Anderson & Sons Mortuary

12/26/2025

Aaron Brinkerhoff

We gather to celebrate the life of Aaron Dale Brinkerhoff, who left us peacefully of a brain aneurysm on December 22, 2025. Born on June 21, 1975, to Dale Isaac Brinkerhoff and Jaylene Stores Brinkerhoff in Provo, Utah. Aaron was a beloved husband, father, and friend whose impact on the lives of those around him will be felt for years to come.

Aaron was a man of many talents, working as a general contractor in the landscaping industry, always ready to roll up his sleeves and tackle a new project. His inquisitive nature led him to constantly learn new skills, often turning to YouTube for inspiration. His hard work was matched only by his big heart; he was the kind of person who would drop everything to lend a hand to someone in need.

A true social butterfly, Aaron loved engaging in conversation and being involved in helping his friends and neighbors. His humor and teasing nature brought joy to many, no one more than him. His stubbornness was often accompanied by a twinkle in his eye. He had a joy for life that included a special fondness for animals, Mountain Dew, guns, dirt, and sweets.

Family was everything to Aaron. He was devoted to his wife, Elaine, and cherished every moment with his children, always encouraging and supporting them in their pursuits. Family vacations were a staple in his life, where his happy place was found in the sun-soaked shores of Hawaii, soaking up every moment of relaxation with those he loved most. His brother Ryan was not only a sibling but also his closest friend, sharing countless memories and adventures.

Aaron touched many lives during his time serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in inner-city Detroit. He embraced every opportunity to connect with the people he met, teaching the gospel and sharing his warmth and kindness, leaving a lasting impression on everyone he encountered.

As we reflect on Aaron's life, we remember his comforting words: "Don't worry," "Everything is going to be okay," and "There is nothing you can do about it anyway." These thoughts will continue to echo in our hearts as we honor him.

He is survived by his wife Elaine, his children: Aaron Collin (Alexandra "Luga" Marit) Brinkerhoff, Callie Elizabeth (Cade Brian) Garrett, Hermana Tori Brinkerhoff, William Hunter Brinkerhoff, his mom Jaylene, his brothers Nathan (Jessica) Brinkerhoff, and Ryan (Vanessa) Brinkerhoff, and his many family members through marriage brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Dale, mother-in-law Elizabeth, and his two grandsons, Nash and Knox.

Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating Aaron's life. Public viewings will be held on December 28, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM, and again on December 29, 2025, from 9:45-10:45 AM. The funeral service will take place on December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM. All services will be held at 1998 West 900 North Lehi LDS church, where we will share stories, laughter, and love as we honor a truly remarkable man.

Aaron's spirit lives on in each of us, reminding us to cherish the moments we have, help one another, and embrace life with open arms. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.

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12/24/2025

Michael Roberts

Michael David Roberts, age 54, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025.

Michael was born on May 11, 1971, to Judy Roberts. He was lovingly raised by his mother and his grandparents, Barbara and Dub Roberts, who played a central role in shaping the man he became.

Michael had a deep fascination with knowledge and an endless curiosity about the world. He loved learning and expanding his mind, eagerly absorbing facts on any subject that caught his interest. A devoted sports fan, Michael enjoyed watching his favorite teams play, including the New York Giants, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and the San Francisco 49ers.

He found peace and joy in the mountains, where he could connect with nature and enjoy the quiet beauty of the outdoors.

In 1989, Michael joined the United States Army and served during Operation Desert Storm. During his service, he traveled extensively throughout Europe, gaining meaningful experience and learning several different languages along the way.

After the passing of his mother, Michael moved to Utah in 2020 to be closer to his extended family, a decision that brought him comfort and connection.

Michael met the love of his life, Amanda Neff, and the two were perfectly matched. They shared a deep bond and were married on July 12, 2025. Though their time together was far too short, the two years they shared were filled with love, joy, and beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

From the day we met Michael, he was considered part of the family. He fit right in; he was always willing to help no matter what was needed. His passing has left a lasting void in our hearts.

Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Roberts, and his grandparents, Barbara and Dub Roberts.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Amanda McDonald Roberts; his daughter, Danielle Dixons; Fallon Roberts, Samuel Roberts, his stepson, Dante Brennan, Conner Brennan, and Caspian Neff. Including numerous family members.

Michael will be remembered for his intelligence, curiosity, love of learning, devotion to family, and the deep love he shared with Amanda. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Anderson & Son Mortuary will provide funeral services at 49 E 100 N in American Fork, Utah, from 11 AM-1 PM

A family luncheon will be served after the viewing, provided by the Garden 2nd Ward, located at905 N 500 W. Pleasant Grove, UT

12/22/2025

Leslie Harper

In loving memory of Leslie Keith Harper

Les passed away on December 17 at age 96, surrounded by loving family. He maintained his sharp memory, sense of humor, and gratitude to the end.

Les was born at home on November 10, 1929, in Burch Creek, Weber County, Utah. He later said, “I did not cause the depression but was certainly in on the beginning of it.” He was the sixth of ten children, eight boys and two girls.

It was a happy childhood, full of activities with extended family and neighborhood friends. Water fights and homemade ice cream on the front lawn, wrestling matches with his brothers, fresh buttermilk from the local dairy—all you could drink for 5 cents a cup. The depression had little effect on him, and it seemed a normal thing to cut out layers of cardboard from a Wheaties box to line his shoes when the soles wore out.

Les remembered a childhood home full of unconditional love with a gentle mother who was not easily provoked, even when rowdy boys pulled mattresses off their beds for tumbling and wrestling matches. His father often turned down promotions at work that would require him to be away from home on the sabbath so they could attend church together.

In high school, Les described himself as a gym rat who never took a book home. His favorite subject was basketball, and he would play every day after school until the gym closed. He also did track and competed in the high jump in the L.A. Coliseum.

In 1948, at eighteen years old, Les joined the U.S. Air Force. He served in Japan during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Wing Sergeant Major. Les had a deep love for our country and was proud to have served—along with all of his brothers.

The GI Bill gave Les the means to get an education. In the fall of 1952, he enrolled at BYU to study Chemical Engineering. But schooling took a back seat when he was set up on a blind date with a beautiful redhead.

It was love at first sight for Les. He took one look at Doris and thought, “That will work for me.”They were together constantly after their first date and were engaged in six weeks. Les went to California to work for the six months of their engagement. The separation was hard for both of them, but they exchanged many letters. Les wrote, “Oh, if I could just hold you in my arms instead of writing this damn letter, my troubles would be over.” A letter from Doris ended with,“And even though I miss you so very much, I couldn’t be happier because I’m so in love, and to think that the most wonderful fellow in the world has asked me to marry him. I think I’m the luckiest girl ever.”

They were married in the Salt Lake City temple on September 8, 1953, and headed to Southern California with $10 and a lot of dreams. For their first year of marriage, they lived with Les’ brother Tom and his wife Dee and appreciated their gracious hospitality. Les attended Chaffey Junior College, sold Kirby vacuums, and worked nights at a gas station while Doris found secretarial work. Their daughter Laura was born the next year.

Les and Doris returned to BYU. Even with the GI Bill, it was challenging to pay for tuition, books, and living expenses. Summer work was hard to come by. Les stacked cans at Eddington Cannery for 75 cents an hour. In 1955, he went to Geneva Steel and begged for a job, saying he didn’t care if it was sweeping floors; he just needed any job so he could finish school. To his surprise, they hired him as a junior engineer. For the next two years, he alternated swing and graveyard shifts while carrying 18 hours at BYU. During one of his quick trips home, Laura (2 ½years old) asked where Daddy lived.

Larry was born during that busy time. After graduation, Les continued working at Geneva Steel. In 1958, Mike joined their family. Four years later, Les began working at Hercules. They moved to a new house on 4521 West Point Drive in Kearns, where Linda was born a year later.

Then began the “building” phase of their life. Les served as an agent bishop during the construction of the chapel in Academy Park, a time when missionaries were called to build churches and ward members did much of the work. Les helped with fundraising, met with the architect and subcontractors, and put in over three hundred hours of physical labor along with ward members. Both Les and Doris felt it was an honor for him to serve as bishop during the entire period of construction and dedication, and for two years after, for a total of eight years as the first bishop of the Kearns 17th ward. In 1972, Les was called as stake president, which included more building, this time the Salt Lake Macaroni and Noodle Co. as a stake welfare project. Les was an integral part of the building and the success of the factory.

Even though Les spent many hours at work and in church callings, he always made time to play with his family. Camping at Spirit Lake, water skiing, and many family reunions are treasured memories.

In 1978, Les and Doris made the big decision to change careers and move to Southern California to manage the LA office of Columbia Pest Control, where they lived until 2001, when Les retired at 72. Their home in Diamond Bar was a favorite vacation spot for their ten grandchildren—full of love and fun traditions of piñatas and movie nights in the backyard, playing in the spa, trips to Disneyland, and the beach.

After Les’ retirement, they built a beautiful home in Draper. Les said if they had five years there, it would be the best time of their lives. Instead, they had sixteen wonderful years together before Doris passed in 2018.

He was preceded in death by his wife Doris, their son Mike, great-grandson Jordan, and eight siblings. Les is survived by his children, Laura (Bevan), Larry, and Linda (Steve), 10 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for the family will be held on Saturday, December 27, at 11 a.m. at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, Lone Peak Chapel, 6141 West 11000 North in Highland, Utah.

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12/18/2025

Mary Atkinson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary LaPriel Atkinson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully of natural causes on December 16, 2025, in her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary was born on July 26, 1932, in American Fork, Utah, and was the youngest of five children.

Mary's spirit was one of resilience and creativity. She took great joy in her work as a home health aide, dedicating herself to caring for others. Even after becoming blind, Mary continued to live independently, demonstrating remarkable determination as she navigated her daily life, insisting on fixing her own breakfast and engaging deeply with the world around her.

An avid lover of nature, Mary found solace in her gardens, where she cultivated beautiful roses alongside an array of fruits, vegetables and florals. Her artistic side flourished as she painted and crocheted, filling her home with warmth and creativity. Mary was also a devoted horsewoman, sharing her passion by being an active member of a local horse club.

A proud graduate of American Fork High School, Mary remained engaged and vibrant throughout her later years, immersing herself in audiobooks and enjoying conversations with her trusty companion, Alexa. Her legacy lives on through her children and numerous stepchildren, who will forever cherish her love and lessons.

In honoring Mary's spirit, we celebrate her artistic heart, her love for nature, and the indelible mark she left on all our lives, the beautiful friends she made at the senior living center where she made decorations and volunteered for the Holidays. She will be profoundly missed but will forever live on in our memories and hearts.

Mary is survived by her daughter Vickie, and her grandchildren-Tina, Stacey, Nick, and Tony, and great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Gavin, Zechariah, Gabrielle, Tayah, Aiden, Lucas, and great -great grandchildren, Mikinlee, Berklee, Halstyn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Lourene & Alfred Hansen, her spouse Kendall and her brothers her brothers-Arthur, Earl, Howard, & Laurence.

Mary's family invites all who knew and loved her to gather in reflection of her beautiful life. Funeral services will be held on December 22, 2025, at Anderson & Sons Lone Peak Chapel, commencing at noon, following a public viewing beginning at 10:45 am. Interment will follow at the American Fork cemetery, located at 600 North Center Street, American Fork, UT 84003.

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12/16/2025

Sandra Erickson

Sandra Sue EricksonMay 22nd 1939—December, 10th 2025

Our wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother Sandra passed away quite peacefully sitting in her chair in Covington Assisted Living around 5p Wed 12/10 at sunset. She had gone to breakfast and lunch, she had a shower, and she did a light PT session that day. She was waiting to attend a Christmas dinner with Laurie Erickson at Covington when she passed. We are all grateful for her release from the deep suffering she was enduring. Sandra nearly got her wish to live out all her days at her beautiful home, her health necessitated the move to a specialty hospital for a few weeks and then Covington where she spent the last month of her time on this earth.

Sandra was born in Logan, Utah to Joseph Hyrum Vereen & Lucy Niederhauser. She is sealed to her step-father James William Ellis & Lucy N. Ellis. She was an adventurous person who loved exploring areas around her home on the edges of Logan as a child,water skiing at Bear Lake, swimming in the Hyrum Dam, skiing at Beaver Mountain,going to dances, driving fast in her '56 Chevy convertible, and getting into her fair share of mischief in her youth. She attended Utah State College with an Art Education major.These classes developed a life-long love of art. She did drawings, paintings, watercolor,and murals. She painted beautiful murals in most of the homes she lived in as an adult while raising children. Sandra often had a smile on her face and a song in her heart.The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind were released the year she was born, and both were favorite movies for her. Scarlett O'Hara's famous refrain “oh, I can't think about this now... I'll think about it tomorrow” so aptly describes Sandra's outlook. Rarely one to be sad or down, she was an eternal optimist and truly had a song in her heart and often on her lips. She so often said “well, it'll all work out.”

She served an LDS mission to the Southern States Mission 1961-62. We loved hearing about her unique mission stories from the deep South of the early 60s. Daughters Sue Ann and Laura Lee are Southern type names Sandra loved from her mission experiences. Immediately after her mission she and her two best female friends (who also had just served missions) spent 3 months of the summer touring Western Europe,Scandinavia, Egypt, and the Middle East. The stories of her European and Middle East adventures are legend! Some of them she maybe never quite dared fully share!

She met Wayne Erickson, of Smithfield UT, while 'dragging main' and years later, after keeping in touch during her mission and Wayne's time in the Army, they were married on 7th June 1963 in the Logan LDS Temple. She and Wayne spent their honeymoon summer in a Fire Lookout atop Thorp Mountain in Cle Elum WA where Wayne was stationed with the Forest Service as a fire spotter for the summer. In 1974 the family hiked up to that same Lookout, and met the couple then stationed there. They had two purple glasses that were part of a wedding gift set Sandra brought there 11 years earlier! (also Sandra was about 5-6 months pregnant with Laura on that hike). Wayne's career with the Bureau of Land Management took them to Monticello UT (1966-1971), Mesa AZ (1971-1973), St. George UT (1973-1977), Cheyenne WY (1977-1993), and then to American Fork, UT where Wayne retired. Through these moves Sandra and Wayne gleaned 7 children: David (Elizabeth Dykstra), Bryce (Gloria Maez), Martin (Patti Grace), Todd (Laurie Schlensker), Sue Ann (Alan Rutherford), Laura Lee (Tom Pretto),William (Felicia Draper). She has 11 Grandchildren (in order of age): Rianneke, Gunnar, Caden, Rylee, Abigail, Tyler, Alleah, Serena, Lucy, Siena, and Ellie. She was preceded in death by her ‘daddy Jim’ Ellis (1953), husband Wayne (2014) and her mother Lucy (2020). She is survived by her sister Sonya McBride and brothers Bill Page and Clair Ellis. She spoke with Sonya very recently and they swapped stories of being in Assisted Living. Sandra cherished all of her family.

Sandra, known to many as Sandy, honestly did live a rich and full life! She loved the adventures of her life and lived the motto of “grow where you’re planted.” She was a vivacious and extroverted person who loved having friends. She gained close warm lifelong friendships as a teen, young adult, in each place she lived with her family raising kids, and especially in the 32 years she lived on 80 E in AF. Life was intense for her at times, one point with 5 children under the age of 6! Picture all those kids and little baby Sue Ann in a shopping cart at the grocery store! With all 7 children, this meant 5 teenagers at once for years. She definitely had her fair share of hard times to, raising kids, health issues, isolation from relatives, health issues, and the pains, heartache, setbacks, tragedies, disillusionments, problems, and vicissitudes common to the human experience. Our large family had some great adventures in each place we lived as well as vacations to: The World’s Fair in WA, Disneyland, yearly or more trips to Logan and Bear Lake, ski resorts in Wyoming and Colorado, Zoos, sand dunes, historical sites and landmarks throughout the Intermountain West, museums, and camping in every state we lived. Sandra visited her adult children in the places they were in college or careers or for vacations to: Jackson Hole, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, Ames IA, Mesa AZ, Fargo ND, Washington DC, and Portland OR. She and Laura toured our maternal ancestral lands of Switzerland together.

Sandra loved all things beautiful. She had an eye and a gift for marveling at and pointing out the beauty around her, especially architecture, gardens, homes, nature vistas and sunsets. She loved flower gardens, interior and exterior design, travel, art museums, classical art with large coffee table books of art, inspiring classic movies,Music and the Spoken Word, inspiring General Conference talks, and plays—she attended many her grandchildren were in. She was a gardener at heart, she so loved spending hours in the spring, summer and fall lovingly tending to her abundant garden filled with so many lovely plants, bushes, trees, and flowers—particularly rose bushes which were her favorite. Many of you got starts from her plants. She was gardening right up to the end in Aug 2025.

She especially loved hosting and attending family activities, family reunions, and throwing amazing family dinners where she always made sure to set a lovely table and cooked colorful delicious food. She became quite the home taught Chef. Her dinner rolls are to die for! And she inspired a deep profound love of chocolate in pretty much all of her children and grandkids! Sandra played piano lovely, and in LDS wards she was often called on to accompany. Bright, lively, inspiring music were favorites for her to play at home. She loved her faith including regular Temple worship, scripture reading,Deseret Book books on gospel teachings and history, attending church, and serving faithfully in many high responsibility callings through the years often with many children under tow. She also cherished the social parts of church. As kids we always knew we weren’t leaving church when it was over, we’d be staying for foyer gab. Sandra was apart of the LDS 13th ward in AF through the years and whenever any of us met her Ward family friends, they always said things like “we love your mom so much!” “your mom is such a great lady!” “Your mom is our hero!” “I want to be like your mom!” She loved her friendships and associations in all the LDS wards she was a part of, and her life was tremendously helped and blessed by these relationships especially by the Ward family friends in AF. We always knew our mom was in very good hands in her neighborhood ward family.

Sandra our loving mom, sister, grandma, aunt, neighbor, and friend lived a wonderful life of adventure, artistic creativity, parenting & family connection, compassionate service,and devotion to her faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to the good in the world. We all loved her dearly. Her enthusiasm, smiles, fun times, encouragement, hugs, support,and love are and will be greatly missed. We are so grateful to have had her bright light shine on us and to learn from her example of how to live a cheerful hopeful life. Please know that Sandra would want you to enthusiastically celebrate her life! She lived, and in the end she was very grateful to slip through the bonds of this mortal life and pass on to the next with joy in her soul! Sandra will be buried next to her husband Wayne in the Highland City Cemetery.

We welcome all to come celebrate her life!

Viewing

Fri 12/19 6-8p Anderson and Sons Mortuary

49 E 100 NAmerican Fork, UT

Funeral

Sat 12/20 11a-12 noon LDS American Fork 13th Ward chapel

975 North 60 East

American Fork, UT

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12/13/2025

Earle LeRoy Overstreet

Earle LeRoy Overstreet (LeRoy), age 89, left this life on December 12, 2025. His last few days were spent surrounded by the family he loved. He was born on August 8, 1936 in Coleman, OK, to Vester Frazier and Dolly Mae Tabitha Jane Overstreet.

LeRoy spent most of his childhood and teen years trying to find as much trouble to get into as possible, quite often with his brothers. It wasn't until he met and fell madly in love with Nedra Thorderson that he decided that his trouble-making days were over. She stole his heart from the day he met her and he considered himself the luckiest man alive when she agreed (after 5 years of his trying to convince her) to be his wife. They were married on May 31, 1962 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. LeRoy and Nedra set an example of a true love story for their children and posterity that is already legendary.

After graduating from Chandler High School in Chandler, AZ, he found a way (refer to earlier reference of trouble-making) to join the US Navy at 17 years old. He served his time mostly on an aircraft carrier at the end of the Korean Conflict, and found time to be on the Navy's boxing team. After his days in the Navy, he arrived in Utah to play football and begin his college education at Weber Junior College, where he was an All-American football player as a defensive end. He also punted. He continued oxing during this time and fought his way to the national Golden Gloves semi-final match in Chicago, IL as a heavyweight. Weber is where he met Nedra, when he helped her fix her stuck locker.

After graduating from Weber, LeRoy went on to Brigham Young University where he finished his bachelor's degree, continued playing football, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (May 1961), and proposed to Nedra.

He continued his education, getting his Masters degree from the University of Utah, and his doctorate from West Virginia University. He spent his career as a professor, coach and athletic director at many universities across the country. He finished his career in Laie, HI at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. He and Nedra then retired to American Fork, UT to spend the rest of their days near their daughters and their families. During his retirement he found he had a hard time sitting still, and quickly found ways to stay busy.

He became a Ranger at Timpanogos Caves and spent time volunteering at several golf courses.LeRoy and Nedra were the parents to four children: Jeffrey Brian, Karen Renee, Andrea, and Gaylyne. Although Jeffrey died at a very young age, his three daughters grew up adoring their daddy. He was such a proud father, often talking about "his girls" to anyone who was willing to listen.

It's fair to say that LeRoy never met a stranger, and that everyone he met and befriended loved him right back (except, of course, anyone who might have had the misfortune of a hand injury after one of his "firm" handshakes). He taught his family to think the best of everyone, respect differences in others (and never let those differences get in the way of a friendship), and respect for many different cultures. He also modeled hard work and good, gospel living.

LeRoy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including Scout Master, Executive Secretary, and Bishop. He and "Neddie" served four missions together for the church, one teaching Institute at the University of Florida, and three to the Washington D.C. Temple. They welcomed anyone and everyone into their home and treated them as their own. As a result, they have countless "adopted" children.

LeRoy loved learning and reading, playing sports of every kind (football, basketball, golf, track & field, and softball, to name just a few). He especially loved reading about and studying the gospel. According to him, he had a lot of catching up to do as he didn't serve a mission as a young man (since he didn't join the church until near the end of college).

He also loved mysteries, word searches, country music, and a good Western. LeRoy is survived by his daughters, Karen Pedersen (Dan), Andrea Reading (Scott) and Gaylyne Gneiting (Tom); his eight grandchildren, Korinne Roberts (Rick), Easton Pedersen (Daysha), Tannon Pedersen (Brookley), Dawson Pedersen (Paige), Jeffrey Reading (Hannah), Tiana Reading, Carter Reading, and Griffin Hadlock; and his fourteen great-grandchildren, Daci, Livvi, Street, Stade, Sage, Baylor, Cove, Lark, Palmer, Oaks, Quincy, Maverick, Madden and Rush. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nedra Thorderson, his father, Vester, his mother, Dolly, his siblings Elizabeth (Garl), Floyd, Lloyd, Dalton (Michal), Lynn (Claudia), Ruby Joyce (Dale); and by his son, Jeffrey Brian Overstreet.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 19 at 11 am at the American Fork North Stake Center (970 N 60 E, American Fork, UT). There will be a viewing prior from 9:30-10:45 am.

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12/12/2025

Enrique Rascon

In Loving Memory of Enrique "Hank" Rascon

December 11, 2025

Our beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Enrique "Hank" Rascon, passed away during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by his devoted family, after battling Alzheimer's.

His life was a remarkable journey of resilience, faith, and love—a true testament to the power of hard work and unwavering devotion to God and family.

Born in the rough and tough streets of El Paso, Texas, on May 24, 1940, Enrique faced challenges early in life. As a teenager, he worked tirelessly to help support his family, even giving a large portion of his paycheck to those he loved. At just 15 years old, in an attempt to better his life, he boarded a bus and took off to California, where he worked in a grocery store, demonstrating the independence and determination that would define his life, later returning home to help support his mother.

Though he left school in the eighth grade, Enrique never stopped striving for more. He earned his GED and went on to achieve incredible milestones.

He began his career as a butcher at Luby’s Cafeteria, where he met the love of his life, Maria Cristina Rascon, who would stand by his side for 64 beautiful years. Together, they raised nine children—five daughters and four sons—and built a legacy of faith and family that will endure for generations.

Enrique proudly served his country as a Marine, enlisting in December 1958 at the age of 18. He was part of the 8th Marine Corps Reserve and Recruitment District, embodying honor and commitment from the very start.

After his military service, Enrique became a police officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduating as valedictorian of his class—a feat made possible by Cristina’s unwavering support, typing out his reports late into the night. His dedication to his young family led him to move them from El Paso to Albuquerque, and later to Santa Fe, where he worked in a body shop and learned the art of auto appraisal. Eventually, he moved his family to Denver, Colorado, where he later founded Rocky Mountain Auto Appraisers, transforming from a Junior High School dropout into a successful business owner through sheer perseverance, grit, and faith and trust in God.

Yet, Enrique’s greatest accomplishment was not found in titles or achievements, but in his role as a disciple of Jesus Christ. As a devout and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his life was anchored in faith, prayer, and service. He taught his children the power of prayer, the importance of good works, the value of discipline, hard work and to always be willing to lend a hand to those in need. As a family he loved creating lasting memories together. From enjoying the mountains of Grand Lake, Colorado, to the beauties of Lake Powell, to the joys of Disneyland. He was willing to experience it all! Enrique lived a life of generosity and humility, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he met. His contagious smile brought warmth and comfort and joy!

After retirement, one of the highlights of Enrique's life was serving a mission with his wife, Cristina, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the Mexico City West Mission as well as the Villahermosa Mexico Temple. They fell in love with the people, the culture, and created relationships that were very dear to them.

We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Highland Glen Memory Care Center in Utah County for their incredible love and tender attention to our father. We are grateful for the hospice nurses who became much more than just caregivers, but friends. We also want to thank all those friends, neighbors, and ward members who continuously reached out with love, service, and prayers.

Enrique is survived by his devoted wife, Maria Cristina Rascon; his nine children:

Roland Rascon (Liesl), Art Rascon (Patti), Dan Rascon (Bonni), Rebecca Wood (Ritch), Magdalena Keanaaina (Stacey), Issac Rascon (Vanessa), Raquel Sampson (Blair), Lydia Wright (Brandon), and Maria Serrata (Gregorio);

41 grandchildren; and 49 great-grandchildren—each a testament to the love and legacy he leaves behind.

From the streets of El Paso to the mountains of Colorado and eventually Utah, Enrique’s story is one of triumph, faith, and family. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and his example will continue to guide generations to come.

In the words of the Apostle Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

We love you Dad!! Thank you for teaching, guiding, and strengthening our lives! We know because of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ we will see you again! Thanks be to our Heavenly Father above for our beloved father here on earth.

A celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house, 5212 West Country Club Drive, Highland, UT.

a viewing will be held on Monday night, December 15, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, Lone Peak Chapel, 6141 West 11000 North, Highland, and Tuesday morning from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the Church take out - meeting house at 5212 West Country Club Drive, Highland.

Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Camp Williams at Noon, following funeral services.

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