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

Aug 14, 2018

LaRae Piercy, born February 7, 1951, in Oakland, California to Raymond W. Piercy Jr. and Anona Merrill Piercy passed away on August 14, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. LaRae was the first born of five and the first grandchild in the Piercy family. She was adored by her grandparents and great grandma and her sweet nature captured everyone’s attention....

Aug 14, 2018

Steven Dell Kelson, 63, of Salt Lake City, UT passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 14, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident returning from his annual trip to Sturgis. He was surrounded by best friends, Kenny and Kris.Born September 10, 1954, to Henry D and Betty B Kelson, he was the second of...

Aug 14, 2018

Donald Wali Bilal (Donnie), age 68, passed away on August 14th, 2018, in Murray, Utah. He was born on October 15th, 1949, in Auburn, Kentucky, to Robert Blakey Sr. and Mary Viers-Blakey. He married Ana Maria Bilal January 24th, 2003 (Emma L. Blakey-Bilal June 28th, 1969 – July 28th, 1999).Don loved spending time with his family, traveling, studying and teaching...

Aug 13, 2018

Raymond Charles Becker passed away on August 13, 2018 in Lindon, Utah.  Ray was born on October 28, 1926 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Viola Becker. Ray married Gladys Ludwig on December 17, 1949 and they raised their family in Wisconsin until 1972 when they moved to West Valley City, Utah.

Ray served...

Aug 13, 2018

Marnie Carolyn Llewellyn, 52, passed away on August 13, 2018, in Holladay, Utah. She was born on February 20, 1966, in Murray, Utah to Carolyn Ruth Erickson Needham and Brent C. Clayton. She married Douglas G. Llewellyn on Aug 21, 1986.Marnie was the kind of person who would drop everything in an instant to help family or friends in need…...

Aug 13, 2018

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend Louise Roberts Harrison passed away on August 13, 2018 at the age of 98. She was born on March 11, 1920 in Tooele, Utah to Gottfried and Clara Isabell Fraser Fahrni. She was the youngest of 4 siblings, two brothers and one sister. She grew up in Lark, Utah and graduated from Bingham...

Aug 13, 2018

Ron Brantley (74) passed peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2018 in Mesa, AZ. He is now with his Heavenly Father & Savior as well as his beloved parents, siblings, and son (David).He was born to Luther Brantley & Mary Mattie Gill on September 4, 1943 and had four siblings: Doug (deceased), Pete (deceased), Norma (deceased), & Don.  He...

Aug 12, 2018

Philip John Montoya was born to Adolph Montoya and Catalina Lujan on October 5, 1929 in Bingham Canyon, UT. Philip was born with a baseball mitt in one hand and a model train in the other. He was the 5th of 6 children. With many brothers, Philip honed his skills at football, basketball and baseball, excelling most as baseball player...

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;...