Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Roy Lin Richards
Jan 26, 2026
Roy Lin Richards, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, 78, slipped peacefully away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, after enduring a month-long stay in the ICU due to complications of blood infections. Lin was born in Murray, Utah, at the Cottonwood Maternity Hospital on March 7, 1947, to Evan Clark Richards and...
Edith Alice Savage
Jan 26, 2026
Edith Alice Savage, born on February 21, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in West Valley City, Utah, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
Edith was a cherished daughter of Fred Kueffner and Marie Kohoutek. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John Savage, her brothers Fred, Ralph, and...
Alan Scott Ziska
Jan 25, 2026
Alan Scott Ziska, age 70, passed away on January 25, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family, following a brave battle with brain cancer.
Alan was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Clara Ziska. He later moved to Utah, where he met the love of his life, Shellie. They were happily married for 46 years and together raised three...
Valnita Rosquist
Jan 24, 2026
Valnita Mary Rosquist, age 94, of Murray Utah, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Riverway Assisted Living Center.
Valnita was born on January 20, 1932, in Logan Utah to John Vernon Bartschi and Mary Matilda Groll. She grew up in Providence Utah (suburb of Logan) and then later moved to California when her father secured a job with Lockheed Aerospace....
Earle Ray Fail
Jan 23, 2026
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Earle Ray Fail, passed away on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 18, 1946, in Provo, Utah, to Ray Ellis Fail and Dora Merie Dockstader, the first of ten children. He married Betty Rae Powell on July 19, 1969, and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake...
Erland Hans Reber
Jan 23, 2026
Erland Hans Reber, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family, on January 23, 2026. He lived a full and joyful life centered on faith, family, hard work, and service. His kindness, humor, and larger than life personality, leaves a void that will forever be cherished.
Erland was born at home...
Darlene Sanchez
Jan 23, 2026
Darlene Sanchez passed away peacefully and comfortably in the afternoon, Friday, January 23. We are thrilled that she has shed her worn out body and is reuniting with loved ones. Born January 6, 1939, she spent many happy days in her hometown, Panguitch, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. She attended and graduated from Panguitch High School, where she thrived...
Billy Watanabe
Jan 22, 2026
Billy Yoichi Watanabe, aged 95, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on October 29, 1930, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Billy was the cherished son of Ben and Sui Watanabe. His early years were shaped by the idyllic scenery of Twin Falls, where he developed a love for the great outdoors. Later in life, he...
Doris Lee (Bower) Tillett
Jan 22, 2026
Doris Lee (Bower) Tillett returned home to her Heavenly Father on January 22, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home in St. George, Utah. She was 89 years old. Doris was born on December 6, 1936, to John Verl and Evelynn Lorraine (Leatham) Bower.
Doris married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Dale Tillett, on March 31, 1955. Together,...
Gilda Kay Holder
Jan 22, 2026
Gilda K. Holder, age 68, of West Jordan, Utah, born on April 20, 1957 to Gilda Hekking, passed away on January 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to family.She love Halloween, and anything to do with crafts. Her greatest accomplishment are her kids. She loved her kids more then anything! Gilda is survived by her...
Elaine Waegner
Jan 21, 2026
Elaine Clark Waegner was born on September 15, 1944, to Elmer Lucius and LaRue Ellis Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Janice Clark (Curt) Christensen, and her son, Michael Scott Waegner.
Elaine grew up in both Utah and Idaho and eventually made her home in Taylorsville, Utah, where she spent most of her adult life and...
Doris Ann Sundstrom Young
Jan 21, 2026
Doris Ann Sundstrom Young, age 90, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on January 21, 2026. She passed away surrounded by care and kindness at Legacy House Assisted Living in South Jordan, Utah.
Doris was born on December 15, 1935, in Park City, Utah, to Albert Alexander Sundstrom and Mable Larsen. She was the second of four children and was raised...
Marion Lorraine Sutherland
Jan 20, 2026
Marion Lorraine Sutherland passed away peacefully in her home on January 20, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1938, in Wethersfield, Connecticut, to Claude Rexford Oliver and Edith Irene Gilmore.
Marion married Arthur Abbot Sutherland, to whom she was a devoted and loving wife. Because of Arthur’s extensive work-related travel, Marion often carried the responsibilities of both mother and father,...
Adelbert Owen Jeffs
Jan 20, 2026
Adelbert Owen Jeffs passed away at the age of 82 on January 20, 2026. He was born on November 29, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Adelbert and Dorothy Jeffs. He married Beverly Bess on April 20, 2002.
Funeral Services will be held on January 29, 2026, at 1PM at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery located on 6500 South Redwood...
Terrell Isom Bloxham
Jan 20, 2026
Terrell Isom Bloxham passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Sandy, Utah, at the age of 91. He was born on December 30, 1934, in Arimo, Idaho, to Horace DeWayne and Florence Ann Tripp Bloxham.
Terrell and Emma met in Fresno California. After a short courtship, on June 25th, 1960 Terrell married the love of his life in the Los...
Laura Ann Jensen
Jan 20, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Laura Ann Jensen, who left us on January 20, 2026, at the age of 66. Born November 18, 1959, in La Grange, Kentucky. Laura was a beacon of warmth in the lives of everyone who knew her. Laura will be remembered for her bubbly personality and caring spirit. Her kindness extended to...
Judyth Wagstaff Sahm
Jan 20, 2026
Judyth Irene Wagstaff Sahm was born August 22, 1943 to loving parents Nathan Harding & Thelma Laura (Mills) Wagstaff. She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Judy was a darling blond, blue-eyed little girl who loved singing, tap dancing and ballet. Her love of music and dance continued until the end of her life. Judy grew up in a simpler...
Peggy Lauree DeValcour Carey
Jan 19, 2026
Peggy Lauree DeValcour Carey passed away peacefully at home in Murray, UT, on January 19, 2026. She was 96 years young. One of Peggy’s greatest life aspirations was to write her life history. This obituary is written largely in Peggy’s own words.
Peggy was born on October 2, 1929, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Henry DeValcour & Ruby Hatch DeValcour. Peggy spent...
Cory Paul Mitchell
Jan 19, 2026
Cory Paul Mitchell passed away on January 19, 2026, in Ogden, Utah. He was born on July 23, 1988, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Bobby Mitchell and Jesse Yvonne Woodyard. On March 8, 2021, he married Cortney McClintock.
Cory cherished time with his family and had a deep love for the outdoors, fishing, road trips, and exploring new places. Music...
Gloria Garmendia Cendagorta
Jan 19, 2026
Gloria Garmendia Cendagorta, age 86, passed away on January 19, 2026, in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on June 14, 1939, in Amorebieta, Bizkaia, Spain, to Julian and Jesusa Garmendia. She married Jose Cendagorta on July 10, 1958.
Gloria retired at the age of 72, embracing her golden years with the same energy and love that defined her life. Surrounded...
