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

Dec 14, 2023

 

Marianne Meads

March 31, 1991 - December 14, 2023

  Marianne passed away in her sleep at home on December 14, 2023. Marianne was born on Easter Sunday March 31, 1991, to Garner Beardall Meads, Jr. and LeeAnn Hitler Meads in Murray, Utah: their little “Esther Bonny.”

  Marianne was the sweetest little girl. She came into this world...

Dec 13, 2023

Mele ‘Ofakihesia Fuluvaka passed away on December 13, 2023 in Saratoga Springs, Utah. She was born May 4, 1965 in Tatakamotonga, Tonga to Afei Taulalo Finau and Anasiu Lolovao Taungakava. She married Laie in 1991 and Okusitino Fuluvaka in 2001.

She loved making leis, going dancing and serving others that in need. She loved quality time with her family. They...

Dec 13, 2023

Viliami ‘Fakatou’ Naeata Kongaika-‘Aholelei of Salt Lake City was quietly called home to our Heavenly Father on December 13, 2023. 

Fakatou, also fondly known by his family as Willie, was born November 24, 1956, in Pangai, Ha’apai, Tongatapu to Viliami Taumoefolau Kongaika and Luisa Olivia Brown. He was born into a large and loving family, the fifth child of eight....

Dec 12, 2023

 

David Robert Gill completed his final back nine on December 12, 2023, and is now enjoying a well-earned rest at the ultimate clubhouse.  A beloved son, brother, and uncle, Dave was also an incredible teacher, wonderful coach, great golfing buddy, and cherished colleague and friend. Born to Kermit and Gloria Gill in Ames, Iowa on June 18, 1956, Dave’s life...

Dec 11, 2023

Jesus V. Hernandez With deepest sorrow, we announce Jesus V. Hernandez (Zues), age 33 our most beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed suddenly on Monday, December 11, 2023 in California.

Jesus grew up in West Jordan, Utah with his parents and siblings. As an independent contractor he traveled to many states, connected with many people, and...

Dec 11, 2023

 

James “Jimmy” Edward Lobato

September 30, 1956 ~ December 11, 2023



James Edward Lobato (Jimmy), age 67, passed away on December 11, 2023, at home in West Valley City, Utah. Jimmy was born on September 30, 1956, in Fruita, Colorado to Leonard J Lobato and Rose Roybal Humes.

 

Jimmy was the youngest of 8 siblings and was...

Dec 11, 2023

Walter E. Clark Walter E. Clark, age 86, died December 11, 2023, in Holladay, Utah. Born June 26, 1937 to Mary Grant and Elwood Sessions Clark. he graduated from Davis High School in 1955 and fulfilled an LDS mission in Germany from 1957-1960.

He attended the University of Utah, majoring in English and German, serving in the Air Force ROTC,...

Dec 10, 2023

Gary Bernard Hansen passed away and was relieved of mortal pains on December 10, 2023. He was born on September 30, 1950, in Salt Lake City to Peggy Pauline Ford Hansen and Bernhardt (Bernard) Hansen.

He made friends with everyone, everywhere, especially during adventures with his sweetheart wife, Marilyn McBride Hansen. Some of his favorite places to visit were the...

Dec 10, 2023

Roger was born August 23, 1928, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Walter Wangerin and Bernice Johnson. He passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by the love and adoration of his family on December 10, 2023.

Roger spent his early years in Minneapolis and Chicago where he first developed his love of music, playing guitar in the Chicago Boys Club...

Dec 10, 2023

Kenneth Mack Whitney, 68, of Cottonwood Heights, passed away on December 10, 2023 after a battle with non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver.  He was born April 11, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Keith Lynn Whitney and Katheryn Mayer Whitney.  He was the second of four children and the only son.

From the beginning, Ken always...

Dec 10, 2023

Jeannie Kilgore Johnson passed away peacefully Sunday December 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was 95 years old.  

Jeannie was born in Fort Towson, Oklahoma on June 17, 1928, the second of six children born to William Algie Madison Kilgore and Ethel Oretha Norris.  She grew up in Texas and always called herself a Texas girl with her...

Dec 8, 2023

After a long battle with cancer, Connie Rae Curtis Qureshi passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones in Sandy, Utah. She was 64 years old. Connie’s private services were held at Memorial Holladay Cemetery on December 14, 2023.

Connie was born to Carlyle Vail Curtis and Zona Fay Sagers on July 22, 1959, in...

Dec 8, 2023

Our feisty, loving, spirited, sister and aunt, Dorthy Ann Carsey, passed away December 8, 2023 at the age of 81 in Kaysville, Utah.

Dorthy with one "O" was born on Sept 13, 1942 to Delbert Henry and Burlith Kartchner Carsey. She grew up in Salt Lake City and attended South High School.  

While not much of a cook, Dorthy was...

Dec 8, 2023

 

Thomas Llewellyn Jones Jr. graduated in the early morning hours of Friday, December 8, 2023, after a months-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born June 2, 1936, at Columbia Hospital for Women, Washington, D.C., to Thomas Llewellyn Jones Sr. and Sylvia Geraldine Bridwell Jones, he was an only child until his world was rocked by the introduction of a better...

Dec 8, 2023

Helen Marie Fagenbush passed away peacefully December 8, 2023 at the age of 92.

Helen had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Blessed Sacrement Catholic Church. Over the years, she had become very involved with the church and assisted with numerous events.

She is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in...

Dec 7, 2023

On December 7, 2023, James David Trevino, known to many as Trevor James, the Minister of Meat or simply "Dad", passed away peacefully at his home.  He was born April 25, 1964 in Castro Valley, CA to Karen and Allen Trevino. The family moved to Salt Lake City soon after, putting down roots in East Millcreek near the canyon. ...

Dec 7, 2023

 

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Julianne Jackman Nielson graduated from this earth life on December 7, 2023, surrounded by family. 

Juli was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14, 1943. She was the youngest child and only daughter of Mark and Carrie Jackman. Juli grew up with three older brothers and had another brother who...

Dec 6, 2023

Our beloved son, brother, father, and uncle Steffon Marquies Madrid peacefully passed away due to a severe meningitis infection left untreated on December 6th 2023 surrounded by his family.

Our beautiful baby boy Steffy was born May 27th 1992 to Douglas W. Carlson and Alisha L. Carlson in Salt Lake City, UT. He was a caring brother to his...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Elizabeth (Beth) Steele Andersen passed away on December 6th at her home in South Jordan Utah surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 20th, 1939 in Salt Lake City Utah. She was the fourth child of Ione Poulsen Steele, later Gates. She grew up in a large family of Steele and Gates children. Elizabeth was the beautiful...

Dec 5, 2023

Our dear mother, Phyllis Jean Coleman, known to her family and friends as Jean, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Fruit Heights, Utah. Jean was born on June 10, 1934, and grew up in a beautiful, wooded canyon (she referred to as the holler) called Sugar Creek on the outskirts of Charleston, West Virginia. Her father, James Casdorph, built...