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

Feb 25, 2026

Floyd Archie Jackson, 89, passed away on February 25, 2026, leaving this world much the same way he lived in it, Mid-conversation and wanting to know what was happening next.

Floyd was born on July 13, 1936, near St. Anthony, Idaho to Floyd and Phyllis (Swensen) Jackson. He grew up with strong roots, strong opinions, and a lifelong commitment to staying...

Feb 23, 2026

On February 23, 2026, the world lost one of its great optimists with the passing of Julie Anne Curtis Bryant. An unfailing champion of those around her, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died at the age of 82 as the result of a fall. Julie was born on April 7, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David...

Feb 23, 2026

Charles LeRoy Kelly, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026. 

Born in Salt Lake City on Friday, August 13, 1937, Charlie was the eldest of three children born to Charles “Chic” LeRoy, Sr. and Dawna Vee Lazenby Kelly. In a rare and beautiful symmetry, Charlie entered the world...

Feb 23, 2026

Our beautiful Mom, Neenie, and Wife passed away February 23, 2026 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's. Mom was born March 12 1939 In Mesquite Nevada to Walter and Nell Leavitt Granger. She was one of 8 children having 6 sisters and one brother.

Mom Married Robert Rasmussen Aug 23d 1958 and had 2 Children. Later divorced. Mom married Jack Gertino,...

Feb 22, 2026

Dallas Marion Fautin, age 76, passed away at his home on February 22, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dallas was born on May 22, 1949, in Salina, Utah to Adley Marion and Rachel Mary Fautin. From a young age he had a curiosity for how things worked and a natural talent for building and fixing things.

Dallas faithfully served a mission for...

Feb 22, 2026

Darryl Lee Evans was born on May 11, 1961 to George D Evans and Doris B Evans on Johnson Air Force Base in Saitama Ken, Japan. His family returned to the United States in September of 1961. Darryl was raised in West Jordan, Utah. He graduated from Bingham High School with the class of 1979.

Darryl met JoAnne Peterson at a...

Feb 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Francis Richard Kawabata Jr., who passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Kaysville, Utah, at the age of 85. Born in Rexburg, Idaho, to Francis and Kimi Kawabata (Hachiya), Richard lived a life defined by steady dedication and a love for his family.

A proud graduate of West High School (1959) and the University of Utah...

Feb 22, 2026

Jay Heber Meidell, age 96, died on February 20, 2026, in Salt Lake City as he was returning from a Hawaiian cruise.

Born January 2, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Esther Fern Tucker and Heber Joseph Meidell

Married to Sherry Meidell

Having lost his father when he was very young, Jay was...

Feb 22, 2026

Robert McDonald Eyerly II peacefully left this earth in the early evening of February 22, 2026, after a short time in hospice at the Williams E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. He was surrounded by his daughters M. Rene Eyerly of Santa Barbara, CA, and Karen Elizabeth Eyerly of Salt Lake City, UT, lifelong friend Bob Poole, and Andrew Merrill.

Born...

Feb 21, 2026

Dorothy, age 84, died on February 21, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on July 2, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilma Christeena Waagen and Fredrick Wesley Waagen. 

Dorothy was an avid bowler and played on several leagues. She even went to National Bowling for years. She retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Company with 37 years...

Feb 21, 2026

With deep love and gratitude, we announce that William Kay Harmon (Bill) returned home to his Father in Heaven and his beloved sweetheart on February 21, 2026. Born in Price, Utah, on May 19, 1939, to Myron Melvin Harmon and Lena Janet Nielsen, Bill lived a life full of faith, service, and devotion to family.

Bill’s childhood was marked by simple...

Feb 21, 2026

Ann Johnson Gygi lived a faithful and generous life devoted to family, service, and her Savior, Jesus Christ. She cherished her roles as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend, and found joy in blessing the lives of others. Her steadfast testimony and love for the gospel gave her peace, strength, and purpose throughout her life.

Born April 6, 1942,...

Feb 21, 2026

Judy Jones Jackman, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and comfort on Saturday, February 21, 2026 having had the opportunity to spend her last days surrounded by family and loved ones.

Judy was born in Reno, Nevada, to Lenn and Velda (Williams) Jones, spending many summers in Malad, Idaho. She graduated from Rosemead High School, attended Southern Methodist University, and...

Feb 20, 2026

Nuku Kioa, age 65, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born in Tuanekivale, Tonga, and grew up with a deep love for reading, especially history and language arts. He was endlessly fascinated by the military and enjoyed learning everything he could about the world around him.

Nuku lived a life centered on service, faith, and family. He devoted many...

Feb 20, 2026

April Williams Blair Hagendorf, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the community she loved.

April was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose fun-loving spirit made her a joy to be around. She shared...

Feb 20, 2026

Patricia Faydell Sarle, age 87, passed on February 20, 2026 in Kearns Utah. Patricia was born on March 4, 1938 in Salt Lake City to Frank and Mary Knott Sterling. 

She married Edgar Sarle on August 17, 1956. She loved coloring, liked to crochet. Raised 5 kids, she loved to clean, liked to sew, cook & bake, she loved to watch...

Feb 20, 2026

Richard E. Rivera, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1929, in Romeo, Colorado, to Jose Ruben Rivera and Pasqualita Santisteven.

On May 20, 1951, Richard married the love of his life, Lillian Lopez, and for nearly 75 wonderful years, they built a loving, faith-filled life together and raised seven children.

Richard was a...

Feb 19, 2026

James Davidson: He lived fully, loved generously, and never met a stranger he couldn’t turn into a friend. A devoted husband, a playful and deeply proud dad and grandpa, an adventurous uncle, a faithful son, and a man whose entrepreneurial spirit was only rivaled by his Christ-centered heart, he leaves behind a family and community who adored him.

He built boats...

Feb 19, 2026

Jana Colleen Clegg Moore, age 75, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home in Murray, Utah, on February 19, 2026. She was deeply loved and will be forever missed.

Jana was born on January 3, 1951, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She will be remembered as compassionate, generous, and a deeply loving mother, someone whose heart was always open and whose...

Feb 19, 2026

Thomas Neal Finch, known as Tom, was born in Emmett, Idaho on February 21, 1956 to Glenn and Marilyn Finch. 

He grew up in a family of seven children. His favorite childhood activities were spending time on his grandparent’s farm and camping in the summertime. He moved to Utah where he met his wife Kathy and built a life with her...