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

Jan 21, 2014

Robert Tafoya Sr. 85, passed away on January 21, 2014 in West Valley City. He was born on November 2, 1928 the son of Alfredo and Flora Padilla Tafoya in Espanola, New Mexico. He married Mary Jiron in 1947. My precious dad enjoyed making a lot of items out of wood and building things with his hands. We loved hearing...

Jan 21, 2014

S.L.C. UT. Vicki Cushing Giacomo died January 21, 2014. Born August 10, 1937 to William E. and Hazel B. Cushing. Survived by her husband Alan, sons, Brian (Lucienne), Wade, and four grandchildren-Samantha, Andrew, Madison and Alexandra. She is also survived by a special friend, her dog, Annie.Vicki loved gardening, especially her roses. She loved animals, especially horses, dogs, cats, wild...

Jan 20, 2014

William “Bill” Andrew Funk was born on May 6, 1934 to George Weston Funk and Catherine Anderson, in Sterling, Utah. He returned home early Monday, January 20, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah as the result of a stroke. After serving in the Marine Corps he married Judith L. Ludwig on September 14, 1963 in the Manti Temple and had...

Jan 20, 2014

Juanita (Nita) Hayes Hamilton, 94, of Holladay, UT, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2014. She was born November 16, 1919, in Wichita Falls, TX to Herbert B. Hayes and Rachel Louisa Howard. She attended Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX where she was earned her bachelor’s degree and teaching credential. Nita met and married Julian Olsen in 1944. They moved to...

Jan 19, 2014

Born in Kirriemuir, Scotland, 24 February, 1929 to William and Elizabeth Brymer Nicoll, passed away 19 January 2014. Husband of Thelma Gilzean who preceded him in death. Walter and his siblings had a strong work ethic. He served his apprenticeship as a carpenter and was a member of the Local Carpenter’s Union. He and Thelma were staunch members of the...

Jan 19, 2014

Michael Jack Wheaton1949 – 2014 A wonderful man passed away on Sunday, January 19 from lung cancer. Jack was the first of four children born to Oscar and Beth Smith Wheaton in Coalville, Utah on October 5, 1949. He had a wonderful childhood growing up in Coalville and shared many stories about his adventures with his kids. He met his...

Jan 18, 2014

Our dear wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great grandmother, Libby L. Martinez, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on January 18, 2014. She suffered from dementia and was cared for by her loving husband of 70 years, John I. Martinez. Libby was born on August 7, 1927 in Cebolla, New Mexico to Victor and Jessie...

Jan 17, 2014

Blanche Webb, beloved wife and loving mother, has safely returned home to her Heavenly Father. Although she will be greatly missed, we are comforted by a life well lived, sacred covenants honored, and the knowledge of a glorious resurrection. She fought a good fight. She has finished her course. She has kept the faith.

Blanche was...

Jan 17, 2014

Wanda Mae Pearson returned to her husband and Heavenly Father peacefully on January 17, 2014. Wanda was born June 10, 1939 to Walter Rowley and Lois Chapman in Harlem, Montana. She married Max. J. Pearson, June 25, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple and were sealed for time and all eternity. She and her husband with two young children moved...

Jan 16, 2014

Patricia Haack Casper died peacefully at home on January 16, 2014, in the company of her husband, Richard Casper, her daughter, Lori (Matthew) Jensen, and her son, Benjamin (Launi) Casper. For nearly four months, she had battled valiantly to survive a series of unexpected complications from heart bypass surgery. Even though there were miracles along the way, each...

Jan 16, 2014

Jan 16, 2014

Wilma Fullmer Wiece1918 – 2014Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, Wilma Wiece, 95, died January 16, 2014 in Taylorsville, Utah.Born May 30, 1918 in Stores, Utah to Lorenzo B. and Margaret Fullmer. She married Richard F. Wiece July 18, 1935. Wilma was the “ultimate” caregiver – always cooking and caring for her family and her grand, and great-grandkids. She...

Jan 16, 2014

Mary Lamoreaux Robb, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born in Paragonah, Utah on May 27, 1918 to Archibald Messenger & Lenora Huntsman Lamoreaux. She married James S. Robb July 3, 1936 in the St. George Temple.“Grammie” was accomplished and proficient at crochet work; always having several projects under way...

Jan 16, 2014

“Animal”“Rainy”Lorane passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. The weeks before her death she was showered with much love from many family and friends. Mom’s passing came just a month after her diagnosis of brain cancer and has left us all in shock. We find some comfort knowing she is reunited with her mother and father, two brothers,...

Jan 15, 2014

Esther Jane Taylor Johnson1923-2014Esther passed from this world at age 90 from natural cause, January 15, 2014. Born April 1, 1923 to Roy Meredith and Olive Jane Bourne Taylor. Esther lived a full and wonderful life in Rose Park, Utah.Esther was born into a life of gardening and her yard and flowers were a great source of pride for her...

Jan 14, 2014

After a swift and valiant battle with liver cancer, Mark jumped on his Harley to find the road less traveled.

Mark loved spending time with family at gatherings on holidays and special occasions. He treasured spending each Monday with his mother, Donna, for a little lunch and catching up on the prior week's activities. Mark loved...

Jan 14, 2014

George McCann Maxwell, Jr. our amazing husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 14, 2014 in his home. George was born on March 21, 1924 to George M. and Jessie Maxwell in Springville, Utah, where he grew up with one sister and one brother. Most of his childhood was spent in Preston Idaho. George served honorably in the...

Jan 13, 2014

Eugene L. Fisher1929 – 2014Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away January 13, 2014. Gene was born April 15, 1929 to Merlin and Effie Fisher. He graduated from West High in 1947, where he was an All-State Football player. He married his high school sweetheart, later sealed in the LDS Temple. He is survived by his brothers,...

Jan 13, 2014

Judith Congrove“Mother to many, loved by all.”Judith Congrove, passed away January 13, 2014 at her home. Born March 19, 1961 in Salt Lake City to Beverly Sainsbury. Married Mark Congrove June 12, 1981.Judy was a wonderful wife, fabulous mother, amazing grandmother and all round loving friend. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City and attended West High School....

Jan 13, 2014

Grant Leroy Rasmussen1925 ~ 2014Our loving husband and father passed away at home on January 13, 2014. He was born on April 25, 1925, in SLC, UT, to Hilmar Adelhart Rasmussen and Elise Nielsen Rasmussen. He married Donna Mae Ballard on March 17, 1950, in SLC, UT. He retired from Bennett’s Paint and Glass then worked for the Murray Parkway...