Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
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...
Boyd Birks
Jul 31, 2026
George "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...
Gloria Ann Clark
Jul 30, 2026
Gloria Ann Clark, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, gardener, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on June 10, 1936, in Fremont, Utah, Gloria lived a life marked by love, hard work, creativity, and devotion to her family. She shared 72 years of marriage with Calvin H. Clark. Together they built a life...
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...
Barta McLean Walker
Jul 28, 2026
Barta McLean Walker passed away peacefully in her home on July 28, 2026, at the age of 100, after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia. She was surrounded by her loving children and many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barta was born June 26, 1926, in Franklin, Idaho, to Jennie Rae Durrant and Joseph Elmer McLean. She lived in the little farming...
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...
