Obituaries

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Franziska Schmidt

Franziska Schmidt

Feb 9, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 95. She dedicated her life to her family and faith. She was born in Stuttgart Germany on July 11, 1929 and made Utah her second home. Even though she faced many challenges, she overcame them through her faith in Jesus Christ. Her...

Cheryl Wellner

Cheryl Wellner

Dec 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl K. Wellner, a beloved teacher, mother, and friend, who passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on September 6, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois, Cheryl dedicated her life to nurturing the minds of her students and instilling in them a love for learning that...

Robert King

Robert King

Mar 10, 2025

Robert Roland King, 59, of Orem Utah went to join others who beat him to the afterlife, in American Fork Utah.

Robert was a force to be reckoned with in the gift of gab, debating anything from politics to religion, to anything that would allow another to elevate their blood pressure in frustration at his seamless skillset. Opinionated, informed and well...

Hugo Lucero-Perez

Hugo Lucero-Perez

Mar 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hugo Alexis Lucero-Perez

Hugo Alexis Lucero-Perez was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 11, 2005, at 11:35 am at the University of Utah. He was the firstborn child, a loving older brother, and the greatest gift his mother ever received. She often said, "Él era el mejor regalo que me haya dado Dios," meaning...

Daniel Allan

Daniel Allan

Mar 8, 2025

It is with unfathomable sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ryan Allan, a magical husband, heroic dad, beloved son, friend, and confidant, who left this world far too soon. Known for his overflowing compassion, Daniel deeply impacted (that's what she said) everyone he encountered with his care, wisdom, and endless support. He was the most loving, passionate, loyal,...

LuSz Davies

LuSz Davies

Mar 8, 2025

LuSz Davies, 李露絲

March 1, 1961 – March 8, 2025

Few people possess a heart so full of love that they make everyone around them feel at home. LuSz Davies had that rare gift. As a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend, she lived a life of selfless service, deep kindness, and quiet strength. She passed away on March...

Scott Martin

Scott Martin

Mar 5, 2025

Scott Martin, age 58, of Cedar Hills, UT, unexpectedly passed away March 5, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Scott, the oldest of 6, was born on July 21, 1966 in Provo Utah. He graduated from UVSC and dedicated his career to mechanical engineering. He married his sweetheart Michele on July 14, 1990 and enjoyed 35 years of marriage. Together, they had...

Ruth Bateman

Ruth Bateman

Mar 1, 2025

Ruth Bateman, beloved aunt and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on March 1, 2025, in Hooper, Utah. Born on December 1, 1944, in American Fork, Utah, to Frank Thayne Bateman and Louise Hayward Bateman, Ruth embraced life with a warmth and laughter that touched everyone she met.

Ruth married Michael Cragun Foulger on July 1, 1963,...

Scott Holmes

Scott Holmes

Feb 26, 2025

Our beloved Scott passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. By Scott's side was his wife Sherry, his daughters Amber (Xiao Ye) and Brandi, his brother John, his sister Amy and his nephew Bobby. Scott was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Allen, Texas...

Bryan Barton

Bryan Barton

Feb 26, 2025

It is through the faithful, Christ-centered lens of grief that we announce the unexpected passing of Bryan "Chuck" Barton on the morning of February 26, 2025, at the young age of 54.

Over the last 20 years, he battled horrible, debilitating chronic pain, of which he took great measures to ensure very few were aware. The pain that his children and...

CailaEmina Brooks

CailaEmina Brooks

Feb 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of CailaEmina “Mina” Keali’iholokahiki Brooks

It is with heavy hearts and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved CailaEmina Keali’iholokahiki Brooks, affectionately known as “Mina”, who left this world too soon on February 23, 2025 at the age of 15.Born on October 4, 2009, in West Jordan, Utah, to her devoted parents Stanley Brooks III...

Sanford Buhler

Sanford Buhler

Feb 22, 2025

Sanford Kay Buhler beloved father, grandfather, great-grand father and friend passed away, at the home of Larry & Jeanene, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 85, after a very courageous and valiant fight with cancer.

Sanford was born on March 12, 1939, in Highland, Utah, to loving parents, Alma and Hazel Buhler. He was the youngest of eleven children....

David Rose

David Rose

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Lawrence Rose, a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, who left us on February 21, 2025, at the age of 61. David was born on April 3, 1963, in Santa Monica, California to Larry and Geraldine Rose.

David dedicated his life to serving others as a security guard...

David Anderson

David Anderson

Feb 18, 2025

In Loving memory of David Harold Anderson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle, David Harold Anderson. David was born on November 10, 1974 in Champagne, Illinois and departed this life on February 18, 2025 in Snowbird, Salt Lake City, Utah while doing what he loved most - snowboarding.

David was kind, compassionate, and...

Karl Fugal

Karl Fugal

Feb 15, 2025

Karl Alan Fugal, husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Utah State Aggie, passed away on February 15, 2025, in American Fork, Utah at age 85.

Karl was born December 3, 1939 to Jennie Burch and Bryan Christian Fugal, the second child and oldest son of what would become a family of eight children. He grew up in the Monkey Town...

Carie Jean Johnson

Carie Jean Johnson

Feb 14, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Carie Jean Perrenoud Johnson, was called home to her Heavenly Father on February 14, 2025.

Born on November 1, 1947, in Rexburg, Idaho, Carie Jean was the oldest daughter of Zella Maxine Briggs and Keith H. Perrenoud. She grew up in Rexburg until the age of 12, when her family moved to Price, Utah. It...

Derek Mortensen

Derek Mortensen

Feb 13, 2025

Derek James Mortensen beloved father, son, brother, and friend passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 48, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born in Provo, Utah, on May 24, 1976, Derek was the oldest of four siblings, one sister and two brothers. Growing up in Kearns, he attended Thomas Jefferson Jr. High where he played both...

Bonnie Lyon

Bonnie Lyon

Feb 12, 2025

Born Bonnie Lee Fernsler, daughter of John and Freda Fernsler, on July 16, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey, this beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed into eternity on February 12, 2025 in Alpine, Utah.

Bonnie grew up in New Jersey and Florida, graduating from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She received her Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young...

Nancy Gardner

Nancy Gardner

Feb 9, 2025

Nancy Meredith Wotton Gardner, 81, passed away peacefully this week due to complications from the flu and dementia.

She was born in Peoria, Illinois, to Florence "Flossie" Alma Sanders and Joseph Richard Wotton, and spent happy years there, growing up alongside her four siblings, including a twin brother. Her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints when she...

Jim Holley

Jim Holley

Feb 6, 2025

James Cannon Holley 8/8/1939 - 2/6/2025

James (Jim) was born August 8th, 1939 in American Fork, Utah to Harold and Leah (Cannon) Holley. Jim was the oldest of five siblings, Jim, Janet, Anne, Steve, and Mindy. Jim had a wonderful and loving childhood. In 1954, the family moved to Spanish Fork for five years where Jim graduated from High School after...

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