Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Gyrin Strider Arnesen
Dec 29, 2020
Our beloved Gyrin Strider Arnesen was born to us December 29th 2020. His life was not meant for this Earth, but for greater things in Heaven. Our family takes comfort in the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints whose prophets have taught us “Little children shall be saved. They are alive in Christ and shall have...
Kristina Ray Jordan
Dec 28, 2020
KRISTINA RAY JORDAN (Kris to those who knew her), finally found peace on Monday, December 28, 2020.Born on May 1, 1975, to Raymond and Lonnie Jordan, Kris’ bright blue eyes and charming smile immediately changed all our lives.She grew up playing soccer and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a girl scout who sold cookies so she could go to Trefoil...
Louann Guymon Hainsworth
Dec 28, 2020
LouAnn Hainsworth, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend returned to her Heavenly Father on December 28, 2020. She was born in Huntington, Utah on October 5, 1934, to the late Brigham Neil and Oral Melissa Guymon. She married Robert Eugene Hainsworth on July 3, 1964, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2010.She was the oldest...
Carol Gerrard Christiansen
Dec 28, 2020
Carol Gerrard Christiansen passed away December 28, 2020 at home where she wanted to be. Born August 17, 1927 to Archie and Ethel Gerrard. She married Don Christiansen and would have celebrated 75 years together in June.Carol loved and was loved by her kids, Craig (Becky) Christiansen, Sharon (Jaime) Adams, Laurie (Paul) Kurtzeborn, her six grandkids and 5 great-grandkids.She was...
Ann Pizzello
Dec 28, 2020
Ann was married to John the love of her life for 63 years, together they had three children; John, Ralph, and LuAnn. The journey of their life took them through many changes. Ann always adapted and got her family down the road. She was a great cook and made the most out of the least. We were so privileged to...
Rose Ann Langton
Dec 27, 2020
Rose Ann Langton, our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma passed away on December 27, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family in Salt Lake City, Utah. She fought hard with her battle with cancer.She was born on December 4, 1941 in McPhee, Colorado to Fredrick M. Martinez and Amelia R. (Gallegos) Martinez.Rose married David Harry...
Ronnie Wright
Dec 27, 2020
Ronnie Lee Wright was born on October 9, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lillian Virginia Shiflett and Leland Wright. He Passed away on December 27, 2020 at the Riverton Brighton House Living Center in Riverton, Utah at the age of 81.Ronnie spent his career as a Zookeeper & Groundskeeper for Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, Utah. He...
Nicholas Edward Brady
Dec 26, 2020
Nicholas Edward Brady was born November 12th 1986 and from the beginning was very spunky, loving and funny. Nick was a lover of animals, gardening, his family and his heavenly father. Nick is survived by his Parents Rachelle Ebell (Frank Ebell) and Mike Brady. Nick’s other mom Holly Holman, grandmother Diana Brady, Nick’s brother Keenan Leif Brady and his daughters...
Matthew Hayes Winston Mccoy
Dec 26, 2020
Matthew Hayes Winston McCoy was born and passed on December 26, 2020 at Jordan Valley Medical Center, in West Jordan, Utah. His loving parents are Matthew and Krystal McCoy.Matthew is survived by his parents, Matthew and Krystal McCoy, brother Wayne McCoy, sister Kellie McCoy, as well as many other close relatives.He is preceded in death by Nana Marie McCoy, Grandpa...
Karl Lund
Dec 26, 2020
Karl Lund passed away on December 26, 2020, of COVID 19 complications. He was preceded in death by his loving first wife, Lillian Carol Kampe (Carol) and his youngest son, Gregory Mason Lund (Greg), his parents, Neil Lund and Onez Emily Taylor, his step mother Bessie Lund, his six sisters, Stella, Maida, June, Geraldine, Janelle, and Zelda, and his three...
Myrna Joy Matley
Dec 25, 2020
Myrna Joy Rasmussen Matley, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend returned to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020. She was 86 years old.Myrna was born on April 5, 1934 in Manti, Utah to Wanless Elsworth Rasmussen and Blanche Braithwaite Rasmussen. She graduated in 1952 from Manti High School and received her...
Larry J. Govan
Dec 25, 2020
Larry J Govan (64)Larry Govan passed in Salt Lake City, UT on 12/25/2020 after a sudden illness. Larry was bornin Jacksonville, Florida, on November 13, 1956 to Ruth Nelson and Herman Govan Sr. Larry was askilled diesel mechanic and worked in that field most of his life. He also had a love forphotography and fishing.Larry was loved greatly by his...
Susan L. Smith
Dec 24, 2020
Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend died at her home on December 24, 2020. She was 72 years old.Born August 17, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents Charles Newell Larsen Sr. and Ruth Vivian Peterson. She grew up in the Avenues area of Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School. She married Jeffrey Lynn Smith...
Margaret Havener Johnston
Dec 24, 2020
Margaret Havener Johnston, age 99, passed away on December 24, 2020, in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born on October 15, 1921, in Roberts, Illinois, to Tenjus and Doris Havener. She married Warren Johnston on June 16, 1945.Margaret was an accomplished homemaker. She loved knitting, particularly making afghans for family members, as well as sewing and working on home projects.She is...
Patrick H Mcgean
Dec 23, 2020
Patrick walked to the beat of a different drum. He knew no strangers. He is survived by his life partner, Cindy Nelson and his children; Hannah, Isaiah, Erin and Sebastian, also hundreds of lifelong friends. Patrick will be missed. A small gathering for friends to say goodbye or share a story of Patrick’s crazy life will be held on Tuesday,...
Frederick “Rick” Ernest Rose
Dec 23, 2020
In Loving Memory 1944 ~ 2020Rick (don’t call me Frederick, that was my dad), passed away quietly in the early morning hours December 23, 2020 of melanoma cancer, surrounded by the family he loved. He was born April 20, 1944 in Sugarhouse to Frederick Ernest Rose, Sr. and Leah Hoggan Rose. He is survived by his wife Linda, daughters Allyson/Daron...
Chiuying Tauvao Chien
Dec 22, 2020
Chiuying Tauvao Chien, came into the world on July 8, 1966 and she returned unexpectedly to her Heavenly Father on December 22, 2020 due to Covid19 complications at the IMC Hospital in Murray, Utah. Chiuying is survived by her eternal companion Livingstone Aliimalemanu Tauvao, and her son Samuel Hongli Chien Tauvao (her world and the other love of her life),...
David Astin
Dec 22, 2020
On December 22, 2020, David Dale Astin Jr. left this world and went back to be with his wife, Elisabeth Rosa Schilling, whom he had been missing for 7 years. Though we will miss him, we are happy that he is back with his sweetheart.David was born on March 13, 1932 to David Dale Astin and Helen Elizabeth Norberg in...
Frank Shay
Dec 22, 2020
Frank was called home to our Heavenly Father on December 22, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born May 24, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Wallis & Lois Layton Shay. Frank was the 7th of 12 children.At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War. On...
Brayden Elias Zavala
Dec 22, 2020
Brayden Elias Zavala was born in West Valley City on July 25, 2013, to his mother, Nidia Zavala. He passed away on December 22, 2020, in Salt Lake City.Brayden was a sweet, caring little boy who loved his mother more than anything. He loved sharks, dinosaurs, monster trucks, and racecars. He knew every single shark and dinosaur by their name....
