Obituaries

Lorene McKeel Shaffer

Lorene McKeel Shaffer

Aug 12, 2026

Lorene (McKeel) Shaffer passed away the morning of August 12, 2026, in her home that she loved and lived in for 55 years. She has been reunited with her loving husband, Elwood, son, John, and loving family and friends.

Lorene was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 21,1926. She was the third of nine children of Leonard and Josephine McKeel. She...

Beth Proctor Haarbrink

Beth Proctor Haarbrink

Aug 10, 2026

Our sweet, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.

Beth was born on January 30, 1931, in Salt Lake City to Clarence and Elizabeth Garrick. She married the love of her life, Jan Haarbrink, in 1953. She loved to travel with her husband and spend time with her family. Most of her career was spent working...

Judy Ann Turner

Judy Ann Turner

Aug 8, 2026

Judy Turner, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, age 82 years, went home to her Father in Heaven on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. She was born on September 3, 1943, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was the oldest child of Kirk and Fern Ingram Turner. She grew up and had her early education in Lubbock,...

Daniel Teeter Davies

Daniel Teeter Davies

Aug 6, 2026

Daniel Teeter Davies returned to his Heavenly home on August 6, 2026. He passed away unexpectedly on the golf course doing what he loved, playing golf with his big brother.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 28, 1949, to Ray Hatch Davies and Donna Dee Teeter. Daniel grew up in Midvale, enjoying a childhood filled with baseball,...

Christopher Jaramillo

Christopher Jaramillo

Aug 3, 2026

Christopher David Jaramillo

August 21, 1990 - August 2, 2026

 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms... I am going there to prepare a place for you."   - John 14:1-3

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher David Jaramillo on August 2, 2026, at...

JoAnn Sylvester

JoAnn Sylvester

Aug 2, 2026

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of JoAnn "Jody" Sylvester, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and beloved sister and friend, who passed away on August 2, 2026.

Jody was born May 15, 1938, to Virginia and Gerald James in Richfield, Utah. She was raised in Marysvale, Utah where she graduated from...

Stephen Knight Milner

Stephen Knight Milner

Aug 1, 2026

Stephen Knight Milner, of Salt Lake City Utah, passed away at home on August 1, 2026, at the age of 72.

He was born on June 14, 1954, in Alexandria, Virginia to father William G Milner and mother Doris E. Milner.

Stephen is survived by his wife Candy Lynn Milner; his children, daughters Crystal Marie Lanza, Stephanie Adel King, Jennifer Ann Robbins,...

Susanne Morley

Susanne Morley

Aug 1, 2026

February 22, 1940 ~ August 1, 2026

Susanne Church Morley, of West Valley City, Utah, aged 86, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, Utah

She was born on February 23, 1940. She is the daughter of Zera Pulsipher Church and Susan Baldwin Hutchings of Three Mile Creek, Spry, Utah - near Panguitch, Garfield County, Utah.

She was born at the home...

Aileen Bauer Givan

Aileen Bauer Givan

Jul 31, 2026

Aileen Bauer Givan was born September 3, 1934, in Cedar City, Utah to Ernest and Viola Bauer and deceased July 31, 2026. She married the love of her life, Bertrand Thomas Givan Jr. (Tommy) on October 16, 1952, in Cedar City, Utah.

 She is survived by her husband Tommy Givan, sister Jean Bettridge, son Tim Givan (Michelle), daughter Denise Bateman (Kevin),...

Jesse Elijah Afuvai

Jesse Elijah Afuvai

Jul 30, 2026

Jesse Elijah Afuvai, a vibrant soul whose laughter and love left an indelible mark on all who knew him, passed away on July 30, 2026. Born on March 10, 1996, in Pender, Nebraska, Jesse was the beloved son of Ailafo Afuvai To'omalatai and Ronald To'omalatai. His life, though brief, was rich with connection, joy, and a fierce dedication to the people he cherished.

Jesse graduated from...

Lee Ned Hancock

Lee Ned Hancock

Jul 26, 2026

Lee Ned Hancock was a man of few words, but when he spoke, people listened.

Lee was born on January 17, 1942, in Payson, Utah, to Ned and Melva Hancock. He grew up alongside his siblings, Nancy and Deeann. From an early age, Lee demonstrated the character, determination, and quiet strength that would define his life.

After attending Utah State University briefly,...

Rebecca Lynn Johnson

Rebecca Lynn Johnson

Jul 20, 2026

The world marks special dates throughout history. Days when amazing things happen that change the course of nature, nations, and even individuals lives. October 29, 1958 was just such a date for anyone who has been fortunate enough to know Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Hulse Johnson. It was on that date that Becky was born in Salt Lake City to Charles Edward "Ted" Hulse...

Elizabeth Ann Nelson

Elizabeth Ann Nelson

Jul 19, 2026

On a beautiful warm day, July 19, 2026, the gates of heaven opened and our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother stepped through the veil into the loving arms of her sweetheart, having fought the honorable and valiant fight against cancer. Though she lost the battle with cancer, she is victorious and pain free in the beautiful and sacred realms of heaven....

Edward Jr Brady

Edward Jr Brady

Jul 16, 2026

Edward Junior Brady, lovingly known as Big Ed, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born on October 24, 1935, in Fairview, Utah to Benjamin Glenn Brady and Janeal Marshall Brady.

Edward married Ardis Lael Shumway on July 28, 1955, in the Manti, Utah Temple. Together, they were blessed with 71 years...

Stanley Partridge Holyoak

Stanley Partridge Holyoak

Jul 16, 2026

We have all done our best to weather Stan's tomfoolery up to this point. He was known to say, "I'll decide", and he made his last and most definitive decision on July 16, 2026, and he is now the Lord's problem. Stan leaves behind an extensive collection of striped pearl-snap shirts and Tony Lama boots, worn with the same stubborn...

Jennifer Frances Trost

Jennifer Frances Trost

Jul 15, 2026

Jennifer Frances Cheney Trost

August 14, 1954 - July 15, 2026

 Jennifer Frances Cheney Trost, (Jen or Jenny) 71, of Taylorsville, Utah was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of July 15, 2026, after a sudden illness, in the company of her loving family.

 Jenny was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California; the youngest child of...

John Edwin Giles

John Edwin Giles

Jul 14, 2026

John Edwin Giles, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer, with his three children by his side, just as he had always hoped.

John spent his younger years in Kearns, Utah where he graduated from Granger High School. He later attended Brigham Young University, graduating in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science...

Pamela Jean Kemp

Pamela Jean Kemp

Jul 14, 2026

Pamela Jean Kemp (Slater) aka GiGiMarch 1, 1956 - July 14, 2026Our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother has made her way back to heaven.She was born to Donald Keith Slater and Christene Helen Smith in Huntington Park, California. 

 She married Albert Hensley and had four amazing children: Rodger, Donnie (Gwen), Mandy, and Marnell (Fred).Later in life, she met and married Richard Kemp and...

Martha Araceli Reyna-Mora

Martha Araceli Reyna-Mora

Jul 13, 2026

Martha Araceli "Huera" Reyna-Mora, 58, of West Valley, Utah, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Born on April 19, 1968, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ruben Mora Rosas and Maria Graciela Castillo.

Martha is survived by her devoted husband, Edgar L. Reyna-Garcia; her cherished children, Johnathan Mora, Marlene Mora, Junior Chacon, and Julie...

James Robert Thornburg

James Robert Thornburg

Jul 11, 2026

Blackbird singing in the dead of night

Take these broken wings and learn to fly

All your life

You were only waiting for this moment to arise...



We are sad to announce the passing of James Robert Thornburg, 73, on July 11, 2026.

He was a talented man in many fields including music, woodworking, baking, gardening, and social directing! He was a gifted singer whose...