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

Mar 12, 2015

Francisco Muniz8/12/1935 – 3/12/2015Francisco passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City. He was born in Bicas, Brazil to Francisco Muniz Da Silva and Nair Lopez Jacob. He married Bonnie Joyce Mitchell on November 14, 1964; later divorced.Francisco was an avid fan of football, golfing, and body building. He enjoyed fine wine, food and good movies.Survived by his children, Lisa Muniz...

Mar 11, 2015

Nicole DeHerrera“1975-2015”Nicole DeHerrera, age 40, beloved mother, daughter and sister was tragically taken from us on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She is survived by her loving son, Niko; parents, Jerry DeHerrera and Bertha Wilhelmsen and step-father, Stanley; siblings, Lisa DeHerrera, Shane Wilhelmsen (Faith), Mark Wilhelmsen (Michelle) and Jennifer Robinson (Vince); two nephews and two nieces.Memorial services will be held at...

Mar 11, 2015

Ralph Edwin AshbyApril 24, 1935 – March 11, 2015Born April 24, 1935 to Horace and Gloria. Sister Joan (Bud), Brother Richard (deceased).Children, Kathy (deceased), Jana, Kerry, Lori, Bryan, and Julie. Step Children, Brad, Ryan, Shari (deceased), Julie, Brent (deceased), Jackie, and Jennifer.Worked for the Westinghouse Corp for 25 years. Loved Barbershop winning many award for his talent in singing. His...

Mar 10, 2015

Dale Norman Jensen moved on to the spirit world on March 10, 2015 after suffering a major stroke. Dale was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 14, 1943 to Norman Oliver Jensen and Naomi Day.Dale graduated from Olympus High School. He loved cars and became a mechanic. He lived most of his life in Arkansas were he started...

Mar 10, 2015

Virginia Gwendolyn McComb, 89, left this world to join her beloved husband, Thomas, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born September 24, 1925 in Salt Lake City, UT to Richard and Gwendolyn Ingleby. She married Thomas William McComb on December 20, 1941. They were sealed together forever in the LDS Temple on November 22,...

Mar 8, 2015

Leone Kristoffer Warren, aged 5 months, passed away on March 8, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born October 10, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Richard & Kristel Warren.Leone didn’t smile often but then when he looked at me he started laughing and smiling. He was everybody’s boyfriend. He was a very strong baby. He loved...

Mar 7, 2015

West Jordan, UT – Russell Gordon Hale, our amazingly loving husband, father, grandfather and friend was taken with so much more love to give on March 7, 2015 following a tragic car accident.

Dad was born on June 2, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gordon and May Hale and was the youngest of five children....

Mar 7, 2015

Lola Mae Pitt Litster, 91, passed away on March 7, 2015. Memorial services will be held at noon on March 14, at 1621 S. 1100 E. SLC UT. A visitation will be held at 11:00 am. at the same location. Burial at Larkin Sunset Lawn.

Mar 7, 2015

Our wife, sister, and aunt left us to join her parents, grandparents, brothers and sister in heaven, March 7, 2015, where she will rejoice in that precious reunion. Though a woman of few words, her smile could light up a room. She is loved by so many. Until we meet again her presence and love will fill our hearts and...

Mar 6, 2015

Lloyd Jay Allen, 97, of Salt Lake City, Utah, left his world to join his beloved wife, Leona, on Friday, March 6, 2015, surrounded by loving family. Lloyd was born August 10, 1917, to Orson and Elizabeth Allen in Salt Lake City. He graduated from South High School and later attended business school. He married Leona Selman in the Salt...

Mar 6, 2015

Dora Wilson Hendrickson “Great Grandmother and Mom” Born in Sunnyside, Utah on 5/27/1921 to James and Kate Hatter Wilson. One of 15 siblings, only 3 left. Married Orville Henry Hendrickson on 4/14/1941 (he passed away 2/20/1974). Mom had 12 children: Orville (Gay-D), Ruth Arlene Gordon, Vernon-DDolores “Troy” (Herb) Roberts, Karen (James) Peterson, Juanita-D (Tom-D) Finlayson, Woody (Linda), Gayle (Steve) Johnson,...

Mar 5, 2015

Michael William Higman, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his home in Park City, Utah.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1975, Michael spent his early years in Prairie Village, Kansas. In 1984 he moved with his parents and sister to Park City.

Michael...

Mar 3, 2015

Lisa Bigelow1961 – 2015 Lisa Conner Bigelow: daughter, spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend – passed away March 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Lisa was born October 5, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lisa was a Christ-like example of service to those around her and was a strong member of the...

Mar 3, 2015

Estela Hernandez has joined our father in heaven on March 3, 2015 at the age of 77. Estela was born on April 1, 1937 to her lovely parents Adan & Matilde. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fidencio Silva, Estela & Fidencio had four beautiful children: Sayra (Roberto) Flores, Walter (Maritza) Silva, Carlos Silva, and Patricia (Hugo) Morales.Eleven wonderful...

Mar 2, 2015

Our awesome husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away March 2, 2015. Robert was born on March 21, 1930, In Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the third of six brothers. His life centered around service to his church, family and friends. He had a smile for everyone and a story to go with it. He loved serving in...

Mar 1, 2015

Eva Jean Brown Roach Dutson Casper, beloved mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015, at home. During the last two and a half weeks of her life, she was continually surrounded by family and friends. We had the good fortune of celebrating her 88th birthday on Feb 19th, 2015, together.

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Mar 1, 2015

Deborah Jo Naylor Smith passed away March 1, 2015 at the age of 61 in the presence of family, following a long battle from the effects of a stroke. She was a loving, kind, patient wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life.

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Mar 1, 2015

Devoted father, grandfather and friend returned to his Heavenly Father on March 1st, 2015 to be reunited with his sweetheart of 63 years. He was born in Kanab, Utah on January 22, 1933. Son of David Edgar and Ione Shaw Pugh. He was the second child of four children. He married the love of his life Bonnie Louise Sears on...

Feb 28, 2015

Grandpa Don has gone to have conversations at the breakfast table with loved ones that have already moved on.  He died peacefully at his home. One of his real talents was to just listen to people. He had many friends that had no one else to talk to, but Grandpa Don made the time. Don was born in Palmyra,...

Feb 28, 2015

Cherie Joy Nielsen passed away on February 28, 2015. She was born September 28, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Thomas Grant Nielsen. Cherie loved to be called “Grandma” by all. She loved camping and enjoyed the company of her family and animals. She was the life of the party, and there was never a dull moment being...