Obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Funeral Services will Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Interment will be in Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street, Provo.

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

Mar 2, 2026

Joan Marie Gurr passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Heber City, Utah, on June 6, 1951, to Earl and Millie Bethers Gurr, Joan spent her childhood in Heber before moving to Provo, where she graduated from Provo High School in 1969.

Seeking sunshine and new experiences, Joan spent time working in California before returning home to study accounting and...

Feb 27, 2026

Geniel Simper West Roper, age 90, of Orem, Utah, passed away February 27. Geniel was born March 26, 1935, to Thomas Noel Simper and Maurine Adamson Simper, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah, where she graduated from Pleasant Grove High School.

In 1961, Geniel married Lloyd Kaye West in the Logan Temple. They were the...

Feb 24, 2026

Sharon Christensen Burr, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on December 30, 1937, in Delta, Utah, to Alma Jay and Donna Colby Christensen, she was the oldest of four children. She loved her brothers, Darwin and Keith, and baby sister Cher greatly. She enjoyed living...

Feb 23, 2026

Lila Nylene Gorringe Budge (79), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 23, 2026, after a short battle with acute leukemia.

Nylene was born on May 15, 1946, in Oakley, Cassia County, Idaho, to Lila Rachel Hale and Alfred Nile Gorringe. She was raised alongside five siblings: David Hale, Kaye (Shelley), Mary Jo...

Feb 12, 2026

Having accomplished her life's purpose, Katherine Chetna Hilton left her majestic mortal body behind on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was twenty-two years old.

Chetna was born in Calcutta, India, on November 24, 2003. Her parents, Sterling and Heidi, had been actively working to adopt for several years and were matched with Chetna when she turned three...

Feb 11, 2026

Merlin R Kitchen, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend peacefully returned to the arms of his Savior and beloved wife on February 11, 2026, in Issaquah, Washington. He was 90 years old.

Merlin was born on April 20, 1935, in Orem, Utah, son of Ruby Ellis and Ralph Winfred Kitchen. He grew up...

Feb 9, 2026

Virginia Elizabeth O'Rafferty Vaughn

March 10, 1941 — February 9, 2026

Virginia Elizabeth O'Rafferty Vaughn, affectionately known as "Ginger," passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at the age of 84. She leaves behind a profound legacy of faith, family, and unconditional love.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 10, 1941, to the...

Feb 9, 2026

Mary Ann Maxfield Orme passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. Mary Ann was born into the loving home of Myrtle Beckstead and Benjamin Lewis Maxfield on May 13, 1931.

Mary Ann spent her formative years in Ogden, Farmington, American Fork and Taylorsville, and graduated from Granite High School. Growing up in Farmington, she loved riding the...

Feb 8, 2026

Gary Harold Huss passed peacefully on February 8, 2026 reunited with beloved family members who preceded him. After patiently and courageously enduring an 18-month battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), he found rest and joy. Born in Rochester, New York, Gary's journey took him from his hometown through Colorado before settling in Utah, where he treasured his retirement years...

Jan 30, 2026

Robert Larrie Hobson, 88, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by family.

Bob was born on January 11, 1938, to Howard Malcolm Hobson and Mildred Francis Mathisen. He was married to Delois "Lois" Jean Cash for 63 years. He lived a full and purposeful life, grounded in learning, faith, and a deep...

Jan 25, 2026

Randell Keith Mecham, affectionately known as "DreamBoy" to those who knew him from his wrestling days, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25th, in his home. He was 78 years old.

Born on August 18th, 1947, in Heber City, UT, Randy's early education took place in a one-room schoolhouse in Wallsburg, Utah. He went on to graduate...

Jan 22, 2026

Marjorie Bird Wright passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, the day after she fell and broke her hip. Up until the end Marge maintained her spunk, laughter, compassion, love for her family, friends and life.

Marge's life can best be described in these words: Family, Friends, Scrapbooking, Service, Love of Nature, Food and Fun....

Jan 22, 2026

Erwin Carlos Lamoreaux, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 85.

Erwin was born on February 23, 1940, in Cedar City, Utah, to Homer and Rilla Thornton Lamoreaux. He grew up in Provo, Utah, and graduated from Provo High School in...

Jan 20, 2026

Steven Lynn Sorenson lived a life defined by love, sacrifice, kindness, hard work, and humor. These traits were gifts from God, strengthened by a lifetime of refining experiences. He was born on August 16,1944, to Frank and Wanda Sorenson and was raised in his beloved Santaquin, Utah. Steven passed away on January 20, 2026, in Orem, Utah, in the...

Jan 20, 2026

Vivian Kay Whitney Madsen Francis, 1939-2026

Vivian Kay Whitney Madsen Francis, age 86, died on January 20, 2026, in Orem, Utah, after living a life full of devotion to her faith and family.

Kay was born on April 1, 1939, in Springville, Utah, to McKinley Whitney and Agnes Fern Hurst Whitney, as the youngest of...

Jan 17, 2026

With loving remembrance, the family of Lois Ollene Turner Hayes shares that she passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2026, following complications associated with advanced age.

Born in Haines City, Florida, Lois spent her early years in both Haines City and Altamont, Tennessee, before returning to her hometown at age 14. On May 9, 1948, she married...

Jan 16, 2026

Chelan Feller, surrounded by her loving family, passed away and returned to her heavenly home on January 16, 2026.

Born on March 16, 1983, in Orem, Utah, to Wilford and Deborah Feller, Chelan was the third of four children. As an infant and toddler, Chelan thrived and hit expected milestones, with her vibrant personality. As she neared...

Jan 12, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Damian Clyde Smith, on January 12, 2026. Our only consolation is that he was joyfully met by his cherished wife Paula, his parents, his dear brother Llewellyn and his beloved Heavenly Father — reunions he looked forward to and ones we know were glorious beyond...

Jan 12, 2026

Sandra Limb Horton, born to Della Marie Johnson Limb and Marvin J. Limb on July 4, 1955. A kind, creative and gentle soul who loved purple, earned her wings on January 12, 2026.

Above all else Sandy had an unwavering passion for angels. Her home was a sanctuary adorned with a collection that grew over decades. From...