Obituaries
Orem, UT Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Orem & UT County area
June Larsen Mower Richardson
Feb 1, 2026
Beloved June Larsen Mower Richardson passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 95. We are certain she is enjoying a glorious reunion with her family and loved ones on the other side of the veil.
June was the daughter of Milton Keele Larsen and Etta Avera Holgate, born June 1st, 1930, in Arcadia, Utah, in the...
Joyce Adams
Feb 3, 2026
Joyce Bateman Adams, 91, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Viewings for family and friends will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes, 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the mortuary, followed by the funeral...
Whitney Larsen Davis
Jan 26, 2026
Whitney Larsen Davis, of Pleasant Grove, passed away peacefully in her home on January 26, 2026, wrapped in love and the presence of family.
Whitney was born in San Rafael, California, alongside her twin brother Rodney. Both were adopted by Reed & Irva Larsen and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Whitney was one of seven children growing up in the...
Scott Bong-Soo Chun
Jan 24, 2026
Scott Bong-Soo Chun, 64, the 9 1⁄2-fingered crazy man of Orem, UT, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. He is bold, boisterous, funny, and loving. He is powerful, energetic, disciplined, and strong, famous for his nausea-inducing workouts and fun at the gym—the whole neighborhood buffed up with him around. He is goofy...
Consuelo Gutierrez Cortes
Jan 24, 2026
Consuelo Gutierrez Crotes, 68, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Home, 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. before the services at the mortuary. Burial will be...
Linda Esther Anderson Mogle
Jan 23, 2026
Linda Esther Anderson Mogle March 21st 1943 – January 23rd 2026
Linda Mogle finally held still enough for her spirit to shake free of her aching body and return to heaven. Her spirit quietly snuck out of the house that she called home for over 50 years on a crisp winter afternoon, January 23, 2026,
Linda was born on March 21st, 1943,...
Leda Ann Bussio
Jan 19, 2026
Leda Ann Webb Bussio died on January 19, 2026, in Provo, Utah. She was 90. Leda was born on December 3, 1935, in Lehi, Utah, to her parents, Alta and Ivan Webb. She helped her family around the farm and enjoyed working in the yard. Leda worked at the church office building prior to being married to her sweetheart, Emilio...
Ann Jaussi
Jan 19, 2026
Ann Jaussi of Sandy, Utah, died Monday, January 19, 2026. Born October 8, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Walter and Beth Armstrong Jaussi, she lived a life of adventure and leaves a legacy of love and service.
From her school days in Idaho Falls, Ann was involved in diverse activities, cultivating lifelong friendships in all she did. Her service as...
Verdie Delana Thomas Taggart
Jan 17, 2026
Verdie Delana Thomas Taggart, beloved mother, grandmother, artist, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2026, at the age of 92, in her apartment at Treeo Assisted Living Center in Orem, Utah.
Verdie was born on November 11, 1933, in Vanceboro, North Carolina, to Horace Thomas and Daisy Lillie Hughes. The fifth of nine...
Dora LuGene Williams
Jan 12, 2026
Dora Lugene Williams, age 80, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.
She was born on October 24, 1945, in Elko, Nevada, to Dora Shelton and Rodney Sylvester Williams. Known to her family as “Genie,” she will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her best.
Genie was quiet and shy, but she was also fiercely loyal...
Beverly Walker Burgi
Jan 12, 2026
Beverly Walker Burgi, 91 of Orem, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1934, in Provo, Utah to Oran Clyde Walker and Viola Baxter Walker. She married Robert George Burgi on Dec 19, 1952. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on December 2, 1960. Robert preceded Beverly...
Patty Brink Huillet
Jan 10, 2026
Patty Brink Huillet lovingly “graduated” from this earthly life and joyfully reunited with her waiting family and friends in heaven on January 10, 2026, in Provo, Utah. She was 93 years old and lived a full, happy, and faithful life.
Patty was a deeply beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose presence will be dearly missed until we meet again. She was...
Velma Ruth Haggerty
Jan 6, 2026
Velma Ruth Haggerty, age 85, of Orem, Utah, passed away on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, with her daughter by her side.
She was born May 31st, 1940, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and was the oldest of seven children. She married Glen Dale Haggerty on April 21st, 1961. They were married for 53 years before his passing and had two children.
Her main...
Keith Howard Mason
Jan 4, 2026
Keith Howard Mason (Mr. BYU), age 89, of Provo, Utah, passed away on January 4, 2026. He resided in Provo most of his life, having been born there on May 18, 1936. During his younger years, Keith was fiercely loyal and loving to his parents, Howard and Mary Mason, as well as to his brothers, Dean and Wayne Mason.
Keith was...
Gary McKay Harmon
Jan 2, 2026
Gary McKay Harmon, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2026, at the age of 59. He was born on July 3, 1966, and spent his life surrounded by those he loved most.
Gary is survived by his father, David McKay Harmon; his son, Colton Harmon; and his three sisters, Jamielyn Hoopes, Christine...
Kenneth Boyd Martinez
Dec 29, 2025
Kenneth Boyd Martinez passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, peacefully in his home with his family and puppies.
Ken was born on August 17, 1950, to Thora and Dale Martinez. The Oldest of 4, he grew up in Orem. After graduating from Orem high he enlisted in the army and proudly served from 1969 to 1971.
After his service duty, he...
Glenn Curtis Rowland
Dec 28, 2025
Glenn Curtis Rowland completed his life journey on December 28, 2025, at age 97. He enjoyed a long, vibrant life and will be missed by his family and friends, who find solace in the understanding that his passing will bring him the comfort and joy of a long-awaited spiritual reunion with those he missed and loved so dearly.
Glenn was born...
Cathryn Jo Andersen Shearer
Dec 26, 2025
Our beloved, sweet, precious Cathryn Jo Andersen Shearer passed away on December 26, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as a result of an infection. She was received into the arms of her Savior and her loving parents, Elvira Ward Andersen and Lester V Andersen. Cathryn was born to Lester and Elvira on April 10, 1951, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Her siblings...
Thomas William Mackay
Dec 22, 2025
Thomas William Mackay was born to Janette and Wendell Mackay on February 26, 1940, in Los Angeles, California. With his two older brothers, Ian and Ron, Tom grew up in Tujunga, California (an outlying Los Angeles suburb at the northeast end of the San Fernando Valley).
On November 13, 1951, their family was sealed in the Mesa, Arizona, Temple. In large...
Virginia Rae Meservy Hepworth
Dec 18, 2025
With deep gratitude for a life filled with love and service, the family of Virginia Rae Meservy Hepworth announces her passing on December 18, 2025, at her home in Orem, Utah. Known for her generous and adventurous spirit, Virginia Rae extended her family far beyond blood relations - if you knew her, you belonged to her. She expressed her care...
