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Esther L. Schmidt
Jun 16, 2026
Esther Schmidt left us on June 16, 2026, but she left all who knew her better off, thanks to her generous heart, quick wit, and steadfast faith in Christ, while climbing mountains of adversity. Diagnosed with MS in 1981, she endured this cruel disease the rest of her life. Other physical and emotional challenges would follow, including her going mostly...
Dorothy Faye Spicer Howes
Jun 17, 2026
Dorothy Faye Spicer Howes passed away peacefully in her home in South Jordan, Utah returning to her Heavenly Father at the age of 83. Born September 11, 1942, to Arthur Edward Spicer and Ruth Edna Biddle at the family home in Buffalo Run Valley, Bellefonte Pennsylvania, the ninth child of 13. Dorothy described her relationship with her father Arthur as...
Donna Jean Peterson Nelson
Jun 24, 2026
Donna Jean Peterson Nelson, collector of useless trinkets, champion of half finished craft projects, and the most generous soul you could ever hope to meet, left this world on June 24th, 2026. Her family is still finding tiny ceramic animals, stray beads, and three different “almost done” blankets tucked around the house like little love notes she forgot to finish.
Born...
Lael (Askew) Ehlers
Jun 23, 2026
Lael (Askew) Ehlers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, graduated mortality on June 23, 2026, while at home surrounded by loved ones. In her final days and hours, many who loved her were able to visit, hold her hand, laugh, cry, and wish her a swift and happy reunion with family members who preceded her.
In this life, Lael...
Gail Spittler Hales
Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, 2026, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Gail Spittler Hales, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Gail was born on April 21, 1946, in Inglewood, California, and was raised in El Segundo, California. She graduated from El Segundo High School, where she was an honor student and participated in student government. During her youth, she enjoyed...
Kristy Sue Sorenson
Jun 17, 2026
With love and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Kristy Sue Sorenson, who passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, while asleep.
Kristy was preceded in death by her amazing parents, Keo and Koye Sorenson.
She is survived by her brothers, Kody Sorenson and his family, and Kurt and Wendie Sorenson and their family, along with many beloved...
Joseph Paul Kochevar
Jun 17, 2026
Joseph Paul Kochevar, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, gardener, fisherman, and devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2026, at the age of ninety-three.
Born on March 18, 1933, in Spring Glen, Utah, to Joseph William and Elva Kochevar, Paul was the grandson of Slovenian immigrants who came through Ellis Island before settling...
Gary Lee Vernieuw
Jun 16, 2026
Gary Lee Vernieuw passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 91, from squamous cell carcinoma.
He was born on November 3, 1934, in Ogden, Utah, to Samuel and Ava Vernieuw.
Gary married Eudena Vernieuw on October 20, 1956, in Evanston, Wyoming.
He was raised and educated in Evanston, Wyoming, graduated in 1952 and was part of the 1951 Evanston Red...
Roger Calvin Jensen
Jun 15, 2026
Roger Calvin Jensen passed away on June 15th, 2026 at the age of 91.
Roger was born December 6, 1934 in his family home in Mayfield to Calvin and Matilda Anderson Jensen. He was the oldest of four children.
Roger graduated from Manti High School in 1952.
He married his eternal sweetheart, Bonnie Lou Buchanan, on December 28, 1956 and they were sealed...
Sarah Taylor Robison
Jun 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sarah Taylor Robison on June 14, 2026, at the age of 50.
Sarah was an incredible daughter, sister, wife, friend, and servant to her community. She filled each of those roles with love, dedication, and compassion. Yet above all else, the role she treasured most was being a mother.
Nothing in Sarah’s life was...
Jose "Joe" Eusebio Madrid
Jun 13, 2026
Jose Eusebio "Joe" Madrid, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Riverton, Utah. Born on April 17, 1935, in Dixon, New Mexico, Joe was deeply proud of his New Mexican roots and the rich heritage that shaped his life. He also greatly loved his family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
From 1955 to 1958, Joe served honorably as...
Frutoso Albert Padilla
Jun 11, 2026
Frutoso Alberto Padilla, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Midvale, Utah, in the comforting embrace of his family, following a lengthy illness. Born on September 18, 1935, in Llano, New Mexico, Frutoso lived a long and fulfilling life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and work.
Frutoso began his career at an early age as a...
Robert ("Bob") Thomas Adams
Jun 11, 2026
Robert ("Bob") Thomas Adams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in South Jordan, Utah, on June 11, 2026, surrounded by those he loved. He was 76 years old.
Bob was born on October 6, 1949, in Provo, Utah, the eldest child of Tom and Wilma Adams. Family was at the center of his...
Afton Irene Williams
Jun 10, 2026
Afton Irene Williams, 78, passed away on June 10, 2026 at home in Midvale, Utah. She was born on December 9,1947 to Afton Thorne Hallett in Bingham Canyon. Irene married Clyde Williams on June 6,1980 and together they had a great many adventures.
Irene enjoyed reading, cooking and was an accomplished artist. Thirty-three years ago she began art classes sparked by...
Colleen Manwaring Meyer
Jun 8, 2026
Colleen Manwaring Meyer, age 90, of Midvale, Utah, passed away on the evening of Monday June 8, 2026, in her home with family and friends by her side.
Colleen was faithful, artistic, and dearly loved. She was born to Auretta and Levi Earl Manwaring on February 19th, 1936, in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California. She was the first of three daughters...
Roger Asa West
Jun 6, 2026
Roger Asa West returned peacefully to his Father in Heaven in the early morning of June 6th in Gunnison, UT at the age of 92.
Roger was born May 21, 1934 to Perry Edward West and Virginia May Nelson in Evanston, Wyoming.
He spent most of his early childhood in Ogden, UT and later moved to San Franciso and Menlo Park, California.
He...
Shirley Joy Whited Roberts
Jun 6, 2026
Our dear mother, Shirley Joy Whited Roberts, peacefully returned to her Father in Heaven just two months shy of her 95th birthday on June 6, 2026 at her home in Sandy, Utah.
She was born to Charles and Gerta Whited in Providence, Utah on August 11,1931. Shirley lived her childhood years in the old mining town of Bingham and later moved...
Bryan Kendrick Thatcher
May 31, 2026
Bryan Kendrick Thatcher (79) passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with his loving and devoted eternal companion, Loralee, and his eldest son, Michael, by his side. Following a five-year battle with Stage IV cancer, Bryan left this world knowing he was deeply loved.
Bryan is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Loralee, sons Michael, Daniel (Melody), Jonathan (Melissa),...
Sandra (Powell) Brooks
May 31, 2026
Sandra (Powell) Brooks was born on June 21, 1938, to Roy and Emma Mae (Peterson) Powell in Tooele, Utah at the end of the great depression. Her childhood was spent in Duchesne, UT and also Orem, UT where she learned to work hard alongside her siblings. Sandy married Ralph Albert Brooks on May 19, 1955, in the Salt Lake Temple,...
Kathryn Georgia Seifert Gonzales
May 31, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on the morning of May 31, 2026.
Born in 1947, Kathy found the love of her life in Fred E Gonzales. When they married on May 28, 1978, they didn't just start a family, they blended one, bringing together her daughter and Fred's three boys under one roof....
