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Orem, UT Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Orem & UT County area

Paul Ballard Wakefield

Paul Ballard Wakefield

Nov 27, 2023

 

Paul Ballard Wakefield slipped through the birth we call death on November 27, 2023, after a strong effort to recover from a broken femur.  He was born to Theo L. Wakefield and Elizabeth Bischoff in St Louis, his mother’s hometown, on December 28, 1938.  In old pictures, his parents were visibly proud of their first and oldest child of...

Keith Nielsen

Keith Nielsen

Nov 24, 2023

 

Keith Nielsen (91) passed away on November 24, 2023. Keith was born in Ephraim, Sanpete County, Utah on July 29, 1932. Followed right after by his twin brother Kenneth. His parents were Cyrus Otto Nielsen Sr. and Alta Ella Michaelsen Nielsen.

The family moved to Salt Lake City when Keith was 3 ½ years old. He grew up on...

Douglas Lawrence Merrill

Douglas Lawrence Merrill

Nov 24, 2023

Douglas Lawrence Merrill, 63, of Orem, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, November 24, 2023, following health complications. Doug was born on March 24, 1960, to Leo Merrill and Marie Ricks Merrill in Albany, New York.

From his earliest years, Doug loved learning tricks of all kinds, mastering juggling, pogo-sticking, unicycling, and bicycle wheelies. He was...

Ronald Dean Johnson

Ronald Dean Johnson

Nov 22, 2023

 

Today we said goodbye to our Husband, dad Bucky and grandpa.  In his last days and hours, he was surrounded by his family. His physical suffering has now ended, and his spirit has returned to heaven to be with his daughter Arlene, and many other extended family members who proceeded him in death.  

To family he was known...

Kendrick John Hebert

Kendrick John Hebert

Nov 20, 2023

 

Kendrick John Hebert, age 93, passed on November 20th, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.  Ken was born on February 3rd, 1930, in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the son of Marie and Joseph Hebert.

Ken grew up in the small town of Plymouth, Massachusetts with his two brothers, Russell, and Ronald.  It is here where he met the love of his life,...

Colleen Luker

Colleen Luker

Nov 12, 2023

Collen Luker, age 75 of Orem, Utah, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023.  Collen was born on February 18, 1948, in Provo, Utah, and is survived by Steven, Teresa and Debbie.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem.

Condolences for the family...

Jack Riley Carter

Jack Riley Carter

Nov 4, 2023

 

Our father, Jack Riley Carter, age 99, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Dad was born in Fresno, California on March 31, 1924, to Elwyn Riley and Nellie Mae Carter.

Dad grew up in Exchequer, California.  He spent an idyllic childhood roaming the California foothills, fishing in the reservoir and streams, and riding his pony. ...

Angelica Henriquez Rodriguez

Angelica Henriquez Rodriguez

Nov 3, 2023

 

Angélica Henriquez fue una amorosa esposa, madre, abuela y bisabuela. Vivió una vida dedicada a su familia y a su iglesia. Una fiel miembro de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días, se bautizó en la Iglesia en su país natal de Colombia. Fue la primera en su familia en aceptar el evangelio y gracias...

Michael Rodney Ford

Michael Rodney Ford

Nov 1, 2023

 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Rodney Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, and "our Dude," on November 1st, 2023. Mike passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Mike was born on March 15, 1944, in Provo, Utah, to Donna and Rodney Ford. He was known for his friendly and outgoing nature....

Mote Kiai Mo'unga

Mote Kiai Mo'unga

Nov 1, 2023

Mote Kiai Mo'unga, age 76, passed away on November 1st, 2023 from terminal pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully in the home of his daughter, Vika Mo'unga, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.

Mote was born August 9th, 1947 in Kolonga, Tonga. He was the first of 12 children born to Mo'unga O'Tonga Aisake and Halamehi Kalolaine Kaufusi Emosi. 

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Richard Gene Cowley

Richard Gene Cowley

Oct 29, 2023

Richard Gene Cowley was called Home to be with his Father in Heaven after a long life of service and devotion. He passed away after a long life well lived and a short illness.

Gene was very much like the miniature collies he spent his life caring for and training. He was loving and lovable, loyal to a fault, hard...

Debbie Lea Anderson

Debbie Lea Anderson

Oct 19, 2023

Our sweet angel, Debbie Lea Graham Peery Anderson passed away peacefully held by her loving family on October 19, 2023, after a long, valiant battle with cancer.

 The heavens were opened as she was received with loving arms by her Savior, her first husband Paul, her daughter Jenny, her mom, brother, and many aunts and uncles. We can only imagine...

Melissa Gray

Melissa Gray

Oct 18, 2023

 

Melissa Gray (57) passed away October 18, 2023, of a sudden illness.  Born on October 13, 1966, to Bruce L. and Leean Mower Gray.  She grew up in Orem, Utah and graduated from Orem High in 1984. Melissa worked at Central Bank from 2012 until the time of her death.  She worked at Bath & Body Works part-time for...

Beulah Jackson Turner

Beulah Jackson Turner

Oct 14, 2023

On December 18, 1928, Loran & Elizabeth Charlotte (Lottie) Jackson welcomed Beulah to their family in Randolph, Utah. Beulah learned the value of work on their family ranch and enjoyed her horses. She attended Utah State University where she earned a degree in Social Work and made good friends she continued to visit and correspond with throughout her life. She...

Peter Hamilton Barnes

Peter Hamilton Barnes

Oct 9, 2023

 

Peter Hamilton Barnes, 45, of Provo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born November 24, 1977, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He Married Michelle Barnes on May 15, 2017

 

He was a loving Father and Husband. He loved his children with all his heart. He was writing a book, and various other projects he had been working on....

Emily Ann Spellman

Emily Ann Spellman

Oct 4, 2023

 

On October 4, 2023, Emilyann “Hiyi” Spellman, of Provo, Utah, crossed the veil peacefully at Legacy Village Assisted Living with her family at her side. She was 86 years old.

Emilyann was born on May 14, 1937, to Michael Bernadyn and Edith Reynolds in Baltimore, Maryland.  Emilyann was the eldest of three children, including her brother Michael “Sonny,” and...

Don Ray Hall

Don Ray Hall

Oct 2, 2023

 

 Don Ray Hall, 86, of Orem, passed away quietly on Monday evening, October 2, 2023. He and his twin brother were born on October 11, 1936, in Ibapah, Utah, to Earl Lenard Hall and Lillian Afton Symonds Hall. Don married Shirley Gerd Leland on September 1, 1968, in Elko, Nevada. Shirley, his third wife, preceded him in death on October 27,...

Timothy Walter Jex

Timothy Walter Jex

Sep 23, 2023

Timothy Walter Jex, 57, of Provo, Utah, returned home to his loving Father in heaven on September 23rd, due to an unforeseen medical accident. He will be greeted in heaven by his Mother, Susan Jex, and his childhood dog Snoop. Tim was born on April 19th, 1966, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Walter Kirwan Jex and Susan Snedeger Jex.Tim was...

Jason Allen Kessler

Jason Allen Kessler

Sep 18, 2023

 

Jason Allen Kessler (age 45) passed away unexpectedly at home on September 18th, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1978, to Randal Allen Kessler and Linda Ann Snyder. A “Marine Corps Brat,” he lived in many locations throughout the U.S. during his early years and ultimately graduated from Provo High School in Utah in 1996. Shortly thereafter, he...

Shirley Mae Yardley Edmonds

Shirley Mae Yardley Edmonds

Sep 18, 2023

Shirley was born July 19, 1932, in Beaver UT. on the family's kitchen table. She is the youngest daughter of Daniel and Myrtle Stewart Yardley. She had six brothers and one sister. She spent the first part of her life on a cattle ranch until she was old enough to go to school at Belknap Elementary in Beaver. She then...

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