Mary "Gail" Gardner Naves

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary ‘Gail’ Gardner Naves on July 4th, 2025 at the age of 77 in Taylorsville Utah after chronic illness. Gail was born on August 22, 1947 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Ivan Lee and Mary Ruth Gardner.She married Bernard (Ben) Naves. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.

Gail is survived by her loving husband; her children, Tony Romero, Rachelle Naves, Malinda (Dave) Hunt; grandchildren Jacob Gardner, Teri Gardner, Brittany Larson, Alex (Brittany) Vigil, Noah Gillespie, Kendal (Brody) Swertfeger, Adriana Hunt, Sofia Hunt and 4 great grandchildren.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents, son Jimmy Gardner, great granddaughters Dalila Vigil, Ryatt Larson, Oakleigh Larson and great grandson Elias Vigil.

Graveside services will be held Monday, July 14, 2025 at noon under the direction of Memorial Estates, Redwood location, West Jordan UT.