Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Gloria Deonne Hofheins
Mar 15, 2026
Gloria Deonne Hofheins, our beloved Nonie born on June 12, 1960, has returned to her Heavenly Father and her loving parents. Nonie passed away on March 15, 2026, surrounded by many families and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s.
Deonne was the fourth of seven children born to Clifton Reed and Adeline Hofheins. Throughout her entire life,...
Valerie Yvonne DeBies
Mar 14, 2026
In loving memory of Valerie Yvonne DeBies, age 67, who passed away March 14, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Valerie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 28, 1958, to Frederick R. DeBies Sr. and Elizabeth Jennings Cameron. She graduated from Granger High School in 1977 and from Utah Technical...
Barbara Lu North Butcher
Mar 14, 2026
Barbara Lu North Butcher was born December 24, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Willis North and Edith Lavon Nunley North.
She lived her entire life in the Salt Lake City area. She attended Granite High school and met her life long sweetheart, William Butcher, while working at Don Carlos' Arctic Circle in 1968.
They were married in 1970 and built...
Steven Michael Sullivan
Mar 14, 2026
Steven Michael Sullivan, 68, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him always. Born on November 20, 1957, in Lancaster, California. Steven later made his home in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he built a life of family, love, and his career of being, in his own words, “the backbone of America”.
Steve was...
Stone Wall
2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our precious son, Stone Wall, who was born and returned to heaven on March 14, 2026, at 3:20 a.m.
Stone is the beloved son of Raegan Alivia Davenport and Brooks Larson Wall. Though his time on earth was brief, his impact is eternal.
He is lovingly remembered by his grandparents, Judson...
Suzan K Leikam
Mar 14, 2026
Suzan K. Leikam, age 75, of Sandy, Utah passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 surrounded by love.
Suzan was born on October 20, 1950. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family above all else.
She was known for her strength and the love she shared with those around her.
She is survived by her children, Wendy Wilkinson, Rachelle...
John M Suazo
Mar 14, 2026
John M Suazo, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on October 17, 1932, in Alamosa, Colorado.
John’s early years were shaped by his military service. Inducted into the army on November 12, 1952, he bravely served during the Korean War, an experience that earned him the distinguished Bronze...
Scott Whitaker Royall
Mar 13, 2026
Scott Whitaker Royall, born March 19, 1950, in Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on March 13, 2026 surrounded by his family after courageously battling ALS for nearly three years.
The son of Robert and Carolyn Royall, they instilled in him a strong foundation of faith, obedience, and hard work. Raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Scott remained...
Irene Castillo
Mar 12, 2026
With both sadness and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved aunt, Irene Castillo, at the age of 96.She lived a remarkable life filled with adventures, traveling the world and collecting stories wherever she went. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, where her incredible cooking brought family and friends together...
Natsue Nancy Miyake
Mar 12, 2026
Nancy Natsue Miyake, age 94, died at home on March 12, 2026, from causes related to dementia. She was born to Harry Matsuzo and Yoso Takenaka in Salt Lake City on July 26, 1931. She was raised in Japan, returning to Utah in 1950.
She married Fred T. Miyake on September 13, 1953, and they had two daughters, Gloria and Jean....
Carolyn Wilde Pappadakis
Mar 12, 2026
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Wilde Pappadakis, age 80, who peacefully left us on March 12, 2026, in West Jordan, Utah. Carolyn was born on April 8, 1945, in Park City, Utah, to Gladys Emma Judd Wilde and Byron Farnsworth Wilde. She shared a lifetime of love and partnership with her devoted husband,...
James Herbert Chance
Mar 12, 2026
James Herbert Chance, age 78, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He was born on March 30, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John Matthew Chance (Cianciarulo) and Eunice Isabelle Katzer.
James married Kathy Nielson on March 7, 1970. They were married for more than 20 years and had 9 children together. He then married Thressa Jessop on...
Ronald Rual Torrez
Mar 12, 2026
Ronald Rual Torrez Sr, age 79, passed away on March 12, 2026 in Kearns, Utah. He was born on April 21, 1946 in Williams, Arizona to Pressi and Luggie Torrez.
Ronald married Bertha Lavina Wright on February 3, 1968. Ronald dressed up as Santa for many years.
He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Kelly) Oveson, Ronald Torrez Jr.(Sonja Fjetland), Luther Torrez...
George R. Beverley
Mar 12, 2026
George “Dick” Beverley, our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and friend, returned home to his Father in Heaven on March 12, 2026. Dick was born September 23, 1935, to William H. Beverley and Mildred Dorothea Anderson in SLC, Utah. He was the oldest of 9 children. He attended Antioch and West High School. At the age of 19, he worked at...
Jody Lynn Angstead
Mar 11, 2026
Jody Lynn Angstead, age 73, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah. Jody was born on September 7, 1952, in Ogden, Utah, to Roger and Elaine Grant.
She married Steven Angstead on September 1, 2008.
Jody loved baking and cooking for family, friends, and neighbors. She enjoyed sewing clothing, blankets, and quilts to give as gifts, and her cross-stitching was...
Carol Lee Gibson
Mar 10, 2026
Carol Lee (Powell) Gibson, 1946 to 2026
Carol passed away March 10, 2026, after a full life shared with family and friends. She was born in Bingham City, Utah on December 27, 1946, to Jesse I. Lopez and Mary Skram. She was adopted by Elmer Warren Powell and Gertrude Roberts Powell, who were already grandparents and had raised five children. Over...
H. Byron Marchant
Mar 10, 2026
H. Byron Marchant died March 10, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was born at home on Christmas Eve, 1941, the 13th of 15 children born to Stephen and Beatrice Marchant. Growing up in a large family, heart surgeries in childhood and early adulthood, and playing tennis in his Liberty Park neighborhood shaped his life. He was a proud graduate...
Bradley Jay Hammel
Mar 9, 2026
Bradley Jay Hammel passed from this world on March 9, 2026, unexpectedly in his home from an undetermined health condition. He began his earthly presence when his family welcomed this happy baby boy into their Salt Lake home. “Braddie Boy” was an easy baby with a shy disposition and blended well with his more extroverted older siblings. His sister enjoyed...
Vicki Rae Newbold Rich
Mar 9, 2026
Vicki Rae Newbold Rich, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Layton, Utah, on March 9, 2026.
Vicki was born on February 17, 1948, in Murray, Utah, to LaMar and Marvella Sharp Newbold. She was raised in Midvale, Utah.
On October 25, 1973, she married Grant Neil Rich, in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1976 they built a home in Layton,...
Lynn Leroy Parker
Mar 8, 2026
Lynn, our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Lynn was married to Jean for 57 years. They had two amazing children, Janet (Jared), Eric (Brooke), and three amazing grandchildren, Tehya (Adam), Loftin (Rachel), and Caden. He was so proud of them all, their accomplishments, and their compassion and caring for others.
Lynn served in the United States Army, stationed in...
