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

Mar 10, 2017

Harriet Isabel Wirgau Dodge passed away peacefully in her home on March 10, 2017. She was born in Rogers City, Michigan to Theodore Wirgau and Harriet Ostrander Wirgau on July 22, 1937.

Harriet is survived by her sons, Raymond Dodge (Jacque), Paul Dodge (Jenn), Jeff Dodge; daughter, Susan Porzondek (Marty); and her grandson, DeMarco Cowdell, who was...

Mar 10, 2017

Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather; Gary H. Reid passed away March 10, 2017 at home with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife Alana; sons, Mathew and Thomas; sister, Shirley; sister in law, Karen; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  His preceded in death by parents, George and Charlene;...

Mar 10, 2017

Born June 11, 1925; Son of Walter Heber Bowler and Alverta Adella Nuttall.  Married Grace Bair May 15, 1946 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017. Preceded in death by his mother and father; sisters Wanda, Marjean, and Maxine. Survived by his wife Grace; and brother Richard; children, Larry, Christine, David, Kevin, Mark; 16 grandchildren,...

Mar 10, 2017

Evan Glen Chesley, AKA Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, or just friend, started his new journey on March 10th, 2017, returning to his Heavenly father, and his beloved wife.Evan was born on January 10th 1923 in Gridley California. He grew up in Salt Lake City, and after graduating from West High, he enlisted in the Army to serve his country...

Mar 10, 2017

Clayton Michael Weaver, 46, died on Friday March 10th, 2017, in West Jordan UT. He was born on May 30th, 1970 to Michael Smith Weaver and Ilene Barker Weaver.He survived by the love and care of his parents, children, and close friends.Clayton had a passionate love for the ocean. He attended the college of Oceaneering in San Pedro California and...

Mar 9, 2017

Larry Edward Smith passed away on March 9th at the St. Marks Hospital after a brief illness. He returned to his Heavenly Father surrounded by a loving family.

He was born on November 4, 1956 and is the son of Edward F. (Ted) Smith and Beverly (Bev) Smith. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah; he...

Mar 9, 2017

Anne Sowby Gillette, beloved mother, sister, and aunt, passed away on March 9, 2017, from advanced Alzheimer’s disease.  Born April 23, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lawrence and Wilma Sowby. She attended Garfield Elementary, Brockbank Junior High, graduating from Cypress High in Magna, Utah; after which she attended business school in Salt Lake City.  Her greatest joy was...

Mar 9, 2017

Max Shelby Lowe, 81, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2017 in West Jordan, UT. He was born on July 31, 1935 to Shelby and Katherine Lowe. Attended and graduated from East High School in 1953 and served an LDS mission in Argentina. Married Laura Michaelis in 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple. He obtained his Doctorate degree in Education...

Mar 8, 2017

Randy Reed Pace, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, March 8, 2017. Randy was born December 23, 1949 to Reed DeVar Pace and Vera Pace, the oldest of six children.  On June 2, 1972, Randy married the love of his life, Mary Beth Putnam, in the Salt Lake Temple. Randy and Mary...

Mar 7, 2017

Ward McMullin Hicken was born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada on Jan 3, 1918, the 10th child of Mary Lovina McMullin and number 17 for Thomas Hicken.

He served an LDS Mission in Texas-Louisiana, and afterward moved to Salt Lake City to attend LDS Business College, during which time he met and married Afton Elaine Clegg in the...

Mar 7, 2017

Passed away on March 7, 2017, in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on July 30, 1932, in Montevideo, Uruguay, daughter of Jose Juan Pokorny and Filomena Alida Ferreira. She later married Shakespeare Humberto Gonzalez. She was a nurse for over 40 years. She enjoyed singing all of her life, including opera performances. She loved leading choirs. She was...

Mar 6, 2017

Anthony (Tony) William Salazar 65, passed away on March 6, 2017 in Kennewick, WA.   Tony grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High School in 1969.   He worked as a chef for 35 years in Utah, Nevada and Washington.  He enjoyed golfing, boating and traveling.  He is survived by his wife Carol, mother Vera Bond, brother John...

Mar 6, 2017

Ronald Gardner passed on March 6, 2017 in Murray, UT. He leaves behind the love of his life for 52 years; Berta Gardner, 2 stepsons, and a cousin. After being a payroll accountant for 13 years, Ron retired from ATK. As per family wishes, no services will be held.

Mar 6, 2017

Mark David Woodbrey A big man with a bigger heart was born to Dennis and Terry Woodbrey on April 19th, 1977. Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed on March 6th, 2017.He was an avid gamer and played with his dear family and friends all across the world. Often being the leader in adventures that spanned from building villages,...

Mar 5, 2017

Betty Grace Kelly Hughes peacefully passed March 5, 2017 at the age of 96.  She is now reunited with her beloved husband, George, who preceded her in death.  She married her eternal companion George Emmett Hughes in July of 1941 with their marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1984. They were married for 52 years and she...

Mar 5, 2017

May 14, 1925 – March 05, 2017Bauduy Robert Grier Sr. was born on May 14, 1925 to Alma Warren and Warren Grier and the youngest of five children. He was a native of Wilmington, Delaware. Bauduy graduated from the University of Delaware in 1950 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While at the University of Delaware, he was a member...

Mar 4, 2017

John Benito Velasquez, Sr. (Bennie), passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2017 after a stoic battle with lung cancer. He was born May 22, 1944 to Fidel and Benita (Lovato) Velasquez. Bennie married Helen Patricia Leeks February 20, 1965 and later divorced. He had a silly sense of humor and was quite the prankster, he loved his...

Mar 4, 2017

Thelma Sadleir LarsenMarch 4, 1920 – March 4, 2017Thelma Sadleir Larsen was born March 4, 1920, in Wellsville, Utah and was the daughter of Ethel Bradshaw and Clarence Leroy Sadleir. She graduated from South Cache High School in Hyrum, Utah in 1938. On September 21, 1940, she married Perry Thomas Larsen in Ogden, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in...

Mar 4, 2017

Our beloved husband, father, papou, brother and friend.George Nicholas Melissas passed away on March 4, 2017 with his wife Mary by his side, George was born June 5, 1933 in New York City to Nicholas and Mary Zekas Melissas. He touched the lives of all those around him with humor and honesty.He has been married to Mary Marganis Melissas for...

Mar 4, 2017

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, Wilma Snyder our Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother passed away at the age of 88. Born Feb. 20, 1929 in Roosevelt, Utah to Charles and Lila Bingham. She was raised in Alterra, Utah. She is one of 13 children. She fell in love with and married Raymond Keith Snyder on August 26, 1946 in Evanston,...