Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Patricia Inez Higgins Hanson
Jan 26, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Inez Higgins Hanson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, 82, returned home to her husband and Heavenly Father on January 26th, 2025. For many years, she had been a fighter, surviving the effects of cancer and congestive heart failure, among other struggles.
Pat was born on December 13, 1942, in Salt Lake City to Richard Ambrose Higgins and Agnes Vilate...
Agripina "Norma" Bure Carter
Jan 26, 2025
Agripina "Norma" Bure Carter age 88 passed away on January 26, 2025 in Murray, Utah. She was born on December 5, 1936 in Abuyog, Leyte Philippines to Simeon Bure (father) and Marcelina Escobio (mother).
She married Terry Carter on April 16, 1967. She enjoyed crochet, parties, doing hair, and loved to cook. She enjoyed reading magazines to keep up on the...
JoAnn Orton Sorensen
Jan 25, 2025
JoAnn Orton Sorensen, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, to join a great reunion with loved ones gone before her.
JoAnn was born July 7, 1938, to Joseph Albert Orton and Myrtle Priscilla Wilson at the old Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Her mother passed away 3 days later. Joseph took newborn JoAnn home to her waiting siblings....
Shirley M Palmquist
Jan 25, 2025
Shirley Mortenson Palmquist, age 95, was reunited with her sweetheart, Bob, on January 25, 2025, after 30 long years.
Shirley was a quintessential military wife who could work a room and host a party like no one else. With her cheerful demeanor and optimistic outlook, Shirley never met a stranger, only new friends. She was an amazing mother to David, Debra,...
Manu Tuihakau Tupouniua
Jan 24, 2025
Manu Tuihakau Tupouniua, born November 15, 1949 in Nukualofa, Tonga to Solomone fine Taukatelata and Veuki Kavakaufo’ou Finau Taukatelata, passed away on January 24, 2025 in Magna, Utah.
She Married Sione Motuhi Fonua Tupouniua in September 1978.
Manu passed way suddenly, at home surrounded by her family. Manu was a happy woman who loved to sing, dance, and spend quality time with...
Lila Margaret Brown Crookston
Jan 24, 2025
Lila Margaret Brown Crookston, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to the family.
Lila was born to Lynn and Margaret Brown in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 3, 1931. She married Robert Hans Crookston in the Salt Lake Temple on June 18, 1953. Lila was a supportive...
Wilson "Hoskie" Yazzie
Jan 23, 2025
Wilson “Hoskie” Yazzie, age 79, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Continental Divide, New Mexico. He was born on August 7, 1945, in Crownpoint, New Mexico, to Hoskie Yazzie Sr. and Alice Y. Mariano. He married Helen Denice Dearing on March 16, 1968.
Hoskie graduated in 1966 from Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah. He then attended the Technical...
Joseph Charles Romero
Jan 23, 2025
Joseph Charles Romero
March 23, 1930 – January 23, 2025, Joseph Charles Romero, known by most as Joe or Charlie, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Sandy, Utah. He lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and kindness, earning the admiration and love of many through his strong work ethic, generous spirit, and undeniable charm.
Born on March 23, 1930,...
Teodora "Lola" Bustamante
Jan 23, 2025
Teodora “Lola” Bustamante, nació el 23 de julio de 1938 en Apaxtla, Guerrero, México. Hija de Froylan Santander Flores y de Gilberto Bustamante Bahena.
Se casó con Pedro Solano y juntos tuvieron 12 hijos; Rosenda, Everardo, Francisco, Juana, Fernando, Margarita, Pedro, Roberto, Adan, Obdulia, Celia y Delia.
Tuvo el placer y gozo de ser abuelita de 52 nietos, 71 bisnietos y 8...
Kenneth Wayne Hibbert, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Hibbert, Jr., age 79, passed away on January 23, 2025 in the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 2, 1945 in Sacramento, California to Betty Jean Hibbert and Kenneth Wayne Hibbert, Sr.
Kenneth married LaRae Young on January 23, 1976.
Kenneth was a water treatment manager over three plants. He retired after working for...
Joann Davies Smith
Jan 23, 2025
Joann Davies Smith was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Joann (80) passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah. Joann was born on September 4th, 1944, to Clyde and Meda Davies in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the 5th of their 10 children. She attended the University of Utah where she graduated a proud Ute...
Arthur Francis Fenstermaker
Jan 23, 2025
Arthur Francis Fenstermaker passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Art was born on November 30, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Anna Virginia Christensen and Vern Arthur Fenstermaker. He grew up near Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, UT and was fortunate to live next door to his beloved Grandma and Grandpa Christensen. He often...
Irma H. Keil
Jan 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Oma, Irma H. Keil, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 3, 1935, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Anna Buser and Hans Wittmann, Irma carried the rich heritage of her homeland into every aspect of her life.
She was a devoted wife to Hans...
Robert Frank Larabee
Jan 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert Frank Larabee (1937-2025)
Robert Frank Larabee was bid sweet farewell by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren on January 23, 2025. He was 87 years old.
Born on October 19, 1937, in Springville, Utah to Frank Crawford and Juanita Dunn Larabee, Robert was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, a devoted husband and father, and a good...
Robert Aaron Hancock
Jan 23, 2025
Our devoted father, grandfather, and friend, Robert Aaron Hancock, born June 05, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Robert had an indestructible testimony of the gospel and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Rob served a two-year mission in Adelaide, Australia. His dedication to his faith...
Rodney Ylst
Jan 22, 2025
Rodney Ylst, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, just days before his 72nd birthday, in South Jordan, Utah. He was born on January 25, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hans and Annie Ylst.
Rod met the love of his life, Shelley, and within six months, he knew she was "the one."...
Hiro Iwasaki
Jan 21, 2025
Hiro Iwasaki, in his own words, “left this reality for new adventures” on January 21, 2025.
Hiro was born the eldest son of Iwao and Haruye (Oba) Iwasaki in Salt Lake City, UT, on May 11, 1938. The family moved to the Seattle/Portland area for part of Hiro’s childhood. Shortly after World War II began, the government ordered all Japanese Americans...
Thomas Lorin Howard
Jan 21, 2025
Thomas Lorin Howard, at the age of 77, left this earth on January 21st, 2025 from his home in Logan, Utah to reunite with loved ones gone before him. He was born on October 12th, 1947 in Logan, Utah to loving parents Lorin Pack Howard and Lula Andrews. He will be missed but not forgotten.
During his seventy-seven years, he touched...
Edy Wright
Jan 21, 2025
Edy Wright, born on Feb 26th 1932, passed away on January 21st, 2025 at her home.
Edy Wright’s life’s work was constantly changing. Many things were forced on her by the uncontrollable events of life, but Edy was magnificent in shaping her own destiny through hard work, adhering to her own set of principles, and reinforcing those principles with a faith...
Karen Annette Bolton
Jan 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Annette Bolton. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the age of 76.
Karen was the third child born to William Wallis and Lois Layton Shay. She was born 5 minutes after her twin sister Kathy on February 29, 1948, in Salt Lake...
