Obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

​Cloy Lowell Johnson passed through the veil early Friday morning, November 21, 2025. He was surrounded by his family. He had suffered many years with chronic illness, and we take great comfort knowing that he is now pain free and was received into Paradise surrounded by his family and friends who had previously passed on. We particularly rejoice knowing...

Nov 21, 2025

Those with spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear may have been slightly startled recently when on Friday morning, November 21, 2025, they heard an unanticipated yet distinctly loud "ouch" followed by an immediate "stop that, Naughty Nancy!" For Eric, Ryan, Doug, Katie, Brent, spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; there was not so much surprise as there was...

Nov 20, 2025

Nephi was born on April 14 1958, to Edward Joseph and Bessie Jean Wirthlin. He was the 11th of 12 Children. (Leo, Joe, Kathy, Jake, Ruth, Sterling, Val, Chris, Mary, BJ, Nephi, John) with only 9 of the siblings still living. He grew up on a little farm in Yucaipa, California, where he enjoyed the Beach and making memories...

Nov 19, 2025

Bill Lee Topham

1954 – 2025

On November 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved more than anything, Bill Lee Topham returned home.

Bill Lee Topham was born on November 11, 1954 to Norman and Lorraine Topham. He grew up on Grandview Hill alongside his siblings; Bruce, Karen, Roy, Denise, and John;...

Nov 18, 2025

Ricky Lynn Gifford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 18, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alma and Lola Gifford, both of whom preceded him in death.

Rick graduated from Firth High School in Firth, Idaho, with the class of 1970. He...

Nov 17, 2025

Richard K Orr, 82, of Orem, Utah, passed away on November 17, 2025 after a fall caused a hemorrhage in his brain. Born October 27, 1943, in St. Anthony, Idaho, Richard lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Richard spent his childhood on a farm. He met the love...

Nov 16, 2025

Stanley Edward Brunsvik, son of Ingvar and Josephine Brunsvik passed away after a battle of pancreatic cancer on November 16, 2025 in Orem, Utah. He was born on May 17, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He graduated from Highland High School and faithfully served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in...

Nov 14, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we are letting everyone know that our sister, Betty Maurine Gore has been called home to be reunited with her loved ones.

She was born January 1, 1961 to Arthur and Elaine Gore and passed on to the other side on November 14, 2025.

She is survived by sisters, Erma...

Nov 13, 2025

Kenneth Allen Mattus

November 17, 1954 – November 13, 2025

Kenneth Allen Mattus, of San Diego, California and just 4 days shy of 71, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. He was born on November 17, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to a life full of service, love, learning, and craftsmanship.

Ken proudly...

Nov 6, 2025

Our beloved dad, grandpa, and great grandpa David Alexander Squires passed away on November 6, 2025, just 15 days after the passing of his wife of 62 years, Lois Johns Squires. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on November 22, 1934 to Georgia Rose Marsh and Calvin Lile Squires. He was raised on a dairy farm in Fairfield,...

Nov 3, 2025

Judith Ann Parks Sorensen, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Payson, Utah.

Born March 16, 1943, in Richfield, Utah, to Clarence Lee and Nellie Madge Gauchat Parks, Judith grew up in a close-knit family that shaped her lifelong devotion to faith, service, and family. She attended school in Richfield and graduated from Richfield...

Nov 2, 2025

Douglas S. Hansen passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was born on June 21, 1954, in Price, Utah, to Stanley Hansen and Elaine Crapo Carson. He married RuthAnn Christiansen on February 14, 1975, in the Provo Temple. They later divorced, but remained connected through their shared love for family.

Nov 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Chin Cheng Chao (趙金城)

April 26, 1937 – November 2, 2025

Chin Cheng Chao (趙金城) passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 26, 1937, in Tianjin, China, he was the second of eight children. He studied mining engineering at the National Taipei...

Oct 30, 2025

Mildred "Uvonne" Varney of 89 years, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Orem, Utah passed away on October 30, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1936 to Gale and Mildred Elva Edwards in Filmore, UT. She was the oldest child of eight, six sisters and one brother. During her senior year of high school, the family moved...

Oct 30, 2025

Nelda Graham Mackay died 30 October 2025 at the age of 86 at her home in Provo, Utah. Nelda was born 4 August 1939 at her grandparent's home in Wallsburg, Utah. Her parents were Alvin Lewis Graham and LaPrele Adeline Chadburn. She was the third of four children: Rulon, DeLores, Herself, then Riley.

When Nelda was six...

Oct 29, 2025

Leslie Rhoads Adamson, loving wife, mother, sister and daughter, passed away on the night of October 29, 2025, after a long, brave fight against Stage 4 Breast Cancer. She is survived by her husband, Michael Adamson, and two of her sons Evyn and Zachary, and joins her firstborn, James, who passed away in 2002. She is also survived by...

Oct 29, 2025

Karl Anders Beckstead, born April 11th,1986 in Orem, Utah to Keith Beckstead and Leila Koehler. He was the oldest of five children with four younger sisters. He graduated from Olympus High School and attended Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley University.

Karl was creative, incredibly intelligent, and entrepreneurial. He held a variety of positions over the...

Oct 22, 2025

Our amazing wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma Lois Diane Squires passed away in the early morning hours of October 22nd due to complications from an infection. She was born on June 9th, 1935 in San Diego, CA to Hazel Norr Johns and Arthur Johns. She was very active and involved in sports, piano, and many extracurricular activities. She...

Oct 19, 2025

Lore Hertha Baer Bonds passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on September 9, 1933, in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the only child of Otto Johann and Ella Radau Baer.

Lore's remarkable life began in post-war Germany, where she learned the values of resilience, gratitude, and faith—qualities that would shape...

Oct 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of John Beeman Coker

John Beeman Coker, 60, unexpectedly passed away on October 16, 2025 surrounded by the people that loved him most. His body succumbed to cancer far too young.

John was born on January 14, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee to Bernie and Janelle Coker. As the son of an Air...