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

Oct 24, 2025

Romeo “Rome” Olivarez, age 79, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Draper, Utah. He was born on March 3, 1946, in McCallen, Texas. Romeo loved a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and unwavering loyalty to those he cared about.

Romeo built a long and respected career as a Drill and Blast Foreman at Kennecott Copper Mine. For decades,...

Oct 24, 2025

Gloria Colleen Chappell, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Murray, Utah, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, after a difficult struggle with cancer, surrounded by family. She was 88.

Born July 27, 1937, in California to Louis Theodore Berard and Ethel Allred, Gloria lived a life of energy, creativity, and service. She worked on a farm in her youth,...

Oct 24, 2025

Henry J. Spencer, affectionately known as Hank, passed away peacefully at home in Lehi, Utah, on October 24, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 6, 1939, in Riverton, Utah, Hank lived a life filled with adventure and cherished moments.

A devoted storyteller, he had a remarkable ability to captivate those around him with tales from his experiences. Hank's...

Oct 24, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sulieti Taumoepeau on October 24, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on March 29, 1991, in Mesa, Arizona, to Koheleti Kofe Taumoepeau and Pelenaise Teu Monika Tuai.

Sulieti was known for her radiant spirit and generous heart. She loved to sing, dance, and lift her voice in praise to...

Oct 22, 2025

Albert (Al) Frank Schmale Jr

Age 74, Died October 22, 2025 in his home in West Jordan, UT surrounded by his family. Born August 1, 1951 Tacoma Washington to Albert Frank Schmale & Lillian Marcell Nunn Schmale

Proceeded in Death by his father, mother Lillian Marcell Nunn Schmale and his wife LaRena Lee Long Schmale.

Al was raised by a single mother who...

Oct 22, 2025

Wilberto “Willy” Lopez Guerrero, 46, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, returned to his Heavenly Father on October 22, 2025.

Willy was born on July 15, 1979, in Hollister, California, and raised in Quincy, Washington. A man of quiet faith, he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served honorably in the New York, New York South...

Oct 21, 2025

In Memory of

Charles Gordon Thurman

“Dad, Daddy, Pops, Papa and Sweetheart”

02/05/1936 – 10/21/2025

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles Gordon Thurman, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Murray, Utah. He was born February 5, 1936 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Charles Varion and Leora Millar Thurman. This good, smart, wonderful, loving man was challenged for many years by Alzheimer’s....

Oct 21, 2025

On the morning of October 21, 2025, Najmi Darzian Mohammadi, 93, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully in her own bed and in the comfort of her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She sang, danced, laughed, cried and ensured that she left every stomach that she crossed paths with more full than how she found it. She...

Oct 20, 2025

Jane Doreen Erznoznik, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jordan, Utah, on October 20, 2025.

Born on October 4, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jane was the daughter of Doris and Lloyd Howard and the youngest of four children. She was raised in Salt Lake City alongside her siblings Charles, Ila, and Bonnie, all of whom preceded...

Oct 20, 2025

Ralph LaVell Bracken, age 88, slipped peacefully through the veil on October 20, 2025, after a weekend of tender goodbyes with his family. LaVell met the challenges of his later years, with feistiness and humor while reassuring his family and caregivers that he was "just fine."

LaVell was born on August 8, 1937, in Hiawatha, Carbon County,...

Oct 20, 2025

Charles Kelly Stafford passed away on October 20, 2025 in Riverton, Utah. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Sonny and Karen Stafford.

Kelly graduated from Brighton High school. He had a love of all sports and was a great baseball player for many years. When he got older, he played softball with his dad....

Oct 18, 2025

Mary Beth LaFata, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Sandy, Utah. Born on March 2, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Delmar and Mary Rose (Crilly) Peterson, Mary Beth lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends.

On May 25, 1968, she married the love of her life, John LaFata, and together...

Oct 17, 2025

We lost our beloved Curtis Allen, unexpectedly on October 17, 2025. He was born to Richard and Joan Allen, on April 08, 1975. He grew up in Murray, Utah. He grew up loving BMX and mountain man activities. He had his daughter on October 07, 2003. He loved her so much. He met his wife, Shannon Allen, the love of...

Oct 17, 2025

On the anniversary of her mother’s passing, Judy was reunited with her beloved parents, Tamotsu and Toshie. She is survived by her brothers, Mickey and Gary, and her sisters, Amy and Sue. Though she did not have children of her own, Judy deeply loved and joyfully spoiled her 12 nieces and nephews.

A true socialite and devoted sports fan, Judy spent...

Oct 17, 2025

Barbara Jeanne Ricks McCullough passed away peacefully in her home on October 17, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho (Bannock County). She was the daughter of Kenneth M. Ricks and Dorothy Jeanne Armstrong. After her parents’ divorce, she was raised, cared for, and loved by Kenneth and Myra Dawn Oviatt Ricks. Barbara graduated from Cyprus...

Oct 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anslem “Buzz” Blackie

Anslem Antone Blackie, affectionately known to all as “Buzz,” passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, surrounded by his brothers and sister-in-law at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, at the age of 48.

Born on July 14, 1977, in Craig, Colorado, to Addison and Irene Black, Buzz was the oldest of three brothers and proudly...

Oct 16, 2025

Jaziel Eros Zamudio was born on October 16, 2025, at 11:30 PM and met the eyes of Jesus Christ on the same day. May he be in the arms of angels.

Jaziel is survived by his mother, Jazmin Aviles; father, Juan A. Zamudio; grandparents Araceli Lobato, Satiago Aviles, Sandybelle Zamudio, and Juan Zamudio; aunts and uncles, Daniela Aviles, Yarctzi Zamudio, and...

Oct 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” Neslen, 66, of Holladay, passed away on October 16 after a battle with stomach cancer.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leah and Sidney Neslen, Bob grew up with a zest for life. He graduated from Olympus High School in 1977, served an LDS Mission in both the Connecticut Hartford and Massachusetts Boston Missions, and went on to...

Oct 16, 2025

Gail Annette Murray, born on July 26, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Layton, Utah, surrounded by loved ones while enjoying her favorite Diet Coke. A devoted wife, mother, and passionate professional, Gail leaves behind a legacy shaped by her unwavering dedication and love.

Gail enjoyed a fulfilling career as a budget analyst...

Oct 15, 2025

Robin (Rob) Colin Hansen, 73, of Kearns, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, after bravely battling lung cancer. He was surrounded by love at his daughter’s home in Gilbert, Arizona, with his devoted wife by his side.

Rob was born on August 14, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lynn Morris and Jessie Moyes Turner Hansen.

He grew up...