Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Claudia Jean Price Packer
Jun 6, 2025
Claudia Jean (Price) Packer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Long Beach, California, on November 19, 1946, Claudia lived a full and vibrant life rooted in love, family, and creativity.
On February 19, 1965, Claudia married her life partner, Brian Walter Packer. Together, they built...
Jacqueline Leonard Lambson
Jun 5, 2025
Jacqueline Leonard Lambson "Jackie" born March 25, 1931, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at the age of 94.
Jackie was born during the great depression in Salt Lake City, the first child of Clarence William and Beatrice Horton Leonard. Her early life experiences were sweet and shaped the remainder of her life.
Jackie...
Robert (Bob) Dean Lemone
Jun 5, 2025
Robert (Bob) Dean Lemone passed away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 5, 2025, at the age of 73. Bob was born on November 11, 1951, in Portland, Oregon to Marvin Arthur Lemone and Dorthy Hodges Lemone.
Bob attended Benson High School in Portland, where he developed a lifelong passion for designing and building furniture. He continued...
Finau Maka
Jun 4, 2025
Finau Maka, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and patriarch, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his children—who stood beside him as he took his final breath and felt his last heartbeat.
Born on March 25, 1939, in the Kingdom of Tonga to Amelia Sivi Lakusa Maka and Paula Maka, Finau was...
Laura June Phillips Licklyter
Jun 4, 2025
Laura June Phillips Licklyter, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jordan, Utah, on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 1, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Floyd and Mary DeForest Phillips.
Laura first married Arthur Loertscher, with whom she had her two cherished...
Leona Anderson Terry
Jun 4, 2025
Leona Anderson Terry, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2025, at the age of 93 due to an accident at home.
Leona was born April 13, 1932, in Ephraim, Utah. Her parents were Valborg and Ellery Anderson, and she was the 10th of eleven children. Growing up on a small farm,...
Richard Thomas Murphy
Jun 3, 2025
Richard Thomas Murphy, affectionately known as “Reno”- the legend, and the lifelong cowboy-at-heart, peacefully passed through the veil on June 3, 2025, into the loving arms of his eternal companion. Though he was 92, Reno remained forever young in spirit and full of life.
Dad was born to William Richard Murphy and Bessie Gladys Pryor Murphy on March 19, 1933, in...
David James Hepworth
Jun 2, 2025
David James Hepworth was born on January 28, 1950, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the first son of Donald and Virginia Hepworth, and the brother of Mary (Ken Hunt), Steven (Maggie), Alan, Brent, and Ann (Lee Johnson). After decades of pain and suffering, Dave spent a wonderful day with family and then passed away...
Shirley Jean Ewing
Jun 1, 2025
Shirley Jean Ewing (94) passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday June 1, 2025, in Bountiful, Utah, after spending the evening surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy woven with love, laughter, and faith.
Shirley was born May 18, 1931, in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho to William Edgley Owens and Elsie Amelia Sjostrom Owens. She was the fourth...
Arna Lucille Lewis Roper Harding
Jun 1, 2025
Arna Lucille Lewis Roper Harding—a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister—passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on June 1, 2025.
Born April 22, 1928, in Kamas, Utah, Arna was the second daughter of Curt and Lucille Lewis, and sister of Hope and Glenna Gay. Arna loved growing up in Kamas, attending high school there,...
Naoma Slaugh
May 31, 2025
Our dearest mom and Gram, Naoma (Karren) Slaugh, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Naoma was born January 30, 1937, in Vernal, Utah to Merrell and Irene (Beddo) Karren. She was one of ten children and was the last of her siblings to pass away. Growing up in Vernal, Naoma attended Uintah High School...
Janis Dudley Nygard
May 31, 2025
Janis Dudley Nygard passed away May 31, 2025 at her home in Kaysville, Utah, surrounded by family and her kitty. She was born April 15, 1939 to John Ross Dudley, Sr. and Irva Stark Dudley in Salt Lake City. She grew up in a happy home. Her father was an attorney and her mother had been a schoolteacher. As...
Brent Lynn Greenwall
May 31, 2025
Brent Lynn Greenwall passed away peacefully on May 31st, 2025 after a long-term battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Brent was born July 23rd,1957 in Salt Lake City and raised around the Butler area. His childhood was filled with fond memories of Virginia Hills Drive. It was a place filled with many adventures and great friends. His love for mechanics began at a...
Donna Elaine Spade
May 30, 2025
Donna Elaine Spade, 67, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Murray, Utah. She was born on January 20, 1958, in Tempe, Arizona, to Bill and Hella Everett. On August 18, 1980, she married the love of her life, Alan Lyle Spade.
Donna proudly earned her Associate of Science degree in 2018. She had a deep love for adventure, especially...
Joyce LeAnn Rodeback
May 29, 2025
With love in our hearts, we announce the passing of our dear sister and friend, Joyce LeAnn Rodeback, on May 29, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1955, in Murray, Utah, to Welby H. Rodeback and Chloe Hansen Rodeback.
The youngest of six children and the second daughter in her family, Joyce grew up with four older brothers who doted...
Mary Lou Maestas Biffath
May 29, 2025
In loving memory of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary Lou Maestas Biffath, who peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on May 29, 2025, at the age of 80. She is now cradled in eternal peace and love by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mary Lou was born on May 6, 1945, in Fruita, Colorado, to Joe Maestas...
Jenelle Mae Gonsales
May 29, 2025
Our lovely daughter, Jenelle Mae Gonsales, departed this life on May 29, 2025, at the age of 1 year. Born on June 13, 2023, Jenelle was a cherished gem in our lives, admired for her radiant smile, lively laughter, adventurous spirit, and empathetic heart. Her love for life was reflected in her diverse interests, which included playing hide and seek...
Bruce Denney Blanchard
May 29, 2025
Bruce Denney Blanchard, 78, passed through the veil unexpectedly on May 29, 2025. Bruce was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on October 28, 1946, to Merlin Wheeler and Julia Denney Blanchard.
He was raised in Robin, Idaho, on the family farm where he made lasting memories. He graduated as the class valedictorian from Marsh Valley High School in 1964.
After serving in the...
Don "Bart" Barton Longmore
May 29, 2025
Bart Longmore passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. He was 69 years old.
Bart was born on December 22, 1955, to his parents, Don and Mary Longmore, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a good baby who grew up to love camping, skiing, and playing with the neighborhood kids. He was very loved by...
Francisca Uzarraga Miranda
May 29, 2025
Nuestra querida madre y abuela, Francisca Uzarraga Miranda, falleció pacíficamente en su hogar el 29 de mayo de 2025, a la edad de 75 años. Ella nació el 9 de enero de 1950 en Sinaloa, México, hija de Ricardo Uzarraga y Micaela Miranda.
Fue una mujer de gran corazón y servicio desinteresado, que dedicó su vida a ayudar a los demás...
