Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
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...
David Hector Monico
Jan 20, 2025
Our beloved son and brother David was a movie fanatic and Disney was his favorite! His favorite movie was 'The Lion King' and Simba, his favorite character. David's energy and loveable personality made everyone around him gravitate towards him. David had the best smile and laugh! David will be dearly missed by his family and friends and all that knew...
Richard Defa
Jan 20, 2025
Richard Defa passed away on January 20, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him.
Richard was born to Alfonzo and Viola Defa on June 29, 1936, in Hanna Utah. He married the love of his life on September 6, 1958, and together they raised three children. Richard ran the Defa dude ranch with his family and loved spending time outdoors. He...
Christine Koetje Schulz
Jan 19, 2025
Christine Koetje Schulz passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Murray, Utah. Born in Nieuwe Pekela, Groningen, Netherlands, to Jantje Westerbaan and Hendrik Koetje, Christine’s life was a beautiful testament to resilience, strength, and unconditional love.
In 1951, Christine embarked on a courageous journey, emigrating from Holland to America to build a new life. In 1961, she proudly became an...
Margret Luwanna "Lu" Larson
Jan 19, 2025
Margret Luwanna “Lu” Larson, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed from this life peacefully surrounded by family on January 19, 2025, at the age of 95. Lu was an extraordinary woman who always put others first and will be greatly missed.
Lu was born on May 13, 1929 in Millville, Utah to George and Marion Jessop. She grew up with 4...
Faye Irene Newsome
Jan 19, 2025
Faye Irene Newsome, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2025, after a short illness. Faye was born November 24, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ira and Irene Anderson. She graduated from South High School. She married Fred Calvin Newsome on December 31, 1954. They had 3 children, Steven (Kate) Newsome, David (Cindy) Newsome, and Peggy Newsome. 5...
Kenneth "Kenny" Don Crandall
Jan 18, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Don Crandall, 38, passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Taylorsville, Utah.
Born on July 7, 1986, in Houston, Texas, to Don and Melanie Crandall, Kenny grew up embracing his Texas roots with pride. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 2005 before serving a mission for The Church of...
Vincent Joe Griego
Jan 18, 2025
Vincent Joe Griego, 65, passed away on January 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema, lung cancer, and COPD. Born on November 2, 1959, Vince’s life was defined by resilience and the deep love he shared with his family.
Vince enjoyed watching NASCAR and drag racing as well as working on and building cars. He collected coins, model...
Richard Kent Rasband
Jan 18, 2025
Our beloved Cowboy, educator, husband, father, and friend passed away Saturday, January 18th, 2025, from complications involving Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. He died peacefully and heroically, surrounded by love. Born June 2, 1964, Richard Kent Rasband's life's purpose was to educate. Since he was six years old, he knew he wanted to be a teacher. After completing his bachelor's...
Keith B Hansen
Jan 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith B. Hansen, age 82, who died peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born May 29, 1943, Keith led a full life, marked by his love for family, service to his country, and a kind, generous spirit that touched all who knew him.
Keith was a Vietnam War veteran who proudly...
Colleen Farrington Oliver
Jan 18, 2025
Colleen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 4, 1937, to Calthrope and Vera Farrington.
She passed into her eternal life and back into her husband’s arms on January 18, 2025, with her family by her side.
Colleen married Leon Everett Oliver on March 14, 1959, in Elko, Nevada, and later solemnized at the Salt Lake Temple.
Colleen loved everything about...
Sarah “Joan” Berryman
Jan 18, 2025
Sarah "Joan" Berryman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on July 10, 1942, to John and Charlotte Nelson, Joan brought light and love to all who knew her.
Joan married her sweetheart, George Henry Berryman, on March 20, 1964. Their love was sealed for eternity in the LDS...
Jill Marie Martinez
Jan 17, 2025
Salt Lake City, UT – It is with deep sympathy, our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Jill Marie Martinez, passed away on January 17, 2025, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home. Born February 15, 1982, to Steve Dilbeck and Lisa Chacon, Jill grew up in West Jordan and Sandy, Utah, and graduated from...
Bonnie Lynn Jackson
Jan 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bonnie Lynn Jackson on January, 17th 2025, at the age of 74. Bonnie was born on September 24th, 1950, in Salt Lake City, UT to Vaughn and Beverly Rose Dansie as the second of five children, She grew up in Midvale with her brothers, Mikial, Richard (Patricia), Ronald...
Laura Caroline Turner
Jan 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Laura Turner, who was taken from us too soon at the age of 52. Laura lived her life with courage, authenticity, and a fierce love for those around her. From a young age, she followed her heart, unapologetically embracing life with an infectious energy that lit up...
Terry Royal Seiter
Jan 16, 2025
Terry Royal Seiter, our beloved father, papa honk-honk, family man, entrepreneur and friend … passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in 1944, in Salt Lake City, Terry was one of six children of Helmut Seiter and Leona Shill.
Terry was a proud graduate of South High School, making sure his children knew and sang...
