Local Obituaries for Families in Spanish Fork & Utah County

Apr 9, 2016

Richard "Rick" James Scheve, 48, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away suddenly of unknown causes on April 9, 2016.Born January 21, 1968 in Hamilton, Ohio to Glenna Ruth Scheve and John "Jack" E. Scheve. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1986.After high school he graduated from nursing school and obtained his LPN license. His 27 year career in nursing...

Mar 28, 2016

Our beloved husband, father, son and brother Keith Ray Norman graduated from this earthly life on Monday, March 28, 2016 in Payson, Utah.Keith was born July 13, 1973 to Herb and Tina (Willard) Norman. Keith graduated from Mountain View High School in 1991. He served in the Alaska Anchorage Mission from 1992 to 1994. He then studied at Utah Valley...

Mar 26, 2016

David Allen Hardy, age 57, passed away on March 26, 2016. Born June 22, 1958 in Spanish Fork, UT. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School and worked as an Ironworker out of Local 27. He also worked in California, Hawaii and Las Vegas. David was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed hunting and collected guns of all sorts. He...

Mar 15, 2016

JEAN BALLANTYNE VALDEZ passed away peacefully March 15, 2016 ofcomplications of Alzheimer's disease.Jean was born August 18, 1939 in Franklin, Idaho to Thomas andBeatrice Handy Ballantyne. Jean grew up in Orem Utah surrounded byher brothers Dale, Bob Dick and Don and her sister Ruth. Her fatherpassed away at a young age and her family learned the value of hardwork and...

Mar 8, 2016

Howard J. Flygare, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was born July 6, 1934 in Salem, Utah to Floyd C. and Juaneta Haskell Flygare.Howard married Patricia Bleggi on January 2, 1958. He served two years in the United States Army in Killeen, Texas and spent the rest of his years...

Feb 18, 2016

Donald Frederick Manthei was born in the middle of the Great Depression on September 2, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to his proud parents Otto and Virginia Manthei. He was a surprise baby, his older sister Irma was 14 years older than him. She doted on him every day and they were very close throughout their lifetime. From the time he...

Feb 15, 2016

Lee A. Curtis, 89, passed away on Feb 15th, 2016. He was born on August 27th, 1926, at home on a prairie near Greeley, Colorado to Alvin Lester Curtis and Grace Leota (Pummel) Curtis. His family moved to Payette, ID while he was young and stayed there until Lee was in High School. Lee left High School early and moved...

Feb 15, 2016

Elvy 'Joe' Zimmer passed away at home, with family members by his side, on Monday, February 15, 2016. He had suffered for many years with Congestive Heart Failure. Joe was born on February 27, 1932, in Granite City, Illinois. He was the youngest of 12 children, and his father worked in a steel mill all of his life. Due to...

Feb 10, 2016

Ray Elstan Peck1936-2016Our Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at home after his battle with cancer took his life. He was born March 2, 1936 in Highland Utah to Stanley & Elma Peck.Ray is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Lavelle Cole Raines Peck, who also goes by Betty. His siblings; Sheldan Peck (Shirley), Tony Peck (Loranie), Deanna...

Feb 9, 2016

Ruth Marie Gold Hall was born November 12, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lawrence "Gus" and Ruth Gold. As the oldest of ten children, Ruth learned patience, kindness, and the value of hard work. She was swept off her feet by Henry Lee Hall and they married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 9, 1960. Ruth wore...

Feb 5, 2016

John Melroy Snyder passed away on February 5th, 2016, with his wife, Joyce, by his side. He had a long, hard struggle with kidney cancer, but it now at peace. We truly believe he is now in a better place with his loved ones. We thought he would hang around the see his team, the Denver Broncos, win the Super...

Jan 28, 2016

Elsie Brady Allan, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Orem, UT on the morning of January 28, 2016. The 8th and youngest child of William Isom and Estella Mae Ball Brady, she was born on January 14, 1930 in Red Mesa, CO where she spent most of her childhood.The family moved to Provo, UT where she graduated...

Jan 28, 2016

Glen Howard Snyder, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016. Glen was born in Vernal, Utah on October 27, 1929 to Leland Henry Snyder and LeNora Jane Rhoades. Glen had a great talent as an automobile mechanic and owned Diamond Automotive. He was constantly using his skill with cars to help others. Glen retired from the U.S. Forest...

Jan 25, 2016

Violet "Lorene" Eason Houston WesterlinA remarkable woman, with many life accomplishments left us after 94 years of life. She was a loving Mother, Aunt and Grandmother. Lorene was a woman of simple tastes and pleasures. She faced many challenges in her life, but persevered with resilience and a positive attitude. She remained independent in her home until age 92, a...

Jan 24, 2016

Elaine Pritchett Walton passed on January 24, 2016 from cancer. Born July 30, 1950 in Dallas, Texas. She was the second of six children born to Pauline and Orville Pritchett. Her family lived in the following places: Valley Stream on Long Island, NY, Kansas City, MO, Jacksonville, FL, Dallas TX and Hurst, TX, where she graduated from L.D. Bell High...

Jan 23, 2016

Ivan Sessions Luke, age 70, passed away peacefully January 23, 2016 surrounded by his family.Born March 1, 1945 in Heber City, Utah to Lawrence and Leona Luke. While Ivan was born in Heber City, he spent the majority of his life in American Fork.Ivan attended American Fork High School. After graduation he worked for Geneva Steel until the plant closed...

Jan 21, 2016

Maurice John ZardusLong-time resident of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Maurice John Zardus, a beloved father and dear husband, passed away on January 21, 2016, at the age of 87 in Payson, Utah, following a rapid onset of health problems. Entering this life on July 7, 1928, in Darby, Pennsylvania, he was the first of three children born to Maurice John and...

Jan 18, 2016

Jan 13, 2016

Cody Ralph Vazquez "Taylor" was born January 5th,1993 to Rafael Vazquez-Martinez and Toni Lee Taylor Earley. Cody fought a valiant battle with Burkitts Lymphoma. He passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 13th surrounded by family. Cody was a friend to all. He loved music, especially playing his guitar and singing. He loved many different cuisines. He...

Dec 29, 2015

Penny Gail De Soto, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack in American Fork, Utah on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.Penny turned 60 on October 6, 2015. She was born October 6, 1955 in Shreveport, Louisiana to John Earl De Soto and Dorothy Lea (Williams) De Soto.Penny resided in American Fork, Utah and shared a home with her mother Dorothy Lea...