Obituaries

Marcee Ranne Clayson Nelson

Marcee Ranne Clayson Nelson

Dec 24, 2025

Marcee was born January 8, 1993 in San Luis Obispo, California and lived there until she was three years old. She then moved with her parents to Lake Shore, Utah where she spent her childhood and adolescent life.

Her contagious smile would light up every room she entered and her hugs were famous. She loved the outdoors and especially loved spending...

Larry Kay Coleman

Larry Kay Coleman

Dec 25, 2025

Larry Kay Coleman, of Santaquin, Utah, received the best present ever on Christmas Day (December 25, 2025) as he peacefully ascended into Heaven after a prolonged illness. Larry was born November 1, 1938 in Paul, Minidoka, Idaho, to Edward Coleman and Elial (Lila) Radmall, and was the second youngest of 6 children. He spent his teenage years in American Fork,...

Barbara Lee Wilde

Barbara Lee Wilde

Dec 22, 2025

Barbara Lee Wilde, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on 12/22/25, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and kindness. Born in Provo, Utah, to Elmo and Leah Boswell, Barbara’s life was defined by her nurturing spirit and her dedication to those she held dear.

She spent much of her life in Eureka, Utah,...

Ted White Kenison

Ted White Kenison

Dec 24, 2025

Ted White Kenison, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away quietly at his home in Santaquin on December 24, 2025. Ted was born January 17, 1953 in Ontario Oregon, in the elevator, on the way up to the maternity ward, the 5th of 8 children born to Elburn Thomas Kenison and Alleen Vale White. His early years...

Mary Lee Boswell

Mary Lee Boswell

Dec 20, 2025

Mary Lee Selman Boswell passed away on December 20, 2025, in Delta, Utah. She was born on January 27, 1933, in Benjamin, Utah, and graduated from Payson High School.

She married William Garth Boswell on February 13, 1953, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple. They made their home in Goshen, Utah, where they raised their family. Mary...

Brian Clair Arnold

Brian Clair Arnold

Dec 19, 2025

Brian Clair Arnold, age 83 of Eureka, Utah passed away December 19, 2025 at home surrounded by family. He was born May 20,1942 in Los Angeles, California to Claude Emmit and Margaret Elm Arnold. He married Connie Cecil Arnold on June 3, 1975 in the Salt Lake Temple. 

Brian was an avid reader and was very smart. He loved cars, motorcycles,...

Levi M Martinez

Levi M Martinez

Dec 12, 2025

Levi M Martinez, age 87 from Santaquin, Utah passed away December 12, 2025. He was born January 17, 1938 in Petaca, New Mexico to Alberto and Sella Melecia Martinez. He attended schools in Soldier Summit and Spanish Fork. 

Levi served in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic for 4 years. He later worked on the railroad and was a member...

Gary Lynn Johnson

Gary Lynn Johnson

Dec 4, 2025

Gary Lynn Johnson passed away December 4, 2025 in Provo, Utah. Gary was born February 21, 1956 in Provo, Utah to Carol Johnson and William Freeman Johnson. He was the third child of seven born into the family.

In his youth, Gary loved to ride the family’s Shetland pony as well as his unicycle. He loved performing stunts and teaching others...

Robert Michael Neil

Robert Michael Neil

Nov 30, 2025

Robert “Bob” Michael Neil, 60, of Santaquin, Utah, passed away on November 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born on June 23, 1965, in Killeen, Texas to Virginia Fowles and Michael Neil.

Bob lived his life by being an example to all who had the honor of knowing him. He had the biggest heart and had an unwavering testimony...

Cynthia Valantine

Cynthia Valantine

Nov 29, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Richards Foote Valantine was born January 9, 1957, the oldest of twin girls in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerald Dean and Winnie Richards. Soon the small family moved to Shelly, Idaho. Cindy and Sandy, as they were known were soon joined by sisters Julie and then Kristi. The couple divorced and Winnie took the girls to live...

Ruth Crowley Jepson

Ruth Crowley Jepson

Nov 28, 2025

Venitta Ruth Crowley Jepson died November 28, 2025, at the age of 97. She loved life and loved her family. She was thrilled to have 8 children, 33 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren and great, great children as her posterity.

Ruth was born on September 11, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Victor Leon and Venitta Eliza Minson Crowley. She had...

Laura Sadler

Laura Sadler

Nov 21, 2025

💖 Laura Kate Sadler (1956–2025)

Laura Kate Sadler, a bright spirit known for her warmth, artistic flair, and genuine kindness, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the age of 69 in Santaquin, Utah. She was born on November 4, 1956, in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Laura spent her formative years in Connecticut, graduating from Pomperaug High School, Southbury in 1976. She was...

Martin Frank Estrada, Jr.

Martin Frank Estrada, Jr.

Nov 20, 2025

Martin Frank Estrada Jr. age 41, born in Price, Utah August 2, 1984, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Martin was a man whose life was filled with passion, creativity, and love for his family. He had an unwavering love for Chicago Cubs baseball, Chicago Bears football and BYU football. He could often be found cheering...

Edith Jarvis

Edith Jarvis

Nov 18, 2025

Edith Marie H. Jarvis

Our sweet mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away November 18, 2025 in Payson, Utah after a brief illness.

Edith was born November 5, 1944 in Payson, Utah to Orval T. Hallett and Alice Harriet Hallett. The family moved to the Burley, Idaho area for a few years before moving back to Santaquin, Utah. She graduated from...

Kathryn Ann McDaniel

Kathryn Ann McDaniel

Nov 17, 2025

Our sweet mother, Kathryn Ann Caine McDaniel, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on November 17, 2025, in Elberta, Utah.

Kathy, as she was known to all, was born on October 2, 1948, in Logan, Utah to Robert Preston Caine and Kathryn Ann Anderson. She joined her wonderful older sister, Carol.

Her family lived in Logan while her father went to school...

Brent G. McClellan

Brent G. McClellan

Nov 16, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather died November 16, 2025 surrounded by family in Santaquin, Utah from a long battle with illness.

Brent was born December 20, 1947 in Payson, Utah to Hyrum L McClellan and Dorothy Gray McClellan. He graduated from Payson High School then married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Ann Christensen on November 3, 1967. Brent was drafted...

Joshua Dean Higham

Joshua Dean Higham

Nov 6, 2025

Joshua Dean Higham, 46, of American Fork, Utah, passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Josh was a caring, kind, and loving person who brought joy to everyone around him. He made friends everywhere he went. A true man’s man, he could most often be found with a hammer in hand, using his power tools, and wearing...

Judy Penrod Cooper

Judy Penrod Cooper

Oct 17, 2025

Our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her passed away on October 17, 2025 following a courageous battle with dementia and cancer.

Judy was born on May 21, 1943 to Doris Bauer Penrod and Don Allen Penrod in Elberta, Utah. She was the oldest of four children, two of whom survive her. She graduated from Payson...

Dian Overson Durrant

Dian Overson Durrant

Oct 4, 2025

Dian Overson Durrant, aged 93 of Mesa, Arizona (formerly Santaquin, Utah) passed away October 4, 2025, following a brief illness.

Dian was born July 29, 1932, in Sutherland, Utah to William C. Overson and Mina J. Overson.

She married Dean Oborn Durrant April 10, 1953 in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they had seven children, six girls and one boy. She lived...

Ila Gene Hoff

Ila Gene Hoff

Oct 1, 2025

Ila Gene Hoff came from pioneer heritage and grew up with stories of her grandmother crossing the plains at age 5 with a handcart company and other ancestors colonizing parts of Southern Utah. She was a member of Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Because of this she had a strong testimony of the gospel that she passed on to her...