Ryan Christopher Folkes

November 14, 1983 - July 23, 2019

Ryan Christopher Folkes, 35, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Provo, Utah. He was born on November 14, 1983 in American Fork, Utah to Willie T. Folkes and Lydia Archuleta Folkes. He attended Juan Diego Catholic High School and graduated from American Fork High School. Ryan joined the United States Air Force in 2004 and retired honorably in 2014. He is survived by his children, Mya Cordova, Koda Cordova and Lexi Folkes; his mother, Lydia Folkes; his brothers, Rogerio Folkes, Willie Folkes Jr., David Folkes; his sister, Letha Ray White and countless aunts, uncles and cousins. He is proceeded in death by his father, Willie T. Folkes and grandparents. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Peters Catholic Church located at 634 Caveman Blvd. American Fork, Utah, where Viewings will be held on Monday, July 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, July 30th prior to the mass from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Interment will be in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor after the graveside service, at 2:00 pm, at the American Fork City Senior Center, 54 East Main Street, American Fork, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.