Our Current Obituaries

Kimberly Dawn Mitani

Nov 21, 2024

Kimberly Dawn Mitani, 36, of American Fork passed away November 21, 2024. Kimberly was born on January 2,1988 in Provo, Utah to Rodney Mitani and Donna Willingham Mitani. 

She loved her family, especially her nieces and nephew. She was a proud aunt to say the least. She loved her time spent traveling with her Mema and Aunt. Her time spent with...

Joyce Ritchie Allison

Nov 18, 2024

Joyce Ritchie Allison peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her family on November 18, 2024. Joyce was born on December 8, 1940 to Alwene and Wilson Ritchie, and grew up in American Fork, Utah. She married her devoted husband Bob Allison on July 1, 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple and spent 64 years together.

For over five decades, Joyce...

Bryan McElwain

Nov 17, 2024

Bryan Timothy McElwain, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 17, 2024. Born on February 25, 1986, Bryan lived a life full of love, dedication, and passion.

Bryan was a devoted husband to Amanda and a proud father to his three children, Caydence, Aidyn, and Anze. He cherished his role as a father...

Lenna Watkins

Nov 17, 2024

Lenna Watkins (Madsen), 77, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born October 31, 1947 to Paul Madsen and Orea Christensen Madsen.

She married Charles Watkins on March 24, 1964.

Lenna or Granny, as she was affectionately called by her grandkids and loved ones close to her, worked for Alpine School District until she retired and...

James Morse

Nov 16, 2024

James Craig Morse, born on May 23, 1948, in American Fork, UT, left this world on November 16, 2024. A man of diverse passions, James found joy in hunting, fishing, NASCAR, sports, pool, and building model airplanes. With an Associate's Degree and a career in HVAC, James's professional journey included working for prestigious institutions such as NASA and the Blue...

Tawna Green

Nov 16, 2024

The family and friends of Tawna Carol Green are saddened to announce her passing. For her last four years she suffered from dementia, which is now the leading cause of death for people with Down's Syndrome. She has entered Heaven into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. She often said, "I would do anything for...

Wayne Kendrick

Nov 15, 2024

Wayne Floyd Kendrick, 86, peacefully passed away at his home on November 15, 2024. Born on August 13, 1938, to Floyd Leland Kendrick and Erma Andrews in Cache Valley, Utah, Wayne grew up with a deep appreciation for family, faith, and hard work that defined his life.

After High School, Wayne joined the Army Reserves and served for two years before...

Sarah Western

Nov 15, 2024

Sarah Stayner Western, (100), of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024.

Sarah was born on March 17, 1924 in Malad, Idaho into the loving home of Henry Turner Stayner and Sarah Ann Jones Stayner. She grew up a hard-working farm girl surrounded by five sisters and two brothers who were her best friends. Sarah graduated from Malad...

Reed Miller

Nov 13, 2024

Reed Karl Miller, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Lehi, UT, at the age of 91. He was born on August 19, 1933, in Provo, UT to Karl Albert Miller and Frances Crocheron Miller. He married Opal (Opie) Tryon on January 14, 1957 in Mesa, Arizona. She passed away on March 2, 2020.

Reed was known for his faith in...

Fran Cherry

Nov 13, 2024

Francis Roy Cherry Jr., known as "Fran", passed away peacefully at his home in Highland, Utah, on November 13, 2024, at the age of 80. Fran's life was defined by dedication to family, his love of Diet Coke, and his remarkable sense of fun. He leaves a legacy that his family and friends will cherish.

Born on March 1, 1944, in...

Ryan Cheesman

Nov 12, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ryan Simmons Cheesman of Alpine, Utah. Ryan passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. In August of 2022, Ryan was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and began his courageous fight that lasted until his passing. Ryan was an absolute warrior as he battled countless rounds...

Margie Puriri

Nov 10, 2024

Margie Dora Ahmu was born in Apia, Western Samoa to Olsen and Dora Stehlin Ahmu on December 21, 1936. She passed away on November 10, 2024. At age 8 her family moved to American Samoa (during WWII) so her father could work at the US Naval Base in Pago Pago. In 1946-1948 Margie and her father went to Hawaii. She...

Kathryn June Bocker

Nov 6, 2024

Kathryn June Bocker, 95, of Lindon, UT, passed away on November 6, 2024, after enjoying good health for most of her nearly 96 years. June was born in Compton, CA, on December 12, 1928, to Raymond Whitfield Spencer and Amanda Zelpha Hancock Spencer. The middle of three children, June was a child during the Great Depression and a teenager during...

Sandra Jensen

Nov 5, 2024

Sandra Mae Jenkins Jensen, 68, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Lehi, UT. Sandra was born October 1, 1956 in Tooele, UT to Raymond William Jenkins and DeNae Pitt Jenkins. Sandra married Kenneth Jensen on December 11, 1976 in Highland, Utah.

Sandra was the CEO of K&S Furs. She had a love for dogs and was an ultra fan of...

Elizabeth Voss

Nov 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Elizabeth Marilyn Willis Voss, born on May 29,1947, in Wallasey, England. She peacefully departed from this world on November 2, 2024, at her home in Alpine, Utah.

Elizabeth possessed an energetic and big-hearted soul. She married William Voss in the Salt Lake City Temple on August 22, 1966, and neither of them ever...

Wilford Day

Nov 1, 2024

Wilford A. Day 1943 - 2024

Wilford Alma Day, age 81, passed away November 1, 2024 at his home in Sacramento, CA.

He was born March 13, 1943 in the Lehi Hospital in Utah to Ruby Buhler and O. Wayne Day, Sr.

Wilford grew up in Highland, UT with his eleven siblings as the second oldest. He served an LDS Mission to the...

William Mark Nielson

Oct 31, 2024

William “Mark” Nielson 

October 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather William “Mark” Nielson, who peacefully left this earthly world surrounded by his family on October 31, 2024 at the age of 70. 

Mark was born on December 17, 1953 in Provo, Utah to Harlan and Beryl Nielson of Lyndell, Utah....

Patricia Aston

Oct 28, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Williams Aston, 65, passed away October 28, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family in American Fork, Utah. Patty was born April 10, 1959 in Provo, Utah the daughter of Paul Raymond Williams and Ann Roberts Williams. Patty married Paul S. Aston April 20, 1978 in Highland, Utah.

She loved her family, friends, crafting, decorating, gardening, working in...

Merrill "Sam" Slater

Oct 26, 2024

Merrill "Sam" Nephi Slater passed away peacefully at his home in American Fork, Utah surrounded by his loved ones on October 26, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1944, to Samuel Alroy Slater and Alice Wright Slater in American Fork, Utah. Weighing only three pounds, he was his mother's miracle baby.

Merrill was married to Linda Chadwick, the love of...

Jennie Calderon

Oct 22, 2024

Jennie Herrera Calderon's journey on this earthly realm came to a peaceful end on October 22, 2024, in American Fork, Utah, surrounded by her family. Born in Cerro, New Mexico, on May 1, 1942, to Alfredo and Faustina Herrera. Jennie was a dedicated mother and a talented cook who graced many restaurant kitchens with her culinary skills. Despite facing illness...