Obituaries

Patrick Kenneth Mellott

Patrick Kenneth Mellott

May 5, 2026

Patrick Kenneth Mellott "Pat" was born to Kenneth and Rose on June 16, 1941, in Hugo, Colorado. Pat loved growing up on his family's cattle ranch and being able to have his own children take part in cattle round ups, brandings, and eating the best homemade chocolate cream pie and homemade noodles made by his mom "Grandma Rose."

Pat met his wife...

Ginger Reed Alexander

Ginger Reed Alexander

May 4, 2026

Ginger Rose Reed Alexander, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, having just turned age 89.

Born on May 1, 1937, in Melbourne, Arkansas, Ginger lived a life defined by deep faith in God, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family. A wholehearted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she...

Patricia Ann Wilson

Patricia Ann Wilson

May 3, 2026

Patricia Ann Connelley Wilson, affectionately known as "Pat," beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed sweetly and peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 3, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. She was 89 years old, just shy of her 90th birthday. Pat was born on June 19, 1936, in Declo, Idaho to Sabina Grace Lund and Eugene Earl...

William Veldren Skinner

William Veldren Skinner

May 2, 2026

William Veldren Skinner passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, due to complications from kidney failure. Bill was born to Isaac Hill Skinner and Crystal May Hansen on March 13, 1939, in Conda, Idaho.

Bill was greatly loved by his friends at Valencia Assisted Living where he served as Elders Quorum President. He loved to call bingo, sport his cowboy hat,...

Clain Vernon Lott

Clain Vernon Lott

May 2, 2026

Born March 14 1934, in a very small country town called Weston in Idaho (population about 500 then and still about 500) to Archie Vern & Rachel Louise Lott.  He was the youngest of 4 boys Dale James, Duane Neil, and Theron (who died just a few days after his birth). Clain enjoyed country life.

At the sweet age of 15,...

Anna Marie Mallonee

Anna Marie Mallonee

Apr 30, 2026

Anna Marie Mallonee, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026.

Anna Marie was born on February 8, 1937, in Lyons, Kansas, to Shirley and Vlesta (Vick) Hogue. Her early years were spent in Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming, before her family eventually settled in Compton, California. She remembered having a simple childhood, spending her days reading,...

Elliot Spencer Mickelson

Elliot Spencer Mickelson

Apr 29, 2026

Elliot Spencer Mickelson, age 91, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1934, in Manti, Utah, to Rulon S. and Jessie Mickelson.

He spent his early years in Manti, where he enjoyed playing with his neighborhood friends and formed many fond childhood memories.

At the age of 17, Elliot enlisted in the United States Air Force, where...

Dennis Kyle Weston

Dennis Kyle Weston

Apr 28, 2026

Dennis Weston March 14, 1939 - April 28, 2026

Dennis Weston passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on April 28, 2026. To many, he was a gentle giant, a man of few complaints, and of deep gratitude. He made everyone around him feel genuinely valued.

Dennis was born in Driggs, Idaho, to Bruno and Hilda Weston. He grew up on...

Barbara Hansen Gifford

Barbara Hansen Gifford

Apr 28, 2026

Barbara Hansen Gifford, 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Taylorsville, Utah.

Barbara was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Maurine Jensen and Allen Hansen on October 7, 1960. She graduated from South High School in 1979. While there she met and started dating her sweetheart, Bruce Gifford. She attended the University of Utah, and...

Eugene Douglas Thomson Sr.

Eugene Douglas Thomson Sr.

Apr 27, 2026

Eugene (Gene) Douglas Thomson Sr. was born in Salt Lake City on February 16, 1951, the son of Jim and Dorothy Thomson. He passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 75 after a valiant effort to recover from a stroke two years ago. Gene hoped to be as successful moving on from the stroke as he was...

Mary Karen Inkley Finlayson

Mary Karen Inkley Finlayson

Apr 26, 2026

Mary Karen Inkley Finlayson passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of ninety. Karen was born at home on November 8, 1935, in Granger, Utah to Edwin Christopher and Louise Merelda Smith Bawden Inkley. Growing up, Karen was a veritable tomboy - preferring to be outside with her dad to doing inside chores with her mom. She loved...

Thaylon L. Davis

Thaylon L. Davis

Apr 21, 2026

Thaylon L. Davis, age 58, passed away on 21 April 2026, in West Jordan, Utah. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on 10 January 1968, the youngest of nine children born to Ralph and Jeanine (Maxwell) Davis. Even as a child, Thaylon was an especially resourceful and hardworking individual. As a little boy, he would search for pretty rocks along...

Beverly Jean Uriarte

Beverly Jean Uriarte

Apr 19, 2026

Beverly Jean Uriarte passed away peacefully in her home in Taylorsville, Utah, on April 19, 2026, at the age of 88.

Beverly was born on January 8, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Wallace Reed Barrow and Anola Brinkerhoff Barrow. At a young age, she moved to Wyoming, where she lived in several small towns during her childhood, including Lovell.

She married...

Arthur Kay Brewer

Arthur Kay Brewer

Apr 18, 2026

Our father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Arthur Kay Brewer passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 91.

Art was born on September 27, 1934, to Earl and Annie Brewer in Moroni, Utah. He was the second of fourteen children and enjoyed his upbringing in the Sanpete Valley. He looked forward to returning to the area with his family...

Paula Jean Jones

Paula Jean Jones

Apr 18, 2026

Paula Jean (Sheppard) Jones

October 16,1947 -April 18, 2026

Paula Jean (Sheppard) Jones passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a full and loving life. She taught us the importance of fairness, hard work, love, honesty, creativity, and family-values that will continue through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Paula retired from the Salt Lake City Airport...

Raelene Faye Hardin

Raelene Faye Hardin

Apr 18, 2026

Raelene Faye Hardin passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Taylorsville, Utah. Raelene was born September 12, 1953, in Cascade, Idaho to Jack Kantola and Edith Lewis Kantola. She graduated from McCall Donnelly High School in 1971, and then attended Conquerors Bible College in Portland, Oregon and graduated with a certificate in Christian Education.

Raelene married Brent Hardin on November 13,...

Ardene Earl Bouck

Ardene Earl Bouck

Apr 18, 2026

Ardene Earl Bouck, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was born April 18, 1932, and returned to her Father in Heaven on her 94th birthday, April 18, 2026. Ardene was born to Lavinia Mann Earl and Claude Earl. She was the youngest of six children: Norma Storm, Marie Johnston, Venna Earl, Darvel Earl, Dennis Earl.

She married the love of her life,...

Curtis William Ford

Curtis William Ford

Apr 17, 2026

Curtis William Ford passed away peacefully in his home on April 17, 2026, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on February 11, 1957, to Claude and Jenoice Ford.

Curt worked as a salesman and loved putting his skills to good use, never hesitating to go toe-to-toe with any car salesman to help his kids get...

Norma Jean Bertola

Norma Jean Bertola

Apr 17, 2026

Norma Jean Latta Bertola, age 89, passed from this earth on April 17, 2026. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gilbert Latta and Stella Scott Latta on December 5, 1936. She was the oldest of 6 children and graduated from Granite High School in 1955.

She met James Arthur Bertola, who swept her off her feet, and they...

Dennis T Mackay

Dennis T Mackay

Apr 16, 2026

Dennis T. Mackay transferred to his Heavenly Father's presence Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, sleeping peacefully at his home in West Valley City, Utah. He was 79.

He enjoyed a quiet life of simple pleasures, like crossword puzzles, baseball games, and homemade mix tapes. He kept a journal of his life experiences, thoughts, and opinions covering a wide variety of topics...