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

Aug 11, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, Connie Joann Thomas (78) passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Tooele, Utah on August 11, 2018. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 5, 1940 to Jack and Luella Wakefield.Connie was an avid dog lover who considered her dogs her fur babies. She enjoyed going camping with her grandchildren....

Aug 11, 2018

David Hugh Johnson passed away unexpectedly in his home on the evening of Saturday, August 11th, 2018.  He was born on January 30th, 1970  in Ann Arbor, MI to John and Barbara Johnson. Shortly after, his parents and siblings moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was a beloved son, brother,...

Aug 9, 2018

Our beloved husband, father, and brother passed away at his home on August 9th, 2018. He was born to Sidney and Ruth (Crowther) Wayman on March 24, 1943. He grew up in Holladay with his father and four brothers. Brent always spoke fondly of all of the adventures he had with his brothers, friends, and cousins and loved growing up...

Aug 6, 2018

January 20, 1925 – August 6, 2018 Our hearts are saddened by the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend. We are, however, comforted with the knowledge that she has joined her husband and many loved ones that had been anxiously awaiting that reunion.Mom began life in Salt Lake City, the 3rd of four children born to Francis...

Aug 5, 2018

Kenneth (Kenny) Ervin Mounteer, age 30, and Aubrey Lynn Bailey Mounteer, age 30, died on August 5, 2018 in a motorcycle accident in West Valley City, Utah. Kenny was born on July 19, 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kelly Francis Mounteer and Hilary Ann Kirk. Aubrey was born on June 12, 1988 in West Valley City, Utah to...

Aug 5, 2018

Duane La Verne Close, age 76, passed away on August 5th, 2018 in his home in Sandy, Utah. He was born on January 27th, 1942 in Medford, Oregon, to Ruben Vallard Close and Hazel Nettie Hopkins Close. He married Judith Irene Davis on November 30th, 1968. Mr. Close served 21 years in the U.S Navy, serving on the U.S.S Currituk,...

Aug 5, 2018

Kenneth (Kenny) Ervin Mounteer, age 30, and Aubrey Lynn Bailey Mounteer, age 30, died on August 5, 2018 in a motorcycle accident in West Valley City, Utah. Kenny was born on July 19, 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kelly Francis Mounteer and Hilary Ann Kirk. Aubrey was born on June 12, 1988 in West Valley City, Utah to...

Aug 5, 2018

The most wonderful Nini, Viola Carmen Gomez Crebs, left this physical body, Sunday, August 5th, peacefully in the loving arms of her ‘Babe’, Randy, with whom she shared 41 years of marital bliss. They are the couple that termed the expression “Unending Love”, with many wonderful memories that were shared.Nini was the leader matriarch to our family. She was the...

Aug 4, 2018

Harry Davis Lakin, loving husband, devoted father and friend, peacefully passed away at his home on August 4, 2018 at the age of 90.

Harry was born on July 22, 1928 to Helen Davis and Stanley Lakin in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from East High School, and was drafted for military service and rejected. Harry...

Aug 4, 2018

Shawn Edward Stuart, 62, of Richmond, Virginia and Salt Lake City, Utah passed from this mortal life at his home on the 4th of August, 2018.Shawn was born in Gastonia, North Carolina May 18, 1956 to Alfred Joseph Stuart and Carol Dean Lowery Stuart. He lived most of his life in Richmond, Virginia, but toured extensively with musical theater groups...

Aug 3, 2018

Kennith Lee Fadely, age 85, died Friday, August 3, 2018, in Orem, Utah. He was surrounded by his wife and children.He was born in Honey Creek, Indiana on January 27, 1933.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elia J Sanchez Fadely and his children; Joseph (Kelly) Fadely, Anna (Dale) Arnold, Wanda (Bret) Corbridge, Evelyn (Brad) Christensen, Bobby Fadely,...

Aug 3, 2018

May 12, 1962 – August 3, 2018Karie Anne Budd passed away peacefully on August 3, 2018 after battling a tough illness.Karie was born on May 12, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Larry George and Kathleen Yvonne Budd.Karie was loved by those who knew her and will be missed by all.She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Y. Budd;...

Aug 2, 2018

Dana Lee left this world peacefully on the evening of August 2, 2018, dying at home of natural causes.A vibrant, intelligent woman, Dana was born on March 10, 1945 to Clarence and Maurine Bessey of Salt Lake City, Utah, the youngest of four children.Her home was one of warmth and welcome, and outside she nurtured a spectacular garden of cactus,...

Aug 2, 2018

Marsha Bailey Ramsey, a homemaker, passed away due to health complications at St. Marks Hospital on August 2nd, 2018 at the age of 66. She was born on May 27th, 1952 to Mary and Jack Bailey in Salt Lake City. Marsha grew up in Grantsville and spent her teenage years excelling in volleyball and playing the clarinet. She married Michael...

Aug 2, 2018

Joseph Lyle Welsh passed peacefully at his home in Kearns, Utah on August 2, 2018 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beulah Faye Mayhew, Harris, Welsh and daughters Nancy Flores (Lou), Mary Chromek (Bob), sons Terry (Mary Kay), John (Janeen), stepchildren Bruce, Brian and Douglas Harris, Brenda Harris Ivie (Kim), 25 grandchildren...

Aug 2, 2018

Elisa Afitu Naea, age 62, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 2nd, 2018 in South Jordan, Utah. Elisa had several health complications including breast cancer for twenty years. Despite her medical disabilities, she lived life fully with optimism and joy.She was born on August 26, 1955 in the village of Lotofaga, Samoa. Her enthusiasm for life was reflected...

Aug 1, 2018

Kathy Denise Curtis Goudy, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 13, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Elman Bates and Madalyn Laurene Huffman Curtis.

She married the love of her life, Samuel D. Goudy, Sr. April 10th, 2004. Sam was truly the answer to her many prayers....

Aug 1, 2018

Maxine was born near the small farming town of Welch, Oklahoma. She was one of seven children and is survived by her younger sister, Geraldine (Gerry) of Lynchburg, Virginia.She is also survived by a daughter, Janice Brewer, step-son, Gary Taylor and two sons; David Taylor, Leland Taylor and his wife Sherry.  Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil...

Jul 31, 2018

Christine Johanna Hein, 56, of Glade Park passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Glade Park.She was born February 21, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Laverne R. and Johanna L. (Gillett) Hevelone.Christine graduated from Alta High School in Draper, Utah. She married Bill Hein on June 6, 1992 in Tiffany, Colorado.After high school, Christine moved to...

Jul 31, 2018

Our beautiful mom, Ruby Griego, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2018. She leaves behind family, friends and many caretakers who will miss her spunky spirit and generous heart. She was born in 1943 in Embudo, New Mexico to Jose and Emma Martinez. Later they moved to Utah where she graduated from Bingham High school and then later from Salt...