Our Current Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 our son, brother, father and friend- Gabe- was reunited in Heaven with his dear older sister, Adriana,  after a tragic car accident in Gresham, Oregon. This tragic accident happened 7 months after his sister, Adriana, also passed away, also tragically in a car accident.

Gabriel Fernando Sopena was born on a hot, summer...

Aug 2, 2021

Leanne Whitney, 73, passed away August 2, 2021 in American Fork, Utah.  Leanne was born May 15, 1948 in the old hospital on Utah Avenue in Payson, Utah to Frank Johnson Whitney and Vilate Meeks Whitney and she grew up and lived in the old Whitney home for most of her life at 998 East 4th South in Springville,...

Aug 1, 2021

Joyce Prescott Durrant – Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend silently passed through the veil on August 1, 2021 at the age of 81.  She was born on July 21, 1940 in Kamas, Utah to Fern Orgill Prescott and Darrell Prescott.  The family moved to Heber City, Utah when she was five years old.  Upon high school graduation, she...

Jul 31, 2021

LaMar Scott Sparks

Scott was born on February 14, 1946, the third child of Donna Lucile Tanner and Dee Earl Sparks.  He was raised in Nephi, Utah and graduated from Juab High School.  He worked at the American Oil gas station while he attended Trade Tech Vocational School in Provo. When he graduated, he worked at Greenwood...

Jul 30, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Carroll died peaceably in her sleep on July 30th 2021. She died of a hemorrhagic bleed a few days after suffering an in-house fall, surrounded by loving family in her home in Highland Utah.

Mary was born on June 19th 1943 in St. Louis Missouri. She was the third of four siblings born to Howard...

Jul 28, 2021

Beverly Lamoreaux Hall 71, of Highland UT, transferred to paradise July 28th 2021, at her home.

Bev, otherwise known as Wife, Mom, Momma, Madre, Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend, was one of 8 children. She was born September 13, 1949, in Mesa AZ, to Raymond W. & Lucy Cardon Lamoreaux. She leaves behind a legacy of hope,...

Jul 27, 2021

John Merrill Varney, 92, died on July 27, 2021 in Cedar Hills, Utah. He was born to John Alma Varney and Alta May Penrod Varney on December 7, 1928 in American Fork, UT where he lived all his life.

Dad graduated from American Fork School in 1947. He married Uvonna Jane Smith in the Logan Temple on...

Jul 25, 2021

RAY JOHN GREENWOOD

Ray John Greenwood, age 94, a long-time beloved resident of American Fork, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday morning, July 25, 2021.  He had recently enjoyed the company of his loving children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He passed away feeling satisfied and very much loved.

Ray was born...

Jul 23, 2021

Jack D. Lewis October 13, 1926 — July 23, 2021 Jack was born in Lehi, Utah, the son of George A. Lewis and Ruia Bushman Lewis.  He lived for 12 years with his family on a dairy farm on the shore of Utah Lake.  He rode his horse to Primary, tying her in a grove of trees near the...

Jul 22, 2021

Blake David Smith, 19, passed away on July 22, 2021 in Provo, UT. He was born on August 9, 2001 in Murrieta, CA to Aaron Fred Smith and Jenny Lynne Peterson. Blake was a lover of the outdoors, hanging out with friends and his family. Some of his favorite things to do were fishing, camping, rock climbing, 4 wheeling...

Jul 21, 2021

James Blake Whitehead, 90, passed away July 21, 2021. Born on March 13, 1931 in Culver City, CA to proud parents James Willis and Lillie Kammerman Whitehead. On June 24, 1952 Jim married Pauline Rees in the Mesa AZ Temple. They had 4 children: James Blake Jr, Randall Joe, Diane and Lynn. Jim was known for his love of...

Jul 18, 2021

Directions to St Peters Chapel due to road construction

Begin on 1st North in American Fork, Turn on to 500 East heading North, turn East on 420 North continue through the road closure , turn North on Caveman Blvd , Saint Peters Chapel...

Jul 17, 2021

Daniel Ray Bishop, 89, of American Fork, passed away at home surrounded by his family July 17, 2021. Born October 15, 1931 in Cleveland, Utah the son of Don Penuel Bishop and Esther Jensen. He married Peggy Joy Flinn in Phenix City, Alabama September 7, 1952 their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple June 19, 1959....

Jul 17, 2021

Rex Gene Maughan passed peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  He was endeared and loved by his children, grand-children, great grandchildren and his beloved wife.  During the past several years he was challenged with health issues which lead to his departure from this earth life.  As a family we are grateful that he has been relieved of these circumstances...

Jul 14, 2021

Donald Harry (Yuran) Matheney, 89, died July 14th 2021, in Allen, Collin County, Texas.

"Harry" was born September 7th 1931, in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas to Frances Mae Matheney and Paul Michael Yuran. Harry was adopted by his Grandmother Nina Jane (Warfield) Matheney when he was 18 months old.

Harry learned to work at an early age and was on...

Jul 13, 2021

Chandra Palagiri, 73, a loving son, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, friend, cricketer, and a trusted advisor passed away on July 13th due to a cardiac arrest.

Born on 15th April, 1948 to Suryanarayana Raju and Saraswathi in a beautiful South Indian town called Hindupur, he grew up with three siblings before moving out to the coastal city...

Jul 11, 2021

Tegan Donovan Rawlins, age 22, loving fiancé, son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend, passed away in a tragic vehicle accident in Broken Arrow, OK on June 30, 2021. Born on December 2, 1998 in American Fork, Utah, the first child of Tracie (Brennan) Scott and Ruel Rawlins. Tegan was always charismatic, sweet, fun loving, thoughtful and kind and could...

Jul 9, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Doering Dawson, 83, passed away July 9, 2021 in American Fork, Utah.  She was born November 28, 1937 in Paget, Bermuda to Roderick Edmund Doering and Bessie Margaret Harris Doering.  She grew up in Nova Scotia.  She was introduced and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.  She married Thomas Dawson...

Jul 8, 2021

Jenner Michael Dove, 38, passed away July 8, 2021 in Provo, Utah.  He was born in San Diego, California to Michael James Dove and Lisa Gaye Mortensen Dove. He married Melissa Sue Waite on August 27, 2005 in San Diego, California.

Jenner loved to draw and to skateboard.  He was a joker and loved to rewrite songs...

Jul 7, 2021

Mycol Lynn Warnick, 31, of American Fork passed away July 7, 2021.   Born December 13, 1989 in Provo, Utah the daughter of Troy Julien Warnick and Kari Lyn Villarreal.  Mycol loved playing softball and found every opportunity to do so.  She also loved traveling, any outdoor activities and spending time with her friends.   Her daughter was the light in...