Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Kaye Dixon
Apr 23, 2026
Kaye "Grammy" Dixon, age 84, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on April 23, 2026, in Midvale, Utah. Born on February 11, 1942, in Alamosa, Colorado, Kaye lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, career, and passions.
Kaye spent more than 40 years working in front-end management at Albertsons. She was known not only for her dedication...
David Lynn Peck
Apr 22, 2026
David Lynn Peck, age 76, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dave was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. His life was marked by courage, service, devotion to family, and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
Rebecca Sue Larsen Orona
Apr 22, 2026
Rebecca Sue Larsen was born on June 1st, 1953, to Joseph Young Larsen Jr and Carol Joan Dame Larsen. She passed away peacefully after facing kidney disease with strength and grace on April 22, 2026, age 72. Rebecca was the 2nd of 6 children and loved by her siblings. She was gifted at making and building lasting relationships. She grew...
Sarah Rebecca Morris Beck
Apr 21, 2026
Sarah Rebecca Morris Beck age 70 passed away on April 21, 2026 in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on February 28, 1956 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Robert Crockett Morris Sr and Alice Jo Gilliam Morris. She married Scott Glenn Beck on November 13th 1976.
She graduated from LDS Business Collage with an associates degree in fashion merchandising...
Larry Otteson
Apr 21, 2026
Larry Joseph Otteson
July 22, 1944 — April 21, 2026
Larry Joseph Otteson died peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1944 to Dora Johnson and Joseph O. Otteson. His parents divorced when he was five years old and he was raised by a single mother for the next 14 years until Dora married Zenol Littlefield, who became...
Christian Lee
Apr 20, 2026
Christian Lee
"Silo"
Our beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, was tragically taken from us on April 20th, the same way his mom was taken from him at a young age.
Christian was born on May 13th, 1993, to John Michael (Mike) Renteria and Lisa Lee. After his mom passed away, he grew up in West Valley with his Grandpa Bryan and Grandma...
Catherine Binsacca
Apr 18, 2026
Catherine Lynn Binsacca, born on March 28, 1956, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, from cirrhosis in St. Mark's Hospital. She is survived the love of her life and husband, Jim; sons Alex, John, and Blake, and mother Lee Higham; sister Tamara Sullivan, and brothers Clarence, Greg, and Michael Fields, along with a plethora of extended family members throughout...
Cynthia Howell Thalman
Apr 18, 2026
Cynthia Howell Thalman (age 71) passed away with loved ones by her side on Saturday, April 18th, 2026.
Cynthia was born to Kenneth and Yvonne Howell on January 16th, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, Utah. She grew up in Manti, Utah, along with two brothers and four sisters (Greg, Deborah, Kerri, Kathy, Lorraine, and Blake).
Throughout her childhood, Cynthia enjoyed going on vacations...
Florin Eugene Bluemel
Apr 18, 2026
Florin Eugene Bluemel of Erda, Utah passed away at home on April 18, 2026. Florin was born in Evanston, Wyoming on July 8, 1931 to Harold E. Bluemel and Violet Felter Bluemel of Lyman, Wyoming. He was married to Beverly Crist of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania who preceded him in death.
Florin will have a private service at Memorial Mortuary.
Doris Elaine Young
Apr 16, 2026
Doris Elaine Young, age 93, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on September 6, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Glen Young on September 12, 1951.
Doris created a home filled with warmth and love. Doris enjoyed crafting and spending time at their trailer in Samak. She had a talent for...
Elwin Bagley
Apr 16, 2026
Elwin Nowel Bagley, 89, of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away on April 16, 2026, in his home surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born on September 27, 1936, in Salina, Utah, to Owen Roosevelt Bagley and Irene Brown Bagley. He grew up in Koosharem, Utah, graduated from North Sevier High School, attended Central Utah Vocational School, and was...
Merlyn Fowler
Apr 16, 2026
Merlyn Fowler, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at his home in Syracuse, Utah.
Merlyn was born September 10, 1929, in Payson, Utah, to Isaac Lynden (Lynn) Fowler and Myrle Roundy. He grew up in Richfield, where he worked in his father’s restaurant and developed a lifelong work ethic. He graduated from Richfield High School where he participated...
Elinor Johnson Zoellner
Apr 15, 2026
Elinor Johnson Zoellner, April 3, 1938 - April 15, 2026
Ellie passed away on April 15, 2026, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Born in Hurricane, Utah, in 1938, Elinor later moved to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, where she met the love of her life, her husband, Richard Walter Zoellner. They were married on May 22,...
Michael Phil Nielsen
Apr 14, 2026
Michael Phil Nielsen Sr., age 76, passed away on April 14, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on November 15, 1949, in Ogden, Weber County, Utah, to Wallace and Lura Nielsen.
Michael lived a full and hardworking life, known especially for his dedication as a safe and dependable truck driver—a role he took great pride in throughout his...
Leslee Ann Simpson
Apr 14, 2026
Leslee Ann Simpson, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylorsville, Utah, on April 14, 2026. Born on December 27, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Leslee led a life marked by compassion, creativity, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved.
A proud graduate of Granite High School, Leslee dedicated much of...
Rhonda Lynn Parker
Apr 14, 2026
Rhonda Lynn Parker, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of remarkable strength, creativity, and determination, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on November 20, 1950, to her loving parents, Gilbert A. Pangos and Merle Pangos.
Rhonda lived her life with intention, resilience, and heart. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly to provide...
Juleen (Julee) Marie Cruz
Apr 13, 2026
Juleen (Julee) Marie Cruz, age 45, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jeffrey Alan Rogers and Pamela Ann Petersen.
Julee married the love of her life, Gerad Duane Cruz, on October 20, 2000. Together they built a life filled with love, resilience, laughter, and cherished memories. Her greatest...
Lisa LaNore Wilkerson
Apr 13, 2026
Lisa LaNore Wilkerson, age 57, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2026. She was born June 19, 1968, in Granger, Utah, to Don and Glenna Anderson. She married the love of her life, Don “Dusty” Wilkerson, on May 14, 1987.
Lisa was a proud member of the Lancerette flag and rifle team in her youth. She met Dusty...
Margaret Brim Boyle
Apr 12, 2026
Margaret Brim Boyle, age 96, died peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2026 after a short illness. Beloved family members were at her bedside.
Margaret was born August 4, 1929 in Downey, Idaho. Her parents were Willis and Erma Brim. She shared life on the farm with her older sister Maxine, younger brothers LaVern and Larry and a younger sister, Beulah. She...
Bruce Elbert Despain
Apr 12, 2026
Bruce Elbert Despain was born on May 3, 1930, and passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, just shy of his 96th birthday. His beautiful wife, Beverly, and sweet granddaughter, Chelsea, have been waiting on the other side for his arrival.
Bruce was raised at the family home in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon by his parents, Elbert George Despain...
