Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
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...
Rebecca Anderson
Jan 6, 2019
Rebecca Anderson, age 54, passed away on January 6, 2019 at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born May 16, 1964 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Stephen and Sharon Anderson.Rebecca is survived by her parents, brothers, Tony (Soon Nam) Anderson and Daniel (Chelsea) Anderson; sisters, Elizabeth Anderson, Allison (Jeff) Koken, Jennifer (Patrick) Hannigan, Amanda (Dee) Gardner,...
Jesse L Holmes
Jan 6, 2019
Jesse L Holmes passed away on January 6th, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 20th, 1950 to La Verl and Jean Holmes. He grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He loved education and was proud of his master’s degree. Jesse’s dog, Thor, was his best friend, and he loved his truck.Jesse is survived by his...
Maurine B Griggs
Jan 6, 2019
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Maurine B. Griggs passed away on January 6, 2019 at the age of 85 due to cancer. Maurine was born April 26, 1933 to Jesse and Clarice Bingham.She graduated from Jordan High School and Salt Lake Community College with an accounting degree.Married Ronald Smith, they divorced. Married Charles Griggs they later divorced....
Johnnie Mae Wynne
Jan 6, 2019
Our dear Sis. Johnnie Mae Wynne stepped from this life into her father’s arms on January 6, 2019. Johnnie Mae was born on October 19, year of our lord 1930 in Widner, Arkansas. She was a devoted wife to Deacon Lawrence C. Wynne, loving mother and an overall Proverbs 31 woman. As such, she was a faithful servant to God...
Blanche Osuna Symes
Jan 5, 2019
Our loving mother, grandmother, and friend Blanche Osuna Symes passed away January 5, 2019 in Tooele, Utah. She was born October 28, 1920 in Tucson, Arizona to John Sougay and Libriana Osuna.
Mother of seven children, Blanche was a homemaker and a great cook. Everyone loved mom's Mexican dinners. She worked at and retired from Abbott Laboratories....
Martha Lindgren
Jan 5, 2019
God called Martha Elisabeth Doelling Lindgren home on January 5, 2019.At her request, a going home celebration of her life service will be held at the Mountain View Memorial Estates Funeral Home, 3115 East 7800 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 on Wednesday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet guests one hour prior to the service. Interment...
Silveria D. Ortega
Jan 5, 2019
Silveria D. OrtegaSunrise September 15, 1928 ~ Sunset January 5, 2019Silveria was born on September 15, 1928 in La Jara, Colorado. The daughter of Cladio Ortega and Clara Avila. She was the oldest of 7 children. Silveria passed away peacefully with her loving family and caregivers by her side at the age of 90. She was married to Delfin on...
Reed Taylor
Jan 4, 2019
W. Reed Taylor passed away on January 4, 2019 at age 89. He was born on April 13, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Willard Fox and Rhoda Reed Taylor. He was the oldest of 5 children; Reed, Ray, Byron, Annette, and Marvin.After graduating from Granite High, he married his sweetheart, Marjean Pincock in the Salt Lake Temple on...
Delroy Atwood
Jan 4, 2019
Delroy Atwood passed away on January 4, 2019 in West Jordan, surrounded by his family, after battling cancer for many years. He was born March 7, 1937 to William Dean Atwood and Mary Azelia Atwood, in Elmo, Utah. He is survived by his three Children; Sherrie (Lee) Hall, Tammy (Leeland) Petersen, Roy (Michelle) Atwood. He is also survived by his...
Ramon Hartwell
Jan 3, 2019
Ramon Hartwell was born on October 2, 1931 in Fletcher, Oklahoma to David and Laura Hartwell, passed away on January 3, 2019 at the age of 87, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ramon served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1960 in the Korean War.He worked at Associated Foods as a forklift driver for 34 years. He loved hunting,...
Glen W. Orvin
Jan 3, 2019
The world recently lost a great man. Glen W Orvin passed away peacefully at home in St. George of natural causes on January 3, 2019. Glen led an extraordinary life and was always there for his family and friends. He was always generous and had a caring side to his rough exterior. At his request, and in keeping with his...
Leta Mae Simper Grimm
Jan 3, 2019
Leta Mae Simper Grimm, age 82, passed away on January 3, 2019 in Murray, Utah. She was born on May 18, 1936, in Salina, Utah, to Leland William and Atla May Simper. She married Roger Ray Grimm.Leta is survived by her husband; daughters Regina (Lynn) Gingell and Marlene (Buzz) Dykhuizen; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. She is...
Jill Boggs
Jan 2, 2019
Jacqueline Linda Kriss Boggs, known to everyone as Jill, passed away on January 2, 2019 surrounded by family in her granddaughter’s home in Herriman, UT. Jill was born October 16, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to Howard Edwin Kriss and Olivia Darling Watkins. The Kriss family moved to El Paso, TX, where Jill graduated from Austin High School. She played 4...
