Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Valera Mabel Jensen Pyper
Jun 14, 2026
Valera Mabel Jensen Pyper, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah, surrounded by her family. Valera was born on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Wendell and VonNeda Jensen. She grew up alongside her siblings Allen, Doris, Afton, James, and Paula. Her youngest sister, Lela, lived only a few...
Maria Magdalena Conzzoni de Palacios
Jun 13, 2026
Casada con el amor de su vida, Manuel Palacios Galindo, formó una hermosa familia de seis hijos: Sergio, Sonia, Abraham Manuel, Blanca Lydia, Carlos Arturo y Dora Elba. Fue una esposa fiel que amó a su esposo hasta el último suspiro, y una mujer excepcional: excelente hija, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela. Siempre estuvo para todos nosotros sin chistar.
Fue una...
Bobby Lee Howe
Jun 13, 2026
Bobby Lee Howe, age 96, passed away peacefully in his home in Salt Lake City on June 13, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1930, in Sterling, Colorado, to Charles and Erma (Northrup) Howe. He was married to the love of his life, JoAnn Measom, on July 18, 1952, and they spent nearly 74 wonderful years together.
Bobby enlisted in...
Kristen Marie Mukhar
Jun 13, 2026
Kristen Marie Mukhar
He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” (Mark 5:34)
Our beautiful Kristen was born June 11, 1984, and was called into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ just 2 days after her birthday on June 13, 2026.
Kristen had an impact on every life she touched. Her...
Tura Melvin Aldous Jr. "Mel"
Jun 11, 2026
Tura Melvin Aldous Jr, “Mel” (75) passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Johnson City, TN with his wife and his children surrounding him. He was born May 19, 1951 in Salt Lake City, UT to Tura Melvin and Maxine (Shosted) Aldous.
When he was 18, Mel learned to cook as he served in the mess hall as a cook...
Richard Wilbur Webb
Jun 11, 2026
Died on June 11, 2026, at his home in Cottonwood Heights Utah.
He was born on March 20, 1951, to Wilbur George Webb and Laurel Harper.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California Central Mission from 1971 to 1973.
When he met the love of his life under a tree in the small...
Lois Torgersen Brown Christensen
Jun 10, 2026
Lois Torgersen Brown Christensen was born on January 25, 1928, in Koosharem, Utah, to Elmer and Leona Torgersen.
On August 14, 1946, she married Don Brown. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River LDS Temple. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and service.
Following Don's passing, Lois married Delbert Christensen in November 2010. They enjoyed many happy...
Laurinda Gail Kuwahara
Jun 10, 2026
Laurinda Gail Kuwahara, age 67 of Saratoga Springs, UT, passed away June 10, 2026, after a long illness. She was born on July 1, 1958, to Donald and Helen Cracroft. She graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1976. She worked as a medical claims processor for many years and had the opportunity to travel while working for Blue Cross, Blue...
Gwen Reid Josie
Jun 10, 2026
Just shy of her 100th birthday, Gwen Reid Josie, 99, of Salt Lake City, Utah, returned to the presence of her Father in Heaven on 10 June 2026.
Gwen was born on 22 July 1926 to Parley Reid and Casidy Tanner Reid in Myton, Utah. She learned the value of hard work on the farm she grew up on, and it...
Elaine Jewell
Jun 9, 2026
Elaine Jewell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in her hometown of Murray, Utah. Born on December 10, 1943, in Murray, Elaine lived a life marked by love, strength, and adventure.
She married Dennis Jewell on October 3, 1963 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they raised three beautiful children and are the...
George Wayne Crowther
Jun 8, 2026
George Wayne Crowther passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8, 2026, at the age of 81.
George was born on September 10, 1944, in the small Utah town of Axtell to Clarence and June Crowther. He was one of four children and grew up with a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and the values that would guide him...
Dorothy P. Hale
Jun 7, 2026
Dorothy Petterson Hale, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 99.
Dorothy was born on May 4, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Emil A. Petterson and Jane D. Berryman. She was raised with her siblings Frank Petterson, Shirley Bone, George Petterson, and Joan Hodges.
Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, Edward H....
Arlan Jay Reynolds
Jun 7, 2026
Arlan Jay Reynolds passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1937, to Rulon Jay Reynolds and Irene Ruffell Reynolds, both of whom preceded him in death.
Arlan’s greatest joy was his family. He cherished his children and grandchildren and instilled in them a deep love...
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Nella Durrant Bowen
Jun 7, 2026
With somber hearts, we announce the passing of Jacquelyn (Jackie) Nella Durrant Bowen. She joined her family in heaven the morning of June 7th at age of 93. She passed peacefully in her sleep in the Legacy House Assisted Living Facility in Taylorsville, Utah, leaving a far-reaching impact of love and laughter to countless friends and family around the world,...
Gordon Ronald Nelson
Jun 5, 2026
Gordon Ronald Nelson, known to family and friends as Ron, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 80.
Born on January 11, 1946, in San Bernardino, California, to Gordon Nelson and Floy Whiteis Nelson, Ron lived an incredible life highlighted by determination, family, and friendship. He graduated from West High School in Salt...
Marilane Steinley Kolovos
Jun 5, 2026
Died on June 5th, 2026 at her home in Murray Utah of natural causes. She was born November 22nd 1948, in Colorado Springs, CO to John and Philliss Steinley. John was in the army and stationed at Fort Carson, CO. John was soon transferred to Germany, where Marilane as a toddler learned to speak German better than English.
She Married Robert...
Robert J. Erwin
Jun 5, 2026
Robert Erwin, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in St. George, Utah. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Afton, Wyoming, to Arvel Carl Erwin and Glenna Eunice Erwin.
Robert married the love of his life, Susan Decker, on July 11, 1963. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and lasting memories.
Robert was a...
Hue Quach
Jun 5, 2026
Hue Quach, 84, of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, passed away peacefully on Friday June 5th, 2026.
Hue was born on March 26, 1942 in Vietnam to Nga Quach and Ngoc Duong. She was happily married to Hai Van Ngo who was her partner in life for 60 years at the time of his passing.
Hue was a devoted wife and mother. She will...
Lawrence R. Limberg
Jun 4, 2026
Larry Limberg passed away on June 4, 2026 at the age of 99 after a brief illness.
Lawrence “Larry” Limberg was born January 27, 1927 in Murray, Utah to Elsa Otelia Borg and Axel Rudolph Limberg. Known as “Lawry” in his younger years, he was the fourth of five children: sisters Mae and Joyce, and brothers Ray and younger brother Bobby....
Crystaln Ann Marsh
Jun 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Crystaln Ann Marsh, who passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 38, surrounded by her loving family.
Crystaln was born on December 30, 1987, to Trevor Marsh and Rhonda Marsh. She graduated from West Jordan High School in 2006 and, later that year, completed her training...
