Our Current Obituaries

Jan 21, 2019

Joseph Paul Pineda, 40, passed away on January 21, 2019 in Orem, Utah.  He was born November 3, 1978 in Provo, Utah to Jose Leno Pineda and Genevieve Angela Gallegos Pineda.

Joseph love to fix cars and read books especially comic books.  He loved super heroes, pro wrestling and going fishing.  Joseph also loved spending time with...

Jan 21, 2019

Helen Marie Johnson Neil passed quietly after a short illness on January 21 in the home of her daughter, Kathleen.  Helen is the widow of Kenneth Jack Neil, Sr. and the mother of five children: Kenneth Neil Jr. (deceased) and his wife Barbara, Pauline Fife and her husband John, Kevin Neil and his wife Dep, Gordan Neil and Kathleen...

Jan 20, 2019

Jose Esequias LaForett, Jr. passed away January 20, 2019 in American Fork surrounded by his family.  He was known by most as Frenchy.  He was born May 19, 1936 to Esequias and Adela Martinez LaForett in Questa, New Mexico. He married Betty Eva Francisquita Herrera on June 25, 1966 in the St. Francis Catholic Church in Provo, Utah. Jose is...

Jan 18, 2019

Born November 1, 1939 to Robert and Luana Smith, Alan is the oldest of five children (his sibling Dennis, Rayola, Ronald and Delane). He loved his childhood and youth growing up in Alpine, Utah.  He graduated from American Fork High School in 1958, and also earned his master's degree from BYU in 1968. After serving in the Hawaii Honolulu...

Jan 15, 2019

On Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, Tony A. Tolton left us to boldly go, where no man has gone before. The son of Clark and Asenath "Jean" Tolton, he was born August 5, 1957 in Provo, Utah. He lived in Alpine, Utah for a few years and then moved to American Fork, Utah, which he called home for the rest of...

Jan 14, 2019

David was born on February 19, 1952 in Salinas, California to Henry and Thelma Phillips. David resided at the Utah State Developmental Center for many years, where he was loved by many. He will be greatly missed by his family in Apple Grove and all who knew him; in particular Natalie and the caregiver team who served David through the years.

...

Jan 12, 2019

Mason Hunt, 26, passed away January 12, 2019 in Murray, Utah.  He was born July 9, 1992 to Timothy Robert Hunt and Lucinda Camp Hunt in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mason proudly served in the US Marine Corp with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  He loved snowboarding, playing pool, the mountains and being outdoors.  He loved Bear his support...

Jan 12, 2019

Evelyn Merikofer Wimmer passed away at the age of 91 on January 12, 2019 in American Fork, Utah from heart disease. Evelyn was born in Vallejo, California on October 9, 1927 to Albert Christian Jacob and Gertrude Vivian Greenland Merikofer.  Her parents moved to American Fork, Utah when she was 18 months old, where she has resided thru-out her life....

Jan 9, 2019

Mark Edwin Pratt, 51, died on January 9, 2019 in American Fork, UT. He was born on April 19, 1967 to Sandra Ellen Mansfield and Joseph Mead Pratt in Los Angeles, CA. Mark loved reading, movies, board games, was a music aficionado. He could identify the title and artist of most any song.  He created his own board game, a...

Jan 8, 2019

Russell Anthony Cunningham, 40, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2019 in Alpine, Texas.  Born August 7, 1978 in American Fork, Utah the son of Richard Elroy Cunningham and Cherri Medved.  Russell loved riding his Harley, cooking, golf, camping and snowboarding.  He truly loved his children and spending time making memories with them.  Survivors include:  his children, Caycee and Wyatt Cunningham;...

Jan 4, 2019

Amy Joye Allred passed away on January 4, 2019 in American Fork, UT. She was born on September 19, 1952 in Ogden, UT to Joseph Thomas Johnson and Joye Bramwell. Amy always had an incredible gumption for life. She worked as a special needs Caretaker and Coordinator. She had an exceptional love for, and dedication to her clients. She loved...

Dec 31, 2018

Priscilla Mae Pearce Mathews, 88, passed away December 31, 2018 in Nowthen, Minnesota with her daughter Liz and son-in-law Steve by her side.  She was born October 7, 1930 to Fredrick Draper Pearce and Alvis Letitia Nichol in Tulare, California.  She married Robert James Mathews on August 22, 1953 in Elko, Nevada. They were later sealed for time and...

Dec 30, 2018

Born April 23, 1942 to Alice Artimishie and Loren Houston passed away December 30, 2018. Dad was surrounded by family at his passing and was at peace. He is preceded in death by his father, step father (Anton Lundin), and mother as well as 2 brothers Bud and Lonny. Born in American Fork, Richard attended school there and at 17...

Dec 30, 2018

Jennings (Bud) Bryan Cook was born in Tampa, Florida on October 31, 1923, son of Jennings Bryant Cook and Zatha Fern Seufferelein. He was the second of four children and the only boy.  He was good to his sisters (Margie, Katherine, and Barbara). As a young boy, his family moved to Hollydale, California. He went to South Gate High School...

Dec 29, 2018

Ruby Lynn Fackrell Hutchings, 57, of American Fork, Utah passed away December 29, 2018 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.  Born May 23, 1961 in Roosevelt, Utah the daughter of David Lloyd and Dorcie Rogers Fackrell. She married William Harold Hutchings July 12, 2002 in Provo, Utah and he preceded her in death in 2008.  Ruby...

Dec 28, 2018

Carol Ann Mills Devey, 75, passed away December 28, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born December 30, 1942 to William Thomas Mills and Lola Fern Hansen Mills in American Fork.  She married Carl Ernest Devey on September 24, 1965 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake...

Dec 26, 2018

Graveside Service 2:00 pm Friday, January 4, 2019 Riverside Thomas Cemetery 939 ID-39 Blackfoot, Idaho, United States 83221 Get Directions

Dec 24, 2018

ALAN BOYER On December 23, Alan Boyer, age 59, made his journey ‘home' after a short battle with cancer.  Alan began his earthly journey on February 11, 1959 in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire.  He shared his life and all its joys and challenges with his loving spouse, Anne, for 34 years.  He was a proud father to James and loved...

Dec 24, 2018

David Vernon Coombs, 66, passed away December 24, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Born December 7, 1952 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga while his parents were serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he was the son of D'Monte Wilcox and Joan Yvonne Winegar Coombs. In spite of mental challenges, David was able to accomplish many...

Dec 19, 2018

WAYNE BYRON WATSON Wayne Byron Watson, 73, deeply loved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19 th in the hospital in Austin, Texas surrounded by his devoted wife and family after a long series of illnesses. Wayne was born on October 31, 1945  to Walter Cecil and Frieda Marie Watson in New Brunswick, New Jersey....