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

Mar 5, 2025

Judy passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Born on August 11, 1939, Judy shared 66 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Robert, before his passing. She was a loving mother to Darrell and Shanna and was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Darla. She adored her six...

Mar 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and neighbor, Cedric Said Farhat, peacefully passed away from mortality to the realms of heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Cedric was born on July 4, 1943, in Glendale, California to Joseph Said and Sarah Ribe Farhat. Cedric was the oldest of three children, along with his brother,...

Mar 4, 2025

Thomas Turner, age 78, passed away on March 4, 2025, in his home, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. On March 19, 1946, Thomas A Turner was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Violet Wohl Woods and was placed for adoption. His name on the birth certificate was Peter Woods.

On August 8, 1946, Thomas was adopted by Floyd and Aileen Turner of Stillwater,...

Mar 4, 2025

Janet Louise Schrader Knight, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Centerville, Utah on March 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

She was born on August 11, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilford Henry and Gertrue Ethel Schrader. She married Lurlen Dale Knight in the Salt Lake Temple on November 4, 1959.

Janet grew up in Bountiful and spent...

Mar 4, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Emery Rachel Faumuina. Born still at 20 1/2 weeks gestation, Emery Rachel entered this world and departed on March 4, 2025, her anticipated arrival being July 26, 2025.

Though her time with us was brief, Emery Rachel's presence left an indelible mark on our hearts. She is...

Mar 4, 2025

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Wayne Jay Harris, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on April 29, 1939, in Ogden Utah, to Lawrence James Harris and Irene Buckley Harris. He was the fifth of six children. Wayne grew up on a farm in Pleasant View, Utah. He...

Mar 3, 2025

Dennis (Denny) Maras, age 70, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Manila, Utah. Dennis was born on February 2, 1955, in Crestline, Ohio, to Samuel Euguene Maras and Gladys (Penny) Martin Maras. On July 18, 1985, Denny married Sharron (Cher) Hendrickson.

Denny was an avid fan of NASCAR. He enjoyed attending races in person, watching them on television, and acquiring...

Mar 3, 2025

Nancy Glenn Meyer Terry Salisbury, younger daughter of Lelah (Lee) & Bill Meyer (Moyer), 4th of 6 children, died March 3, 2025. She was born in Wisconsin on January 19, 1944. 

Miss Nancy was raised in the Salt Lake City area and set goals to become a certified public-school teacher. As an adolescent, she attended South Davis Junior High School and...

Mar 2, 2025

John B. Stevenson passed away on March 2, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1940, in Salt Lake City. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In 1956, he married Sharon Nielson, his wife of 68 years. Together, they raised two children: Cindee and Mark.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Brigham and Mary Stevenson, two...

Mar 2, 2025

Robert Taylor Andersen, 32, of Salt Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2025, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident, born on October 20, 1992, in American Fork, Utah, to Robert Wade Andersen and Kami Theda Hobbs.

Taylor dedicated his life to service, both in the military and in his community.

Taylor proudly...

Mar 2, 2025

Simi is a beloved son, brother, uncle, and husband along with many other titles. Simi passed away suddenly in his sleep the morning of March 2, 2025, at the age of 33. He was an incredible person, kind, selfless, funny, and above all else generous. Simi would help anyone out at any time. For him, helping out was his first...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Elaine Jackson Horsley passed away at home on March 2, 2025 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. She was born on December 17, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ray William Jackson and Mildred Anne Smith. She married Jack Ferrell Horsley on September 15, 1961.

Elaine was the Best Grandma EVER! She loved children, and her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great,...

Mar 1, 2025

He was born on March 15, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Walter Griffith Douglas and Gladys Irene Rupp Douglas.

He married Anita Perry on December 22, 1958.

Merrill Douglas made his mark in football as both a player and as an official. He played football at Granite and Olympus High Schools, earning all-state...

Mar 1, 2025

Floyd Gilbert Maestas, a loving father, brother, and a true free spirit, passed away in the early hours of March 1, 2025, following a cardiac event. During his brief stay in the ICU, he remained his charming, lively self, leaving a lasting impression on his caregivers. 

Born in Durango, Colorado, and raised in Kearns, Utah, Floyd was the adventurous son of...

Feb 28, 2025

Roger Cecil Dudley, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, in Magna, Utah. He was born on February 6, 1942, in Gooding, Idaho, to Cecil and Zelma Dudley.

Roger proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Fire Arm Assembler, a role in which he took great pride. On December 28, 1974, he married the love...

Feb 28, 2025

Patricia “Pattie” Thompson, born October 27, 1950, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Pattie lived a life filled with love, faith, and a remarkable spirit that touched everyone around her.

Pattie is lovingly remembered by her two children, Stefanie Gaston and Jon Paul Boyd; her two grandchildren, Alexandra and Joshua Gaston; and her two...

Feb 28, 2025

Michelle Leann Smith passed away on Friday February 28th, 2025, in her home in Herriman Utah at the age of 45. She was born June 30th,1979 to Sharlene Ann Smith and Boyd Byron Smith. Michelle was an avid reader and writer. She enjoyed the worlds of Star Wars, Middle Earth and Marvel. Above all Michelle was a sister, a daughter,...

Feb 27, 2025

Wally was born on August 27, 1928, in Elgin, Illinois, to Raymond Walter Niedert and Dorothy Alvina Becker.  Wally grew up with his sisters Dolores Rae (Douglas) Rogers and Betty Irene (Thomas) Maule

Wally graduated from Elgin High School with the Class of 1946.  His years at Elgin High School were his glory days that kept a...

Feb 26, 2025

Bob Clyde Buckley Sr., a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, departed this life on February 26, 2025 at the age of 79 and entered the next. Bob was born on December 4, 1945, in Murray, Utah to Betty Nielson and Clyde Robert Buckley. He was the oldest of seven children, and spent time playing in youth...

Feb 26, 2025

Loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, MaryAnn Espinosa, 67, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on February 26, 2025. Born on July 24, 1957, in Farmington, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Tafoya. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert Espinosa.

MaryAnn spent 38 years in the medical field as a Medical...