Provo and Heber City Obituaries

With hearts filled with sorrow, we bid farewell to the compassionate and loving soul, Myrtie Hellen Faletau, known affectionately by many as Meti. Born in San Mateo, CA, on October 1, 1981, Myrtie's warmth radiated throughout her 44 years of life, touching all who had the privilege of knowing her. A humble woman with an unwavering faith, Myrtie was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, embodying its teachings in her everyday life. Smart, with a love for learning, Myrtie was an avid reader and an astonishingly skilled pianist. Her love for the arts transcended

Dall Weech was born on September 14th, 1936 and passed away on October 2nd, 2025.

It is with both sorrow and celebration that we mark the passing of Merrilee Ellen Jarvis, who graduated peacefully from this life on September 29, 2025 after an 18 month battle with ALS. Born in Blackfoot, Idaho, on January 1, 1972, Merrilee was a beacon of love, light, dedication, humility, and faith. Her life was a testament to the scripture "Charity never faileth" (Moroni 7:46). She lived this verse daily, making all she encountered feel special and loved. To know her was to love her. Merrilee was a devoted wife to Scott Jarvis, whom she married on June 13, 1997 in the Idaho Falls Temple,

Gary Webb, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Hyde Park, Utah. He was born March 27, 1937, at their family home in Hinckley, Utah. He was the ninth child born to Leslie and Nellie Webb with the children named alphabetically from A to H. A couple of the children did not survive at birth. Gary was raised on a farm in a two-room home. Gary learned to work hard at a young age. He loved animals, especially horses which he spent a lot of time with doing farm work. Gary’s personal history turned out to be a history of every horse he had owned. He enjoyed roping and bull riding in

John Taylor was born on February 22nd, 1932 and passed away on September 23rd, 2025.

As his loving wife of 55 years, I, Karen and my family, are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our beloved husband and father, Theron "Kay" Haws, or “Opa” as he was affectionately known by his grandchildren and many others. Kay was born in Provo, UT, on May 29, 1943, and lived there for all of his 82 years. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a two and a half year mission in the Southwest Indian Mission where he spoke fluent Navajo. His faith was unyielding, even when he fell ill with a heart condition during his mission. After rec

Walter "Uota" Tonata passed away peacefully from this life on September 21, 2025, in Vineyard, Utah, surrounded by his loving family and loved ones. He was born on June 6, 1977, at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center in Faga'alu, American Samoa, to Sui Foloiano Tonata and Anaise Leihulu Tonata. He was a gentle giant, quiet in nature but immense in spirit. Though he was a man of few words, his warmth was unmistakable—to meet him was to feel like you were instantly family. Walter was a man of great character and an unwavering work ethic, known for being a hard-working man who was defined by his dee

Jean M. Larsen February 23, 1931 – September 17, 2025 Lorna Jean Maycock Larsen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, professor, friend, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully in her home on September 17, 2025, at the age of 94. Jean was born on February 23, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to Lawrence S. and Lorna Maycock. Her early years were spent on the family farm in Orem, Utah. From a young age, she cultivated a love of learning and a deep compassion for others, qualities that would shape her life’s work. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a

It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Bill Graff, who was born James William Graff on September 13, 1938, in Camden, NJ, and left us on September 14, 2025. Bill, as he was affectionately known, left a lasting legacy and touched many lives with his intellect, wisdom, and generosity. As Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Bill's impact, much like Angelou's words, was deep and unforgettable. Bill moved to Provo, Utah, 32 years ago from Virgin