Carolyn Cutler Riches
Obituary
??Carolyn Cutler Riches passed away peacefully at age 78, on January 29, 2024 in Monterey California. She was born on June 9, 1945 to Guy Raymond and Martha Norma (Pyne) Cutler in Provo, Utah. She was the second of their four children: Herb (Sharon) Cutler, Maggie (Bill) Wright and Diane (Steve) Keller. Carolyn was married and sealed for time and all eternity to Lawrence Victor Riches, Jr. on June 18, 1965 in the Oakland California Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They had four children: Michelle (Ted) Helvey, Kevin (Melissa) Riches, Kenneth (Katherine) Riches, and Angela (Derek) Banks; twelve grandchildren: Brittany (Corbin) Smith, Michael (Annie) Helvey, Cameron (Mckenzie) Helvey, Lindsay (Calvin) Millett, Nathan (Gillian) Riches, Jordan Riches, Hannah Riches, Rebecca Riches, Porter Banks, Calvin Banks, Brandt Banks, and Simon Banks; and ten great-grandchildren: Will, Cooper, & Sam Smith, Gwennie, Ollie & Jack Helvey, Lyla, Russell & Que Helvey, and Grace Millett. Carolyn was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she loved to serve. During her life she led in many ways both individually and at her husband's side. Her service had a great impact on many in her community. She will be remembered for reaching out to the one, as the Savior did. She provided meaningful and personalized care to many of Heavenly Father's children. Carolyn loved collecting beautiful things. She had a keen eye for color, design, and detail, drawing inspiration from her travels. Everything she touched became beautiful. She and her husband Vic made an incredible team, enjoying working on grand projects together. Our family would like to give special thanks to all her caregivers at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) for their tender and loving care. Carolyn's final resting place is at Alta Mesa Memorial Park near her parents and son, Kevin, who passed before her. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are welcome to consider making a donation in Carolyn's honor to the American Cancer Society.
Published in Morgan Hill Times · February 16, 2024