Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
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...
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...
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...
Boyd
Jul 31, 2026
Boyd Birks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on July 31, 2026, at the age of 95.
Boyd was born on November 30, 1930, in Melba, Idaho, to Orval Edwin Birks and Minnie Maude Whipple. He was raised with the values of hard work, faith, and service that would guide him throughout his...
Terry Bert Manning
Jul 30, 2026
Terry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and our hero. Terry was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Bernard and DeNelda Manning where he was raised with two brothers and a sister. Later on, Terry moved to Salt Lake City, Utah he met his first wife, Cindy. The marriage didn’t work, but together they had their daughter, Dawn, who made...
Blayden Carson Jones
Jul 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Blayden Carson Jones
February 9, 1992 – July 30, 2026
With hearts full of love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, Blayden Carson Jones, who passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 34. He was surrounded by the people who cherished him...
Perry LaVern Fredrickson
Jul 29, 2026
Perry LaVern Fredrickson, age 85, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1940, to LaVern C. Fredrickson and Eldora R. Hansen Fredrickson.
On July 16, 1968, Perry married Kathleen Hulse, with whom he shared a life filled with family, devotion, and cherished memories.
Perry was gifted with his hands and was an accomplished machinist and mechanic. He...
Sue Katherine Pace
Jul 29, 2026
Sue Katherine Barlow passed away in Sandy, Utah, on July 29, 2026, at 1:35 pm. She was born on Dec 7, 1935, to George Archibald Barlow and Laura Belle Adams in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan. She had two older brothers, Bragdon and Robert and She also has a younger brother Thomas and her baby sister Ruthan. She was a member of...
Judith Rae Fletcher Staples
Jul 29, 2026
Judith “Judy” Rae Fletcher Staples, 82, of Salt Lake City and Woodland, Utah, passed away on July 29, 2026, in Salt Lake City.
Born on January 27, 1944, in Concord, New Hampshire, to Charles Thomas Fletcher and Donna Smuin Fletcher. More than anything, Judy loved her family. She was never happier than when her children and grandchildren were all together, especially...
Pedro Solano Morales
Jul 28, 2026
Pedro Solano Morales, de 96 años, falleció el 28 de julio de 2026 en su domicilio en Salt Lake City, Utah. Estuvo rodeado de su familia, quienes lo cuidaron con mucho cariño durante los años precedentes a sus últimos días. Nació el 23 de octubre de 1929 en Guerrero, México, hijo de Urbano Solano Ramírez y Ascensión Morales Terán. Contrajo...
Ronald Dee Moulton
Jul 28, 2026
Ronald Dee Moulton 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 28, 2026, in Holladay, Utah. He was born October 23, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hyrum Rufus Moulton and Ivie LaRea Morriss Moulton. His care free years were the 1940’s and early 50’s. A time to run free through the fields and...
Jerry Brighton Goodro
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Goodro of Murray, Utah, on July 28th, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He lived by a simple philosophy: if something was worth doing, it was worth doing well. He believed in hard work, never cutting corners, and taking pride...
Clara M. Lopez
Jul 28, 2026
Clara M. Lopez, age 92 passed away on July 28, 2026, in Layton, Utah. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Colorado to Isidore and Carmen Montoya. She was married to Alex Nuno later divorced, and Bill Laird who preceded her in death.
Clara had a long and fulfilling life. She had a contact lens company called C.M.L contacts, where...
Nancy Lee Craig
Jul 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Lee Craig on the morning of July 27, 2026, at the age of 83.
Nancy was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, on December 29, 1942, to Nola and Darrell Johnson.
Nancy left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She was known for her impeccable style, quick wit, and sassy...
William Earl Evans
Jul 27, 2026
William Earl Evans, 83, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away on 07/27/2026.
He was born on November 29, 1942, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Elmer Earl Evans and Lavon Olsen Evans, and spent most of his life between Idaho and Utah.
William worked as an electrician for several companies, and was known for his ability to weld, fix cars, and — given enough...
Leeana Adelena Kalatiola Georgell
Jul 27, 2026
Our beautiful princess Leeana Adelena Kalatiola Georgell was born on June 29, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. On July 27, 2026 Leeana passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
Leeana who was lovingly known as Lana was homeschooled and just about to enter into her 6th grade year of Elementary. She loved unique sounds, music and an...
Robert Roy Gill
Jul 27, 2026
Wherever he wants to be, we hope that’s where he spends eternity. He was a father, a husband, a veteran, a grandfather, and someone’s whole world. He was a knight in shining armor. Life won’t be the same without him. He has to leave us and we understand. It is time for him to move on. We know he will...
Lavon Anderson Passey
Jul 26, 2026
Lavon Anderson Passey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on July 26, 1934, in the small mining town of Copperfield (Bingham Canyon), Utah.
She was the daughter of Celestine Less Anderson and Flossie Winn Raper and grew up alongside her sister, Shirley Anderson Combs.
Music was woven into Lavon's childhood. Her parents performed together in a musical group known...
Kevin Richard Watts
Jul 26, 2026
Our dad and grandpa slipped quietly from this mortal experience into eternity on a peaceful Sunday morning. He was surrounded by loving family on both sides.
Kevin Richard Watts was born on September 11, 1931, in Sydney, Australia, to Richard Henry Watts and Irene Emily Elizabeth Reece. His childhood was spent outdoors, where he developed a love for exploring alongside his...
