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

Aug 29, 2025

Dearest Dad

What can I write except to reiterate what I've said so many times. You were and continue to be the foundational block for my life and our family. Your hard work and care for your wife and children laid the ground work for this family to become successful financially, morally and spiritually. The one major...

Aug 29, 2025

Herminio Huizar, age 81, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on May 30, 1944, in Agua Gorda, Jalisco, Mexico, where his journey began and family traditions first took root.



Herminio married Silveria Luna, with whom he had 13 children: Martha (Jose Luis), Jose Alberto (Magdalena), Estela (Juan), Victor (Sonia), Jorge (Rocio), Guadalupe (Rafael),...

Aug 28, 2025

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend, William Alfred Pizza, “Bill,” passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his children, on August 28, 2025 at the ripe “young” age of 99. His alert mind and sense of humor were still keenly intact! Bill was delivered on the KITCHEN TABLE, in Scofield, Utah, on August 21, 1926. His...

Aug 27, 2025

William “Bill” Heywood Conner, 78, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Born on May 31, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, he lived the first 51 years of his life on the West Coast, spending time in California, Oregon, and Washington. In 1998, he and his wife, Jolene Conner, moved their family to New...

Aug 27, 2025

Vern Warren Terry, age 97, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Salt Lake City. Vern’s life was marked by deep devotion to family, faith, and friendships.

Vern was the Cherished husband of the late Betty Lou Terry, and loving father to three daughters: Joy Garcia, Susan Walkingshaw (late husband Gordon), both of whom survive him,...

Aug 26, 2025

Francisco Batalla February 5, 1982 – August 26, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Francisco Batalla, a man whose presence and love touched the lives of so many. Francisco, born February 5, 1982, was a dedicated worker for Eagle Environmental for 20 years, always putting in the effort to provide for his family. He was...

Aug 26, 2025

Peggy Eathel Owen (born Tuel) returned to her heavenly home on August 26, where she was reunited with her beloved husband, Lloyd, and her sons, Terry and Kevin, who preceded her in death. She passed away peacefully at home in Berthoud, Colorado, where she had been living with her daughter and son-in-law, Chaille and Randy Huff, for the past four...

Aug 26, 2025

Mark David Stratton, 63, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. He was born October 25, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Paul and Roselyn Stratton.

Mark’s life was built on hard work and filled with laughter, family, and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, horses, fishing, hunting, and spending time with loved ones. A master craftsman and skilled welder,...

Aug 26, 2025

Inge Lis Magnusson Poulson 1938-2025 

Our loving mother and Mormor, Inge Lis Magnusson Poulson, joined her eternal companion Frank in Heaven on August 26, 2025. Inge was born in 1938 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Dagmar Nielsen and Niels Harry Magnusson. 

Inge attended household school in Denmark, and graduated as a female chef. She was also a shoemaker in Denmark. She spent many...

Aug 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025, Mariel Steel peacefully passed away, joining her husband, Norman (Norm).

Mariel was born to Reva & Lavell Webster on January 14, 1936, in Sandy, Utah, where she also attended Jordan High School.

On April 30, 1965, she married her sweetheart, Norm, and together they raised four children: Leonard (Kim), John (Erica), Edward ‘Eddie’ (Jose), and DeeAnn Huffman (Reggie)....

Aug 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Hansen

January 25, 1949 - August 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Hansen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in St. George, Utah, at the age of 76.

Born on January 25, 1949, in Park City, Utah, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Howard and Shirley Snow. She spent her early...

Aug 26, 2025

Kathleen Evans passed away at home on August 26, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1979, in Salt Lake City. Kathleen loved Mexican food and loved to sing.  She was a delight for all who knew her.  Completely devoted to Jesus Christ she memorized The Living Christ and would often recite it to people she loved.  She is...

Aug 25, 2025

Myrna Crandall Jackson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 81.

Myrna was born on May 6, 1944, in Salina, Utah, to Dr. Harold Crandall and Cleo (Shepherd) Crandall. She married Tommy James Jackson on June 20, 1964, and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They settled...

Aug 23, 2025

Robert Troyer, a beloved member of his family and community, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the Sandy Rehabilitation Center at the age of 66. Born on the vibrant day of April 16, 1959, in Boulder, Colorado, Robert spent most of his life in Utah, where he built a legacy characterized by love, kindness, and an unwavering work ethic.

Robert...

Aug 22, 2025

Celebrating the lives of Joy Koleen Hustead ( 1/19/1933 to 8/22/2025) and Robert Frank Hustead (2/18/1928 to 12/6/2008)

Robert and Joy embarked on a journey together on 7/7/1972. They spent 36 years working, playing, and raising 9 children together. Like any blended family, there were both ups and downs, but they always managed to weather the storms and keep the family...

Aug 22, 2025

On a cold day in December 1935, a little boy was born in Kentucky, and the world would not be the same. He was very bright, he loved to read and learn about anything he could. Being in an orphanage for a time was difficult, but dad learned to be tough, too. He got very good at being observant about...

Aug 22, 2025

Richard “Ricky” Despain was born on October 23, 1965, in Murray, Utah, to Sharon Goff Despain and Darwin Despain. He passed away after a long illness on August 22, 2025, at Sandy Health and Rehabilitation.

Ricky was an energetic child who wanted to know how things worked and to fix them. That was always his desire to work with his hands...

Aug 22, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, son, uncle, and friend, James LeRoy Bailey passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on August 22, 2025 surrounded by loving family in Roanoke, Texas. Jim was a devoted husband to his lovely wife Judy Pickering for 60 years, who he married on September 19th, 1964. He was born October 13, 1944 to Mable...

Aug 21, 2025

Sau Chuen Wong, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 21, 2025. Born on October 13, 1943 in Guangdong, China, she was married to our late father, Yee Foon Wong on April 7, 1967. She was an active member of the Salt Lake Chinese Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, taking long...

Aug 20, 2025

December 5, 1934 - August 20, 2025

Fay D. Bascom Crater passed away at her home on August 20, 2025, in Draper, Utah. She was born on December 5, 1934, in Vernal, Utah, to Roy Bascom and Thelma Murray.

Fay was married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to Clifton D. Stillman (later divorced) and later married Marvin Crater, who preceded...