Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Gary J Bennett
May 19, 2024
Gary J Bennett, age 85, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Kearns, Utah. He was born on April 15, 1939 in Mapleton, Utah to James Roberts Bennett and Ruby Olean Early. Gary married Renon Sheriff on July 18, 1958.
Dad was loved by many, he was the social butterfly that everyone enjoyed having conversations with. He enjoyed fishing (aka Mr....
John Robert "Bob" Stephens
May 18, 2024
Words like father, brother, husband, uncle, friend, and grandfather are simply titles without the man behind them.
The meaning of these words is defined by the type of man in your life, as unique as leaves on a tree.
Bob Stephens, our dad, was a kind and loving man. His face lit up with a sparkle in eye and a big grin...
Susan Bleyl Day
May 18, 2024
Following a lifelong passion for reading obituaries, Susan Bleyl Day, 78, decided it was time to be in one herself when she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Sue, as she was affectionately known among friends and family, was first diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2009 at which time she was told she had 3 to...
Karen Clare Sands
May 18, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness that we mourn the passing of Karen Clare Sands. Karen was a beloved wife of 57 years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024 at the age of 76. She lived a life devoted to God, her family, and her friends. Karen was a dedicated member of...
Janet "Jani" Kathleen Hehn Daley
May 17, 2024
Janet (Jani) Kathleen Hehn Daley passed away peacefully at her home on May 17, 2024. She was born June 12, 1949 to Erhardt and Mildred Hehn in Bozeman, Montana. She attended Bozeman schools, graduating from Bozeman Senior High in 1967. She became a Montana State University student in September 1967; however, after attending one year, she chose to be with...
Kay Francis Prince Vest
May 16, 2024
Kay Francis Prince Vest, age 80 of West Bountiful, UT is now at home with the Lord. She was born July 10, 1943 in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Kay met the love of her life Kenneth Vest in 1960 at her father’s coffee shop where she worked as a waitress.They were married 61 years.
Kay loved the Lord and was always willing...
David Karl Siebach
May 16, 2024
David Karl Siebach passed on May 16th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in Herriman, Utah, at the age of 72. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerhard and Bertha Siebach on March 13th, 1952, and lived most of his life in Sandy, Utah.
David loved his work as a Driller and owner of Antique Wholesalers and EarthTec...
Kenneth Kay Gardner
May 16, 2024
Kenneth Kay Gardner passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his five children on the evening of May 16, 2024. Born in Ogden, Utah, Kenny was the fourth child and eldest son of Kenneth Woodrow Gardner and Norda Finlinson Gardner.
In his youth, Kenny was literally the All-American boy. A gifted athlete, Kenny regularly won age-group swimming titles in Utah as...
Annette Volert-Nielsen
May 14, 2024
Annette Volert-Nielsen peacefully graduated to the next phase of her eternal journey on May 14, 2024. She emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah with her mother when she was 4 years old from her homeland of Denmark. They quickly made Utah their home and became fixtures in their community. Never shying away from a challenge, she filled her...
Bernardo Beltran Gutierrez
May 14, 2024
Bernardo Beltran Gutierrez Aka Junior, Born January 14, 1942 passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 14, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Bernardo is survived by his children: Brenda (Gary) Hillyard, Rick Gutierrez, and Daniel Gutierrez; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Bonnie Gutierrez, his daughter Laurie Gutierrez and granddaughter, Miranda Lynn...
Douglas K Collard
May 13, 2024
Douglas K. Collard, 90, passed away May 13, 2024, in West Jordan, Utah. He was born May 14, 1933, in Huntsville, Utah to parents Wells Smith and Isabell Allen Collard. Doug graduated from South High School where he met his loving wife of 54 years, Donna Linnea Fornelius (deceased). They married on February 28, 1953. He went on to serve...
Gordon O'Donnell Johnson
May 13, 2024
Gordon O’Donnell Johnson (age 86) passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at his home in Centerville, Utah. He was born 11 February 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gordon O’Donnell Young and Dorothy Deloris Knapp. His parents divorced when he was about 5 years old and his mother later remarried, to Dan Johnson whom Gordon lovingly referred to as...
Evelyn Joan Boven
May 12, 2024
Evelyn Joan (Grube) Boven was born on January 1, 1936. Evelyn passed away on May 12, 2024 in Sandy, Utah. Evelyn married the love of her life Robert Dale Boven on September 7, 1956. Evelyn was surely welcomed in Heaven by her husband and best friend, Bob, and her son Bobby. She awaited their reunion! Evelyn is survived by...
Frances "Fran" Akimoto
May 12, 2024
Frances (Fran) Akimoto, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1932 in Portland, Oregon to Mason and Genevive Akiyama and married Tomio Akimoto on Sept. 12, 1956.
Fran was a loving and devoted wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She worked as an executive secretary at the American Savings Bank for many...
Michael Roy Middleton
May 12, 2024
Michael Roy Middleton was born on December 27, 1955, to Jane and Roy Middleton in Salt Lake City and passed suddenly at home in South Salt Lake on May 12, 2024. Mike graduated from Granite High School. Most of his career was spent driving trucks. He worked the longest for Salt Lake City Public Utilities, but he also delivered parts...
Eddie Ray Cunningham
May 11, 2024
Eddie, 71, passed away on May 11, 2024, due to Leukemia, COPD, and pneumonia. Born January 15th, 1953, in Effingham Illinois, to Ardy and Rosalie Cunningham, he spent his childhood in Crete and Monee Illinois. Eddie married Lorraine (Lorry) Hodgkins on Dec 23rd, 1971, in Chicago Heights Illinois. He entered the Marine Corps in June of 1971 and retired...
Motoi Asiata Fauatea
May 11, 2024
Motoi Asiata Fauatea passed away on May 11, 2024 in Kearns, Utah. He was born on February 25, 1924 in Tuanai, Samoa to Pau Taituave Fauatea and Palepo Paitomaleifi.
Motoi married Siolosega Faumuina.
Motoi enjoyed fishing, farming, and camping.
Dad lived a long life of service to his family and church. He was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus...
Melissa "Lissa" Ann Longton
May 11, 2024
Daughter, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, and to many - friend.
Melissa Ann Longton, 67, graduated from her earthly home Saturday, May 11th in the early morning hours. She fought a brief battle with stomach cancer.
Lissa was born April 2nd, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Carol and Melvin Taylor. She was raised in the Murray/Holladay area in a home on Brookwood...
William Dean Sanders
May 10, 2024
William Dean Sanders (1939 -- 2024) passed away on May 10, 2024. He was the child of Lucyle Dean Sanders and William L. Sanders. He was born in Salt Lake City as the youngest of two children. He was the husband of Sandra Gayle Hadley Sanders. They had one child, Mark David Sanders. Dean worked for many years at Worker's...
Carol Lynne Jarman Angle
May 10, 2024
Carol Lynne Jarman Angle was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the oldest of eight children born to Mary Estelle (Whiting) Jarman and Marlin Joseph Jarman. Carol met her future sweetheart at a church dance and soon after married Max Marlan Angle on 7 May 1953 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.
Carol was a woman of many talents. Her...
