Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Christopher Scott Wightman
Jan 1, 2020
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, teacher and friend. Chris passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home in the early morning of January 1, 2020.Christopher was born on December 9, 1962 in Salt Lake City, UT to John (Jack) Alden Wightman and Eleanor Collin Faulkner....
Merrie Hirase
Jan 1, 2020
Beloved Wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Merrie Hirase, passed away with her family by her side on January 1, 2020. She was born June 21, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Tamae and Kaita Miyake. She was married to her life long partner, Kay Hirase on January 29, 1955.Mom enjoyed shopping, bowling, golfing, and camping. Most of all she...
June Mares Owens Bailey
Dec 31, 2019
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away on December 31, 2019 at the age of 94. June Mares Owens Bailey was born on June 6, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edwin and Emily (Mares) Owens. She married her sweetheart, Carroll Mackay Bailey, on August 6, 1946 in the Logan Temple. Their life was their family,...
Richard Jaramillo
Dec 31, 2019
Richard “Dickie” Jaramillo was reunited with his loved ones in heaven on December 31, 2019. He was born on July 30, 1939 in Preston, Idaho and was raised in Montrose, Colorado. In 1967, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah.Richard enjoyed watching The News, and going out to the movies. His favorite meal was from KFC. He will be remembered...
Lainey Tamice Reese Vos
Dec 31, 2019
Lainey Tamice Reese Vos, age 4, passed away December 31, 2019 in West Valley City, Utah. She was born September 22, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah.She liked to play with her brother Jelly. Lainey loved playing with her toys and dolls, especially her favorite Frozen 1 & 2 toys.Lainey is survived by her father Terence Vos, brother Jahlaqai Lester...
Dr. Kenneth Gene Bills
Dec 30, 2019
Kenneth Gene Bills, 71, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 from a quick bout with septic shock. Born July 22, 1948, he was the oldest of 8 children born to Hal Doyle and Bonnie Snyder Bills. He attended Skyline High School where he excelled on the track team. While attending the University of Utah, he sang with the Institute...
Dennis Deen Brown
Dec 29, 2019
Dennis Deen Brown returned to his Heavenly Father on December 29, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 84. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 22, 1935 and married Anneliese Karrasch on December 5, 1958 in the Salt Lake City Temple.Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and provider. He loved...
Richard Nelson Halford
Dec 29, 2019
Richard Nelson Halford died on December 29, 2019 in Taylorsville, UT. He was born on June 24, 1940 in Alton, IL to Ray and Grace Halford.He married Sondra Hoggatt on August 14, 1959.Richard Halford when home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family as he left...
Cleon David Tucker
Dec 29, 2019
Cleon David Tucker died suddenly on December 29, 2019 at the age of 101. He was born on August 17, 1918 in Elmo, Emery County, Utah to Worth Tucker and Florence Abby Pulsipher. He was the youngest of 10 children. He grew up in Emery County and attended school there. He graduated from South Emery High School, then joined the...
Debra Rogers
Dec 29, 2019
Debby Sue Rogers, 59, passed away in her sleep at home on December 29th, 2019 in Cottonwood Heights, UT after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 28th, 1960 to Billy and Sandy Rogers (Magnon) in Fort Collins, CO.Debby was the Public Relations Manager for the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, UT. Prior to...
Bob & Rae Moyes
Dec 28, 2019
Gordon Robert (Bob) MoyesJune 9, 1932~December 28, 2019Florian “Rae” WilsonNovember 19, 1933~December 28, 2019Gordon Robert (Bob) Moyes passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 9, 1932 to Gordon Alexander Moyes and Wanda Abigail Pettey Moyes. Bob was raised in Salt Lake and graduated...
Anona Merrill Piercy
Dec 28, 2019
Anona Merril Piercy passed away December 28, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 91. She was born November 1, 1928 in Rockford, Idaho to Leland and Clarissa Merrill. She was the 3rd of eight children.She was sealed for time and all eternity to Raymond Piercy Jr. in the Salt Lake temple on April 25, 1950. They...
Donald Gene Mccaffree
Dec 27, 2019
A man of honor and principles, left this world on December 27, 2019. Don was a Veteran, having served in the Army. He was also a family man who was faithful to his sweet wife, Patricia, and devoted his life to providing for his 7 children. We are saddened by his departure from this world, but we are thrilled...
Robert “Robbie” Oliver Ward Jr.
Dec 27, 2019
Robert “Robbie” Oliver Ward Jr., age 51, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Friday, December 27th at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Born to Robert Oliver Ward and Pauline (Burgess) Kinlaw on March 5, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Robbie was an avid bowler, enjoyed golfing with family and was...
Sandra Lea Nielson
Dec 27, 2019
Our Beloved wife and mother Sandra Lea Nielson passed away on December 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 3rd, 1960 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin to Neal and Jeanette McDougal. Sandy grew up in Kearns, Utah. Where she would later meet the love of her life Tracy. They started their life together on...
Lillis Marie Hagen Murray
Dec 26, 2019
Lillis Marie Hagen Murray, 82, of South Salt Lake, Utah returned home to a joyous reunion with her family and Heavenly Father. Our beloved Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 26, 2019.Her posterity was her highest achievement. Lillis always remained a powerful example of love, kindness, faith, and service...
John Bruce Anderson
Dec 25, 2019
John Bruce Anderson born March 16, 1937 in Salt Lake City, UT died peacefully on Christmas Day 2019. John battled some health challenges in recent years including Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by loved ones and passed holding the hands of his beloved wife. John was raised in Salt Lake City growing up in the avenues and attended East...
Phillip Lee Deherrera
Dec 25, 2019
Phillip Lee Deherrera passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 25, 2019 at the age of 54.Phillip was born on October 28, 1965 in Romeo, Colorado to Frutoso and Soledad “Lala” Deherrera. He was married to Nancy Deherrera.In his early years, Phillip loved lifting weights and getting into trouble with his LPU brothers. He loved playing softball, being...
Paul & Gretchen Clark
Dec 25, 2019
Paul Kenneth ClarkMarch 16, 1931-December 25, 2019Ora Lee “Gretchen” Knecht ClarkApril 18, 1935 – December 25, 2019 Paul and Gretchen Clark died within hours of each other on Christmas day 2019. Gretchen had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease the last years of her life. Paul died as a result of Parkinson’s disease. They had been married for 65 years. They had...
Aolani Kaina Salanoa
Dec 25, 2019
Aolani Kaina Salanoa passed away on December 25th, 2019 at the age of six months. She was born on May 31st, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ooleanui Salanoa and Rebecca Padilla. Our precious beautiful daughter, sister, grandchild, and cousin returned home Christmas morning. Her short six months she spent on earth were filled with joy, love, laughter, and...
