Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Michael Arthur Richard Murphy
Feb 16, 2026
Michael Arthur Richard Murphy, age 95, of Salt Lake City, passed away on February 16, 2026, after complications of acute pancreatitis.
Michael was born on March 15, 1930, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the late Michael John Richard Murphy and Helen Bernice Choate Murphy. He was the third of five children. He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen, his...
Bryan Clayton Strate
Feb 16, 2026
Bryan Clayton Strate, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and family at his home in Taylorsville, Utah, on February 16, 2026. His life was defined by hard work, faith, kindness, and a deep devotion to his family.
Born on June 11, 1946, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, Bryan, son of LaVona and Orene...
Christopher Jon Evans Murano
Feb 15, 2026
Christopher Jon Evans Murano, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 15, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1969, to Carol Marie Murano and Clyde Lamar Evans.
Christopher had a deep passion for homes and found great joy in his career in real estate. He was known for his sharp wit—almost as sharp as his impeccable sense of...
Marlene Orlob
Feb 15, 2026
Marlene Orlob, age 90, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Murray, Utah. She was born on January 7, 1936, in San Francisco, California.
On December 18, 1968, she married the love of her life, August Leon Orlob. Together they built a life filled with love, companionship, and shared memories.
Marlene spent many years working as a travel agent, a profession that...
Helen Lombardi
Feb 15, 2026
Helen Lombardi passed away on February 15, 2026 in Sandy, Utah. She was born on May 23, 1935, in Glendale, Idaho to Oleen Alder Jensen and Ellen Porter. She married Cliff Lombardi in 1978.
Helen was blessed with a daughter and five sons, along with two stepchildren. She enjoyed high school, going on to graduate and attend business college. She loved...
Kenneth Wade Reese
Feb 14, 2026
Kenneth Wade Reese, age 80. Died on February 14, 2026, in Taylorsville, Utah. He was Born September 26, 1945, In Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lyle M. Reese and Virginia Anna Estella Brown.Kenny passed away two days after receiving news that he was cancer free. He had beat stage three Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in the setting of a multitude of additional...
Leon Ernest Munk
Feb 13, 2026
Leon Ernest Munk passed away on February 13, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. He was born on May 16, 1941, in Price, Utah to Jeanne Giraud and Howard Munk. He married Carol Elaine Martin on September 23, 1991.
Leon served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Turner Joy and then the USS Wilkinson, where he...
Velma "Louise" Dugat Bingham
Feb 12, 2026
Velma “Louise” Dugat Bingham passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood Heights, Utah on February 12, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born January 8, 1937 in Corpus Christie, Texas to Francis Arnold Dugat and Wilber Louise Owin Dugat. She married her beloved husband, Dean Laray Bingham on July 8th, 1955. They were later sealed in the Arizona...
Xavier Cruz Saucedo
Feb 11, 2026
Xavier Cruz Saucedo, 18, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He was born on September 7, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gabriela Herrera and Javier Saucedo. He is the beloved younger brother of Jazlin Saucedo-Ramirez.
Xavier was a genuine, kindhearted, respectful, and loving young man whose smile could light up any room. Though he could...
Douglas James Mounteer
Feb 11, 2026
Doug Mounteer, 62, of Sandy, Utah, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. Born on November 23, 1963, in Murray, Utah, Doug grew up with grit and determination that he carried throughout his life. Known for his tough exterior and no-nonsense approach, those who truly knew him understood the deep loyalty, generosity, and fierce love he held for his family...
Heidi Lynn Carsey
Feb 11, 2026
Our beloved mother, Heidi Lynn Carsey, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 65. She was a force of nature, a source of endless laughter, and the heart of our family. To know Heidi was to love her. Her generosity and kindness extended not only to family and friends but to all who knew her. Heidi was...
Brent Donell Hardcastle
Feb 11, 2026
Brent Donell Hardcastle, a beloved brother, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend, passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, just two weeks after his 69th birthday. He was born on January 27, 1957 to his late parents, Dimond and Vivian Hardcastle.
Brent has joined his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Andersen Hardcastle. He is survived by his three children: J.I....
Eliana Luisa Toledo Saldivar
Feb 11, 2026
Eliana (Yany) Saldivar, passed away on February 11th, 2026 in Herriman, Utah at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1942 in Santiago, Chile to Eduardo Toledo and Maria Rosas Toledo. She married and was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to John G Saldivar, the love of her life, on November...
Joan Fisher
Feb 9, 2026
Murray, UT - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Fisher on February 9, at the age of 89.Joan was born and raised in Murray, Utah and lived a life marked by compassion, kindness, strength and devotion to her friends and family.Joan was predeceased by her husband Bryan Fisher and her parents Jesse and Mary Barrett. She is survived...
Carol Elaine Munk
Feb 9, 2026
Carol Elaine Munk passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on April 15, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York to Helen Peterson and Chalmer Martin. She married Leon Ernest Munk on September 28, 1991.
Carol had a deep connection for others and lasting relationships. She learned Spanish so she could better communicate with her longtime...
Kristine Kay Karren
Feb 9, 2026
Kristine Kay Karren was born on January 28, 1964, to Keith O. and Carol B. Karren. She was the last of their seven children. She was born in Seattle, Washington, where dad was finishing up his final years of dental school at the University of Washington.
She would never remember her early days living in Washington state, as the family moved...
Carolyn C. Lloyd
Feb 9, 2026
Carolyn C. Lloyd passed away on February 9, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on January 15, 1942 in Payson, Utah to Reed Luke Clegg and Naomi Harmer Clegg. She married Ronald B. Lloyd on September 5, 1959.
Carolyn took pride in her work and taught all of her children and grandchildren the importance of a hard work...
Zacarious Cecil Crookston
Feb 9, 2026
Zacarious Cecil Crookston passed away as a result of a head-on collision while traveling to work, when his Kia Soul was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Tragically, neither driver survived the accident.
Zacarious lived a life defined by his love of games, imagination, and time spent with others. He enjoyed all forms of gaming, whether on his phone, computer, or various...
Nyla Rae Adair
Feb 9, 2026
Nyla Rae Adair, Age: 84, Died on February 9th, 2026, in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born March 24, 1941, in Moroni, Utah, to Albert and Lucille Cloward.
She had a great childhood growing up in Moroni with her sisters Joann and Shanna, her brother Gary, all her cousins, Nunleys, Clowards, and Brunos, and all her wonderful friends.
She graduated from North Sanpete...
Connie Marie Petersen
Feb 8, 2026
Connie Marie Petersen, age 65, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, Utah.
She was born on November 29, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Darwin H. Petersen and Verna A. Petersen, who preceded her in death.
Connie lived a quiet and steady life centered on family and simple joys. She loved knitting and crocheting, often sharing...
