Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Geraldine “Jerie” Abbott Brown
Aug 31, 2018
Geraldine or “Jerie”, a nickname she chose for herself, was born to Albert Leon “Lynn” Abbott and Thresia Carn in Salt Lake City, Utah.Jerie grew up in Murray in a home that her father built, which stands as a testament to his skill to this day. She was always very fond of her brothers, sisters and Mama and Daddy and...
Jennifer Miranda Shutt
Aug 31, 2018
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with cancer, Jen would want this to be a little bit more upbeat…so be it.Jennifer Miranda Shutt was born on the 6th of January, 1986 in Salt Lake City. She departed for her next calling on the 31st of August, 2018. Jen was an active little rascal. She found pleasure doing crafts...
Linda Albo
Aug 30, 2018
Linda Albo passed away peacefully, August 30, 2018 in Murray, Utah. She was born July 1, 1944 to Joseph Gaitin and Charlotte Gray in Salt Lake City. She attended both Stevens Henager College and Salt Lake Community College to obtain her degree in business. She married Elfego Aguilar and raised their beautiful daughter, Kim “Kimmie.” She later divorced Elfego.Linda was...
Robert (Bob) Franklin Lewis
Aug 29, 2018
Robert (Bob) Franklin Lewis, II, age 65 years, died peacefully at home, in Sandy, Utah, on August 29, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1953 to Stanley and Lorraine Lewis.Bob was a varsity athlete in High School as well as member of the Glee Club, leading to his love of music, including a spot in The Grand Land Singers....
Fred “Freddyboy” Romero
Aug 29, 2018
Fred “Freddyboy” Romero, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on August 29th. Fred was born November 17, 1944 In Bingham Canyon to Jose and Perfecta Romero. He was the middle child of five. Fred grew up in Lark with an enterprising outlook; he would have friends commit to chopping wood for the fireplace and stove, since this was...
Gerald Elgin Grames
Aug 29, 2018
Gerald Elgin Grames, 85, was reunited with his beloved wife on August 29, 2018. He was born March 15, 1933 in the Albert J. Grames log cabin in Price, Utah, to Bridie Harrison and Elgen George Grames. Gerry was born with a genetic eye condition that eventually took his sight away completely. Despite this, he didn’t let it stop him...
Eric Clyde Hemmert
Aug 28, 2018
On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, Eric Clyde Hemmert passed away after a long and excruciating battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Eric was surrounded by family and maintained his sense of humor to the end helping those around him deal with his impending death. He was born in Richfield, Utah to Clyde Robert Hemmert and...
Clair Ezra Davenport
Aug 28, 2018
On August 28, 2018 Clair returned to his Heavenly Father and to join his sweetheart Mathel, son Deon, and many loved ones. He was a good and faithful servant who completed his earthly tasks with honor.Clair was born on Sept. 29, 1924 to Ezra Sperry and Martha Arminta Higley Davenport in Woodville, Idaho. He was the youngest of 10 children....
David West Thomas
Aug 28, 2018
David West Thomas – Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, neighbor and servant of the LordDavid (Dave) West Thomas, 75, of Holladay, UT, passed away on August 28, 2018. Dave was born on December 24, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hadlond Pratt and Bernice Madsen Thomas. After graduating from East High School, he served a mission for The...
Constance Ann Dayton Dyer
Aug 27, 2018
Connie Ann passed away peacefully August 27, 2018. She was born in Hollywood, California on March 17, 1932 to Evelyn and James Dayton. When Connie was 13 years old she contracted polio but never let that stop her desire to live a full and happy life. She was the happiest, most optimistic person you'd ever encounter (or get run...
Leo H Merkey, Jr
Aug 27, 2018
Leo Harold Merkey, Jr, age 27, passed away on August 27, 2018. Leo was born on July 21, 1991 in West Valley City to Leo H Merkey and Terry Kley.Leo enjoyed drawing, listening and creating music, and of course football. Go Steelers! His most beloved friend and sidekick was his dog Athena. We will always remember Leo’s smile, his laugh,...
Daniel Jon Grine
Aug 27, 2018
Daniel Jon GrineJanuary 24, 1992 – August 27, 2018Survived by daughter, Eva Diane Grine; parents, Jonathan and Rochelle Grine; mom, Lori Arcand; brothers, Jonathan Joshua Romero and family, Anthony Vigil; grandparents, Johnny Grine, Gilberto and Diane Arguello, Rose Thornton, Rose Zorn, Sarah Thornton; numerous family and friends.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, August 6, 2018 at Memorial Lake Hills...
Ronald Bryant Christensen
Aug 26, 2018
Ronald Bryant Christensen, age 85, died on August 26, 2018 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on July 14, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Bryant Harry Christensen and Gladys Irene Christensen. He married Barbara Alene Johnson on April 6, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.Ron attended South High...
John James O’Neill
Aug 26, 2018
John James O’Neill, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2018 in Layton, Utah. John was born July 6, 1943 in Park City, Utah to Cornelius Joseph O’Neill Jr and Wanda Burbidge. John married Geraldine Monson, they later divorced. Together they had one beautiful daughter, Stephanie O’Neill. John worked as a computer analyst at Hill Air Force Base for...
Jack H. Hilton
Aug 25, 2018
Jack Hainsworth Hilton, 81, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away 25 August 2018, at the Friendship Village Hospice Hospital in Tempe, Arizona. Jack was born December 26, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Thorpe Hilton and Millicent Louise Hainsworth. He married Carol Rae Soderstrom on November 9, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized...
Marie Joan Newsome
Aug 25, 2018
Marie Joan Newsome, 57, passed away on August 25, 2018 after a 2 year battle with cancer. Marie was born on November 29, 1960 in Salt Lake CIty to John Dale and Mary Lou Hansen Newsome. She was the second of 4 children.Marie graduated from South High in 1979. Before the cancer, she worked at Smiths Marketplace. Some of her...
Herninn Peni
Aug 25, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Herninn Ramona Peni announces her passing which took place on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 55 years. After a long battle with several health problems, Herninn passed away at home peacefully surrounded by those who loved her. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and she deeply...
Patricia Joyce Colligan Mackey
Aug 25, 2018
Patricia Joyce Colligan Mackey, returned to her father in heaven on August 25th, 2018.She was born November 22nd, 1940 in Salt Lake City, UT to Thomas Nelson and Lois Thompson Colligan where she lived her entire life close to family and friends.Patricia had many passions in her life, including scrapbooking, bargain shopping, traveling, and most importantly her family. Patricia was...
Bernice Newbold Snow
Aug 24, 2018
Ada Bernice Newbold Snow was born February 25, 1922 to George L. and Lyda Robinson Newbold in Devil's Slide, Utah. She attended school in Devil's Slide and Morgan, Utah.
After high school Bernice lived in the Beehive House in Salt Lake City while attending LDS Business College. Bernice linked ammo belts at Hill Air Force Base during...
Beverly Jean Torgersen
Aug 23, 2018
Beverly Jean Torgersen passed peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018. She is now able to rejoin her eternal partner who has been waiting for three years to be reunited. Mom was born June 6, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Byron and Ronella Turner. She attended South High School and then Westminster College, where she was active as a student...
