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

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...

Feb 18, 2026

Walter was born on the summer solstice in 1985. True to the spirit of his birthday, he brought warmth, energy and joy to those who loved him. Our buddy's radiant smile, contagious laugh and teasing nature are deeply missed He passed peacefully from acute myeloid leukemia, held in the arms of his parents.

Feb 18, 2026

Carma Cole Johnson was a gardener, homemaker, gift giver, cabin builder, decorator, organizer, seamstress, party hostess, award winning retail salesperson, and so much more. She felt lucky to enjoy her health and independent living well into her 94th year. A force of nature, her life has been an example of strength, wisdom and endurance.

She was born May 22, 1932 in...

Feb 18, 2026

Jessica Ann Cassity, 41, of Herriman, Utah, passed away on February 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and beautiful memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her.

Born on October 4, 1984, Jessica lived a life defined by devotion—to her family, to her friends, and most of all to her daughter, Jordan Cassidy,...

Feb 17, 2026

Our loving mother and grandmother Myra Juanita Lounsbury Brodale, 89, of Murray, Utah passed away Tuesday, 17 February 2026 in her daughter’s home in Sugar City, Idaho of natural causes. She was born 24 November 1936 in Wilton, Connecticut to Everett Wesley and Ruth Mary Williams Lounsbury.

Myra was the fourth child and eldest daughter of 13 children who affectionately called...

Feb 17, 2026

Sharrie Louise Lommen, 56, of Herriman, Utah, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2026.

Born in Willamette Falls, Oregon, Sharrie was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, friend, and beloved elementary school teacher. She graduated from Western Oregon State College, later becoming a National Board Certified Teacher and earning her master’s degree in education technology. Throughout her career,...

Feb 17, 2026

Our cherished baby boy, Rigby Thomas Case, given to us on February 5th 2026 had his life ended too soon, on February 17th 2026. Our family was not prepared to lose our precious baby so soon, but we are eternally grateful for the amount of time we were able to spend with him.

Rigby fought hard and continued to give us...

Feb 17, 2026

Glenn Duane Ney, 71, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 22, 1954, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Francis Eugene Ney and Echo Ney, both of whom preceded him in death. He lived most of his life in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In July of 1972, Glenn married his high...