Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Sue Click
Jun 9, 2023
Sue was the epitome of beauty, both inside and out. Her warm smile could light up a room, and her radiant spirit drew people in like a gentle embrace. It seemed as though she possessed an eternal wellspring of love, radiating joy and optimism even in the darkest of times. She had an uncanny ability to see the silver lining...
Jerre Ann Jones Baker
Jun 9, 2023
Our precious, sweet mother and grandmother, Jerre Ann Jones Baker, peacefully passed away after a long illness on Friday June 9, 2023. Incredibly, she passed 29 years to the day after her dear husband. Jerre was born the second daughter and forth child to Heber August Jones and Zada Teresa Terry Jones on November 28, 1938 in Salt Lake City....
Belinda Kay Cole Friedrich
Jun 9, 2023
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Belinda Kay (nee Cole) Friedrich on June 9th, 2023, at the age of 58 years, after a short but valiant battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.Belinda was born on February 18th, 1965, to Charles Neil Cole and Betty June (nee Tatum) Cole in Orange, California, the fifth of six children and...
Asiasiga Penitito
Jun 8, 2023
Asiasiga Penitito age 53, passed away on June 08, 2023 in Murray, Utah. She was born on January 05, 1970 in Sato’alepai Sauaii to Fa’atele Nauata and Asiasiga Tauaua. She married Paletasala Penitito.She loved to sing, read her bible, watch TV, and also loved taking walks outdoor. She loved her family and she loved to cherish moments with everyone. She...
Cynthia A. Christensen
Jun 7, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Cynthia A. Christensen who passed away on June 7, 2023 in Layton, Utah. She was born on October 7, 1946 to Flint and Emma Handy Levorsen in Salt Lake City, Utah.Cynthia loved crocheting, swimming, volunteering at the Bountiful Temple and hanging out with her dog Daisy.Cynthia is survived by her sons David...
Elena Licia De Vita
Jun 6, 2023
Elena Licia Bossi was born in Fiume, Italy in 1925. She met her late husband Davide De Vita in Vicenza, Italy, where they married and had their first son, Guido, in 1950. After emigrating to the United States, they had their son Nicola in 1958. In 1985, Davide and Elena moved back to Italy until 1987. They soon found themselves...
Kenneth Wayne Broome
Jun 6, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Broome (79) passed away on June 6, 2023. Ken was born in Gaffney, SC on Nov 18 1943 to W. Dean & Virginia Moss Broome. Ken had two brothers, Barry and Jerry and three half-brothers Dave, Stanley and Dean. He grew up loving all sports but especially: basketball, baseball, tennis and ping- pong. He would even sneak into...
Vera V Bethers
Jun 6, 2023
Vera Tschocke Vieregge Bethers Vera Bethers, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023. She was born Dec 16, 1936, in Silacia, Prussia, East Germany, pre World War II, to Paul Richard Tschocke and Emma Louise Strauss. She lived there and suffered many hardships through the war until early adulthood when she and her family immigrated to America. Here...
Teresa Manzanares
Jun 5, 2023
Our loving wife mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Maria Teresa Manzanares passed away early morning of June 5, 2023.Teresa enjoyed being with her family, camping and spending time with the love of her life the past 55 years. Together they spent their retirement years, watching her shows and vacationing in Hawaii.Teresa was the heart and soul of our family making...
Fine Faitehina Tofavaha Fie’Eiki
Jun 5, 2023
Fine Faitehina Tofavaha Fie’eiki, 88, from the Kingdom of Tonga passed away peacefully in her sleep in Las Vegas, Nevada on 5 June 2023 while in the care of her only daughter Julia Fine Iraia. Fine was born on 21 January 1935 on Mango Island in the Ha’apai group of the Tongan Islands, the daughter of Moala Tofavaha of Neiafutahi,...
Gary Griego Garcia
Jun 4, 2023
Gary Griego Garcia passed away on June 4, 2023 at 59 years old in Midvale, Utah. He was born on November 15, 1963 to Arturo and Mary Garcia. Gary married Jacqueline (Jackie) Jones on May 17, 1986.Gary loved hunting, fishing, camping and anything outdoors . He also loved riding his motorcycle, working on cars, traveling and going to concerts. Most...
Jay Varney
Jun 4, 2023
Jason (Jay) Charles Varney, 49, The loving father of three, brother, grandpa, uncle, best friend. He passed away on June 4th, 2023.Jay was born on January 7th , 1974. In Salt Lake City, UT. To Mona Gail LaFevre and Ray Charles Varney. He lived in Salt Lake City most of his life. Jay’s favorite hobbies were riding motorcycles, camping, boating,...
Rodney Michael Salm
Jun 4, 2023
Rodney Michael Salm was born December 7, 1974 (most likely with a smile) to Rolf and Doris Salm of Salt Lake City. His life was taken away from us on June 4th, 2023. Rodney was youngest of 5 siblings. He was fascinated with cars and started from a young age collecting every toy and model car he could. He transitioned...
Cindy Rae Walsh
Jun 2, 2023
Our dear Cindy Rae Ward Walsh passed away peacefully in her home on Friday June 2nd,2023 at the age of 57, one day shy of her 58th birthday.Cindy was born to Richard Brent Ward and Penny K Ward Andreas on June 3rd, 1965.Cindy had the most amazing passion for life, her family and loved ones and all her many pets....
Richard Arlen Dyson
Jun 1, 2023
In loving memory of Richard Arlen Dyson, who passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2023, surrounded by his family. Richard managed to stay only twenty six days longer on this earth without the love of his life, Judy. They are now reunited, the perfect ending to a true love story.Richard was born on December 17th, 1940 in Salt Lake City,...
Robert Kenneth Mugleston
Jun 1, 2023
Robert Kenneth Mugleston the 2nd, age 68, passed away on June 1st 2023. He was born on April 29, 1955, in Salt Lake City Utah, to Robert Mugleston 1st and Jessie Caperon.Throughout his childhood music played a big role in his life. He traveled and made music with his siblings in a family band called “The Mugleston’s”, where he sang,...
Lola Delane Draper (Davis) Stopper
May 31, 2023
Lola DeLane Draper (Davis) Stopper, age 81, was called back to heaven peacefully of natural causes on May 31, 2023, in Holladay, Utah. She joins her family, friends and her beloved dogs by the grace of God, to await her glorious resurrection, because of her faith and belief in Jesus.Lola was born on November 22, 1941 to Merlin Clair and...
Tricia Groth
May 30, 2023
Our beautiful wife, daughter, mother, aunt and friend Tricia Groth, age 48, passed away on May 30, 2023. She died peacefully at home with family holding her hands.Tricia was born on July 28, 1974 to Dale and Marie White in SLC. She graduated from Skyline High School and Salt Lake Community College as a Medical Assistant. She married her husband...
