Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Josephine Aguilar
Jan 12, 2026
Josephine Aguilar age 87 passed away on January 12th, 2026, in Salt Lake City. She was born on February 20th, 1938, in Salt Lake City to Aurelia and Ramon Garcia.
She married the very handsome love of her life, Joseph Lou Aguilar Sr. on February 4th, 1955. Josie will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and friend....
Joe E. Marriott
Jan 12, 2026
Joe E. Marriott passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Sandy, Utah at 79 years of age. He was happiest when he was busy, especially when that meant lending a hand to someone else. Joe was a kind and thoughtful neighbor, colleague, and loved one whose quiet generosity touched many lives.
Joe was a gifted engineer, mentor, and leader. He...
Beverly Jean Webber
Jan 11, 2026
Beverly Webber, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Born on July 13, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arvel Kelson and Velma Christiansen, Beverly lived a life full of love, family, and joy.
She shared 40 cherished years with her beloved husband, Charles T. Webber Jr., and together they built a family rooted...
Bob Aaron Jones
Jan 10, 2026
Bob Aaron Jones, age 88. Died on January 10, 2026, in Cottonwood heights, Utah. He was born on November 22, 1937, in Mayfield, Utah to Thora and Aaron Jones. He enjoyed hiking and repelling down into caves. He helped build the Glen Canyon Dam. He retired from Utah Power & Light. He enjoyed camping and boating, especially Lake Powell. He was...
Julee Kirkham Bernhisel
Jan 9, 2026
Julee Kirkham Bernhisel, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Riverview, Florida, surrounded by love and faith. She was born on October 15, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emerson Dale Kirkham and Virginia Koch Kirkham, who instilled in her a deep devotion to family, service, and learning.
On September 4, 1974, Julee married the love of...
Gene Curnow Brown
Jan 9, 2026
At the age of 97, our Dad, Grandpa and “Gramps”, Gene Curnow Brown, passed away on January 9, 2026.
Born February 1, 1928, he was the son of Chester and Grace Brown. He grew up in Idaho Springs, Colorado. During his childhood years, he was very close to his Grandpa George Curnow. Grandpa George was his ‘hero’.
When Gene was a junior...
Donna Worley Taylor
Jan 9, 2026
Donna Worley Taylor, 78, of Sandy Utah (formerly Vinton and Union Hall, VA) went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026 after an illness of many years. She is survived by her husband, Don of 55 years, and daughters, Amanda Spiers (Matt) of Midlothian, VA and Rebecca Schumacher (Jon) of Sandy, UT as well as four grandchildren: William...
Patricia Hunt Whitaker Jackman
Jan 9, 2026
Patricia Hunt Whitaker Jackman, age 87, passed away following a brief illness on January 9, 2026. Pat was born on December 13, 1938 in Pocatello, Idaho to Andrew George and Ruth Whitaker Hunt. She was welcomed by her brother Bob, who was 18 months old. Her younger brother, Randy, joined the family several years later and loved calling her Patsy....
Ralph Richard Barra Jr.
Jan 8, 2026
Ralph Richard Barra Jr. of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 76.
From an early age, Rich was a musician. He began playing the clarinet in childhood, developing an ear for music that grew into a lifelong passion. He could talk for hours about sound and spent countless more hours fine-tuning his home audio...
Joe T. Martinez Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Joe T. Martinez Jr. Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. He passed away peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morning, January 7th surrounded by his loving family. Joe is survived by his wife, Pat, son, Anthony, and daughters, Rachel, Erika, and Brittany. He has 11 grandchildren, and one...
Jose "Joe" Benito Sanchez
Jan 7, 2026
Jose Benito Sanchez age 94, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A devoted Christian, proud Korean War veteran, and loving family man, Joe lived defined by faith, service , and unwavering love for his family.Joe honorably served his country during the Korean War, answering the call to defend freedom with...
Robert Gene Conley
Jan 7, 2026
Our dear father, husband, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Robert Gene Conley, 86, passed away peacefully January 7th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Robert, “Bob”, lived a life defined by kindness, humility, faith, and service, having built a legacy that will continue to bless countless lives. He was loved by many, and will be dearly missed. Bob was born...
Sandra "Sandy" M. Backman Durand
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” M. Backman Durand passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 7, 2026
Sandy was born on July 17, 1941, to Horace Backman and Eula Johnson. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sandy married Michael (Mick) Eoff, and they had two children (Pamela M. Eoff and Sean T. Eoff), but later divorced.
Sandy met Mike Durand,...
Kathryn Bryner Christensen
Jan 7, 2026
Kathryn Bryner Christensen, age 75, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on November 8, 1950 to Alma Lloyd Bryner and Eunice Mae Stout Bryner. She married Warren Maiben Christensen on August 8, 1980.
Kathryn graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree. She played the viola and played in the Mormon...
Ernest Carrillo
Jan 7, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Carrillo, 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was born on May 27, 1933, in Cuba, New Mexico, to Martin Carrillo and Mary Carrillo.
In his early childhood, Ernie’s family moved from New Mexico to Colorado before ultimately settling in Utah in 1942. He attended West High...
Dennis Leroy Jaynes
Jan 7, 2026
Dennis Leroy Jaynes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on December 4, 1943, and lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and deep love for his family.
Dennis was united in marriage to the love of his life, Susan Ray Jaynes, on December 30,...
Brandon "Miklow" Lee Ingersoll
Jan 6, 2026
Brandon unexpectedly drifted into the afterlife to be reunited with his Dad on January 6, 2026.
Brandon is the product of the union between Terry and LeAnne Ingersoll, who graced this world with his presence on December 10, 1994. Brandon lived life like a king on his own personal chessboard.
In his younger years, he was an avid skater. As he would...
Donald William Ulmer
Jan 6, 2026
Donald William Ulmer, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 6, 2026 reuniting with his eternal companion, Betty Jewel Allan, the love of his life. Donald was born on July 8, 1933 in Boise, Idaho to Earsel Albert and Mildred Stevens Ulmer. After moving to Utah, Don attended and graduated from South High School. Recognized for his...
Donald Keith Morrison
Jan 5, 2026
Donald Keith Morrison passed away on January 5, 2026, and was cared for by loved ones in Yuma, Arizona. He was born in Salt Lake City on September 5, 1934. Donald graduated from Payson High School in 1953. He served in the Korean War as a member of the Army Corps of Engineers and was honorably discharged in 1959.
He married...
Elmer Rick Jones
Jan 5, 2026
Elmer Rick Jones 78, of Mesquite, Nevada passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2026 in St. George, Utah. Rick was born to Elmer and Sheila Jones on October 28, 1947 in Ely, Nevada.
He graduated from American Fork High School where he excelled in football and baseball. Rick loved racing cars, he was an excellent mechanic,...
