OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Rebecca Sue Orona

Rebecca Sue Orona

Apr 22, 2026

A full obituary coming soon.

Funeral services for Rebecca will take place on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Memorial Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary 4670 South Highland Drive, Holladay with a viewing from 9:00 - 10:45 AM.

To stream services, please visit https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/BVY6M9

Larry Otteson

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...

Cynthia Howell Thalman

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

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. 

Elwin Bagley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Angeleno Paul Montoya

Angeleno Paul Montoya

Apr 9, 2026

Our perfect Angel Baby

With deep heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious son, Angeleno Paul Montoya, who was born on March 4, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah and gained his angel wings on April 9, 2026.

Though his time with us was brief, Angeleno filled our hearts with immeasurable love and forever changed our lives....

Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.

Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.

Apr 9, 2026

Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr.

September 30, 1932 - April 9, 2026

Ronald Nile Spratling, Jr., born September 30, 1932, to Erma Leona Wolf Spratling and Ronald Nile Spratling, Sr., entered the world cherished and deeply wanted. From his earliest days, he was surrounded by love and a strong sense of family that would guide him throughout his life. He passed away peacefully...

Kaylynn "Kay" Grimm Jensen

Kaylynn "Kay" Grimm Jensen

Apr 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaylynn Grimm Jensen but more importantly, with hearts full of gratitude for the life of Kaylynn.

Kaylynn (Kay) Grimm Jensen passed away April 9, 2026, six days before her 69th birthday, at Rocky Mountain Care Cottage on Vine, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kaylynn was born on April 15, 1957, in...

Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen

Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen

Apr 9, 2026

Olga Elizabeth (Betty) Gundersen, age 93, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Holladay, Utah home on April 9, 2026, surrounded by the family she spent her life building and cherishing.

Betty was born on January 4, 1933, in Salt Lake City, the only child of Arthur Eduart Hartman and Olga Tabitha Pederson. She was preceded in death by her...

Janice Swenson

Janice Swenson

Apr 9, 2026

Janice Swenson, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in her home in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on June 8, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Simpson and Althea Huffaker.

Janice married Harry Swenson in October of 1956, and together they built a life centered on family and shared experiences.

She found joy in the simple...

Douglas Clayson

Douglas Clayson

Apr 8, 2026

Our beloved sweet dad, Douglas Rawlins Clayson passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Orem Utah. We will forever miss his kind heart and sweet spirit. He was a friend to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archer Lester Clayson and Mabel Rawlins Clayson, 7 siblings, 2 children, Lisa and Leslie, grandson Steven, and...

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