Our Current Obituaries

Jun 26, 2020

June 26, 2020 Mary smith was called home to be with her great grandmother (Helen Richan) Mother (Kathy Colledge) sister (Tina lees) brother (Brian Colledge) and step-son (Dennis Smith). She started life on March 22, 1970 with her mother (Kathy Colledge) and father (Joseph Higley). She lived in American Fork most of her adolescent years then moved to Tooele...

Jun 26, 2020

Zella Maxine Briggs Perrenoud,95, passed away on June 26, 2020 in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on January 21, 1925 to Lester Luke Briggs and Mary Lilly Bayliff in Archer, Idaho. She married Keith H. Perrenoud on January 21, 1947 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their first home in Rexburg, Idaho. Subsequently, they moved to Price,...

Jun 25, 2020

LaDean Carmen Cole Fowler went to her eternal home on Thursday, June 25, 2020 peacefully in her sleep. LaDean was born October 30, 1930 in Downey, Idaho. The second of seven children of Robert Cutler Cole and Carmen Catherine Naef Cole of Arimo, Idaho. LaDean grew up in Marsh Valley, Idaho and attended Marsh Valley high School in Arimo, Idaho....

Jun 25, 2020

Arthur James Estes, 87, of American Fork, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family June 25, 2020.  Born December 16, 1932 in Pocatello, Idaho the son of James Adam Homer Estes and Wanda Viola Bennett. He married Francis Hadley and they later divorced. He later married Ann Weddle they too later divorced. Arthur married Carolyn Kaye Morton, April 5,...

Jun 24, 2020

Kathleen Carol Scott

April 24, 1950 ~ June 24, 2020

Kathleen Carol Hanford Scott, our precious wife, mother, grandmother and friend, left this world on June 24, 2020. Kathy is known for her kindness, humility, optimism, her love of artificial flowers, and her sense of style and humor. Her sweet and pure spirit lives on....

Jun 21, 2020

Richard (Dick) Crowther Cook, 90, of American Fork, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2020. Dick was born October 3, 1929 in Logan, Utah the son of Samuel Bryson Cook and Marilla Crowther. Dick served a mission in Northern California, he served in the Army during the Korean War, and later graduated from Utah State University with a Masters...

Jun 19, 2020

LaRee Larson Phillippi, 76, passed away peacefully at home in American Fork, June 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 16, 1944 in Safford, Arizona the daughter of Melvin Theo Larson and Nina Crockett.  She married Gary Mack Phillippi August 12, 1966 in San Diego, California their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles LDS Temple...

Jun 19, 2020

Wendell Myron Gile (better known as “Skip” since 1st grade), passed away at the age of 80 on June 19, 2020 in Provo, Utah, due to complications from cancer and it’s treatment.

He was born in the Heaton Hospital in Montpelier, Vermont on December 11th, 1939. He is the son of Roy Myron Gile and Olive Baird...

Jun 18, 2020

Doug Alan Webster passed away 6/18/20, surrounded by family.  Doug was born 10/9/1940 to David and Doris Webster in Bell, California. He grew up in Lynwood, California alongside his sister Donna. Doug graduated from Lynwood High School in 1960 and set off for college at BYU, because he heard Utah had good skiing. At BYU he met a beautiful twin...

Jun 17, 2020

Sharon Ward passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after a long and brave fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her children, brother, and dear friends. Our sweet mother was born August 6, 1948 in Casper, WY to Lawrence and Cleo Kirkpatrick. She graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, then completed...

Jun 17, 2020

LaVon Maxine Wilson Laursen returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She passed quietly in the early morning hours at her home in American Fork, Utah. LaVon “Bonnie,” was born on December 17, 1929 in American Fork, Utah, to David John Wilson and Berniece Conder Wilson, the first of their seven children. Bonnie moved several times...

Jun 16, 2020

Graciela Cardenas De Narvarte, 90, passed away June 16, 2020 in her home in American Fork surrounded by her family.  She was born September 8, 1929 in Arequipa, Peru to Juan Cardenas and Vicenta R. Bellido De Cardenas.  She married Fausto Navarte Arrospide on September 8, 1954 in Lima, Peru.  Later solemnized in the Lima, Peru Temple of the...

Jun 15, 2020

Thank You! We thank all of our family and friends for the overwhelming love and support that we have received. We also wish to express appreciation to Anderson & Sons Mortuary for their guidance and services. You may watch a video of the services scrolling down to the bottom of the obituary.

- Thank You,...

Jun 8, 2020

Frances Louise Callender Fowler, 89, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020 in Highland, Utah at the home of her daughter, Kathleen Jensen.

Frances was born on July 10, 1930 in Anderson, Indiana to Frank and Elsie Callender. She was an active member of the Highland 20th ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....

Jun 5, 2020

Tracy Oris Newell, 45, of Payson, Utah passed away June 5, 2020 in Payson surrounded by his family. Born June 5, 1975 in American Fork, Utah the son of Ronald Oris Newell and Linda Anne French. Tracy loved listening to music, watching movies, talking on the phone, and drinking Dr. Pepper. He loved his family and often called to...

May 27, 2020

Janet Saunders Peterson , beloved wife, mother of 10, grandmother of 47, and great-grandmother of 32, passed away May 27, 2020 surrounded by her family at the age of 86. As a family, it is difficult to describe in words a life that touched so many people for good. Janet’s life was full and joyful - she...

May 27, 2020

Josette Aurelie Rubi Lafranca, 79, died on May 27, 2020 in American Fork, Utah. She was born on June 13, 1940 in Oran, Algeria to Thomas Rubi and Aurelia Martinez. She married Norbert Lafranca on October 26, 1963.

Survivors include her children: Sophie (Brooks) Larsen, Julie Woodward, Steven (Melanie) Lafranca, Amy Lafranca, and Jeremiah (Shanna) Lafranca, 11...

May 27, 2020

Michael Steven Mecham was born February 20, 1951 to Norma and Paul Mecham in American Fork, UT. He graduated from American Fork High School with the class of 1969. After High School he joined the Army National Guard. He went on to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the England Central...

May 24, 2020

Angelia Caras Medlyn (62) passed away at her home in American Fork, May 24, 2020 due to the progression of ALS.   She was born on June 7, 1957 in Payson, Utah to Earnest and Estella Caras.  She grew up in Benjamin, Utah and attended Spanish Fork High School where she participated in the 4H club and was a...

May 23, 2020

Ronald David Cantera, age 83, left this mortal life in the early hours of May 23, 2020, at the Charleston at Cedar Hills Senior Living Center in Cedar Hills, Utah. He died of natural causes. Often known as “Ronnie” as a boy, he was born in Highland Park, Mich., on March 24, 1937 to Angel Castillo and Lillie (Machek)...