Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Jul 10, 2019

Thelma Gwendoline Green Farrell peacefully returned home to Heavenly Father at the age of 95 on July 10, 2019. She was born May 3, 1924 in Handsworth, Birmingham, England to Walter William Edward Green and Florence Doris Evans.Thelma leaves behind her children David (Vickie), Lori (Jon), and Deanne; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her younger brother Malcolm. Thelma is now...

Jul 9, 2019

Our precious Noah Parker Hughes was born on July 9, 2019 in Murray, Utah and placed into the loving arms of his parents, Jameson Parker Hughes and Courtney Montrose Hughes.Noah was born as Jamie and Courtney’s biggest baby – weighing in at 10 lbs 13 oz. and measuring 23.5 inches. Based on his movements in the womb, Noah’s spirit is...

Jul 9, 2019

Norton Parker passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 in Holladay, Utah surrounded by his children. He was born on October 11, 1926 in Ogden, Utah to parents Dean and Vera Parker. He served in various branches of the military from 1944 to 1948. He then enrolled at the University of Utah where he became a true “Utah man” immersing...

Jul 9, 2019

Kenneth Bennion Quist passed away July 9, 2019 at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray.Kenneth was born September 30, 1967 in Montclair, New Jersey to William W. and Carol B. Quist.Kenneth was born with Down syndrome, the youngest of five boys.Kenneth is survived by his parents, William W. and Carol B. Quist, and his brothers, Douglas B. (Claudia), Jerald B. (Michelle),...

Jul 9, 2019

Our beloved wife, wonderful mother, amazing grandmother, loving sister, and great friend has passed away. She was the corner stone of our family and was passionate about everything she did, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.She enjoyed fishing, painting, crocheting, and she was an enthusiastic collector of many things. Her love for every living thing extended past her...

Jul 9, 2019

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, coach, and friend, peacefully passed on July 9, 2019. This loving man will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jim was born March 28, 1945 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to Bob and Marion Jimas. He married Mary Ann David August 23, 1969. He graduated from Bingham High School and Brigham Young University...

Jul 8, 2019

Gwen Bloxham Smith, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2019 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born on April 28, 1940 in Pocatello, ID, to Stanley and Ora Bloxham. She married Sherman Smith on October 15, 1959. Gwen loved baking, reading, decorating cakes, music, and dancing. Her biggest accomplishments in life were her children and...

Jul 7, 2019

Died July 7, 2019 peacefully at home. Born November 13, 1925 in SLC Utah to Clyde Jerry Ruoti and Lillian Mabel White Ruoti.She never married but gratefully was instrumental in the lives of all her family.Nana as she was known was always there for consultation or to kiss a boo-boo better. She retired from MaBell after 40 years of service...

Jul 6, 2019

Our devoted and beloved mother, grandmother and wife, June Alice Cox, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday July 6, 2019.June was born June 10, 1951 in Modesto, California to Floyd Benjamin and Alice May Echols. Married Richard Colton Cox on July 3, 1969 and later divorced. They shared 6 children; Amy Warren, Jason Cox, Baby Rickey, Jared...

Jul 6, 2019

Kenneth Floyd Hawkins returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 6th, 2019. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 17, 1942, to the parents of Floyd and Freida (Mauerman) Hawkins, the second of five children, and only son. He met the love of his life, Kay, just after graduating from Granite High School in 1961. They...

Jul 6, 2019

Cora Jean Shipley, daughter of Jeff and Erin Shipley, was stillborn on July 6, 2019 at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah.She is loved and missed by her parents; her siblings Lynne, Lucas, Adam, and Ben; her grandparent, Hattie Ricks, and Chris and Melanie Shipley; and many more family members and friends. “Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.”...

Jul 6, 2019

Albert Arthur ValDez Jr. passed away July 6, 2019 surrounded by family, in his West Jordan home where he built a beautiful life with his wife, Libbie Vigil ValDez. Albert was 72 years old when he lost his battle with ALS and dementia. He continued to grace us with his amazing smile until the last few days of his life....

Jul 6, 2019

Joan Josephson Condie passed away, in her sleep, from pancreatic cancer on July 6, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born May 23, 1931 in Cherry Creek, Idaho, six miles south of Malad, the third child of six. In her youth, she was active in sports and dance. She taught dance at Sid and Peggy Hanger’s dance studio...

Jul 6, 2019

Bret Alan Hover “The Hove” died on July 6, 2019 in Murray, Utah at age 56. He was born on October 30, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ronald Mervyn and Vicki Sisemore Hover. He married Kimberly Anne Jones on May 10, 1988.Bret enjoyed fishing, hunting, and fixing cars.He is survived by his wife, Kim; sons, Travis R. Hover...

Jul 6, 2019

Ann Cooper Holloway, 90, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away in her home on July 6, 2019. Anni was born November 4, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Milton Rue Cooper and Miriam Woodbury Cooper. She was a graduate of Weber College and attended the University of Utah where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. In 1950,...

Jul 6, 2019

Tony (Antone) H. Mason, born August 17, 1955 to Ann and Doyle Mason, slipped quietly away Saturday, July 6th after a long, hard-fought battle with CLL leukemia and MDS. Tony was a 35 plus year veteran of Law Enforcement. His career began as a Bingham County Sheriff in Blackfoot, Idaho. He served most of his career in Midvale City as...

Jul 5, 2019

Terry Dale Bell passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2019.  He was born on March 1, 1958 to Leslie A. Bell and Mona S. Bell in Preston, ID, the youngest of 2 boys.As a child, Terry and his family moved from Grace, ID to North Salt Lake City, UT where he attended Viewmont High School.  Terry graduated...

Jul 5, 2019

Jul 5, 2019

Mrs. Flake returned home to her Heavenly Father on July 5, 2019 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 98.Mrs. Flake was born on November 26, 1920 in MacDade, Louisiana to John and Nancy Thomas. Mrs. Flake was the youngest of eleven siblings and attended school in Louisiana. Mrs. Flake moved to Utah in 1952 with two...

Jul 5, 2019

Winn R. Coplin died on July 5, 2019 in South Jordan, UT at home.Winn was born on November 14, 1954, in Atlanta, GA to J. E. Coplin Jr. and Mary Arnold Reid.Winn married Rosemary Coplin on May 22, 1999.Winn loved to read and go on trips. In his earlier years, Winn was a great sportsman. Winn loved to play golf...