Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Paul Jensen Curtis
Feb 3, 2024
Paul Jensen Curtis, 90, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, neighbor and friend, joined his sweetheart, February 3, 2024.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 4, 1933, to Earl Jabez and Myrtle Jensen Curtis. Paul was raised in Richfield, Utah. He married Anna Lou Liddiard on December 31, 1953.
Shortly after their marriage, Paul was called to serve the United States...
Geraldine Ann Rose
Feb 1, 2024
Geraldine (Gerri) Ann Rose passed away on February 1, 2024 at the age of 83 in Orem, UT.
Gerri was born Geraldine Ann Johnson on April 3, 1940 in Yankton, South Dakota to George Warren Johnson and Elizabeth Margaret Fiedler. She was the youngest of 10 children and a fraternal twin to brother Gary. Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA...
Thomas Joseph Looser
Feb 1, 2024
Thomas Joseph Looser died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 1, 2024. He was born on November 4, 1951, also in Salt Lake. The oldest of 5 children, he was born the same year that his parents, Joseph B. Looser and Elizabeth Strub Looser, immigrated to Utah from Switzerland, a heritage of which he was always...
Robert Michael Leigh
Feb 1, 2024
Robert Michael Leigh, a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, friend, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born on July 18, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert lived a remarkable life filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Robert was known for his vibrant personality and adventurous spirit. He had an unwavering passion for golfing and spent...
Luke Anthony Blockovich
Feb 1, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Luke A. Blockovich. After a struggle with multiple health problems that was nothing short of heroic, Luke passed away on February 1, 2024. He was 58.
Luke was born the youngest of five children to John and Vera Blockovich on June 8, 1965. He grew up in Kearns. Luke loved...
Leora Bug Petro
Jan 31, 2024
On May 19th, 1967, a beautiful, feisty little girl was born to Frank and Leora Petro. She was born number 7 of 8 children.
Leora means “Light”, and that she was! Leora lit up any room she walked into. She was a brilliant woman. She was not only smart, feisty, funnier than anyone we have ever known, hardworking, and creative.
She was...
Robert Dean Bennett
Jan 31, 2024
Robert Dean Bennett, returned to the arms of his Father in Heaven, and his Savior Jesus Christ, as well as many loved ones on January 31, 2024. After dealing with heart issues he passed away at his home in Sandy, Utah. He was born on March 5, 1937 in Logan. He is the son of James Robert Bennett and Ruby...
George Finnegan
Jan 31, 2024
George Finnegan, age 74, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born on July 7, 1949, in Murray, Utah, to James A. Finnegan and Fay Sanders Finnegan. His loving daughters, grandchildren, family, and friends will miss him dearly.
He is survived by his daughters Mindy (Jerimie) Thorne and Melanie Finnegan; his cherished grandchildren Connor (Katie) Thorne, Bridger Thorne, Sara Thorne,...
Betsy Barnard Brett
Jan 31, 2024
Betsy Barnard Brett, 65 of Brigham City, Utah passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at Sandstone Health Care in Brigham City with her loving family by her side.
Betsy was born on July 20, 1958, in Brigham City, Utah to Blaine Davis Barnard and Virginia Constance Potter. She grew up in Perry, Utah, and attended Box Elder High School.
Betsy’s...
Annette Robison Berhold
Jan 31, 2024
Annette Robison Berhold (87) left this mortal sphere on Wednesday January 31, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Gilbert Hans Berhold, in their 70th year of marriage. Born on April 3, 1936, in Salt Lake City. Annette is the daughter of Bayard Nelson Robison and Katherine Clarissa Hatch Robison. She grew up in the East Millcreek area of...
Alan J. Atkinson
Jan 30, 2024
Alan J Atkinson, 74, of West Jordan, UT, passed away on January 30th, 2024.
Alan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hazen J Atkinson and Lorraine Emma Cyr on February 12, 1949. He went to school at Murray High. Alan enlisted in the Armed Services shortly after turning 18. He served the United States Army in the Vietnam War....
Marilyn Bennett Transue
Jan 30, 2024
Marilyn Bennett Transue, 75, of Farmington, Utah, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2024.
Born in Logan, Utah to James and Dolores Bennett, Marilyn was only a few minutes older than her twin brother and he loved to remind her that she was older than him.
Marilyn married Carl on June 24, 1969. Where they...
Samuel Ross Balderas
Jan 30, 2024
Samuel Ross Balderas
Age 76
Beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully after battling with Parkinson’s on January 30, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on April 6, 1947, in Salt Lake City Utah to Eduardo & Rhea Ross Balderas. Sam was the youngest of five children. He attended schools within the Sugar House area and graduated from...
Eliza Ramoncita Martinez- Lopez
Jan 30, 2024
In the early morning of January 30th, with her loving son Joe Fermin at her bedside, Eliza Ramoncita, mother of Gilbert,[Bobbi] Fermin, [Julia] Julian [Karin], Josie, Johnny,[Victoria] Linda,[Norman] Rosie,[Ross] Richard [Elizabeth], and Freddy [Ladonna]left this mortal life.
She will be reunited with her parents Casimiro and Josephina Valdez, her sibling: Joe Alcario, Casimiro Jr. Benito, Arabella, John Gilbert, Eujenio Polemon, and...
Elaine Boynton
Jan 29, 2024
Elaine Gertrude Faller Boynton, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2024, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Richard Josef Faller and Ethel Elliott. Elaine was married and sealed to Leo George Boynton on June 8, 1959, in the Logan, Utah Temple.
Elaine grew up in...
Preston Palmer King
Jan 29, 2024
Preston Palmer King was born in Pocatello, Idaho on June 20, 1989 to Martin and Gwen King. Shortly after, Preston and family moved to Elko, Nevada where he would continue with his upbringing through high school graduation in 2007.
Preston was a beloved son, brother, friend, and so much more to those who had the privilege of knowing him. He brought...
Ruth Ann Hopson
Jan 28, 2024
On the morning of January 28th, 2024, with family surrounding her, Ruth Ann Hopson (aka GG, short for Great Grandma) peacefully transferred from the kingdom of the Earth to the Kingdom of God.
Ruth was born May 28th, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lloyd Fillmore and Ruth Snow. She grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and had two brothers,...
Christine Fixmer Tracy
Jan 28, 2024
Christine Fixmer Tracy Age 45, died on January 28th, 2024 In Riverton, UT. She was born on October 9th, 1978 in Murray, UT to Larry and Shirley Fixmer.
She married Thomas Tracy on January 6th, 2001 and they were sealed in the temple for eternity on February 22nd, 2003.
Christine's early years were difficult for her, but she came out of it a stronger person, which was an apparent trait to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was very thoughtful and tender, and would go out of her way to let you know she was thinking of...
Chester Arthur Macomber, III
Jan 28, 2024
Chester A. Macomber III, died peacefully at home on January 28th , 2024 at the age of 79. He was born in Evanston Wyoming to Clyde Macomber and June Jones.
Chester served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Questar after working security for them for many years.
Chester loved fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He...
John Deuane Zmuda
Jan 28, 2024
John Deuane Zmuda age 79. Died on January 28, 2024, at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 8, 1944, in Park City, Utah to George and Ruby Zmuda. He married Janie Zmuda on November 18, 1983.
John was a lover of all sports! He would always have sports on the television. Golf, baseball, basketball, tennis,...
