Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Denise Doreen Sanchez
Aug 8, 2026
Denise Doreen Sanchez, born on July 12, 1965, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after bravely facing a hard battle against cancer. Denise’s life was one marked by strength, love, and a deep commitment to her family and friends.
Denise’s presence brought warmth and comfort to all who knew her. She lived...
Jerry Lee
Aug 8, 2026
Stephen Jerry Lee, age 82, passed away August 8, 2026.
Jerry was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 18, 1944, to Ray and Connie Lee. He was their fifth child. Jerry grew up on a farm in Tabiona, Utah where he learned the value of hard work, family, and service to others. He showed a creative side tinkering, fixing,...
Margie Leyba Perry
Aug 7, 2026
Margie Leyba Perry, born on July 22, 1937, in the charming town of Dinkyville, Utah, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever warm the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known her.
Margie was the beloved daughter of Frank and Caroline Leyba, both of whom predeceased...
Diana Sadeghian
Aug 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Diana Sadeghian on August 6, 2026. Born on October 9, 1958, in Boroujen, Iran, Diana was beloved by everyone in her life. Her sudden departure has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Diana was a devoted wife to Behrouz Farhang and a...
Lori Ann Butters
Aug 5, 2026
Lori Ann Butters
January 20, 1959 ~ August 5, 2026
Our mother, grandmother, and friend, Lori Ann Butters, age 67, died on August 5, 2026 in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on January 20, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Dennis Frazier and Kathleen Myler.
She was always the life of the party and definitely the loudest one in the room....
Edna "Eda Lue / Ed" Lucille Walters
Aug 5, 2026
Born to Robert Lorenzo Phillips and Edna Lucille (Morris) Phillips in Salt Lake City, Utah. Growing up with 2 brothers, Bob & Dick, and 1 sister, Mary, she was never alone. When she was younger, her family called her Eda Lue, a nickname she kept until after marriage. She loved spending her childhood hunting and fishing with her family. At...
Tasha Michelle Blumenthal
Aug 3, 2026
On August 3rd, 2026, one day short of her 58th birthday, our beloved Daughter and Mother, Tasha Michelle Blumenthal passed away. She will be sorrowfully missed by all of us. She was always offering her time to help others.
Tasha went to Brighton High School where she graduated in 1986. She went on to Dixie State College where she became a...
Barbara Clark Cooper
Aug 3, 2026
Barbara Clark Cooper gave it all she had and passed away Monday, August 3 having witnessed over 35,000 sunrises in her 97 years. She was born April 21, 1929 to Laura Clark Clark and James Cecil Clark in Provo Utah. She was predeceased by all nine of her siblings who affectionately called her Bobbie. She was encouraged to attend college...
Genevive "Veva" Leon
Aug 3, 2026
Genevive “Veva” Leon, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1937, in Antonito, Colorado, to Climaco Romero and Elisaida Pacheco.
On May 11, 1957, Veva married the love of her life, Alex Leon, and together they raised four rambunctious children as they built a strong, loving, faith-filled life together....
Dale Henry Wagstaff
Aug 3, 2026
Dale Henry Wagstaff, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on August 3, 2026, in Farmington, Utah.
Born on June 9, 1942, in Ogden, Utah, to William Henry Wagstaff and Lavon Elaine Miller, Dale grew up working the soil on the family farm in Perry. Under his father’s mentorship, he learned the art, timing, and dedication required to...
Donna Jean Gunrud
Aug 3, 2026
Donna Jean (Speight) Gunrud
Donna Gunrud died on August 3, 2026, in Murray, Utah, at the age of 100. She was born on June 18, 1926. Donna was one of three children (two daughters and one son) born to Arthur Edward Speight and Clara Elizabeth Downey Westbrook. She graduated from West High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from...
Robert Wayne Bryant
Aug 2, 2026
Robert Wayne Bryant (Bob), age 90, passed away on August 2, 2026 at Covington Senior Living in Orem, Utah. He was born in Ames, Story County, Iowa on May 10, 1936 to Wayne Higbee Bryant and Sylvia Adams. Bob's father was attending Iowa State University working on a PhD in Dairy Bacteriology at the time of his birth.
He is survived...
Joshua Todd Freebairn
Aug 2, 2026
Josh moved with his family from California to Utah when he was two years old. He attended school in several Utah communities, including Sally Mauro Elementary in Helper, Peruvian Park Elementary in Sandy, and Lincoln Elementary, North Layton Junior High, and Northridge High School in Layton. Along the way, he had several teachers he deeply respected and was grateful to...
Janice Kay Evans
Aug 2, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah—Janice Kay Evans died on August 2, 2026, attended in her last hours by her children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister.
It is difficult to describe in a few words the life and character of Jan. She could cuss when called for, sing like an angel, and though she rarely held her tongue, she was blessed with...
Iosefa Joe Matiseni
Aug 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Iosefa "Joe" Matiseni
March 3, 1952 – August 1, 2026
With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Iosefa "Joe" Matiseni. Iosefa peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on August 1, 2026, at the age of 74, following a courageous three-year battle with Multiple...
Benjamin Kent Cahoon
Aug 1, 2026
Benjamin Kent Cahoon, 74, passed away on August 1, 2026, at University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, due to injuries sustained in a house fire.
Ben was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 1, 1952. He shared the same birthday as his father, William. Kent Cahoon, creating a special bond between them. He was the son...
Reinhard Haidenthaller
Aug 1, 2026
Reinhard was born on October 28, 1958, in Wels, Austria, the third of 7 children, to Ingomar Josef and Rosina Lipp Haidenthaller. He came to the United States with his parents and four of his six siblings in October 1962. He became a U.S. citizen in April 1968. He enjoyed reading, photography, camping, shooting guns, and writing. He served as...
Julia Perez Perez Gonzalez Rodriguez Gould
Aug 1, 2026
Julia Perez Perez Gonzalez Rodriguez Gould passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Payson, Utah, on August 1, 2026, at 2:13 p.m., surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old.
Julia’s birth was recorded on February 13, 1933, in Madrid, Spain, to Rodrigo Perez Gonzalez and Josefa Perez Rodriguez. However, Julia was actually born on February 8. Her father...
Roy James Howard Sr
Jul 31, 2026
Roy James Howard Sr., age 88, passed away on July 31, 2026, in West Valley City, Utah.
Roy was born on June 18, 1938, in Holladay, Utah, to Newell Enos Howard and Mary Naomi Russell Howard.
On January 17, 1969, Roy married the love of his life, Betty Lou Hodges. Together they shared many years of marriage and built a family filled...
Janet Wade
Jul 31, 2026
Janet Brinkerhoff Wade, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Janet was born on March 13, 1942, in Richfield, Utah, to Olive Hicks Brinkerhoff and William Varsal Brinkerhoff. She grew up in a close-knit family and shared a particularly loving bond with her parents and siblings. Her family remained an...
