JoAnn Bjarnson
JoAnn Stewart Bjarnson passed away on May 5, 2024 of natural causes in her home in Salt Lake City surrounded by family. JoAnn was born July 19, 1929 in Springville, Utah to Uel Elias (Dean) Stewart and Ann Auntine Burt Stewart. She married Glen Henry Bjarnson on August 9, 1948. The marriage was later solemnized […]
Helen La Mar Palmer Snelgrove
Having been surrounded by love from her large family for the days preceding, Helen slipped peacefully into Heaven on February 20, 2024. Helen LaMar Palmer Snelgrove was born April 4, 1932 in Los Angeles, California to Helen La Mar Dalton and Lowell Smith Palmer. Helen spent her childhood in the Los Angeles area under the […]
La Conchita Restaurant Celebrates Its Grand Opening in Santaquin
Mexican food is a popular choice for South Utah County families, and now they have one more restaurant to choose from when deciding what to eat. On April 2, Santaquin City officially welcomed La Conchita Authentic Mexican Food to 27 W Main Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Restaurant staff members graciously served free churros and […]
John Kelly Baker
John Kelly Baker, husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away from heart failure in his home in Mapleton, Utah on April 28, 2024 at the age of 64. Kelly was born November 12, 1959 in Provo, Utah to Kay Lewis Baker and Carol Genevieve Hansen Baker. While born in Utah, Kelly grew up in Sunnyvale, […]
Mark Stephen Balzotti
Mark Stephen Balzotti, age 74, passed away at his home in Springville, Utah, on April 23rd 2024, just 24 days after being diagnosed with cancer. With many of his family members surrounding him, as his daughter-in-law Marie read a loving tribute, he sighed softly and left his mortal body behind to join his parents Michael […]
Merit Academy Continues Its Mission to Support Education in Kenya
Since 2011, Merit Academy in Springville has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students halfway across the globe. Partnering with the nonprofit organization Kenya Keys, Merit Academy took its first step by assisting Mtulu Primary School, an elementary school in Kenya, Africa. Their initial project involved the construction of a much-needed […]
Popular science fiction author, Christopher Paolini comes to Spanish Fork
On Friday, Jan, 19, a rare sight was observed in Southern Utah County. Spanish Fork High School was swarmed with word devourers of all ages. Many were laden with stacks of books so tall they could hardly see over the tops of them, as they maneuvered their way to the main theater. Why would so […]
Geniel Ashcraft Sly
Geniel Sly, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2024 at the age of 86. She touched the lives of many with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. The cherished daughter of Lloyd and Helen Ashcraft was raised in Springville, Utah, where she developed lifelong friendships. She was preceded in death […]
Ronald Charles Jones
On February 17, 1958, Ronald Charles Jones was born to Ruetta Ruth (Durst) and Richard Fred Jones. Ron was born in Monterey Park, California, the youngest of three boys. He spent his formative years in South El Monte, California, and enjoyed getting up early to go fishing and play pranks on those he regularly associated with. […]
Dianne Boyer Johnson
On January 30, 2024, our dearest Dianne Boyer Johnson passed of cancer peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old. She was born April 21, 1944 in Payson, Utah into the loving home of Ernest and Evelyn Boyer. She was the third of 5 children. She always felt blessed by a […]
