Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Anna Marie Bollschweiler
Mar 31, 2025
A Life of Love, Adventure, and Laughter
Anna Marie Bollschweiler (née Benincosa) preferred to be called "classic" rather than older, and indeed, like a treasured heirloom, she only grew more extraordinary with time. Born May 22, 1937, to William and Rosa Benincosa in Chicago, IL, and passing peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Salt Lake City, UT, Anna Marie's 87 years...
Cathy Kendall Ence
Mar 31, 2025
Cathy Kendall Ence, age 80, of Draper, Utah, passed away peacefully on Monday morning March 31, 2025, at her home in Draper, Utah. She was born on January 10, 1945, in Payson, Utah to Dee Charles and Florence Park Kendall. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Cathy spent many years assisting Dad in his physical therapy...
Melana Carol Barber
Mar 29, 2025
In loving memory of Melana Carol Barber, a cherished soul who graced the world with her presence from September 19, 1980, until her untimely departure on March 29, 2025. Born in Salt Lake City, where she also took her last breaths, Melana was much more than a date in the annals of time; she was a radiant light in the...
Ortrun Almuth Elisabeth Wallace
Mar 28, 2025
Ortrun Almuth Elisabeth Wallace, aged 88, passed away on March 28, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. Ortrun was born on June 23, 1936, in Hamburg, Germany to Curt and Margarete Sinz. She married Scot Wallace on February 6, 1959.
Ortrun was described as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She spoke multiple languages including German, English, Spanish, and French. She...
Mary Jo Howell
Mar 28, 2025
Mary Jo Howell was born to sparkle, sass, and stir up joy—starting in Cheyenne, Wyoming on January 13, 1946, to Joseph Salvatore Catenzaro and Betty Jane Mair. She always had a sharp wit, a love of glitter, and no interest in blending in.
Mary Jo recently took her final bow. She was reunited—no doubt with a wink and a sassy remark—with...
Dona Del Pickering Graham
Mar 27, 2025
Dona Del Pickering Graham was born on April 10, 1928, at her childhood home in Salt Lake City, Utah to George Ethel (Loveridge) Pickering. She passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 96.
Dona graduated from South High School and immediately went to work at the lab at LDS Hospital. She took great pride in that job...
Olivia Melesiu Katoa
Mar 27, 2025
Olivia Melesiu Katoa, a bright and loving spirit, was born on November 13, 2024, in Ogden, Utah. She was taken from us far too soon on March 27, 2025. In her brief time with us, she showed a warmth that brightened the lives of her family and all those fortunate enough to know her.
From the very beginning, Olivia endured the...
Edith Joyce Lemberger
Mar 27, 2025
Edith “Joyce” Lemberger, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah due to complications from dementia.
Joyce was born on November 12th, 1936, at her home in Salt Lake City, the third of seven children to Doyle Layton Nunley and LoDema Heaps Nunley. She had 4 sisters and 2 brothers, so...
Heather L Montoya (Bevan)
Mar 25, 2025
Heather L Montoya (Bevan), age 54, passed away on March 25th, 2025. She was born in Salt Lake City on June 29th, 1970. Heather loved her family, her friends and shoes. She was beloved by her friends and her family. Heather really enjoyed shopping, people watching and interior decorating. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Van Vliet (Montoya). She...
Lois Joy Allgaier Oates
Mar 25, 2025
Oates, Lois, 98, passed away with peace and grace on March 25, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born on March 28, 1927, in Salt Lake County. She is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband in 2011, and her daughter in 2015. She is survived by her son and four daughters. Lois had 26...
Pamela Ho
Mar 25, 2025
Pamela Ho, age 65, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Ontario, Oregon. She was born on February 11, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah to LeRoy and Charlotte Babcock
She loved helping immigrants come to America. She was a gypsy. She always loved to be on the go exploring new places with her family. She loved to craft and crochet...
Dottie Gene Black Jessop
Mar 25, 2025
Dottie Gene Black Jessop was born on December 9th, 1941, in Spokane Washington, to DeWayne Eugene Black and Anna Mae Nelson. She passed away in the home of her youngest son Jeremy, in Wellton, AZ on March 25, 2025, at the age of 83.
Her father was in the United States Army and was deployed overseas where he lost his life...
Jessica Cox
Mar 25, 2025
Jessica Cox, a radiant spirit whose laughter and love brightened the lives of those around her, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Taylorsville, Utah. Born on April 17, 1978, in Price, Utah, Jessica was a beautiful soul known for her kindness, bravery, and vivacity.
A strong and spirited individual, Jessica was described as a "little red-headed spitfire." She embraced life...
Kolan Lee Nengas
Mar 25, 2025
Our beloved King Kol passed away in his home on March 25, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. He was born on May 15, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Don Lee Nengas and Kathryn Gallagher Nengas. He graduated from Murray High School in 1976 and married Jeridene Butcher Legg on September 29, 1989. Kol retired from the U.S....
Larry Albert Dabb
Mar 25, 2025
Larry Albert Dabb, 88 loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away March, 2025 from complications of cancer.
Larry was born October 18, 1936 to Albert John and Mary Velma Fuller Dabb. Larry married Janice Harman on May 1, 1958 and have five children.
Larry was the oldest of four children. As a young boy he loved to play...
Ronald Wayne McClees
Mar 24, 2025
Just as Dad lived life on his terms, he passed away on his terms, at home peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on June 19, 1951, in Salt Lake City, to Jasper Wayne (J.W.) and Mary Ellen (Whetsel) McClees. Dad's father was in the Marine Corps, which brought a lot of moves to places like...
Daniel Novotny
Mar 23, 2025
Daniel Edward Novotny, age 56, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 of natural causes at his beloved home he named Loft Haven. Dan was born July 27, 1968 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the son of Edward George Novotny and Dean Jean Crawford Davis. He graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1986 and then attended the University of Utah where he...
Iosefa "Joe" Salea
Mar 23, 2025
Iosefa “Joe” Salea, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend was called home to our loving Heavenly Father on March 23, 2025. He was a generous compassionate soul who loved the Lord and his Gospel wholeheartedly. He was humble, kind, loving, and paternal to all of his nieces and nephews; considered a "second dad" to many. He...
Ted Eddie Stephens
Mar 23, 2025
Ted Stephens, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 23, 2025, at the age of 75 in South Jordan, Utah. Born on May 31, 1949, in Salt Lake City, he brightened the lives of those around him with his humor and warmth.
A dedicated educator, Ted spent many years as a 3rd and 4th-grade teacher, leaving a mark...
Mia Bourdeau Love
Mar 23, 2025
Mia Bourdeau Love - A Voice for the Ages, a Life for Us All
On December 6, 1975 a baby took her first breath and raised her voice to announce her arrival to the world. On March 23, 2025 she quietly breathed her last. Her voice joined those great and noble souls of history who gave voice to the principles of...
