Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

Colleen Kirgan Hilton

24 March 1932 – 24 July 2025

Having lived a lifetime of service to her family, church, and community, Colleen Kirgan Hilton of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2025. She was 93 years old.

Born March 24, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colleen...

Jul 18, 2025

Dr. Norman Green Jorgensen

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Norman Green Jorgensen died at his home in Orem, Utah, on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Born on October 21, 1938, to Hugo and Nita Green Jorgensen in Rigby, Idaho, Norman was the youngest of five children. He graduated from Rigby High School in 1956,...

Jul 15, 2025

Mikey Peterson

Michael (Mikey) Vincent Peterson passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 15, 2025, in his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Mikey was born on August 20, 1982, the last of his parents' four children, the last of his maternal grandparents' fourteen grandchildren, and the last of his paternal grandparents' thirty-six grandchildren. He was "Joy...

Jul 14, 2025

Anita Jean Phillips Williams, age 91, passed away peacefully the night of July 14th, 2025, in Orem, Utah. She was born on June 3, 1934 in Provo, Utah, oldest child to Melvin and LaRue Phillips of Provo, Utah. Proceeded in death by her husband Vern LeRoy Williams and daughter Suzie Bailey, siblings: Richard Phillips, Douglas Phillips, and Linda Clark....

Jul 12, 2025

Shirleen Allred Cloward, 78, of American Fork, Utah passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025 due to health complications from battling cancer for 15 years. She left this earth surrounded by all of her family that loved her. Shirleen was born on January 29, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, Utah to Bruce and Shirley Allred. She...

Jul 10, 2025

Paige Pratley, youngest daughter of Sue and the late Brent Pratley, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 10, 2025 after a period of acute health decline.

Three days after her Provo birth on January 9, 1983, Paige debuted at the home of her adoptive family. Her five older siblings were delighted, especially the brother...

Jul 8, 2025

Ray Melvin Barney Jr, age 70, passed away peacefully on the early evening of July 8, 2025. Ray was born on October 31, 1954 in Provo Utah to Ray and Mary Barney. As the oldest of 6 kids in the family, dad has always been a leader and a doer. Growing up, his family moved around often, living in...

Jul 2, 2025

Jun 29, 2025

Brian Lee Pendleton passed away at his home in Provo on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Brian was born on November 14, 1960 in Pomona, California.

Brian was the fourth of five children born to Lynn Pendleton and Mary Rae Hutchings Pendleton. He had a vibrant childhood in Montclair, Claremont, and Upland, California where his days were spent...

Jun 26, 2025

Martha Michele Stout Okerlund

May 27, 1962 – June 26, 2025

Martha (Marti) Michele Stout Okerlund returned faithfully and triumphantly to her heavenly home on June 26, 2025.

She was born on May 27, 1962, in Provo, Utah, the ninth of ten children to Colleen Fern Engh and Owen Wayne Stout. Martha enjoyed...

Jun 26, 2025

Coby Richard Wright

December 15, 1990 – June 26, 2025

On June 26, 2025, after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, Coby Richard Wright peacefully passed away, surrounded by all his loved ones.

Coby was born on December 15, 1990, in Orem, Utah. From a very young age, he enjoyed hunting,...

Jun 23, 2025

Our Beloved Evan Lin, age 71, of Orem, Utah passed away early in the morning on Monday, June 23, 2025 at his home.

Evan Lin, was born as "Yan Wen" Lin on April 16th 1954 in Shanghai, China. His parents were Dr. Robert (Tze-Yan) Lin and Professor Eva (Xuan Chen) Lin.

Evan was born and...

Jun 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Raymond Thomas Bailey, Jr. July 19, 1939 – June 22, 2025

Raymond Thomas Bailey, Jr., fondly known as Tom, returned to his heavenly home on June 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and servant of the Lord, Tom lived a life filled with faith, love, and service....

Jun 22, 2025

Helen Anita Schmitt Morton

Helen Morton passed away on June 22, 2025 in Cedar Hills, Utah at the age of 91 from the effects of age.

Helen was born on April 30, 1934 in Salt Lake City to Edward and Helen Schmitt, and joined her elder brother Chuck to complete a close-knit family that included...

Jun 20, 2025

Kathryn Joyce Eden Olsen of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away on June 20, 2025 at the age of 74.

She was born to Joyce Taylor and Charles Eden in Nephi, Utah. She married Dennis Allan Olsen of Springville, Utah. They had two sons, Brett and Michael. Throughout her life, she and her husband owned and operated several...

Jun 20, 2025

Russell S. Loveless, age 69, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Provo, Utah.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl Loveless; his children Raschel, Amber, Christy, and Ryan; his grandchildren Keilani, Jimmy, McCoy, Max, Aleah, Keli'i, and Flora; and his siblings Jesse, Shirleen, Boyd, and Tony. He is preceded in death by his parents, Shirley...

Jun 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cleve Polelei Aiono, who departed this world on June 14, 2025.

He was born on April 7th, 1973 in Torrance California.

He was a dedicated father, brother and husband. He loved and adored his children and family. He was passionate about his work as a Construction Foreman...

Jun 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Travis Kent Leany

December 16, 1974 – June 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Travis Kent Leany, who left this world far too soon on June 14, 2025.

Travis was born on December 16, 1974, in Cedar City, Utah, to Kent and Charlotte Leany, Travis...

Jun 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with health challenges, Makiya Jayne Farley was finally set free from her pain and struggles. Though her time with us was far too short, her strength, grace, and unshakable spirit continue to inspire all who knew and loved her.

Born on April 19, 2004, in Orem, Utah, Makiya remained...

Jun 8, 2025

Vickie Lyn Moorefield Ostler, a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025. Vickie was born on May 5, 1948, in Provo, Utah. She was the first child of Robert Sutton Moorefield and Wanda McMurray Moorefield (Skousen).

At the age of seven, Vickie lost her father in a car accident...