Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Annette Slade
Aug 27, 2026
Our dear mother, Verdis Annette Howard Slade, died peacefully at home in Eden, Utah on August 27, 2026 at the age of 93.
She was born on April 17, 1933 in Holladay, Utah to Erin Neils Anderson Howard and Verdis Eliza Berrett, two parents who believed in Jesus Christ and provided a loving home. They taught her the importance of prayer,...
Alice Myrle Bader Lemon
Aug 27, 2026
Alice Myrle Bader Lemon (AMBL) was born on the family farm homesteaded by her French and German immigrant grandparents in 1900. The farm was located in northwest Kansas, Decatur County, off a dirt road between Allison and Jennings on September 1, 1927.
While on the farm, she grew to be a hard worker and learned the morals and values that would...
Bea Cragun
Aug 26, 2026
Bea graduated from this life into the next in the early morning hours of August 26, 2026, having lived a full life and leaving many who loved her and will dearly miss her.
She was born in Park City, when it was a poor mining town, on March 20, 1930. She watched many great inventions come into being in her 96...
Darlene Madeline Martinez
Aug 25, 2026
Darlene M. Martinez (Ruiz) our beloved Mother, Wife, Grandma, Aunt, and sister passed away on August 25, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born on November 3, 1966 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Antonio G. Ruiz & Sophie M. Manzanares, and was the baby sister out of 19 siblings. Growing up outside of...
Thomas "Tommy" Wendell Kenney
Aug 23, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Wendell Kenney passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 23, 2026.
Tom was born July 27, 1940, to Richard T. Kenney and Josephine Lyday. He graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City in 1958, where he was a proud member of the ROTC, steadily rising through the ranks to earn the highest designation of Captain...
Janet Robinson
Aug 23, 2026
Janet Robinson passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 23, 2026 in Sandy, Utah.
Janet was born on February 20, 1953, in Rigby, Idaho, to Kenneth Garn Cook and Verla Clark Cook. She was the youngest of six children, 4 girls and 2 boys, and grew up in Ririe, Idaho.
After graduating from Ririe High School, Janet briefly attended...
Billie Jo Maurer
Aug 23, 2026
Billie Jo Maurer, age 79 of West Point passed away peacefully surrounded by her children who loved her dearly on August 23, 2026 in her daughter's home in West Haven.
Billie Jo was born December 7, 1946, in Heber City to Minnie Jordan Spanton and William Holland Spanton (better known as Billy Boy). Billie Jo and her former husband Clifton Steele...
Anneke T. Senten
Aug 22, 2026
Anna “Anneke” Terpstra Senten
Born: June 22, 1935
Passaway on: August 22, 2026
Anneke, was born in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands to Arendje and Sije Terpstra, on June 22, 1935. During the time in Friesland, WWII broke out and Anneke survived many cruel things during the war. During that time mom's family (Terpsta's) helped 12 jewish families during this terrible time and mom was...
Abel Yzarraraz Villa
Aug 21, 2026
In loving memory of Abel Yzarraraz Villa, who was born December 10, 1950, in Michoacán, Mexico.
Abel built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. He married Yolanda Izarraraz, and together they raised five children. Their family grew to include ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, all of whom brought him immense pride and joy.
A devoted member of Saint Ann’s...
Earl Bradford
Aug 20, 2026
Earl DeVon Bradford, beloved husband, Dad, gramps, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 86. He was born on July 18, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hial and Rose Bradford.
Earl married the love of his life, Patsy LaRae Mickelsen, on May 18, 1959. Later sealed in...
Paula Banks
Aug 19, 2026
The world shines a little less brightly with the passing of Paula Banks, who died peacefully on August 19, 2026, after living with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Born in Salt Lake City on September 2, 1953, Paula lived a life marked by warmth, resilience, and a deep love for her family. A devoted Christian, her faith was an important part of who...
Zachary Jacob Crandall
Aug 19, 2026
Zachary Jacob Crandall, known to everyone as Zach, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2026, at the age of 16, as a result of a hiking accident on Devil’s Castle in Alta, Utah.
Zach was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He was born on August 30, 2009, in Abington, Pennsylvania, where he lived for his first six months before moving...
Matthew Daniel Leyba
Aug 18, 2026
Matthew Daniel Leyba, 71, of Midvale, Utah, passed away on August 18, 2026. Matt was born on November 6, 1954, in Price, Utah, and was raised in Midvale, where he attended Hillcrest High School and built a lifetime of friendships that would define who he was. Matt loved his hometown of Midvale, and as a kid he spent countless hours...
Betty Jean Farnsworth
Aug 17, 2026
Betty Farnsworth passed away at her home on August 17, 2026, surrounded by family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the only daughter of the late Glen and LaVon Peterson.
Betty was a talented seamstress who created gifts that will be cherished forever. She loved collecting knickknacks. We were always rearranging and redecorating to make room for her latest...
Neil Wagaman
Aug 17, 2026
Neil Standifird Wagaman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 87.
Neil was born on December 1, 1938, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Deon Standifird and Paul Wagaman. Family was at the heart of Neil's life, and the relationships he shared with those he loved...
Marilyn Bullen Carpenter
Aug 17, 2026
Marilyn Bullen Carpenter age, 74, died on August 17, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on August 1, 1952 in Butte, Montana to Bartley and Janis Bullen. She married Doug (Nort) Carpenter on July 25, 1969.
Marilyn loved being retired but worked for major defense contractors. Starting at EDO, later Harris Corporation for over 25 years. She was...
Kent Hintze
Aug 16, 2026
Kent Hintze, 78, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026. The fourth of five children, Kent was born on January 9, 1948, to H. Reed Hintze and Carol Fisher Hintze. He attended Olympus High School and later graduated from the University Utah with a degree in marketing. For much of his life, Kent called Holladay his home; a place he...
Nola Gene Anderson
Aug 15, 2026
Nola Gene Lunnen Anderson, age 86, passed away peacefully in Taylorsville, UT, on August 15, 2026, surrounded by family.
Nola was born to Elmo and Melba Lunnen on December 21, 1939, in Murray, UT. The youngest of three children, she had the best older brother and wonderful big sister!
Nola grew up in Crescent, UT. While attending Mount Jordan Junior High, she...
William Chaston
Aug 14, 2026
William Lee Chaston returned home to his Heavenly Father and the love of his life, Lillie Lou, on August 14th, 2026, after a battle with heart disease.
Will was born February 2nd, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph and Linda Chaston. He graduated from Highland High School in Sugarhouse, Utah. He served an LDS mission to Southwest British Mission...
John E Bringhurst
Aug 13, 2026
John passed away in the comfort of his home in West Jordan the morning of Thursday, August 13th.
John was born in Salt Lake, UT to Karen Bringhurst Jex and John Owen Bringhurst. He was the youngest of three kids. His older sisters Michele and Tracy gave him a run for his money growing up but loved him dearly and he...
