Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Richard Paul Morse
Oct 27, 2024
Born January 27, 1950, to Harold M. Morse and Hazel L. McCarrel Morse in Denver, CO. Died October 27, 2024, at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT, surrounded by his entire family.
As a young boy, Richard worked on his grandparents’ farm in Grand Junction, CO. After moving to Salt Lake City, Richard attended Skyline High School.
Richard devoted the...
Sally Elizabeth Crapo Akiona
Oct 27, 2024
Oh dear Sally - you will be missed!
Sally was such a smart, loving, fun and dynamic wife, mother, daughter, sister and loyal friend. Her example of strength, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and love during an almost eight-year battle with cancer will always be remembered.
Sally is survived by her loyal husband Lon Ian Akiona and sons Kedric Damian, Ian...
Jimmy William Wesley Gray
Oct 27, 2024
Jimmy William Wesley Gray, born on April 7, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on October 27 2024, in Tooele, Utah. A man of deep faith and a cherished member of his community, Jimmy's life was marked by devotion to his faith, love for music and sports, and commitment to his values.
Jimmy dedicated his career to working security...
Elizabeth K. Cho
Oct 27, 2024
Elizabeth K. Cho, age 68, passed away and returned to her Heavenly Father during the early morning hours of October 27, 2024, with her husband and son beside her.
She was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1980 where she met her husband, Kurn and eventually gave birth to her son, William.
She was very...
Cherie Darlene Hutchison Davies
Oct 26, 2024
Mom passed from this life early in the morning of October 26, 2024.
On March 9, 1935 at 9:45 p.m. Olive Mercy Morris and Harry Walker Hutchison welcomed their fourth child and only daughter into the world. They named her Cherie Darlene Hutchison. She arrived prematurely and weighed in at only 2 lbs, 8 oz. The doctor who delivered her at...
Merrill Hammond Maughan
Oct 25, 2024
Merrill Hammond Maughan passed away on October 25, 2024, in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 84.
Born on December 29, 1939, Merrill grew up in Providence, Utah, and attended South Cache High School. He went on to Utah State University, where he played football and ran track, later transferring to the University of Utah to complete his degree. Merrill built...
Bruce Tingey Hadfield
Oct 24, 2024
Bruce Tingey Hadfield, 80, passed away peacefully on 24 Oct 2024 due to declining health. Born July 13, 1944 in Brigham City, Utah. Eldest child and only son of Herman Warburton and Ida Tingey Hadfield. Graduate of Box Elder High School. Earned his Bachelors degree while attending Utah State University, where he returned to instruct journalism in 1968 after obtaining...
Arlene Smart
Oct 24, 2024
Arlene Smart passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 24th, just a month after her 70th anniversary with her adoring husband and high school sweetheart, the self-styled "mean n’ ornery" Dean Smart. They were inseparable and had several hobbies together in which she excelled, including archery, where she became a three-time national women's champion, golf, and...
Brian Charles Jackson
Oct 24, 2024
Brian Charles Jackson passed away at the age of 76 on October 24, 2024. He was born on February 27, 1948 in San Francisco, California to Terrel and Berthele Jackson. He married Kuni Harada on October 4, 1971.
He lived a life in service to his country, community and family. Brian spent 4 years in the U.S. Army and while serving...
Carol A Christensen
Oct 24, 2024
Carol A Christensen, born July 1, 1940, went to be with the Lord of all creation on October 24, 2024. Carol was born to Irene and Dr. Raymond R Christopher, founder of Nature's Way Herbal Supplements. Carol's older sister was Joy Bilven. She is survived by her son, Pete Christensen. Carol was a very accomplished and ambitious lady, working at...
Hendrikus Marinus Vanderhave
Oct 24, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hank Vanderhave, who left us on October 24,2024, at the age of 84. He departed peacefully in Murray, Utah.
He was born on December 24, 1939, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He lived a life full of purpose and passion for his profession at Sears as a technician for 35 years, and...
Hendrikus Broos
Oct 23, 2024
Hendrikus (Henry) Broos passed away on October 23rd, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on November 10, 1947, in Surabaya, Indonesia, he immigrated to the United States with his family in 1961. He heroically served three tours in Vietnam in the US Army from 1967 to 1971, where he met the love his life, Cuc Thi Le. He is survived by...
Siupolu Mulitalo
Oct 23, 2024
Si’upolu Tela Mulitalo was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was born to Ulu Tui Tela and Malia Satele Tela on May 6, 1936, in Sili, Manu’a, American Samoa. She is the second oldest of five brothers: Alailefaleula Tela, Tavita Tela, Tela Fereti Tela, Filipo Tela Lutali, and Tui Tela. She has two sisters: Falefa Tela Motului and...
Shirley Manzanares Leyba
Oct 22, 2024
Shirley Manzanares Leyba aka “Nana”, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and dear friend passed peacefully at the age of 68, surrounded by her family on October 22, 2024. This past July, Shirley celebrated 50 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Matt Leyba.
Shirley was a talented artist in many forms: cooking, painting, drawing, sewing, jewelry making, gardening and...
Geraldine (Jeri) Vera Price Jensen
Oct 22, 2024
Geraldine (Jeri) Vera Price Jensen, our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, after many years of battling breast cancer.
Jeri was born February 14, 1945 in Salt Lake City to Douglas and Vera Price. She was the fourth of six children. Jeri grew up in her beloved Sugarhouse neighborhood surrounded by lots of...
Kenneth Warner
2024
Kenneth passed away at the age 91. He was born in 1933 to Eugene and Mable Warner. He grew up in Salt Lake City surrounded by his large Italian family which included his Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousins close by.
Kenneth met the love of his life, Faye Johnson. They were married 72 years. Together they had one son, Kenny, whom...
Chris William Horne
Oct 21, 2024
Chris William Horne passed away on October 21, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on June 26, 1944, in Kingston, New York to Charles F. Horne and Faye L. Cook. He married Kathy Gaebler on June 16, 1967. From this union, they had and raised two children, Carolyn and Christopher. He has six grandchildren, Shannon Adams, Casey,...
Julie Vernice Evans
Oct 21, 2024
Julie Vernice Evans, age 61, died on October 21st, 2024 in her home in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on July 19th, 1963, in Burley, Idaho, to Augustine and Vernice DeNaughel. She married Donald Dwight Evans on December 20th, 1991.
Julie was a loving mother and Nana. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...
Joseph Vernon Nielson
Oct 20, 2024
With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of our brother, uncle, nephew and good friend, Joseph Vernon Nielson, known to everyone as "Joey." He passed early on the morning of October 20, 2024, at the Intermountain Medical Center with his brother, Flip, at his bedside.
Joey was born in Murray Utah on August 22, 1952, to Joseph F Nielson...
Kevin Dylan Johnson
Oct 20, 2024
Kevin Dylan Johnson, age 30, of Salt Lake City, UT, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2024. Born on July 12, 1994, to Susan Fox and Kevin W. Johnson, Dylan was raised in West Valley City and Kamas, UT.
Dylan has accomplished many things throughout his life, yet his greatest joy has been building his family...



