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

Aug 27, 2016

Kenneth Shawn BuxtonOctober 26, 1967 – August 27, 2016Kenneth Shawn Buxton, age 48, passed away on August 27, 2016 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born on October 26, 1967 in Salt Lake City to Ilene Holt and Gary G. Cummings. He married Tracy Diane Kelly on April 16, 1988.Ken proudly enlisted in the US Navy in April of...

Aug 27, 2016

We lost a special and loved angel, Violet M. “Pat” Knapp to Alzheimer’s. She died peacefully at home at the age of 94 on August 27, 2016 with her loved ones. Violet M. “Pat” was born to Myrtle and Victor McGrew on May 23, 1922 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She married her first love, William G. Hobbs, in 1944. She married...

Aug 26, 2016

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Lois Irene Kruetzfeldt Mangelsen, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born to William John and Ida Helena Sellentine Kruetzfeldt in Norfolk, Nebraska on 10/24/1929.

Moved to Grand Island, Nebraska in 1947. In High School is where she discovered her talent and love for music. She...

Aug 26, 2016

Gwen Martha Lewis Barber, 88, died August 26, 2016 of heart failure in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gwen was born on October 20, 1927, in Salt Lake City, the third child of Orson Lewis and Evaline Moesser Lewis. She attended South High School and graduated as a Home Economics major from the University of Utah. She served a mission...

Aug 26, 2016

Robert Phillip Carlisle, "The Gimper", passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016 in West Jordan, Utah. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Francis Earl and Frances Doris Rose Carlisle on June 23, 1926. Bob married Norma Dean Carlisle on December 15, 1948 in the Salt...

Aug 26, 2016

Alta, a beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on August 26, 2016.  She was born on August 28, 1932 in Morgan, Utah to Norman Scott Kendall and Afton Compton Kendall.

Alta was married to Gerald E. Wallace in 1952, and later divorced. She married Leonard T. Taylor on June...

Aug 26, 2016

Helen Mary Rufi, age 72, passed away August 26, 2016 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born September 18, 1943 to Cecil Gonzales and Mary Francis Garcia in Dixon, New Mexico.Her family was her first love with Bingo being her second. She worked at Smith’s Food for 32 years retiring in June 2012.Helen was preceded in death by her...

Aug 25, 2016

Our loving mother and grandmother, Virginia Leta Kenney Park, 84, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2016. She was born in Gunnison, Utah on September 11, 1931 to Alma C. Kenney and Leta Buchanan Kenney. She married David Williams Park September 5, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT which was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

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Aug 25, 2016

Harold E. Doramus was born August 12, 1940 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was adopted by loving parents Carl and Faye Doramus. Raised on a farm he learned what hard work meant, transferring these values into his life. At 17, Harold joined the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii for four years. After serving his country he returned...

Aug 25, 2016

Gustavo Galindo Palacios was born in Sonora, Mexico on November 18, 1931 to Isaac and Guadalupe Palacios. Gustavo passed away on August 25, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He married the love of his life, Raquel Palacios, on October 2, 1953 and together they had four beautiful children. Gustavo is survived by his two older sisters, Ofelia Juarez...

Aug 24, 2016

In Loving Memory of Carmen A. Farr On August 24, 2016 we said goodbye to our loving mother, grandmother and friend. Carmen was Born August 14, 1946 to Alberto Perez and Sylvia Gallegos.Carmen is survived by her daughter DeAnna, grandchildren Christian, Quincy, and Nevaeh, and her sister Rita. Carmen was an inspiration to anyone she met. In 1971, Carmen was...

Aug 23, 2016

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Donald DeMill, 89, the greatest man we know, was granted his wish 8/23/16 as his time on earth came to a close and he slipped quietly away from us into the arms of the Savior who surely greeted this humble man with...

Aug 22, 2016

In loving memory of John Allen Casey. John returned to his Heavenly Father on August 22, 2016. He was born on August 24, 1943 to Arthur and Marie Casey. He married Rachel on April 11, 1975 and was later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. He had a love for building things but above all he loved his family...

Aug 21, 2016

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Jeanette Todd passed away sweetly in her sleep at home from complications of Addison's disease on 21 August 2016. She was born 30 June 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the third child of Chester Moray and Mabel Haymore Todd. She attended...

Aug 21, 2016

“God’s Most Blessed Son,” Christopher Michael Gonzales. “Romeo Jr.” Passed away in God’s Grace on August 21, 2016 at 2:22 p.m. He was born on October 12, 1987, to Beverly R. Gonzales in Salt Lake City, Utah. Raised By Gordon S. Jones. Chris was always full of such confidence and “Boy, that smile could melt a Girls Heart.” Chris loved...

Aug 20, 2016

Pauline Bangerter Jensen, age 95, passed away August 20, 2016 in her West Valley City, UT home. Born August 3, 1921 in Granger, UT to William Henry and Isabelle Bawden Bangerter, the fourth of eleven children. Married William Andrus Jensen of Hunstville, UT October 3, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. Prior to her marriage, she enjoyed life on the...

Aug 20, 2016

Ralph J Berge Hansen, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday Aug 20, 2016. Ralph was born March 3, 1933 to Mable Lindsay and Harold Berge Hansen in Salt Lake City, Utah where he lived the majority of his life.After serving an LDS Mission to Brazil from March 1953 to Sept 1956, he met and was later...

Aug 19, 2016

Our precious wife, mother, sister, aunt & friend was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us in a rafting accident on August 19, 2016. Pam was born July 11, 1962 to Bryan Dalton Hall and Velma Rae Shipp Hall in Murray, Utah. She was the 6th and youngest child. Pam is survived by her sweetheart and husband Scott, by her adoring...

Aug 19, 2016

Martha McIntyre passed away on August 18, 2016 in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paul and Mette Holst. Martha married Robert McIntyre. Her family was her whole world. She loved to spend time with her family. And we must not forget her cat, Rusty, whom she adored. She is...

Aug 19, 2016

Lori Richards Bennett, 59, Taylorsville, Utah passed away August 19 at a local hospital with loved ones by her side. Lori fought a valiant battle with an unforgiving illness.She was born the middle child of five in Provo, Utah on December 10, 1956. She attended Granite High School in Salt Lake City, and was employed at O.C. Tanner until a...