Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, UT (2026)

06/12/2026

Cynthia Hurst Hutchinson
1959 ~ 2026

Cynthia (Cindy) Hurst Hutchinson passed away in her home, surrounded by family and supported by friends, on June 10th, 2026. She was born on May 6th, 1959, in Heyburn, Idaho, to Irene and Harold Hurst, as the fourth child and only daughter. She spent her entire childhood in the house her parents built. Her brothers, Dean, Tim, and Rick, adored her. They teased her relentlessly, as proper brothers do, but taught her to play baseball, shoot hoops, and to love all sports.

She was treasured by her mother, Irene, her grandmother, Nancy Allen, and her aunt Lujeanne Pond, who were her confidants and best friends. These classy, powerful women gave Cindy a ferocious appetite for reading books that lasted the rest of her life.

Her father, Harold, drove her each day to Minico High School, where he was the principal (and later, the Heyburn Mayor). His fatherhood and leadership instilled in her a love for politics, patriotism, and her faith in Christ.

Cindy was smitten by her future husband and lifelong sweetheart, Hazen Kelly Hutchinson, on a double blind date in high school. Together, for the next forty-six years, and between Burley, Idaho, and Alpine, Utah, they raised four sons: Nicholas, K.C., Rory, and Curtis.

Cindy’s life purpose was to build her family. She gathered everyone she loved into her heart, whether or not they shared relations. Though she only gave birth to four sons, she proceeded to adopt all of the friends they brought home. Prioritizing family time, even in domestic, mundane ways, was her strength. She supported all of her children’s interests, attending performances and competitions with fierce fidelity. She embraced her sons’ sweethearts and wives, then cherished and connected with each of her grandchildren.

Never shy of hard times or hard work, Cindy took up seasonal positions during OR-IDA potato harvests and between shifts at the Burley Hospital. She was a receptionist in the ER before the age of the computer, and you would never know it unless you asked, but Cindy wrote the modern medical coding handbook. Her forty-year career in healthcare administration culminated as Director of Health Information Management of Intermountian Healthcare. She consulted on the board for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and continued developing fundamental operations of medical coding until retiring in 2023.

A deep, deep love for the outdoors frequently brought Cindy to Southern Utah, Sun Valley, Idaho, and the Pacific Coast. It wasn’t uncommon for her to take herself on a solo trip to Yellowstone National Park, though she preferred to adventure with Kelly and their sons. She filled their road trips with her eclectic taste in music, from Aerosmith, Kiss, Alice Cooper, and Neil Diamond, to dozens of beloved Broadway Musicals. Cindy was a sucker for a classic, fast car. She particularly loved her Ford Galaxy 500, but no matter the car she owned, she would wear a bald spot on her speedometer at 82 mph.

A devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cindy loved serving with Kelly in the temple, but also her time in Primary and Young Women’s presidencies, where she played piano, coached volleyball, and ran girls camps. Her love for and faith in Christ were a steadfast beacon to her community, and numberless acts of charity were given by Cindy in His spirit.

Cindy was emotionally intuitive and clever. She was graceful with difficulties and conflict. Though she fought a decade-long battle with cancer that included twenty-two rounds of chemotherapy and three clinical drug trials, she would never allow it to define her or limit her ambitions.

She would like the world to please Keep Calm and Carry On.

She is survived by her two brother, Tim, and Rick Hurst, her four sons and their spouses, Nicholas (Candace), K.C. (Natalie), Rory, Curtis (Karianne), and her six grandchildren.

A graveside memorial will be announced at a later date to inter the remains of both Cindy and Kelly Hutchinson together. In lieu of flowers, please elect to plant a tree through the Warenski Funeral Home, or to donate to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance at:

https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/make-a-donation/

We love you, mom. You will be missed.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

06/09/2026

Heading Out on the Eternal Trail: Kelly Max Brown
July 28, 1962 – June 4, 2026

On June 4, 2026, the mountains of Utah lost one of their truest sons. Kelly Max Brown, a genuine cowboy at heart, tipped his hat to this world and rode out on his final trail. He drew his last breath just the way a good man should—surrounded by the warmth and love of his devoted family.

A Life Well-Lived in the High Country
Born on July 28, 1962, to Max Donald Brown and Kathleen Beck Brown, Kelly was raised running wild and free in the beautiful valley of Alpine, Utah. He was a boy who always preferred the open air to four walls, but he put in the honest miles to graduate with the American Fork High School Class of 1980.

Every good cowboy needs a strong partner to ride the river with, and Kelly found the absolute love of his life early down the road. On April 21, 1981, he took Ranae Robison to be his wife. For over 45 years, through every sunrise and storm, they walked hand-in-hand. Together, they raised two daughters, Brandi and Hayley, who were the absolute pride of Kelly’s heart.

Kelly was a man who knew the value of hard work and thick calluses. In his younger days, he earned his keep at the Geneva Coke Plant. He was a certified welder and had a generous heart to match; if a neighbor’s trailer broke or a friend needed iron fixed, Kelly was right there with his hood down ready to help. He believed in passing honest skills down to the next generation, spending evenings teaching the local Boy Scouts the art of welding.

He brought that same grit to Keller Construction, where he dedicated 42 proud years as a superintendent. He was a leader on the job site—fair, tough, and respected by every man who worked alongside him. Even after hanging up his tool belt at Keller, he wasn't quite ready to sit still, spending a couple of good years lending his hand and working for Cedar Hills City before finally calling his working days done.

Saddled Up and Mountain Bound
When the boots came off the clock, Kelly lived for the wild spaces. He was an avid, old-school outdoorsman who was happiest with reins in his hands and a mountain peak in his sights. He spent his best days hunting in the high country, going on long horse-packing trips into the wilderness, camping under a blanket of stars, and casting a line into quiet mountain streams. The smell of pine, the creak of saddle leather, and the company of a good horse were all the heaven he needed on this earth.

Those Left to Keep the Campfire Burning

Kelly’s legacy lives on in the hearts of the family he protected and loved fiercely:
• His Beloved Wife: Ranae Robison Brown
• His Daughters: Brandi Brown and Hayley Brown
• His Joy and Grandson: Gage Martinez
• His Sisters: Gina Chalk (and husband Gary) and Kathy Jensen

Meeting Him at the High Divide

There to meet him with open arms where the mountain trail meets the sky are his loving parents who crossed over ahead of him:
• His Parents: Max Donald Brown and Kathleen Beck Brown

"Happy trails to a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and true cowboy. Ride high, ride free, Kelly. We'll meet you at the high camp."

Funeral Services for Kelly will be held on Saturday June 20, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Mountainville 2nd Ward Chapel located at, 165 North 100 East Alpine, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the service at the church. Interment will be held at the Alpine City Cemetery located at 175 East Pioneer Road Alpine, Utah.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

06/09/2026

Joy Ann Eggett Alldredge
August 22, 1950 – June 7, 2026

Joy Ann Eggett Alldredge, a vibrant, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 75, with her beloved husband faithfully by her side.

Born on August 22, 1950, Joy lived a life that perfectly matched her name. In 1971, she married her sweetheart, Douglas Alldredge. Their marriage was later solemnized for time and all eternity in the Provo LDS Temple, beginning a beautiful 55-year journey of shared devotion, family, and faith.

From her early days, Joy brought an unmatched enthusiasm to everything she pursued. She was a high school cheerleader who possessed a sharp analytical mind, proving early on that she was both full of spirit and a true math whiz. This passion for numbers and learning led her to a fulfilling career as an educator, where she spent over 30 years teaching and inspiring countless students before her retirement. No matter where she went, Joy was lovingly recognized by people she had taught as children, many of whom would stop to tell her about the deep, positive impact she had made on their lives.

Joy’s talents extended well beyond the classroom. Blessed with a gift for bringing people together, she successfully ran her own catering business for years, perfecting a collection of delicious recipes that became the centerpiece of countless gatherings.

Joy was a true force of nature—spunky, energetic, and completely uninhibited. She was deeply passionate about her beliefs and opinions, moving through the world with an unwavering faith and a generous heart. Joy loved staying active, whether she was exercising, enjoying a shopping trip, or deeply studying the scriptures. She thrived on socializing and connecting with others, but her absolute favorite pastime was bragging about her family.

She is reunited in peace with those who passed before her: her father, Walter P. Eggett; her mother, Marjorie Jane Van Leeuwen Eggett; and her brother,Walter Gerald Eggett.

Joy’s bright legacy of faith, energy, and love lives on through her family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Douglas Alldredge, and their five children: Amy Thaxton (Dave), Jana Alldredge (Pete Floor), Paul Alldredge, Marjie Dunaway (Scott), and Phillip Alldredge (Tiffany). She also leaves behind her greatest joys—14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren—who will forever cherish the memory of their spirited and loving grandmother.

Funeral Services for Joy will be held on Friday June 12, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Alpine 5th Ward Chapel located at, 165 North 100 East, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday evening June 11, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home located at, 1776 North 900 East American Fork, Utah and also an additional viewing on Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to the service. Graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm at the Alpine City Cemetery 400 Grove Drive, Alpine Utah.

For those not able to attend the Funeral Service for Joy a zoom link has been provided below:
https://zoom.us/j/91386819427

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

06/01/2026

DEE MERLIN STEVENS
11/3/1950 - 5/22/2026

"The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment."
- Colin Murray Parkes

The entirety of mortal life was never meant to be adequately contained in words, but in death, words are all we have left.

Dee Merlin Stevens entered this world on November 3rd, 1950, into the arms of a wonderful mother. He was born with a different name, one which changed around 2 years old when his adoptive father married his mother and gave him the name he would carry with honor for the rest of his life.

His childhood was spent running the open lands of rural Utah, causing just enough mischief to meet the criteria of a well-rounded American upbringing. He was a proud alumnus of Orem High School, so proud, in fact, that even just a few weeks ago, he caused an uproar at his retirement community upon discovering a neighbor who had also attended Orem High, and together, they belted the Orem High Fight Song for everyone to hear over their chicken pot pies.

Dee had plans to serve as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ, but before that, he was given the opportunity to travel to New York State and participate in the Hill Cumorah Pageant for a few months. He loved the experience so much that when he submitted his paperwork for missionary service, he prayed and prayed for the chance to return to that same area. And, sure enough, he found himself called to serve in the New York Cumorah Mission shortly thereafter. The principles, convictions, and work ethic he developed during his missionary service would prove to be the foundation blocks upon which he would build for the rest of his life.

Upon completing his missionary service, Dee looked forward to his university studies with plans of becoming a school teacher. Before he could even begin, his father was killed. The man who stepped into Dee’s life in his most early and tender years—the man who gave Dee his family name—was gone in an instant. How Dee has longed for a reunion with his father.

Eventually, Dee would marry and have four children—a daughter and three boys. Dee’s daughter—Keri Lyn— battled illness and trauma for her short 10 years on earth before passing. During that time, Dee had made the difficult decision to step away from his schooling and seek full-time employment, which he found in the grocery business.

This was not the only transformation Dee would encounter during this time period. His first marriage ended and he found love and companionship with Kathy Metcalf, a woman with a backstory of her own and three young boys to boot. After getting married, they worried that their small home would feel too empty with only six boys, so they went ahead and had two more.

While the goal was always to return to school at some point and become a teacher, Dee's secret identity as an industrious mastermind had quickly launched his career into management levels, and he spent years transferring from one declining grocery store to the next, bringing them back from certain failure. While he longed for teaching, the grocery business was a perfect place for a man who took pride in everything he did and worked tirelessly to do his absolute best.

As a follower of Christ, Dee had a unique view of those seemingly on the fringes of his world. On the grumpy back-fence neighbor nobody else would talk to or the scary-looking guy living down the block in the whitest, most Mormon neighborhood in America. Whether he knew it or not, one of his superpowers was to never one-dimensionalize another individual. He could always see the depth and divinity in everyone. It’s a good thing he never figured out how to use social media.

A man of this type cannot be forged in the faint flicker of ease and prosperity, however, and Dee—at age 50— was about to face his biggest challenge yet: polycystic kidney disease.

His kidneys turned on him. They died. And they tried their best to drag Dee down with them, but they did not know the man against whom they conspired.

This inner revolt nearly claimed his life, but after months and months of dialysis and eventually a new kidney, Dee set his sights on a future he long ago dreamed of.

And so it was, within a couple of years, Dee rose like a phoenix from the ashes to become a Middle School Social Studies Teacher. For nearly a decade, he bestowed his age-old knowledge upon many students, fulfilling a profound and sacred calling that had stirred within him for as long as he could remember.

But the mortal vessel is a temporary host, and it gives out long before the soul is ready. Only this time, it was not Dee’s, but that of his beloved Kathy, purveyor of chocolate cake and patron saint of selflessness. She crossed back into the realm of abundance and light only three years ago.

Since that time, Dee committed his powers to discovering and serving his ancestors until his body could no longer contain the light he had gathered.

And so–like a steady ship in the storm-tossed seas— Dee Merlin Stevens crossed to the other side from whence he came, undoubtedly greeted with fanfare and love from those who have been forever changed by his insatiable drive for right.

Funeral Services for Dee will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00 am in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at, 225 East 200 North Orem, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 am prior to service at the church.

“She is not gone. She is ahead. I intend to catch up.”
He caught up. May 22, 2026.

POSTERITY OF DEE & KATHY STEVENS

Keri Lyn Stevens
Travis Isaacson & Krista
Caleb & A'bri
Ryker
Shaustia & Cole
Lane
Isaac
Walker
Elora (deceased)
Noah
Hannah

Jared Isaacson (deceased) & Allyson
Jessica & Jennings
Waylon
Corinn
Darren
Lewis
Hailey
Brynn
Carter

Michael Stevens & Jamie
Oliver
Gianna

Daniel Stevens & Jolyn
Dylan
Shaylyn
Lucas
Haley

David Stevens

Ben Isaacson (deceased) & Crystal
Skyler

Adam Stevens & Nicole
Aiden
Tyler
Adyson
Weston

Mckay Stevens & Mary
Duncan
Shepherd
Charlie

9 Children · 7 Daughters-in-law · 27 Grandchildren · 4 Great-Grandchildren

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

05/28/2026

Herbert Wells Wilkinson
1923 ~ 2026

In Loving Memory of Herb Wilkinson (1923 – 2026)

Herbert Wells Wilkinson, age 102, passed away peacefully at his home in Cedar Hills, Utah, on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Herb lived a long, remarkable life marked by faith, devotion, quiet strength, and a deep love for the people around him. He was born on December 13, 1923, in Hurricane, Utah, to Harold Herbert Wilkinson, M.D., and Luella Naomi Fawcett Wilkinson, the seventh of eight children. He later lived for a time in Cedar City before his family moved to Salt Lake City, where he graduated from East High School. At the University of Utah, he played on the basketball team that won the NCAA National Championship at Madison Square Garden in 1944, a moment forever remembered in school history. Herb made the game-winning basket at the buzzer to defeat Dartmouth in overtime, clinching the only basketball National Championship ever won at the University of Utah. He later attended dental school at the University of Iowa, where he continued to play basketball with his brother Clayton, who was also in dental school. While at Iowa, Herb was honored to be selected as a three-time All-American, and his team won the Big Ten basketball championship. After graduating from dental school, Herb was drafted by and played for the Minneapolis Lakers of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), the predecessor to the NBA. Yet at the age of twenty-six, he chose a different path—one guided by faith—and accepted a mission call for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the London, England Mission. While serving, Herb continued to use his athletic gifts playing basketball and running track to build goodwill and bring recognition to the Church throughout the United Kingdom. The Finnish government even asked the Church if it might “borrow” Elder Wilkinson to coach its Olympic basketball team and Elder Wilkinson was permitted to coach the Finnish Olympic basketball team for six months before returning to the mission field.

After his mission, Herb returned home to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he met his future wife, Dorothy Curtis who he married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1953. Together they built a home centered on faith, hard work, and love, and Herb’s greatest joy was always his family. The newlyweds moved to Staten Island, New York, where Herb fulfilled his military service obligation at the National Health Service dental clinic in Manhattan. While living there, they welcomed their sons Mark and John. After completing his military service, Herb continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, training as an oral surgeon. After graduation, the family moved to Mesa, Arizona, where Herb established an oral surgery practice and where their third child, Eric, was born. Later, while visiting a classmate in California, Herb decided to relocate the family to the San Francisco Bay Area. They settled in Sunnyvale and Saratoga, California, where they welcomed two more children, Jenny and Angela. Herb practiced as an oral surgeon in Sunnyvale for 34 years, serving his patients with skill, care, and integrity. In 1978, he founded Resort Properties Ventures, one of the first vacation home fractional ownership companies in the country, acquiring properties in Tahoe, Maui, Puerto Vallarta, Sunriver, Mammoth, and Park City. Herb loved playing golf and competing in the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, where he won more than one hundred medals and set Senior Games world records at 100 years old. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, most notably as a bishop and a member of the high council. Herb was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Curtis Wilkinson, and two daughters-in-law, Debbi and Donna. He is survived by his children, Mark (Shirley), John (Kimberly), Eric, Jenny, and Angela (Chuck); 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

As a family, we feel profoundly blessed to have known and loved Herb for so many years. We will remember his steady example, his kindness, his quiet faith, and the way he made each of us feel loved and supported. Though we will miss him deeply, we find comfort in the memories he gave us, the values he lived, and the enduring influence of his love in our lives. He will remain forever in our hearts.

Memorial Services to be held on June 6th at 11:00 am in the Manila 10th Ward building located at 3396 North 900 West in Pleasant Grove Utah 84062

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

05/28/2026

John Charles Burton
1949 ~ 2026

John Charles Burton passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by
those he loved.

Born on June 14, 1949, in Provo, Utah, to Alma Pexton Burton and Clea Rich Morgan, John grew up with a deep appreciation for education, faith, and service. He carried those values throughout his life and passed them on to his family and community.

He married Gwendolyn Lenise Banry on January 14, 1976, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they built a life centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ, family, learning, and devotedly raising their children, whom they love dearly.

John dedicated his professional life to education and leadership. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Curriculum Development, and an Educational Specialist degree in Administration from Brigham Young University. His career spanned four decades, during which he served as a teacher, principal, and Supervisor of Elementary Schools. He later continued mentoring future educators as a Secondary Field Coordinator at Utah Valley University.

John was deeply committed to his community. He coached all of his children in sports, served in a variety of community roles—including as president of the Alpine School District Board of
Education—and supported programs that strengthened families and schools. He believed in showing up—on time or early—and in the quiet power of small, consistent acts that make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

His faith in Jesus Christ was the anchor of his life. As a young man, John served a full-time mission to Austria, an experience he cherished throughout his life. He continued to serve faithfully in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including as bishop of the American Fork 20th Ward, an institute instructor alongside Gwen for nine wonderful years, a Gospel Doctrine teacher, and most recently as a docent at the Church History Museum. He loved teaching the gospel and helping others come to know the Savior. He is survived by his wife, Gwen; his five children, Jason, Rachael, Bradley (Krisann), Nathan (Angela), and Stephen (Jessica); 13 grandchildren; and many others who blessed and were
blessed by his life.

Funeral services for John will be held Monday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the American Fork East Stake Center Chapel located at, 825 East 500 North, American Fork, Utah 84003. A viewing for friends and family will be held the preceding evening, Sunday, June 7, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the same location. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

05/22/2026

Dolores Ann Ruff Moore
July 11, 1936 – May 19, 2026

Dolores Ann Ruff was born on July 11, 1936, to Dave Ruff and Lillie Elizabeth Meyer, on their beet farm in Nisland, South Dakota. They were both from migrant families who left German villages in the Volga region of Russia. Dolores was named after the pretty actress Dolores Del Rio. Her three older siblings were Helen, Dan, and Robert. When little brother John was born, “watching John,” became her first responsibility. They played cars, because John didn’t like playing dolls. As they grew, they liked to play in the river. When mom said it was too cold to swim, Dolores and John heated a kettle and poured the hot water slowly into the stream until it was “just right,” and they both jumped in.

Dolores loved to ride the farm horse, “Star”; to play with dolls in her playhouse behind the shed; to play in the winter snow and the fall leaves; and to cool in the irrigation ditch in the summer. She loved her mother’s delicious German cooking--especially “swasterbear couga” (bread with sugar beet syrup).

Knowing she wanted to become a teacher one day, Dolores would try to dress the farm cats in the playhouse and line them up for lessons. The results were scratched arms, a case of ringworm, and a strong distaste for cats that lasted her entire life. Nor did Dolores speak fondly of the doughty hens who defended against her attempts to collect eggs.

The family moved from Nisland to another farm in Vale, S.D. A popular student, Dolores graduated Vale High School in 1954. She attended Black Hills Teacher’s College for one year and taught at Fairview School for one year. Then she moved to Denver with Dona Fritz, a girl from Vale who became a lifelong best friend. Dolores worked for the telephone company for a year and then studied at Greeley State Teacher’s College for an additional two-and-a-half yrs, where she graduated in 1960 with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and a minor in business.

She moved to Los Angeles, CA, where she rejoined her friend Dona Fritz. Dolores was hired by the L.A. School District for two years before transferring to the Simi Valley Schools.

Dona also introduced her to Herbert Marshall George, whom Dolores married December 27, 1963. They lived in North Hollywood, CA, and enjoyed the beach and trips into the desert. Marshall passed away in 1969. Friends introduced her to Donald Clarence Moore, and they were married on the beach at Paradise Cove, California, February 14, 1970. This union gave her a married stepson, Dennis Moore (wife, Terry). Dolores and Don lived in Northridge, La Crescenta, and Simi Valley, all in California. Through their son Dennis they have had eight grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and four gr-great-grandchildren.

Don Moore, passed away on December 30, 1995, leaving Dolores a widow, again, for the remaining 30 years of her life. Having retired from teaching, she remained active with friends, church, teaching Sunday School, attending Bible study classes, volunteering at her church thrift store, ushering at a community theater, traveling to South Dakota, and corresponding with her family.

In 2021, she moved to Utah Valley to be near the grandchildren. Since then, she has been enjoying their activities, attending church, dining with friends, attending Bible study, playing cards with a group, and keeping her body moving with a senior exercise class.
Dolores passed away of the effects of old age, at home, surrounded by three generations of loved ones on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Lillie (Meyer) Ruff; her stepfather, Vernon Holst; her sister Helen Erk; her brother Robert, and her stepson Dennis Moore. She is survived by her brother Dan Ruff [Marian]; John Ruff [Patricia]; and her brother Robert’s widow, Carolyn, as well as several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her stepson’s wife, Terry, and their eight children: Amy Richardson [Richard]; Spencer [Laurie]; Audrey Larson [Todd]; D. Tyler [Olivia]; Rebecca; Emily Hugo [Von]; Hillary Puertas [Steve]; and Mercedes; plus two generations of great- and great-great Moore grandchildren, to whom Dolores is, and always will be their beloved “Grandmother.”

Funeral services for Dolores will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm in the Warenski Funeral Home Chapel located at, 1776 North 900 East American Fork, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday afternoon from 2:00-2:45 pm prior to the service.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com

05/22/2026

Annelina Esther Ellwood
2009 ~ 2026

With deepest regret, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Annelina ‘Lina’ Ellwood of American Fork, Utah. Lina was born December 29, 2009, in Provo, Utah, to Alex and Priya Ellwood. She was the second youngest of five children.

The original energizer bunny and a social butterfly, Lina was a master at gathering people together. She regularly organized youth groups to attend the temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and championed countless group hikes, parties, and hangouts. She brought ferocious competition, joy, and boundless energy to everything she did, earning her the reputation of being a true "force of nature" and “sunshine in human form”—with an outsized dose of incredible stubbornness.

Lina loved to help people and deeply appreciated her teachers at Legacy Elementary, American Fork Junior High, LDS Seminary, and American Fork High School (AFHS). Passionate about music, she aspired to be a band director and took every music class available. At the time of her passing, she had played or was studying eight different musical instruments, sharing her talent in school plays, several high school bands, the marching band, and at home. She inspired her family by doggedly practicing her singing and piano at home. Competing with the AFHS Cavemen Mountain Biking team and placing 8th in the nation with the AFHS Marching Band, as well as her relationships with the wonderful people there, were high points in her life.

Lina lived life to the absolute fullest. In recent weeks alone, she was hiking with friends, preparing to play at high school graduation, beginning marching band rehearsals, attending prom, studying for her AP Physics exam, readying her mountain bike for competition and visiting the temple. She loved playing chess, enjoying family game nights, and fishing with her uncle Bruce, aunt Marilyn and cousin Landen. She also held big dreams for the future, planning a mountain bike trip along the Continental Divide Trail from Canada to Mexico with her mother, and speaking often of her desire to serve a full-time LDS mission.

On Tuesday, May 19, Lina made a heartbreakingly permanent choice reacting to a temporary struggle. We will miss her terribly until we are all reunited. In her memory, we urgently plead with parents and children to speak searchingly with one another about how they are truly feeling. Prevention resources are available at www.sprc.org. Our relationship with Heavenly Father, and knowing his plan for us, has been the only way we could bear this. Please ask us about the Lord’s plan for you or investigate at www.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Lina is survived by her parents, Alex and Priya Ellwood; her siblings, Cassandra (Matt) Hilbig, Briona, Alexander, and Mariska as well as her "second mom" Liane Hunsaker, her "honorary grandparents”, Kirk and Shannon Magleby and Shirley Russon, aunt & uncle Marilyn and Bruce Aston, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse located at 320 N. 100 E., American Fork, Utah. A viewing will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM. Interment will take place immediately following the service at the American Fork Cemetery south end (26 west 600 N st, American fork). Family and friends are invited to return to the church at approximately 3:00 PM for a wake to eat, gather, and share stories celebrating Lina’s life. Please share your memories of Lina with us at the wake or online at the www.Warenski.com website. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the American Fork HS Cavemen Mountain Biking Team via Venmo to .

If you want to do something for Lina, please talk with those you love regularly about whether you/they are considering self-harm. Then post a photo online of you/them having fun, with a sign that reads, “We talk about it.” Lina wanted to experience EVERYTHING in life. Please take joy in your lives, and talk about it.

Funeral services for Lina will be held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at, 320 North 100 East American Fork, Utah. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday morning from 10:00 – 11:45 am prior to service at the church.

For those not able to attend the Funeral service a zoom link has been provided below: https://zoom.us/j/98245071415?pwd=LlnAXCtavnHpHeGNI8vS98PJInP0x2.1

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