Obituaries

Alvin Kay Lechtenberg

Alvin Kay Lechtenberg

Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, surrounded by family, Alvin Kay Lechtenberg, our father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father. Born April 11, 1929 in Central, Idaho, to Alvin and Connie Lechtenberg. Kay was the second of 5 children and lived a full and blessed life. Kay attended BYU, majoring in Sociology, where he met the...

Richelle Lisa Vigil

Richelle Lisa Vigil

Apr 17, 2018

Our beautiful Richelle unexpectedly left us due to complications of pneumonia. She was born April 25, 1979 to Patricia L Breeze and Sam D Vigil. She grew up in West Valley, married to Justin Begay and later divorced. Two gorgeous children Dominic Vigil 22 yrs and Serena Begay 17 yrs. Those who had the pleasure of knowing her were aware...

"BJ" (Barbara Jean) Provost

"BJ" (Barbara Jean) Provost

Apr 15, 2018

BJ (Barbara Jean) Provost died of severe sepsis and organ failure on Sunday, April 15, 2018. She fought a long, hard physical battle with both dignity and grace. She is now free from her ailments and can see all the beauty she missed due to her blindness for so many years. BJ was born to Mildred and Jack Boyles in...

Ruth LaVon Warr Curlis

Ruth LaVon Warr Curlis

Apr 11, 2018

"Vonnie~Bonnie" LaVon was born in Granger, Utah on Memorial Day, May 30, 1925, daughter of Arthur Vern Warr and Ruth Elizabeth Hanson Warr. She attended Cyprus High School and Stevens Henager Business College. She worked at Remington Small Arms Plant during World War II with her Grandmother Warr, Mary Ellen Jackson Warr and her aunt Phyllis Warr Langdon, covering three...

Virgene Lavinia Thaxton True

Virgene Lavinia Thaxton True

Apr 9, 2018

Virgene was surrounded by her loving family when she passed unexpectedly of complications due to heart failure. She was born November 10, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Theodore James Thaxton and Thelma Ann Armstrong. Virgene was extremely creative, especially in her love of quilting. She had excellent ability as a homemaker including baking, sewing, gardening, painting, and food...

Larry Anderson

Larry Anderson

Apr 9, 2018

Larry Anderson of West Valley, UT passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2018 at 58 years old. Larry was born on July 1, 1959 in Salt Lake City, UT at Cottonwood Hospital. Larry enjoyed playing golf, camping, the outdoors, playing catch and loved watching the March Madness playoffs on TV. Larry is survived by his mother, Madeline Wamsley; his sisters...

Joseph "Joe" Burt

Joseph "Joe" Burt

Apr 7, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Burt, died on April 8, 2018, in Herriman Utah, due to complications of the lungs. He was 49 years old. Joe was born on July 8, 1968, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to his parents Sherry and the late Michael Burt. Joe wore his heart on his sleeve and touched the lives of those he met by the...

Cheryl Marie Christensen Hilton

Cheryl Marie Christensen Hilton

Apr 7, 2018

Cheryl Hilton passed away early Saturday morning at her home with her loving husband at her side. She had been battling acute leukemia. Cheryl was born March 24, 1949 in Ogden, Utah to her parents Ray Leon Christensen and Marie Lovica Christensen. She was the fifth of eight children. Growing up Cheryl loved to sing and dance and was a...

Marjorie Alberta Frost

Marjorie Alberta Frost

Apr 7, 2018

Marjorie A. Frost passed away peacefully at the home of Jill Wagstaff, April 7, 2018. Marjorie was born in Moline, Illinois, to Arlene Ullom-Daws and Albert Daws. Married Louie A. Frost, October 26, 1973. Marjorie's children include: Kathleen, Michael, Karleen, Mathew and Mark. She has two brothers Loris Daws and Edward Daws, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be...

Douglas James Parkin

Douglas James Parkin

Apr 4, 2018

Passed away peacefully at home with his partner in crime, Lorraine Parkin, by his side. Doug was a fabrication worker at Metals Manufacturing for 20 years by trade. Jackal of many. King of the Jerry Riggers. Special thanks to Leslie RN, Wendy LPN, and Luis CNA of Inspiration Hospice. The family invites you to join them for a Celebration of...

Elsie Gallegos

Elsie Gallegos

Apr 4, 2018

Elsie Martinez Gallegos was called home on April 4, 2018. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who genuinely filled our lives with compassion, laughter and love. A gifted crafter, quilter and seamstress, she loved giving gifts made from her many talents. There are no words to express how deeply she will be missed. Born February 20, 1922...

Rachel Anne Bissell Busch

Rachel Anne Bissell Busch

Apr 2, 2018

Rachel was born in the Price Hospital on her grandmothers, Florence Laura Shandel's birthday. Rachel's first birthday was spent with her grandmother. At the beginning of school, the decision was made to place her in special education. One year later, she was back in regular classes. Prior to the age 8, she was involved in the 4-H program. There was...

Irene Margaret Wake

Irene Margaret Wake

Apr 1, 2018

Irene Margaret Wake passed away on a beautiful Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. Irene was truly special and easy to love. She was born in North Platt, Nebraska on Feb 26, 1927 as the youngest of three daughters to John Oestreich and Marie Elizabeth Kufitich. Irene began playing the piano at age 6 and was involved in instrumental and vocal...

LeRoy Dean Cooley

LeRoy Dean Cooley

Mar 27, 2018

LeRoy Dean Cooley, our loving, caring father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away March 27, 2018, after a brief illness, at the age of 89. LeRoy was born in Helper, Utah to Henry Lorenzo and Elva Laverne Mantle Cooley. He attended school in Helper and Price, graduating from the University of Utah. He married Shirley Faye Catlin...

Joseph Edward Monson

Joseph Edward Monson

Mar 26, 2018

We lost our Beloved Dad, Grandpa, Friend and Mom's eternal Sweetheart, Joseph Edward Monson Sr., on Monday, March 26, 2018. Dad was the center of our family and Mom's world. His spirit will be missed in our family home! Joe was born in Portland, Oregon to Joe and Anita Monson on April 21, 1941. He met his sweetheart Vickey, in...

Yulene Rushton

Yulene Rushton

Mar 26, 2018

"So Loved" Mary Yulene Anderson Rushton, our SO LOVED mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister, age 80, returned home surrounded by angels, to our Heavenly Father on March 26, 2018. She was born June 20, 1937 to Ewell Tenus Anderson and Mary Ione Jensen Anderson in Fountain Green, Utah. Married Norman Park Rushton September 18, 1954; later sealed in the...

Norma Ilene Rosengreen

Norma Ilene Rosengreen

Mar 25, 2018

Norma Ilene Rosengreen, born in Salt Lake City, November 20, 1934 passed away March 25, 2018. Ilene graduated from South High School and two years at the University of Utah where she met Robert Rosengreen, who got a degree in Pharmacy. Ilene married Robert and lived 30 years in Oroville, California , where they built their dream home and brought...

John D. Brownell

John D. Brownell

Mar 24, 2018

Master Sergeant John D. Brownell, 88, passed peacefully in his West Jordan, Utah home on March 24, 2018. MSgt Brownell was born on April 23, 1929 in Wellsville, NY to James and Flossie Brownell. In 1946, he began his career in the United States Army Air Corps. MSgt. Brownell was a profound Flight Engineer and attained multiple recognitions during his...

Kristine Tawny Simsich

Kristine Tawny Simsich

Mar 23, 2018

Kristine Tawny Simsich was unnecessarily taken on or around 3-23-2018. She was born April 21, 1964 to Frank F. Simsich and Kathryn Diane Fesko with a potential as vast as the imagination. Unfortunately, personal demons were persistent and she lost the battle. Her death is a tragic one, but one which we all see too often where addiction shows it's...

Jack Russell Jorgensen

Jack Russell Jorgensen

Mar 22, 2018

Jack Russell "Great Pa" Jorgensen passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, after having fought the good fight with faith and diligence, then finished the course by rejoining his eternal companion Clara. Born on April 14, 1927 to Holger Wilford and Elsa Marie Jorgensen. He is survived by his three daughters Jan (Richard) Newbold, Marci (our late and beloved Craig) Blight-(Michael)...