Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Harry Glenn Vincent
Oct 28, 2025
Harry “Glenn” Vincent was born on June 4, 1925 in Salt Lake City to Albert H. and Lucy Lovett Vincent. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the age of 100. Attended West High School where he excelled in sports including Football, Baseball & Track.
Married Jetta Vee Hedgepeth on April 3, 1944 while on leave from Treasure...
Michael Brent Madsen
Oct 28, 2025
Our loyal husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Michael Brent Madsen, returned home peacefully to his Heavenly Father, surrounded by family, at the age of 81, from conditions incident to age. Mike was a man of deep faith, intellectual curiosity, and a strong desire to serve the Lord.
Preceded in death by his parents and his sister Pamela. Mike is survived...
Lela Irene Fogel
Oct 27, 2025
Lela Irene Fogel, of Duncan, Oklahoma, was born in Covell, Illinois on June 5, 1927 to William Henry and Mary Estella (Zeiters) Sprecker. She completed her earthly journey on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Marlow, Oklahoma at the age of 98.
Following her high school and college graduations, Lela put her Bachelor's degree to work becoming a schoolteacher. She married Donald...
Jace Owen Ballantyne Chika Raymond Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Our precious baby boy, Jace Owen Ballantyne Chika Raymond Jr., was born on October 26, 2025, at Jordan Valley Labor and Delivery, and passed peacefully in the arms of love on October 27, 2025. Though his time on earth was brief, his presence filled our hearts with immeasurable joy and everlasting love.
From the moment he was known, Jace was full...
Eric Lynn Jones
Oct 26, 2025
Eric Lynn Jones, 58, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on October 26, 2025, doing what he loved most—adventuring. Born on September 29, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Richard Lynn and Catherine Gray Jones. He married his best friend, Leia-Britt Rundquist, on November 8, 2008. Eric was a man whose life was defined by his passion for exploration,...
Skyler Ross Beckstead
Oct 26, 2025
Skyler Ross Beckstead of West Jordan, Utah passed away peacefully on October 26,2025 at the age of 43 in his home with his family. While his family mourns the loss of this cherished “angel boy,” they find comfort knowing that Skyler is no longer confined to his early wheelchair bound body and he is running, talking non-stop, and probably learning...
Kathleen Donaldson Keller
Oct 25, 2025
On October 25, 2025, Kathleen (Kathi) Donaldson Keller died peacefully at home, surrounded by family and love. Born April 28, 1942 to Ruth Mabey Donaldson and Allan Stewart Donaldson (“Registered Nurse Ruth” and “Fire Captain Al”), Kathi came into the world with an extra helping of joy that caused her siblings to dub her the “favorite child.” The second of...
Romeo "Rome" Olivarez
Oct 24, 2025
Romeo “Rome” Olivarez, age 79, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Draper, Utah. He was born on March 3, 1946, in McCallen, Texas. Romeo loved a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and unwavering loyalty to those he cared about.
Romeo built a long and respected career as a Drill and Blast Foreman at Kennecott Copper Mine. For decades,...
Gloria Colleen Chappell
Oct 24, 2025
Gloria Colleen Chappell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Murray, Utah, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, after a difficult struggle with cancer, surrounded by family. She was 88.
Born July 27, 1937, in California to Louis Theodore Berard and Ethel Allred, Gloria lived a life of energy, creativity, and service. She worked on a farm in her youth,...
Henry J Spencer
Oct 24, 2025
Henry J. Spencer, affectionately known as Hank, passed away peacefully at home in Lehi, Utah, on October 24, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 6, 1939, in Riverton, Utah, Hank lived a life filled with adventure and cherished moments.
A devoted storyteller, he had a remarkable ability to captivate those around him with tales from his experiences. Hank's...
Sulieti Taumoepeau
Oct 24, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sulieti Taumoepeau on October 24, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on March 29, 1991, in Mesa, Arizona, to Koheleti Kofe Taumoepeau and Pelenaise Teu Monika Tuai.
Sulieti was known for her radiant spirit and generous heart. She loved to sing, dance, and lift her voice in praise to...
Albert Frank Schmale Jr
Oct 22, 2025
Albert (Al) Frank Schmale Jr
Age 74, Died October 22, 2025 in his home in West Jordan, UT surrounded by his family. Born August 1, 1951 Tacoma Washington to Albert Frank Schmale & Lillian Marcell Nunn Schmale
Proceeded in Death by his father, mother Lillian Marcell Nunn Schmale and his wife LaRena Lee Long Schmale.
Al was raised by a single mother who...
Wilberto Lopez Guerrero
Oct 22, 2025
Wilberto “Willy” Lopez Guerrero, 46, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, returned to his Heavenly Father on October 22, 2025.
Willy was born on July 15, 1979, in Hollister, California, and raised in Quincy, Washington. A man of quiet faith, he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served honorably in the New York, New York South...
Charles Gordon Thurman
Oct 21, 2025
In Memory of
Charles Gordon Thurman
“Dad, Daddy, Pops, Papa and Sweetheart”
02/05/1936 – 10/21/2025
Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles Gordon Thurman, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Murray, Utah. He was born February 5, 1936 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Charles Varion and Leora Millar Thurman. This good, smart, wonderful, loving man was challenged for many years by Alzheimer’s....
Najmi Darzian
Oct 21, 2025
On the morning of October 21, 2025, Najmi Darzian Mohammadi, 93, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully in her own bed and in the comfort of her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She sang, danced, laughed, cried and ensured that she left every stomach that she crossed paths with more full than how she found it. She...
Jane Doreen Erznoznik
Oct 20, 2025
Jane Doreen Erznoznik, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jordan, Utah, on October 20, 2025.
Born on October 4, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jane was the daughter of Doris and Lloyd Howard and the youngest of four children. She was raised in Salt Lake City alongside her siblings Charles, Ila, and Bonnie, all of whom preceded...
Ralph Lavell Bracken
Oct 20, 2025
Ralph LaVell Bracken, age 88, slipped peacefully through the veil on October 20, 2025, after a weekend of tender goodbyes with his family. LaVell met the challenges of his later years, with feistiness and humor while reassuring his family and caregivers that he was "just fine."
LaVell was born on August 8, 1937, in Hiawatha, Carbon County,...
Charles Kelly Stafford
Oct 20, 2025
Charles Kelly Stafford passed away on October 20, 2025 in Riverton, Utah. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Sonny and Karen Stafford.
Kelly graduated from Brighton High school. He had a love of all sports and was a great baseball player for many years. When he got older, he played softball with his dad....
Mary Beth LaFata
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Beth LaFata, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Sandy, Utah. Born on March 2, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Delmar and Mary Rose (Crilly) Peterson, Mary Beth lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends.
On May 25, 1968, she married the love of her life, John LaFata, and together...
Curtis Allen
Oct 17, 2025
We lost our beloved Curtis Allen, unexpectedly on October 17, 2025. He was born to Richard and Joan Allen, on April 08, 1975. He grew up in Murray, Utah. He grew up loving BMX and mountain man activities. He had his daughter on October 07, 2003. He loved her so much. He met his wife, Shannon Allen, the love of...
