Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Milton Robert Kelly
Aug 12, 2026
Milton Robert Kelly, 82, of Utah, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, with his beloved wife, Linda, by his side.
Milton was born in Park City, Utah, on September 13, 1943, to Paul Clement Kelly Sr. and Lela Mary Munz Kelly. On September 19, 2014, he married his “once in a lifetime” love, Linda Reynolds-Kelly. Their love was truly special,...
Jack Lynn Beckstead Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
Jack Lynn Beckstead Jr. was born on March 3rd, 1954, to Jack Lynn Beckstead Sr. and Marion Joy Beckstead. He grew up in the Rose Park area of Salt Lake City, Utah, where he developed lifelong friendships playing Little League baseball. He graduated from West High School in 1972 and went on to serve a mission for The Church of...
Susan Silver Napier
Aug 11, 2026
Susan S. Napier died on the morning of August 11, 2026, from illnesses linked to COPD. She was a great sister, loving mother, doting grandmother, and proud great-grandmother.
Sue was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Christmas Eve, 1945, to Louis & Lillian Silver. Upon graduating from Olympus High School, she married her junior high sweetheart, Richard W. Roberts, in...
Dixie Joy Gittins Shepherd
Aug 10, 2026
Dixie Joy Gittins Shepherd passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Dixie was born July 7th, 1937 in Trenton, Utah, a daughter of Howard Craghead Gittins and Sarah Ann Haslam. She was raised in Layton, Utah, graduated from Davis High School, and went on to study accounting at BYU.
She married Ronald Lee Shepherd on September 5th,...
Dean James Peterson
Aug 8, 2026
The world became a little less sparkly on Saturday, August 8, 2026, when Dean James Peterson passed away unexpectedly in the early morning. Dean was born on 11-22-88 to John and Lucy Peterson. He was a surprise who added so much joy and laughter to life! Dean was an uncle at 8 yrs old and he was the Best Uncle...
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,...
Timothy Facente
Aug 7, 2026
Timothy Facente, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1965.
Timothy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married his beloved wife, Wendy, and together they shared many wonderful memories throughout their life.
Timothy enjoyed spending his free time doing the things he loved most. He had a...
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...
Shelley Ann Sparks
Aug 6, 2026
Shelley Ann Sparks, 76, passed away in the company of her family on August 6, 2026. She was a loved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Shelley was born in Salt Lake City on October 4, 1950 to Waldemar P. and Thelma (White) Arlt. She attended Skyline High School where she graduated in...
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...
