Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Veneese Nelson
Jan 15, 2019
Veneese was born June 13, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ethel Hawker and Reese “D” Crockett. Reese passed away in an accident on August 4, 1938. Ethel married Clyde Park in 1940.Veneese graduated from Idaho Falls High School and attended Idaho State College (now Idaho State University) in Pocatello. Much later in life she received a Bachelor’s degree in...
Laura Viola Michaelis Lowe
Jan 14, 2019
Laura Viola Michaelis Lowe, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 14, 2019 in West Jordan, UT. She was born on September 19, 1936 to August and Viola Michaelis. Attended and graduated from Olympus High School in 1955. Married Max Lowe in 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple. Laura loved people and spending time with family, her children...
Karen Johnson
Jan 14, 2019
Karen Johnson passed away in the early hours of January 14, 2019 at the age of 66. Born in Salt Lake City on January 31, 1952, she was raised by John and Clora Mills Johnson, who lovingly welcomed her into their home well into their middle age. Karen grew up on the east bench of Salt Lake City and attended...
Lee Junior Folkersen
Jan 14, 2019
Lee Junior Folkersen passed away in his home on January 14, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.Lee was born on May 19, 1930 to Nephi Lee and Erma Greta Folkersen. He served a faithful mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Sweden, and was also, honorably discharged from the US Army, with his lifelong profession as...
William “Del” Feltenbarger
Jan 14, 2019
William Delbert (Del) Feltenbarger, our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa, passed away at age 78 on January 14th 2019, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with gastric cancer. He was born June 6, 1940 in Welch, Oklahoma to William Riley and Ora Jane (McKenzie) Feltenbarger. He made his way to Texas after high school with a basketball...
Myrna Morris Chadwick
Jan 13, 2019
Myrna lived an incredible life. Born in 1937 to LarSene and Wayne Morris, she began her life of service as the oldest sister to two younger brothers, Craig and Mark. The little family made their home in old Salt Lake before building the home in West Valley City which would become iconic to so many in the area. As a...
Caroline Rose Hill
Jan 13, 2019
Caroline Hill passed away on January 13, 2019, at her home. She was born on November 24, 1932, to George and Dorothy Kent in Salt Lake City, UT. She is survived by her son Floyd Hoggan, grandchildren Steven Hoggan, Michael Swim (Brooke), Jessica Swim, Chad Swim, brother Marlow (Geneil) Kent, sister Sharon Golding, and her beloved dog Lily. She is...
Leona Mildred Griffiths
Jan 13, 2019
Leona Mildred Griffiths passed away on January 13, 2019. She was born August 31, 1927 to Clarence and Clatie Lemmon, in Silver City, UT. She was married January 31, 1947 to Hamlet Griffiths. They were sealed June 20, 1981.She is survived by her children; Beverly Hatcher, Roxanne Griffiths (Melvin), Elizabeth Curtis (Dan), Linda Lovendahl (Gene), and David John Griffiths, her...
Maria Mulitalo
Jan 12, 2019
On January 12th, 2019 Maria Fagamanu Mulitalo was called back home to our Father in Heaven. Maria was born of goodly parents: Fagamanu Paovale Mulitalo (deceased) and Siupolu Tela Mulitalo in Kailua, Hawaii. She is survived by her 4 pride and joys: Tinou, Tinora, Tyler, and Tiari; the father of her children: Joe Faatui Olive; her 6 siblings: Toalima, Olivia...
Venice Craghead Taylor Woodson
Jan 11, 2019
Venice Woodson, age 91, passed away January 11, 2019. She was born July 24, 1927 to Samuel and Iola Craghead in Salt Lake City, Utah.Venice graduated from Granite High School and attended LDS Business College. She worked at the Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield, Utah as a “messenger” girl, then in the administration office where she was cleared for decoding...
Robert John Phoenix “Papa”
Jan 11, 2019
Pa was born February 24, 1937 in Provo, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Beal Phoenix and Margaret J. Haney; sister, Jannette Brown; and step-mother, Esther Dorworth. He is survived by his wife, Linda K. Phoenix; his daughter, Julie R. Oblad and her family: Glenn, Jim, Tyson, McKinsie, Timothy, Cicily, Kjera, Jory-Jonathan; daughter, Suzanne L. Phoenix...
Maureen Larsen Sloan
Jan 10, 2019
Maureen Larsen Sloan, our sweet Mom, Grandma, sister and friend passed away on January 10, 2019. She was born on June 23, 1933 to Gladys Hepworth and Kenneth Larsen. She married Donald Sloan Sr on November 16, 1948. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Mom loved her five children and their spouses: Bernice and Robert, Donnetta...
Rosemary Cox Wayne Alder
Jan 10, 2019
Rosemary Cox Wayne Alder. May 11, 1923 – January 10, 2019Rosemary was the third of seven children of George F. Cox and Jessie Eliza Cox, born in Salt Lake City, UT; raised in Tooele County. All of her siblings have preceded her in death. Lifelong member of the LDS Church. Married William A. Wayne 1942, later sealed in the SLC...
Rosemary S. Mcgregor
Jan 9, 2019
Rosemary Margaret Schmitt McGregor; Mother, Grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away January 9, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1921, in Salem, South Dakota to Jacob P. Schmitt and Marie McConville Schmitt. She graduated from St. Mary’s school in Salem, South Dakota and then completed her teacher certification requirements from Eastern State...
Douglas M Simmons
Jan 9, 2019
Douglas M Simmons passed away January 9th 2018 in Salt Lake City Utah. Doug leaves behind a legacy. The love for his family and friends. Never would his door be closed for someone, anyone that needed a place to stay.His strength in overcoming incredible difficulties in life and never giving up. His sacrifices he has made for others. If you...
Flora Valdez Arellano
Jan 8, 2019
On the early morning of January 8th, the angels came and took our precious Mom away. They knew her small and fragile body was so very tired. Flora Valdez was born March 19, 1924 in Del Norte, Colorado, to Julianita Medina and Jose Valdez. On October 2, 1947, Flora married Arthur Arellano in Montrose, Colorado. It was a marriage with...
Charmain Lynne Turpin Webb
Jan 7, 2019
Our Precious Mother and Grandmother Charmain Lynne Turpin Webb passed away at the age of 95 on January 7, 2019 at her home in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on July 10, 1923 to Fred and Hallie Turpin in Bradfordsville, Kentucky. She grew up in Farmer’s City, Illinois. Charmain drove a sick missionary couple to their home to Salt Lake...
Louann Blackburn Hutchison
Jan 7, 2019
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, LouAnn Blackburn Hutchison passed away on January 07, 2019, at the age of 84 after a long illness. She was born on January 19, 1934, in Boise, Idaho. At eight years old, she contracted polio, and spent an entire year in the Children’s Polio Ward, but recovered and went on to win...
Paul Moa
Jan 7, 2019
Paul Moa. Age 66. Died on January, 7, 1952, in Salt Lake City. He was born in Houma, Tonga to Father Sione Hafoka Moa (Fahefa) Mother Fa’akialele Hokafonu (Houma, Tonga). He was married to Meleseini Fokikovi Pupu’a on November, 5, 1976.He was a very hard-worker as a Commercial Interstate Driver and professional Mason and Landscaper. He was a dedicated husband...
Golda Rae Torgerson Swank
Jan 7, 2019
On January 7, 2019 this vibrant, spunky, sassy spirit quietly left this life to be reunited with her parents Mark and Darlene, brother Wayne, and many other loved ones. Golda was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and was the oldest of three children. She married her love Rex Swank December 8, 1979, and they were later sealed in the...
