Obituaries
Michael Jesse Poulson
May 25, 2023
Michael Jesse Poulson, age 79, passed away May 25, 2023 in Nephi, Utah. He was born November 30, 1943 in Richfield, Utah to Jesse W. and Margaret L. Monroe Poulson the sixth of seven children.
Mike's childhood was spent in Richfield, Utah. As a young man he went to live and work for Reed McMullin on his farm...
Jonathan Rodriguez
May 6, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Jonathan Rodriguez, who left this Earth on May 6, 2023 at the young age of 23. Jonathan was born in Payson, Utah on August 5, 1999 to Sonia and Jose Rodriguez. He grew up with his 3 siblings: Analee, Renzo, and Katherine Rodriguez. Those that knew Jonathan know that he was...
Sandra Tafoya Wells
May 5, 2023
Sandra Ostler Tafoya Wells, age 65 of Payson, Utah passed away at her home May 5, 2023. She was born November 1, 1957 in Vernal, Utah to Howard Clark and Beth Powell Ostler. Shortly after her birth, the family moved back to Nephi where they had previously lived for many years. Here she attended elementary school.
In 1965 her...
Patricia Lynn Hunter
May 5, 2023
Patricia Lynn Painter Hunter was born in Payson, Utah May 31,1954 to parents Rulon Jack and Lucille Hansen Painter. Pat was number four of six siblings. She lived in Santaquin her whole life. As a young girl Pat's favorite thing was fishing on the boat with her dad. They would swim at Burraston pond and you could find her sliding...
Jeanne Marie Reeder
Apr 23, 2023
Jeanne Marie Reeder, age 72 of Santaquin, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 in Payson, Utah. She was born September 10, 1950 in Alberta, Canada to Robert Lee and Vonza Mae Davis Reeder.
After graduating from BYU with a nursing degree, Jeanne worked as a registered nurse for 40 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed...
Merelda Smith Davis
Apr 20, 2023
Merelda Vernice Smith Davis, age 88, peacefully passed away at her home in Santaquin, Utah April 20, 2023. She was born August 29, 1934 to Joseph Levon and Jessie Rostella Nelson Smith. She married the love of her life ElRay Davis February 10, 1951 and they were sealed in the Manti LDS Temple February 24, 1962. They have five children...
Nell Borgeson Morgan
Apr 7, 2023
Nellie Darlene Borgeson Morgan passed peacefully away on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Santaquin, Utah, four days following her 92nd birthday. Nell was born April 3, 1931, in Moroni, Utah, the daughter of Andrew Alvin Borgeson and Johanna Van Tussenbroek Borgeson. From the age of two until departing for study at Brigham Young University, Nell spent her formative years in Santaquin. From childhood, music...
Lazawn Wall Jarvis
Apr 6, 2023
Lazawn Wall Jarvis of Santaquin, Utah passed away April 6, 2023, at the age of 93. Lazawn was born December 23, 1929, along with her twin brother Leon “Bud” Wall. She grew up in a family of 11, 7 of them brothers. She was so happy when she got a baby sister. They had a two-room house, three to a...
Deanna Wall Sorensen
Mar 31, 2023
Deanna Marie Wall Sorensen, 85, of Eureka, Utah, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Deanna was born December 15, 1937 in Eureka, the daughter of Henry and Faye Hone Wall. She graduated from Tintic High School in 1955. She was a lifelong resident of Eureka, Utah and an active member of the Catholic Church.
She married her high school...
John Roy Okelberry
Mar 29, 2023
John Roy Okelberry II, "John," 70, of Goshen, Utah, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
John was born January 16, 1953 in Payson, Utah, the only son of Roy Lee and Pauline Argyle Okelberry.
He graduated from Payson High School in 1971 and attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College. He was a lifelong resident of Goshen, Utah and...
Paul Helmandollar
Mar 24, 2023
Paul Helmandollar, 76, died on Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 5, 1947 in Montpelier, Idaho to Ralph and Gladys Hillman Helmandollar. Paul married Pamela Rash on August 7, 1970. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple. They have four children: Jennifer (Matt) Reid, Charity (West) Zollinger, Cameron Paul, and Brooke...
Lloyd Taylor Penrod
Mar 22, 2023
Lloyd Taylor Penord was born September 11, 1932 to Lloyd Asel and Amelia Babera Taylor (1910-1940) (he was raised by Irma Chole). He lived in Elberta Utah on the Sandhill. He passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
He is survived by his wife Marie Penrod, Allen,(Barbara) brother, his children, Tammy Tippetts (Bret), Deanna Riding (Brian), Janice Morris,...
Laura Mitchell
Mar 20, 2023
Laura Russell Mitchell peacefully passed away on March 20, 2023 at the age of 44. Laura was a lifelong resident of Santaquin. She was surrounded by family and friends. Laura was a loving mother of three wonderful children, Tyrell, Kadin, and Jazmin, and was devoted to supporting them in their activities. Laura loved spending time with family, crafting, game...
Paul Carroll McGehee
Mar 19, 2023
After a two month earthly separation from his beloved, Paul Carroll McGehee of Santaquin was reunited with his wife on March 19, 2023. Paul was known to his family as a gentle giant. He had a heart of Gold and always made each one of us feel special. Paul was the calm in the storm. His love for life and...
Jake Arthur Sorensen
Mar 19, 2023
Jake Arthur Sorensen of Goshen Utah, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home after a valiant battle with cancer. Heaven just got a little more interesting and life down here will never be the same.
He was born the only child of Waldo and Myrtle Sorensen on November 29, 1942. He was raised in Goshen where he...
Janice Garrett Steele
Mar 18, 2023
Janice Elaine Garrett Steele, age 84, passed away Saturday March 18, 2023 at her home in Santaquin. She was born September 8, 1938 in Nephi, Utah to John Valore and Elaine Croff Garrett. She married Arlyn Steele on September 16, 1954 in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple.
Janice enjoyed sewing and made many beautiful things. She did acrylic nails and...
Ronald Bentley Merrill
Mar 17, 2023
Ronald Bentley Merrill, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Orem, Utah. Ron was a kind and gentle person. He will be missed and remembered by many whose lives he touched.
Ron was born on December 30, 1937, to Evva Tervort and Charles Bentley Merrill in Provo, Utah. He married his...
Kirsten Quigley
Mar 6, 2023
Kirsten Cameron Quigley, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend passed away at her home in Santaquin on March 6, 2023 at the age of 32. She is the daughter of Max J Cameron and Kimberly Cook Cameron of Payson, Utah. She is the youngest of their three children.
Kirsten graduated from Payson High School and attended the Mountainland Technical...
Erik F. Steele
Mar 5, 2023
Erik Floyd Steele, our gentle giant, age 48, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 after suffering a stroke due to his ongoing high blood pressure. Erik was born in Payson, Utah to Terry and Judy Steele, their fourth child. He came to this earth with the most beautiful blue eyes, mischievous smile, and a big heart. Erik spent his childhood on...
Donald O. Kester
Feb 25, 2023
Donald Owen Kester, age 72, gained his angel wings on February 25, 2023 in Santaquin, Utah surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.
Donald was born September 17, 1950 in Sunnyside, Utah to Owen Donald and Iva Pearl Shepherd Kester. He enjoyed hunting with his muzzleloader, treasure hunting with his metal detector, fishing, camping...
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