Maxton Charles Rice Obituary | Larkin Mortuary

Maxton Charles Rice, affectionately identified to everybody as Max, handed away peacefully within the arms of his household on August 28, 2026, on the age of 12. For 19 months, Max confronted most cancers with extraordinary braveness, energy, and dedication, preventing arduous by each problem that got here his method.

Max wasn’t outlined by his sickness, however by his radiant, unstoppable spirit. He lived life to the fullest, all the time looking for the following nice journey or one thing new to strive. But beneath all that power was an unusually form and considerate soul. Max observed individuals—particularly those that might need been neglected or wanted a good friend—and he wasn’t afraid to be the one who reached out. He may make nearly anybody giggle, and his large smile had a method of fixing the sensation of a complete room. No one stayed a stranger to Max for lengthy.

Max was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the place his story started. When he was simply 4 months previous, his household relocated to Northern California to stay on a generational household property nestled among the many redwoods. These redwoods grew to become a spot Max deeply liked and would cherish all through his life. Those early years had been stuffed with the sorts of adventures Max liked most: exploring the woods, constructing forts, splashing within the creek, and spending countless days along with his three siblings turning the forest round them into no matter their imaginations dreamed it could possibly be. Later, his household returned to Utah to be nearer to prolonged household and provides the children higher alternatives in class and sports activities. Max flourished in Utah. He made lifelong associates, immersed himself into aggressive sports activities, and continued doing what Max all the time did—profiting from each expertise.

Max liked sports activities. He liked soccer and basketball, however baseball all the time had his coronary heart. From the time he may stroll he was throwing a ball and swinging a bat. He liked all the things concerning the sport—the practices, the competitors, the tournaments and rings, the brotherhood, and easily being out on the sphere. He performed with a quiet confidence and dedication that was uncommon for his age. Baseball gave Max a spot to pour all of his power, dedication, confidence, and pleasure into one thing he liked—and it gave us numerous hours collectively that we’ll all the time treasure.

Twelve years with Max was far too quick, however he packed extra love, laughter, journey, and braveness into these years than most individuals do in a lifetime. Though we’re left with an inconceivable house the place he needs to be, Max has not left us. He is woven into all the things our household is and all the things we’ll grow to be—each baseball sport, each journey, each shared story, and each time we select to stay somewhat extra bravely due to him. We know this life was not the top of Max’s story, and we all know we will likely be with him once more. We love you, Max. Forever.

Max is survived by his loving dad and mom, Kevin and Amber Rice; his three older siblings Mason, Makenzie and Marrek and his beloved Grandma, Cindy Davis. He can also be survived by his loving aunts, uncles, cousins, prolonged household, and numerous associates.

He is preceded in loss of life by his Grandpa Mike Davis, his Grandma Jolene Rice, and his Grandpa Chuck Rice, who we all know are wrapping him in love as soon as once more.

Service particulars:

A viewing will likely be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm at Larkin – Riverton, 3688 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065.

An further viewing will likely be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1:00 pm-1:45 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5562 W 13680 S, Riverton, UT 84065. Funeral companies will start at 2:00pm.

Funeral companies will likely be live-streamed, please click on “watch services” to view.

Interment will happen at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, UT 84092.

In lieu of flowers: Donations could also be made in Max’s reminiscence to the Nixon Strong Foundation to assist different youngsters and households of their battle.