Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
William "Pat" Patrick Bendall
May 16, 2016
Pat was born in Castle Gate, Utah on March 29, 1939 and passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City on May 16, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife and companion, Bonnie Lee Rasmussen Bendall; and a grandson (son of Lee and Sharla Bendall).
He is...
Emery Duane Slaugh
May 15, 2016
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Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 15, 2016. His wife Thelma of 56 years was by his side. Duane was born April 12, 1934 to Benjamin George Slaugh and Birdie...
Raul Batalla
May 15, 2016
Dec. 30th, 1961 ~ May 15th, 2016With great pain in our hearts we are deeply saddened with the loss of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend Raul Giles Batalla. He left us on Sunday May 15th, 2016 surrounded by his family and returned to the loving arms of our dear savior after fighting a courageous battle with...
Janet Meriam Holding Ridd
May 15, 2016
Janet Meriam Holding Ridd, our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed into the loving arms of her dear husband, Royal Duane Ridd, while surrounded by her family, on May 15, 2016 shortly after a severe stroke.Janet was born on March 27, 1934 to William Charles Holding and Aerita Beauchamp in Tacoma, WA. She was artistically talented, creative, and had an...
Shirley Larae Hand Timothy
May 15, 2016
Shirley LaRae Hand Timothy, Born October 11, 1932, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family May 15, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah.Born to Emerson Stewart and Margret Irene Nowell Hand in Salt Lake City, Ut.Shirley grew up living in Little Cottonwood Canyon where she enjoyed climbing on rocks, chasing lizards and snow skiing. Shirley was the oldest of four...
Mary Ellen Christopherson Gabrielson
May 14, 2016
Mary Ellen Christopherson Gabrielson, Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 14, 2016 at her home after a courageous, eight year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born June 29, 1932 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Hyrum Reed Christopherson and Margaret Lawhorn. Mary Ellen spent her early years in Spanish Fork. At 9 years old her family moved...
Steven Hammer
May 14, 2016
Steven Sevell Hammer1943 –2016FINALLY AT PEACE! After enduring years of pain and body deterioration, Steve earned his wings on May 14 surrounded by his loving family and is now happily soaring with many loved ones that passed on beforehand.Steve was born May 19, 1943 in Salt Lake City to Golden S. and Bonita May Jardine Hammer. He attended Monroe Elementary,...
William Branden Andersen
May 14, 2016
He was born August 23, 1937 as the second son to Enoch and Thelma Jensen Andersen, and the little brother to Gary. He married his childhood sweetheart, Lynda Stephens on July 26, 1957 and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 3, 1958. They had seven daughters: Jodi (Pier) Calacino, Julie (Alan) Crockett, Kellie (Michael) Webster, Susan...
Deborah Cay Parker
May 14, 2016
Our sweet, kind hearted, loving daughter, niece, and mother passed from this life on May 14, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Deborah was born May 10, 1956 to Keith and Beverly Loop in Salt Lake City. Debbie resided in Tooele, until she met her husband, Richard in 1989. Richard and Debbie were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in...
Helen Elaine Weilenmann Bennion
May 13, 2016
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Helen Elaine Weilenmann Bennion, Beloved Wife, Mother of four, Grandmother of seven, Great Grandmother of 21, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on May 13, 2016. She was 91 years old.
Born Helen Elaine Weilenmann to Swiss...
Eva Sexton
May 12, 2016
On Thursday, May 12th, 2016 Eva Mae Sexton passed away peacefully at age 94. Eva was born in Lawrence, KS on September 6, 1921 to Albert and Amanda Shepard. She arrived in Salt Lake City in 1943 and married Henry Sexton. They were married for 62 years. Together they founded the “Four Five’s Club” a social club for African Americans....
Ruby Woolsey
May 12, 2016
Ruby Woolsey, 85, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born in SLC May 3, 1931 to Melvin and Olive Jones. Married in the Salt Lake Temple to Robert Woolsey on April 16, 1953. Ruby loved pink roses and yellow tulips. One of her favorite places was Hawaii. She played the piano and violin. She enjoyed...
Tanner James Schouten
May 11, 2016
Tanner James Schouten passed away May 11, 2016, in Sandy, Utah. He was born August 3, 1995 in Hayward, California, to Barry James and Jeannie Claire Hales Schouten. In August 1996, Tanner's father passed away. Tanner's life was blessed two years later when his mother married a wonderful man, Marcelo Del Rio Jr., who helped raise him for the...
Marcus Ortega
May 11, 2016
Marcus Ortega, a son, brother, father, boyfriend, cousin, grandson, and friend was suddenly taken from us. He was a great person who cared about everybody and always wanted to help out in any way he could. He was a big teddy bear and his family was his priority and his little sister’s and kids were his whole life. He was...
Lisa Joyce Jensen Foster
May 10, 2016
Lisa Joyce Jensen Foster, age 52, passed away May 10, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lisa was born November 4, 1963 to Clyde Jensen and Christine Zetterquist. She married Brian Foster.Lisa dedicated her life to the care of those in need of help. She was never selfish with her love.Lisa is survived by her father, Clyde Jensen, adopted mother,...
Dillon James Fryer Schweppe
May 10, 2016
Dillon was born on August 12 to Michael Schweppe and Cherokee Walkingstick Fryer. He joined his big brother, Charley, in a loving happy family. Dillon passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 10.While he was only with us for a short time, Dillon brought much joy, light, love, and happiness to his family and friends. His smile and laugh...
Nelva Cook Hansen
May 9, 2016
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Nelva Cook Hansen, 99, passed away at home with loving family in attendance on May 9, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nelva was the second of six children born to David Ernest and Chloe Ireta Steed Cook in Syracuse, Utah on January 23, 1917....
William J. Hobbs
May 9, 2016
William J. Hobbs passed away at home on May 9, 2016. Son of Charles W. and Evelyn Hobbs. Married to Margaret Ruiter Hobbs. Survived by his wife; and son, William Marten (Marty). Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Dean and George; and sister, Margaret.
Bill was a carpenter for the Salt Lake School District. He was known...
Lorena May Langston
May 9, 2016
"Together Eternally"
LoRena May Larsen Langston, age 87, passed away May 9, 2016 in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born April 25, 1929 in Loa, Utah to Martha Haney and Lloyd Larsen. She married Lloyd Owen Langston in Elko, Nevada on September 7, 1962. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 22,...
Garry Lamar Hale
May 9, 2016
An amazing man has left this earth, leaving behind a family who loved him so much. It is hard to imagine a life without him. He was born July, 27, 1939 and passed away on May 8, 2016. He has joined his sweet heart Margaret once again to be together as they always were here on earth. He will be...
