Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
James M Williams
Jun 4, 2021
James M Williams, son of Rondo James Williams and Mildred Montague, was born in Provo, Utah on May 12, 1943. He died on June 4, 2021 after a long battle with Kidney Disease. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Joan Benroth Williams. He will be remembered by is six children: Christina (Chet) Petty, Stephanie (Rob) Harper, Melissa...
James L. Welsh “Jim”
Jun 3, 2021
James L. Welsh “Jim”, age 77 passed away on June 3, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was bornon April 19, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Chrystal and Leon Welsh.Jim grew up in Salt Lake City. He grew up fishing, hunting, and racing cars, but especially lovedfishing and enjoyed his solo fishing trips later in life. He...
Joshua Arthur Kerby
Jun 2, 2021
Joshua Arthur Kerby, age 16, died on June 2nd, 2021 at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on August 30th, 2004 in Provo, Utah to Thomas Wiley Kerby and Lindy McClellan Kerby. Josh was born with a heart condition called Aortic Stenosis and always pushed the limits of what doctors recommended for his physical activity....
Janet Martin Anderson
Jun 2, 2021
Janet Martin Anderson, 62, passed away on June 2, 2021, in Sandy, UT, after an 11 year struggle with lupus. Janet was born on July 19, 1958, in Salt Lake City, UT to Donald and Betty Martin. She was married to Corey Jamison on November 5, 1976, and to Jerald Anderson on May 5, 2001.During her life, Janet worked as...
Orell Maxwell
Jun 2, 2021
1933-2021Orell Merryweather Maxwell, 88, our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from cancer.She was born in Cedar City, Utah to Bill and Ida Merryweather; the youngest of five sisters. She had a loving home, and always said she had a happy childhood.While growing up, she studied the piano and violin,...
Robert Kevin Hunt
Jun 1, 2021
Born June 16, 1965Died June 1, 2021Robert Kevin Hunt was born in Salt Lake City Utah to Richard T James and Vickie Jo Butcher. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Herbert E Hunt when his mother remarried. Robert traveled quite a bit with his family and lived with his parents in many different places while Herb was in the...
Franklin “Dub Locc” Troy Demartinis
Jun 1, 2021
On Tuesday June 1st we lost a real “G”. Dub Locc was only 37 when his time came. Suffer no more.Dub was born and raised in Glendale, and was a natural born leader, who had countless friends. He loved music, food, and the outdoors. He couldn’t wait to go camping and fishing this summer.Unfortunately, his heart cut all his plans...
Ernest D Floyd
Jun 1, 2021
Ernest Dahle Floyd passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 1 due to complications from Pancreatic Cancer. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Ernie is survived by his wife (and Hunny Bunny) Myrna; daughters Natalie and Candice (Chris); son Tommy (Lucinda); and grandchildren Caden (Mariah), Paizlie, Zoey, TJ, Bella, Peyton, and Olivia....
Jeff Merrill
May 31, 2021
Jeffery Brent Merrill (64) passed away unexpectedly from an ATV accident on May 31, 2021. He was the son Dick & Betty Merrill (both deceased) He was married to Rhoda Abbott (deceased). Jeff was a loving brother, uncle, husband, son, and friend. He spent 30 years working at Mark Steel as a project manager and estimator. He retired 5 years...
Nancy Deherrera
May 31, 2021
Nancy Deherrera, age 47, passed away on May 31, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on May 10, 1974, In Okinawa, Japan. She married Phillip Deherrera on August 19, 2005.Nancy loved to cook and was always the life of the party. She loved Real Estate, murder mysteries, and anything to do with animals. Nancy enjoyed watching football...
Robert L Dennis
May 31, 2021
Robert Leroy Dennis, age 96, passed away peacefully in West Jordan, Utah on Memorial Day, Monday May 31, 2021, having been surrounded by his loving family. Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Robert was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 5. 1925 to James William Dennis and Luycime Kathryn English Dennis. Robert served valiantly...
Bonnie Sowby
May 31, 2021
Bonnie Lee Sowby passed away on May 31st, 2021, at her home in Magna, Utah at the age of 72. Bonnie was born on March 15th, 1949 in Salt Lake City to Kenneth Jack and Jessie Francom Olsen. She married the love of her life Larry Bennett Sowby on May 17th, 1971 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake...
Janette Garside Witsman
May 29, 2021
Our dear, sweet mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister Janette Garside Witsman returned home to her Father in Heaven on May 29, 2021, after a valiant 3 year battle with Cancer. She was born to Heber and Elaine Garside on October 30, 1951 in Salt Lake City. Jan attended Granger High School and graduated in 1970. She later married her eternal...
Cpl Andres “Andy” Jose Orozco
May 28, 2021
Semper FidelisCPL Andres “Andy” Jose Orozco passed away on May 29, 2021 in Campo, California at the age of 21. He was born on April 11, 2000 in American Fork, Utah to Shannon Black Stec and Domingo Orozco. Andy married his High School sweetheart, Rayn Joyce Johnson on July 22, 2018.Andy enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. His...
Lois Marie Mitton Gaunt
May 28, 2021
Lois Marie Mitton was born August 16, 1930 near Sommers, Montana. She was born in a ten room home built by her father on the family homestead. She grew up one of six children born to Alexander Coyn Mitton and Bodil Lerona Piepgrass. She was raised on the farm and attended Flathead high school in Kalispell, Montana where she studied...
Orlando “David” Peña
May 27, 2021
David was born on April 20, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the beloved firstborn son of Orlando Peña and Rose (Lujan) Peña. It is with profound sorrow that we announce his passing on May 27, 2021 in West Jordan, Utah. David was 62 years old. He left our family with broken hearts as he joined his father...
Joyce Marcroft
May 26, 2021
Laura Joyce Lindley, Born January 16, 1933 to Andrew D. Lindley and Laura Lindley (Fearnley), passed away peacefully in her home on May 26, 2021. She is survived by her children Minette, Marc (Brook), Patrick (Allison), grandchildren Meghan, Sydnee Whitson (Brian), Jordan, Kaitlyn, Brayden, Nicole, and great grandchild, Zachary Whitson. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband...
Jeffrey Paul Allen
May 26, 2021
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Jeffrey Paul Allen passed from this earthly life into the next. He left behind his sweetheart, Sue, whom he married on June 5, 1971. Together they created a loving family; George (Carrie), Pete (Wendy), Lyndi (Drew), and Andy (Kelly). Jeff leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.Jeff’s life can be described as hot and cold,...
Glen Shields
May 25, 2021
Our Beloved Husband and Father finished his mortal journey on May 25, 2021 in Holladay, Utah at the age of 85. Words cannot express how much he is loved by many and how deeply he will be missed.Glen met Maria Mortensen at South High where they graduated in 1955. He also attended the University of Utah.Glen married Maria Mortensen on...
Bonnie Jean Christensen
May 24, 2021
Bonnie Jean Christensen passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021. She is survived by her Husband, Werner, Son and Family, K.C. and Stephanie with their children: Kirsten, Brayden, Tysen, and Colten.As a devoted best friend, wife, Mom, and Grandma, her drive to make people happy and ability to show her love through baking and cooking, will leave a hole in...
