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In Loving Memory Of
Diana Huhelska Huth
November 15, 1983—November 4, 2026
Life & Legacy
Diana Huhelska Huth, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away late in the evening on November 4, 2026, at the age of 42, less than two weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of stomach cancer. The speed at which her cancer spread robbed both family and friends the chance to see her and say goodbye. While we know we will see her again, the abruptness of her departure especially stings.
Diana was born into humble circumstances and a close-knit family in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, which at the time was part of the Soviet Union. Older sister to Nelly Huhelska and two brothers (cousins) Bohdan and Yulian Vidray, Diana learned from a young age the value of frugality and practicality. Her mother, Anna Huhelska, instilled a love of gardening, foraging, and moderation. Diana recalled that due to the unreliable nature of food availability in the USSR, their family of 5 could make a single chicken last for weeks and weeks, using only a small piece for their meals each day. Into adulthood, her prudence was seen, and sometimes joked about with friends, in the various boxes of goods and mystery bags of something green she saved in case anyone ever needed a home remedy, simple snack, or some homemade herbal tea. While Diana would eventually move far from her birthplace, her love for her family and Ukraine would never diminish, nor the lessons she learned and was taught there.
Diana was a perfect balance of poise and passion. One day you could find her running and diving into frigid Pacific waves in her jeans and sweatshirt, and the next she was standing in front of her college students at BYU, lecturing on the history, language, and culture of her beloved Ukraine. She lived a life of service and love; while her nation was being senselessly attacked, Diana was independently raising funds and collecting donations for her fellow countrymen. Fluent in three languages and proficient in a fourth, she was very well traveled and cultured. Yet as educated and wise as she was, Diana never made anyone feel less than her. She spent her last decade surrounded by mostly younger peers, and always met them where they were, not letting age or life experience stand in the way of a true and lasting friendship.
Diana was a person of faith and devotion. After being baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Diana chose to serve a mission and share her love of Jesus and His Gospel. She spoke highly of her time in the Russia, Samara mission, and is remembered by local members to this day. Upon completion of her mission, Diana spent the next seven years in England, where she underwent life-changing experiences and continued to make lifelong friends. When Diana eventually moved to the States, she made sure to bring her hybrid identity with her. If he wasn’t careful, even the most red-blooded American would catch himself “taking out the rubbish” and “stopping for petrol,” in Diana’s trademark Ukrainian-English accent. Her influence on her new countrymen was especially felt in the Provo Missionary Training Center, where she taught dozens of Ukrainian and Russian speaking missionaries not only a foreign language, but how to also love and serve as Jesus would. Diana served in many Church callings throughout the world, but most recently in Texas served the youth diligently as the ward’s Young Women President.
More of Diana’s passions included exploring life’s natural wonders, hiking, gardening, healthy eating, Krav Maga, rock climbing, serving others, spending time with her many friends, teaching alongside faculty whom she loved, and travel (especially to the beach). Be it in her hobbies or her day-to-day life, Diana embodied the essence of the (Ukrainian) word воля (volya), meaning “will”, “willpower.”, or “freedom.” Her inner strength and courage to overcome obstacles and stay true to her values, despite outward pressures, was woven into the very fibers that made her who she was. And the passion that really defined Diana in the last years of her life was something she worked tirelessly and intentionally on - her family. Diana took her strength and resilience, her enthusiasm, her loyalty, her youthfulness, and her love, and poured absolutely every last drop of it into her husband and her children.
As students at BYU, Diana and her future husband Perryn began dating. This time consisted of lots of hiking, rock climbing, martial arts, and other adventures. Married in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, they refused to let the outside world dictate how they would live their life. Their “Covid wedding” was merely the first of many crazy adventures they would have throughout their marriage. Together they became one flesh, united in purpose and vision.
Diana was an attentive and intentional mother, never letting screens or “processed junk” parent for her. The detail in the care and affection both Elijah (5) and Elizabeth (2) received at her hands rival even the most meticulous of artists. From outings to the splash pad, park, rec. center and library, to hikes in the mountains and walks through town, Diana never missed an opportunity to be with her children and point out God’s wonders along the way. We trust that even now she is with them, watching Eli play and dig in the dirt and whispering stories to Lizzy at bedtime, holding them both tightly in a mother’s embrace.
Diana’s legacy can be seen and felt in the love she cultivated around her, regardless of what soil it was on. To some, her being taken from us so suddenly and at such a young age can feel like a flame snuffed out, leaving the world a little darker than it was before. But looking around and sensing the depth of her impact in Ukraine, Russia, England, and finally Utah and Texas, it feels more like a flame that was stoked and fanned, warming traditionally cold places, and a flame that caught fire in the hearts of those around her, leaving them brighter and more hopeful than they were before. How grateful we are to have known you, our dear, sweet Diana. How sorely will we miss you. We hear your laugh, we remember your playful personality and wit, we feel your presence and love, and we see you in the sunflowers and lavender along the fields and trails. We love you, Diana. God be with you ‘til we meet again.
Funeral and Viewing Services
Friends and loved ones are warmly invited to come together as we remember and honor the beautiful life of Diana Huhelska Huth.
Texas Viewing and Memorial Service
Nov 11, 2026
Viewing: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Memorial Service: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
5601 N. 29th St.
McAllen, TX 78504
Utah Viewing
Nov 16, 2026
Viewing: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nov 17, 2026
Viewing: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
355 E Center Street
Springville, UT 84663
Utah Funeral Service
Nov 17, 2026
Funeral: 11:00 – 12:00 PM
355 E Center Street
Springville, UT 84663
Our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude for the overwhelming wave of compassion, faith, and support shared with our family. We welcome all who carried Diana in their hearts to stand with us in celebrating her enduring legacy and light.
Diana was born into humble circumstances and a close-knit family in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, which at the time was part of the Soviet Union. Older sister to Nelly Huhelska and two brothers (cousins) Bohdan and Yulian Vidray, Diana learned from a young age the value of frugality and practicality. Her mother, Anna Huhelska, instilled a love of gardening, foraging, and moderation. Diana recalled that due to the unreliable nature of food availability in the USSR, their family of 5 could make a single chicken last for weeks and weeks, using only a small piece for their meals each day. Into adulthood, her prudence was seen, and sometimes joked about with friends, in the various boxes of goods and mystery bags of something green she saved in case anyone ever needed a home remedy, simple snack, or some homemade herbal tea. While Diana would eventually move far from her birthplace, her love for her family and Ukraine would never diminish, nor the lessons she learned and was taught there.
Diana was a perfect balance of poise and passion. One day you could find her running and diving into frigid Pacific waves in her jeans and sweatshirt, and the next she was standing in front of her college students at BYU, lecturing on the history, language, and culture of her beloved Ukraine. She lived a life of service and love; while her nation was being senselessly attacked, Diana was independently raising funds and collecting donations for her fellow countrymen. Fluent in three languages and proficient in a fourth, she was very well traveled and cultured. Yet as educated and wise as she was, Diana never made anyone feel less than her. She spent her last decade surrounded by mostly younger peers, and always met them where they were, not letting age or life experience stand in the way of a true and lasting friendship.
Diana was a person of faith and devotion. After being baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Diana chose to serve a mission and share her love of Jesus and His Gospel. She spoke highly of her time in the Russia, Samara mission, and is remembered by local members to this day. Upon completion of her mission, Diana spent the next seven years in England, where she underwent life-changing experiences and continued to make lifelong friends. When Diana eventually moved to the States, she made sure to bring her hybrid identity with her. If he wasn’t careful, even the most red-blooded American would catch himself “taking out the rubbish” and “stopping for petrol,” in Diana’s trademark Ukrainian-English accent. Her influence on her new countrymen was especially felt in the Provo Missionary Training Center, where she taught dozens of Ukrainian and Russian speaking missionaries not only a foreign language, but how to also love and serve as Jesus would. Diana served in many Church callings throughout the world, but most recently in Texas served the youth diligently as the ward’s Young Women President.
More of Diana’s passions included exploring life’s natural wonders, hiking, gardening, healthy eating, Krav Maga, rock climbing, serving others, spending time with her many friends, teaching alongside faculty whom she loved, and travel (especially to the beach). Be it in her hobbies or her day-to-day life, Diana embodied the essence of the (Ukrainian) word воля (volya), meaning “will”, “willpower.”, or “freedom.” Her inner strength and courage to overcome obstacles and stay true to her values, despite outward pressures, was woven into the very fibers that made her who she was. And the passion that really defined Diana in the last years of her life was something she worked tirelessly and intentionally on - her family. Diana took her strength and resilience, her enthusiasm, her loyalty, her youthfulness, and her love, and poured absolutely every last drop of it into her husband and her children.
As students at BYU, Diana and her future husband Perryn began dating. This time consisted of lots of hiking, rock climbing, martial arts, and other adventures. Married in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, they refused to let the outside world dictate how they would live their life. Their “Covid wedding” was merely the first of many crazy adventures they would have throughout their marriage. Together they became one flesh, united in purpose and vision.
Diana was an attentive and intentional mother, never letting screens or “processed junk” parent for her. The detail in the care and affection both Elijah (5) and Elizabeth (2) received at her hands rival even the most meticulous of artists. From outings to the splash pad, park, rec. center and library, to hikes in the mountains and walks through town, Diana never missed an opportunity to be with her children and point out God’s wonders along the way. We trust that even now she is with them, watching Eli play and dig in the dirt and whispering stories to Lizzy at bedtime, holding them both tightly in a mother’s embrace.
Diana’s legacy can be seen and felt in the love she cultivated around her, regardless of what soil it was on. To some, her being taken from us so suddenly and at such a young age can feel like a flame snuffed out, leaving the world a little darker than it was before. But looking around and sensing the depth of her impact in Ukraine, Russia, England, and finally Utah and Texas, it feels more like a flame that was stoked and fanned, warming traditionally cold places, and a flame that caught fire in the hearts of those around her, leaving them brighter and more hopeful than they were before. How grateful we are to have known you, our dear, sweet Diana. How sorely will we miss you. We hear your laugh, we remember your playful personality and wit, we feel your presence and love, and we see you in the sunflowers and lavender along the fields and trails. We love you, Diana. God be with you ‘til we meet again.
Funeral and Viewing Services
Friends and loved ones are warmly invited to come together as we remember and honor the beautiful life of Diana Huhelska Huth.
Texas Viewing and Memorial Service
Nov 11, 2026
Viewing: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Memorial Service: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
5601 N. 29th St.
McAllen, TX 78504
Utah Viewing
Nov 16, 2026
Viewing: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nov 17, 2026
Viewing: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
355 E Center Street
Springville, UT 84663
Utah Funeral Service
Nov 17, 2026
Funeral: 11:00 – 12:00 PM
355 E Center Street
Springville, UT 84663
Our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude for the overwhelming wave of compassion, faith, and support shared with our family. We welcome all who carried Diana in their hearts to stand with us in celebrating her enduring legacy and light.
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