Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Jeff Anthony Archibeque
Jul 7, 2014
The light has gone out of our lives. My beloved son, Jeff Anthony Archibeque, died peacefully in his sleep July 7, 2014. He was born to Lisa Taylor on August 12, 1986 in Salt Lake City. He grew up in Magna, where he made many lifelong friends, and attended Cyprus High School before graduating from Central High....
Beth Magleby Love
Jul 6, 2014
Beth (Bette) Love was born May 28, 1922, the eighth and youngest child of Parley and Elizabeth Magleby. She grew up in Richfield, Utah until graduation from High School when she moved with her widowed mother to Salt Lake City. In 1943 she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. where she was stationed in Milwaukee and then San...
Kristine Skeet
Jul 4, 2014
Kristine L. Skeet, 42, passed away unexpectedly the morning of July 4, 2014 in Manuelito, New Mexico. She was born December 5, 1971 in Murray, Utah to Eddy R. and Hazel B. Skeet. She graduated from West Jordan High School. She loved going to the beach and enjoyed living in Florida for 20 years. Kristine worked for several companies throughout...
Emma Andersen
Jul 3, 2014
A truly sweet, kind soul, returned to her Heavenly Father on July 3, 2014. Elise continually taught us by her example to love others unconditionally, live with a positive attitude, always see the best in others, work hard and to endure to the end without complaint. We will love and cherish her forever. Elise passed away in Salt Lake City...
Lynn Bates Bandley
Jul 3, 2014
Lynn left this mortal life surrounded by her loved ones on July 3, 2014 at the age of 57. She was born in Walnut Creek, California on September 6, 1957 to Dee and Donna Bates. The fourth born of six children, Lynn was blessed to be raised in a loving home. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah after meeting...
Betty Thompson
Jul 2, 2014
Betty Jean Thompson was born on August 30, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee to Eddie Jones and Rosie Lee Martin. She departed this life on July 2, 2014.She accepted Christ in her life at an early age at the New Era Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee.Betty married her husband of 55 years, Glen C. Thompson on January 6, 1957 to this...
Mary Kinnard Mason
Jul 1, 2014
Mary Frances Kinnard Mason, our beautiful and precious Mother, was born on April 12, 1921 in Lexington, Kentucky. She left us in the early morning hours of July 1, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mom was anxious to reunite with the many loved ones she has missed for so long. Mom is the youngest child of the late Wardy...
Martha Gunderson
Jun 29, 2014
Martha Elizabeth Robinson Gunderson1920-2014Martha Elizabeth, 94, West Valley City, passed away peacefully, June 29, 2014. Martha was born April 15, 1920 in Coalville, Utah to William H. Robinson and Eldora Elizabeth Shaw. She married Albert Griffin “Buck” Gunderson on October 2, 1959. She loved watching the “Jazz”, going to Wendover and making quilts and afghans. She owned two horses named...
Gary Lynn Trevino
Jun 28, 2014
Gary Lynn Trevino, our beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on June 28, 2014, at his home in Salt Lake City from heart failure.
Gary was born in Bountiful, Utah, to Allen Ray and Karen Lee Ferguson Trevino on November 19, 1965, the third of eight children. He grew up skiing at Park...
Betty Turner
Jun 27, 2014
“Goosie” passed away on June 27, 2014, incident to age. She was born on March 28, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and adopted by Pearl and Hyrum Clawson. She married John D. Turner, June 26, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple. She died a day after their 73rd anniversary.She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a patient...
Raymond Drage “Ray”
Jun 27, 2014
On June 27th, 2014 Raymond D. Drage left us with great reluctance. He was surrounded by all who cherished him. Those of us who knew him were enriched by his example, quiet strength, personal integrity, and kindness.He was born October 22, 1927 to Lillian and Denzil Drage. His growing up years were spent in Holladay, Utah where he attended Olympus...
Clara Hepworth
Jun 26, 2014
After 97 years of a life well lived our wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Great-great-grandmother passed away June 26, 2014 in Layton, Utah surrounded by her children. She was born to Nora Smith and William Bauman. She was the oldest of six children. Her parents; sister, Phyllis; and brothers, Douglas, William, and Jerry preceded her in death.She married Dean Reese...
Leland Dennis Ii
Jun 26, 2014
Leland Dennis II, age 73, died on June 26, 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on September 26, 1940, to Leland Samuel Dennis and Montra Bryant Dennis in Galveston, Texas, where he spent his early years. He always kept the way of life that his parents and Galveston instilled in him to the end, and he was...
Nelda Foote
Jun 26, 2014
Nelda Foote, age 95, passed away June 26, 2014. She was born January 16, 1919 in Central, Idaho to Elmer G. Anderson and Lois Bowler. She married Eldon Foote, July 15, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Nelda worked at the Arms Plant during WWII and retired from JC Pennys.She is survived by...
Ronald Turner
Jun 24, 2014
With courage, Ronald Lee Turner passed away June 24 of causes related to brain cancer. He was born June 6, 1944 to Aaron and Diana Israel Turner in Seattle Washington.He married Maggie Williams on August 8, 1981 and was the proud father of two sons, Cary (Jennifer) and Ryan (Denine) and two grandsons Max and ZacharyRon lived his life first...
Maija Edmunds
Jun 23, 2014
Maija Leena Annikki Laurikainen Edmunds, born Aug 14, 1937 in Helsinki, Finland to Paul & Aino Laurikainen. Beautiful Maija (Lieppo), passed June 23, 2014.
Maija was selfless, caring, & gave such joy to those that knew her. She was a very beloved mother & grandmother that dedicated her life to enriching the lives of her family/friends....
Lloyd Higbee
Jun 23, 2014
Lloyd Higbee, age 98, passed away on Monday June 23, 2014 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was joined at his bedside by his son-in-Law with whom he had lived for the past 5 years. Lloyd was born in Cedar City, Utah on August 20, 1915 to Thomas J Higbee and Persis S Higbee. He married...
Yvonne Silcox
Jun 23, 2014
Yvonne passed away Monday morning peacefully surrounded by her family.She spent her early years in Tooele and young adulthood in Murray, Proudly graduating from Murray High School.She married Carl and together raised 3 Children, Shaun, Steven and Sharlee. Mom enjoyed spending time with her family especially her Grandchildren. Many a laugh was had while camping with Grandma.She is survived by...
Ropati Tauafagaoe
Jun 23, 2014
Ropati ‘Pa’apa’a’ Tauafagaoe, 75, courageously fought a rare and rapid form of cancer. He passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by his family on Monday June 23, 2014. Ropati was born on March 20, 1939 to Ioana Godinet and Pa’apa’a Lavea in Salelologa, Savaii, but he was adopted and raised by his stepfather Tatupu Tauafagaoe in Sa’asa’ai, when his...
