived a life marked by adventure, athleticism, and an enduring devotion to his family.

Born on St. Patrick's Day...

Dec 14, 2025

Virginia Eileen Stewart Ball (Ginny) was born on April 16th, 1947, to Sumner Grant Stewart and Catherine Naomi Landis in Las Vegas as their first child. She was joined later by her siblings Sara, David, and Ruth. In her youth, Ginny was involved in barrel racing, pep rallies, and Girl Scouts. On September 11, 1967, Ginny married her sweetheart,...

Dec 13, 2025

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts we announce that our beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather Robby Dean Bench, age 63, returned to his heavenly home. Born October 18, 1962 at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, he was a cherished gift from the very beginning. On December 13, 2025 at the very same hospital, he left this earthly...

Dec 12, 2025

Clara Ann Johansen Matthews, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Sammamish, Washington. Born on December 18, 1938, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, Clara was the third child of Ray William Johansen and Bessie Ingeborg Peterson. She grew up on a farm in Woolford, Alberta, riding horseback with her brothers to a two-room country school, where...

Dec 11, 2025

Lionel Paul Crowley, 91, of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 11, 2025 due to congestive heart failure. The second of five sons, he was born January 27, 1934, to Byron Crowley and Elda (Olson) Crowley in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Lionel married Marie Gish on August 8, 1953 in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple for...

Dec 10, 2025

Leonard Kay Madsen, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at 3:15 a.m. Born on January 12, 1929, in Provo, Utah, Kay was the son of Alvetta Alger Madsen and Leonard Madsen. He was the third of four children and grew up surrounded by the love of his siblings. He was preceded in death by his sister...

Dec 8, 2025

Vinod "Vin" Himatlal Kamdar, born April 13, 1932, in Limdi, India, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 93. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, remembered for his curiosity, resilience, integrity, and quiet humor.

Vin's early life in Limdi shaped the values he carried throughout his life—discipline, education, and determination....

Dec 7, 2025

Our beloved Miguel passed away unexpectedly and of natural causes in his home in Salt Lake City after suddenly becoming ill. Answers are slowly coming to us from the doctors as to what exactly happened. We are all heartbroken and in shock but we have felt confirmation from God that he was called home by his Heavenly Father for...

Dec 7, 2025

Ilean Beck Robison, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at the age of 92.

Ilean was born on May 12, 1933, in Fountain Green, Utah, to Lyman S. Beck and Esther Ilean Hanson Beck. She grew up, with her brother Jerry L Beck, in a loving home and cherished her childhood...

Dec 5, 2025

Martha "Marty" J. Whitney passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Cedar Hills, Utah, at the age of 91.

Born on August 19, 1934, in Trinidad, Colorado, Marty lived a full and meaningful life rooted in compassion, faith, service, and love for her family and community.

A graduate in nursing, Marty began her career...

Dec 5, 2025

Edward J Winward, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1931 in Logan, Utah, the third of twelve children, to Bertie William Winward, Jr. and Elizabeth Wuthrich Winward. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a deep love for the Savior...

Dec 4, 2025

McKinsay Brie Robbins, 37, of Eagle Mountain, passed away on December 4th, leaving behind a legacy of light, laughter, creativity, and unforgettable love.

McKinsay lived her life with an energy that was impossible to ignore—outgoing, spontaneous, and full of joy that lifted everyone around her. She brought beauty into the world not only through her radiant presence,...

Dec 2, 2025

Ian Andrew "Yan" Okolowitz passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 22.

Born on September 15, 2003, to Carlo and Tina Okolowitz, Ian arrived a month early yet amazed everyone with his strength and health. He was eager to explore the world from the very beginning, taking his first steps...

Dec 1, 2025

Jeffrey Laurn Smith

1979-2025

Jeff Smith, age 46, passed away on December 1st, 2025 at his home in Eagle Mountain, Utah under the care of Symbii hospice. Jeff was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in March of this year. Unfortunately, he did not win the battle but he never gave up. He was positive and...

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara Jean Wright (Hansen)

December 28, 1941 – November 29, 2025

Salt Lake City, Utah • Provo, Utah

Age 83

Barbara Jean Wright, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Provo, Utah, at the age of 83.

A Celebration of Life will...

Nov 28, 2025

Kathleen Holdaway - A birthday wish fulfilled

For the past few years, Kathleen always asked for the same gift for her birthday. "Just to feel better," she would say.

This year, on her birthday, that wish was granted as she blew out her last candle-breath and went to join her deceased husband, Sherman, for a...