Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Luitsen Vredeveld
Feb 14, 2020
Our loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend Luitsen (Lou) Vredeveld, passed away at age 68 on February 14, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. He was born April 30th, in 1951. His family migrated from Almelo, Netherlands to Salt Lake City when he was three-years-old. He married his sweetheart, Carol Lynn, on August 27, 1971.Lou helped his family clean offices when...
Russell “Russ” Harry Carlson
Feb 14, 2020
Russ was born the day after Christmas, December 26, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harry O., and Emily M. Meacham Carlson, he passed away on February 14, 2020. His family lived in Richfield, Utah, while his father served in World War 2. He attended West High School. After High School, he married Patsy J. Madil, and they had...
Lorraine Ross
Feb 14, 2020
Lorraine Ross left this world to keep a Valentine’s Day date with her husband Vincent on February 14, 2020. She died at 2:03 pm MST in Salt Lake City surrounded by many family members. She had 5 children, 20 grandchildren. and 48 great grandchildren with 3 more on the way.A private family Memorial service was held on February 16th.Service InformationMemorial...
Kent Sherman Ricord
Feb 13, 2020
February 13th, 2020, our family said goodbye to this brave soldier. Kent Sherman Ricord, age 69, fought with fierce bravery against a rare, aggressive, and vicious type of cancer (Collecting Duct Carcinoma).Kent was born August 22nd, 1950, to Edison W. Ricord and Elda May Gray. Kent was truly young at heart, and was known for his love of animals, comic...
Jack Gorden Baird
Feb 12, 2020
Jack Baird & Allen Nelson
Together Forever
Jack Gorden Baird, age 86, passed away on February 12, 2020, in Los Angeles CA with Allen at his side. Jack was born on November 28, 1933, in California to Floyd Edward Baird & Lyndene Marian Griffin. Jack grew up during the Great Depression and had fond memories of walking through his neighborhood with a...
Betty “Kay” Tyler
Feb 12, 2020
Kay Tyler was reunited with her beloved Tex Tyler and fur babies, Molly & Boogies, on February 12, 2020. She was born on November 15, 1940, in Salt Lake City, UT. Middle daughter of Leola Bagshaw and Verland Lamar Peterson. She was raised in Lark and attended Bingham High in Copperton. Married Wayne Hammond, had three daughters, and later divorced....
Eva Antje Aaltje Anjewierden Copier
Feb 12, 2020
Eva Antje Aaltje Anjewierden Copier peacefully left this life with family by her side on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at her home in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Groningen, Netherlands to Aaltje Van Komen and Dirk Anjewierden. She was later sealed to Dirk and Jannigje Anjewierden in the Salt Lake Temple. Raised in the Netherlands,...
Robert Fehrmann
Feb 11, 2020
December 18, 1938 to William Fredrick Fehrmann and Dorothy Julia (nee Winter) Fehrmann. His soul moved on to a better place on February 11, 2020.He was a jack of all trades and loved woodworking, yard work, dancing in general and belonged to several square dance clubs. He also enjoyed painting ceramic Santa Clauses, home improvements and repairs and just tinkering...
Bruce Wayne Tofft
Feb 10, 2020
Bruce Wayne Tofft, aka BATMAN age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Murray UT on Feb 10, 2020.He was born October 24 1946 in Oakland CA to Hans and Betty Tofft. Bruce was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Bruce had a degree in Metallurgy from Berkley. He specialized as a Welding Engineer with Kaiser...
Franco Aurelio Contreras Ortega
Feb 10, 2020
Franco Aurelio Contreras Ortega passed away on February 10, 2020 surrounded by his family and closest friends. He was born on November 13, 1943 in Quepos, Costa Rica to Francisco Contreras and Florencia Ortega Ortega. He married Maria Carmen on March 6, 1970 in Costa Rica, and together they migrated to the United States. They were later sealed in the...
Benny Lewis Jarvis
Feb 10, 2020
Benny Lewis Jarvis went to Heaven surrounded by his family on February 10, 2020 at the age of 85 in West Jordan, Utah. He was born on March 15, 1934 to Spencer Abraham Jarvis and Blanche McMullin in South Jordan, Utah. He married Deon Peck on April 3, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were later solemnized in The...
Charlotte Wycherly Martinez
Feb 9, 2020
Charlotte Wycherly Martinez was born on July 28th, 1938. She passed away on February 9, 2020, surrounded by those who loved and cherished her. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and joy. Her indomitable spirit and profound sense of humor will continue to lift and inspire those lives she touched.Charlotte was one of those exceptional souls that always...
Roger Fay Roberts
Feb 9, 2020
Roger Fay Roberts“Bompa” Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend slipped out of our lives on February 9, 2020. He was a kind and willing person, helping anyone in need. He was born May 12, 1933 in Richfield, Utah. He was the son of Heber Fay Roberts and Maize Hansen. He graduated from South High School and the...
Carl D. Maass
Feb 8, 2020
Carl passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020, once again reuniting him with the love of his life, Dixie. Dad was a quiet family man with a contagious laugh who loved and cared for his family for 86 years. He was born in Pocatello, ID and moved to SLC as a child where married, had 4 children Tamara (Tony) Arellano,...
Gil Dennis Baker
Feb 8, 2020
Gil Dennis Baker returned to his Heavenly Home on February 8, 2020, after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1944, to Harry Douglas Baker and Grace Helen Tullius. He was the second of four children and the only boy.Gil graduated from Olympus High School in 1962 and enlisted in the Air Force National Guard in 1963....
Alexander Gerardo Rangel
Feb 8, 2020
Alex was born February 16, 1994 in Fairfax, Virginia to Joseph G. Rangel and Lori L. Kisan. Alex passed away on February 8, 2020 at his home in Lehi, Utah.He attended Lehi High School as well as Bountiful High School, where he earned his diploma. Alex also attended one year at UVU. His grades were always among the best.Alex has...
Glenn Eugene Stone
Feb 7, 2020
Our beloved Father, Grandfather, and Grandpa Grape passed away February 7, 2020 after a valiant battle with stage 4 cancer. Glenn Eugene Stone born Nov. 28, 1927 to Glenville Jollow and Elva Madge Reid.
Glenn graduated from South High School and subsequently served in the US Navy, including the Korean War. He married Rose Helen Burningham in...
John Rampton Lauck
Feb 7, 2020
John Rampton Lauck left this world on Friday, Feb. 7. He succumbed to injuries sustained while enjoying his passion – cycling the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains.John had an unbridled enthusiasm for exploring the outdoors. But the true love of his life was his wife, Alison (née Mills). The couple met as students at BYU and married for time and...
Nate Brower
Feb 7, 2020
With profound sorrow, we announce that Nathan Edgar Brower, a beloved father, brother, and uncle was taken from us on February 7th, 2020 at his home in West Valley City, Utah. Nathan was an inspiration to others by the courageous life he lived and in those quiet morning hours, all those who loved him lost a part of themselves.Although only...
Bertha “Bert” Hill
Feb 7, 2020
Bertha “Bert” Hill peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 with her family by her side. Bert was born in Bennett, Utah on November 26, 1935 to Mervin C. Bolton and Nellie McKowen Bolton. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Richard “Dick” Hill; sons: Scott Hill of Spokane, Washington, Stephen Hill and his wife Shannon of...
