Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
James Howard Stark
Sep 4, 2025
James Howard Stark passed away peacefully at age 76 in his home on the evening of September 4, 2025. He was born in California on June 28, 1949. He attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah where he met his wife Jayna. They were married August 22, 1970. He joined the Navy and lived in various places before settling...
Wayne Richins (“Grizz”) Wright
Sep 4, 2025
Wayne Richins (“Grizz”) Wright, born September 28, 1938, in Henefer, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He has been looking forward to being reunited with his wife of nearly 68 years, LaRae Brown Wright, who passed away just over a year ago. Wayne was devoted to family, and worked hard...
Sarah Elizabeth Evans McVane
Sep 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful matriarch, Sarah (Sally) Evans McVane. Sally peacefully passed in her sleep on September 3, 2025, at her home in Henderson, NV, after a heroic battle with cancer.
Sally was born on November 2, 1939, to David Henry and Thelma Carrick (nee Thornton) in Loma Linda, California. She spent...
Cynthia Griffin Dodge
Sep 3, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Griffin Dodge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025, in Murray, Utah. She was 66 years old.
Cindy was born on December 23, 1958, in Pensacola, Florida, to Gerald and Barbara Griffin. As the daughter of a Naval officer, she grew up living all across the country before settling in...
Ronald Eldon Bench
Sep 2, 2025
Ronald Eldon Bench, a lifelong mischief-maker, tale teller, and occasional nudist, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Born in 1935 to Eldon and Ora Lee, “Big Sonny,” as most knew him, didn’t work hard to achieve his nickname. He lived it. He was a badass and a curmudgeon. He was known to sunbathe in the nude. There wasn’t a Willie Nelson...
Gerald V. Morse
Sep 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald V. Morse, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. Just that evening, the family had shared one of their cherished weekly dinners together—a tradition upheld for many years—making their final moments...
Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Paxman
Sep 1, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Paxman, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in his home surrounded by family in West Jordan, Utah after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson's and Dementia.
Ken was a Halloween baby, born on October 31, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ken was the son of Kenneth Eugene and Effie Paxman. He was...
Rafida Salman Majeed
Aug 31, 2025
With deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rafida Salman Majeed, the loving wife of Abbas Al Jubori, who departed this life on August 31, 2025. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Abbas, and by her children: Soudad, Sahar, Ali, Mohammed, Suhad, and Sura. She will also be remembered by...
Wendy Bailey
Aug 31, 2025
Wendy Jane Bailey, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born in Newport Beach, California, on July 17, 1957. Wendy lived her life as a journey of kindness and connection. Along the way, she met friends who became family, and she carried each of them in her heart. Her warmth, laughter, and...
Mary Louise Gurule
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Louise Gurule, age 78, passed peacefully on the 30th day of August 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on the 22nd day of December 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado, to Manuel Rodriguez and Agapita Gomez. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, children, Diane (Pete) Salazar, Anita Gurule, Monique (Pete) Lalas, Tony Gurule Jr., and preceded...
Yoshiko Miyake
Aug 30, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Yoshiko “Grandma Yoshi” Miyake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 30, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103. Though her physical body has left us, her radiant light will never dim. She was the brightest presence in every room and a source of joy, laughter, and love to all...
Robert Loren "Spike" Baxter
Aug 30, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather departed this mortal life on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by his family at the home of his son in Riverton, Utah.
His life began on January 04, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah being the youngest child of Delmar Joseph and Loraine Pullan Baxter.
Robert "Spike" married Patsy Lee Dell Baxter on August 03,...
Gene Wong
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...
Herminio Huizar
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),...
William Alfred Pizza
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...
William Heywood Conner
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...
Vern Warren Terry
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,...
Francisco Batalla
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...
Peggy Eathel Owen
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...
Mark David Stratton
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,...
