Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
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...
Janice Kay Evans
Aug 2, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah—Janice Kay Evans died on August 2, 2026, attended in her last hours by her children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister.
It is difficult to describe in a few words the life and character of Jan. She could cuss when called for, sing like an angel, and though she rarely held her tongue, she was blessed with...
Terry Bert Manning
Jul 30, 2026
Terry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and our hero. Terry was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Bernard and DeNelda Manning where he was raised with two brothers and a sister. Later on, Terry moved to Salt Lake City, Utah he met his first wife, Cindy. The marriage didn’t work, but together they had their daughter, Dawn, who made...
Blayden Carson Jones
Jul 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Blayden Carson Jones
February 9, 1992 – July 30, 2026
With hearts full of love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, Blayden Carson Jones, who passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 34. He was surrounded by the people who cherished him...
Sue Katherine Pace
Jul 29, 2026
Sue Katherine Barlow passed away in Sandy, Utah, on July 29, 2026, at 1:35 pm. She was born on Dec 7, 1935, to George Archibald Barlow and Laura Belle Adams in Chelsea, Washtenaw, Michigan. She had two older brothers, Bragdon and Robert and She also has a younger brother Thomas and her baby sister Ruthan. She was a member of...
Judith Rae Fletcher Staples
Jul 29, 2026
Judith “Judy” Rae Fletcher Staples, 82, of Salt Lake City and Woodland, Utah, passed away on July 29, 2026, in Salt Lake City.
Born on January 27, 1944, in Concord, New Hampshire, to Charles Thomas Fletcher and Donna Smuin Fletcher. More than anything, Judy loved her family. She was never happier than when her children and grandchildren were all together, especially...
Ronald Dee Moulton
Jul 28, 2026
Ronald Dee Moulton 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 28, 2026, in Holladay, Utah. He was born October 23, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hyrum Rufus Moulton and Ivie LaRea Morriss Moulton. His care free years were the 1940’s and early 50’s. A time to run free through the fields and...
Jerry Brighton Goodro
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Goodro of Murray, Utah, on July 28th, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He lived by a simple philosophy: if something was worth doing, it was worth doing well. He believed in hard work, never cutting corners, and taking pride...
Clara M. Lopez
Jul 28, 2026
Clara M. Lopez, age 92 passed away on July 28, 2026, in Layton, Utah. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Colorado to Isidore and Carmen Montoya. She was married to Alex Nuno later divorced, and Bill Laird who preceded her in death.
Clara had a long and fulfilling life. She had a contact lens company called C.M.L contacts, where...
William Earl Evans
Jul 27, 2026
William Earl Evans, 83, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away on 07/27/2026.
He was born on November 29, 1942, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Elmer Earl Evans and Lavon Olsen Evans, and spent most of his life between Idaho and Utah.
William worked as an electrician for several companies, and was known for his ability to weld, fix cars, and — given enough...
Leeana Adelena Kalatiola Georgell
Jul 27, 2026
Our beautiful princess Leeana Adelena Kalatiola Georgell was born on June 29, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. On July 27, 2026 Leeana passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
Leeana who was lovingly known as Lana was homeschooled and just about to enter into her 6th grade year of Elementary. She loved unique sounds, music and an...
Robert Roy Gill
Jul 27, 2026
Wherever he wants to be, we hope that’s where he spends eternity. He was a father, a husband, a veteran, a grandfather, and someone’s whole world. He was a knight in shining armor. Life won’t be the same without him. He has to leave us and we understand. It is time for him to move on. We know he will...
Lavon Anderson Passey
Jul 26, 2026
Lavon Anderson Passey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on July 26, 1934, in the small mining town of Copperfield (Bingham Canyon), Utah.
She was the daughter of Celestine Less Anderson and Flossie Winn Raper and grew up alongside her sister, Shirley Anderson Combs.
Music was woven into Lavon's childhood. Her parents performed together in a musical group known...
Kevin Richard Watts
Jul 26, 2026
Our dad and grandpa slipped quietly from this mortal experience into eternity on a peaceful Sunday morning. He was surrounded by loving family on both sides.
Kevin Richard Watts was born on September 11, 1931, in Sydney, Australia, to Richard Henry Watts and Irene Emily Elizabeth Reece. His childhood was spent outdoors, where he developed a love for exploring alongside his...
Kenneth Rodger Hardy
Jul 25, 2026
Kenneth Rodger Hardy, passed away on July 25, 2026.
Kenneth was born on December 21, 1950. He graduated from Cyprus High School in 1968 and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era.
He is survived by his five children.
A private viewing will be held for family and friends on Thursday, August 6, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM...
Robert Lee Bonnell
Jul 25, 2026
Robert Lee Bonnell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Syracuse, Utah. He was born April 15, 1935 in Logan, Utah, to Mary Peterson and Harry Russell Bonnell.
He attended the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden, Utah, where he met his beloved wife, Roberta Darlene Green. They were married July 25, 1956, and made their...
Roma Lee Anderson McBride
Jul 25, 2026
Roma Lee Anderson McBride, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Roma was born on April 3, 1937, in Fairview, Utah, and was raised in Ferron and Kenilworth, Utah. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1951, where she attended West High School and the University of Utah.
On April 30, 1961, Roma married the...
Knarik Khachatryan
Jul 25, 2026
Our beloved mother, Knarik Khachatryan, was a truly beautiful woman—inside and out. Her love for her family was boundless, and her remarkable strength carried her through every hardship. Life never broke her spirit; she met every challenge with courage, determination, and unwavering faith.
Our mother never took “no” for an answer—in fact, few would dare say “no” to her. She lived...
Richard LeRoy DeLand
Jul 25, 2026
Richard Leroy DeLand, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in West Jordan, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 16, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Leroy DeLand and Winifred Lillian Griffith. Raised primarily in Southern California, Richard graduated from Compton High School in 1947. He later attended Branch Agricultural College...
Bonnie Ann Gundersen Weber
Jul 24, 2026
Bonnie Ann Gundersen Weber passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Sandy, Utah, at the age of 83 after several years of living with Alzheimer's disease.
Those who knew Bonnie will remember her for her warmth, unwavering encouragement, deep faith, infectious love of music, and her genuine belief in the goodness and potential of every person she met.
Born on November...
