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

Jan 2, 2025

Francisco Garcia - Martinez, age 88, passed away on January 2, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 18, 1936, in Guadalajara Jalisco to Salvador Garcia Zepada and Maria Dolores Martinez. He married Martha Meza Olague on March 19, 1959.

Francisco's greatest accomplishment was the beautiful life he built with his beloved wife, Martha, raising...

Jan 1, 2025

Taeleolo S. Salavea passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2025, in Taylorsville, Utah at the age of 80. Olo was born on December 18, 1945, in Pago Pago, American Samoa. She married Mark Baron, but they later divorced. Olo is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Taeleolo completed school in Leone, American...

Jan 1, 2025

Delores “Garcia” Dominguez 1960-2025 passed away on January 1, 2025, unexpectedly. She was born on September 4, 1960, in Salt Lake City and grew up in the heart of the Glendale neighborhood to Raymond and Virginia Garcia. She was the youngest of five children and graduated from South High School and continued to obtain her Child Development associate’s degree. She...

Jan 1, 2025

Julie Ann Garlick Obituary  – October 13, 1957 ~ January 1, 2025

Julie Ann Garlick, born October 13, 1957, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew her, and her memory will continue to live on in the love she...

Jan 1, 2025

Ken Worley passed peacefully into spiritual existence the afternoon of January 1, 2025, after fighting a three-year battle with the beast known as glioblastoma.

Ken was born in Provo, Utah on January 15, 1956. He was the second child of John and Margie Worley. Ken was raised in Holladay, Utah and later sub-divided his parents' property to build his home where...

Jan 1, 2025

Michael Vernon Canham was born June 26, 1971 in Salt Lake City, Utah to his parents Gary Canham and Kay Brundage Canham. Mike passed away peacefully on Jan 1, 2025 after complications from a stroke.

As a child he dreamed about being an actor. He lived his life as one for almost 25 years performing at many theaters and in many...

Jan 1, 2025

Richard Glen Sumsion, of Millcreek, Utah, passed away at home on January 1, 2025, five days shy of his 94th birthday. Richard was born on January 6, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Glen Willis and Clara Johnson Sumsion. He grew up in Springville, Utah. He was a hard worker and spent his summers working on his Uncle...

Jan 1, 2025

Mari Lyn Barton Bagnes passed away January 1, 2025 in Holladay, Utah. She was born October 20, 1944 in Los Angeles California She married Dan William Bagnes June 1, 1968. 

Mari loved shopping for gifts and going out to eat with loved ones.

Mari is survived by one sister, her husband, 8 children, 18 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Dec 31, 2024

In 1942, Mom (Judy) was born to Alvin and June Norell in the Salt Lake Valley, where she would live the rest of her life. She had adventurous dreams of becoming a designer and travelling. However, she also wanted children and made decisions that left her chasing three children rather than some of her other dreams. 

She loved to keep our...

Dec 31, 2024

Jean C. Monson, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Draper, Utah. Born on February 20, 1931, in Covington, Virginia, she was the youngest of six children of Walter Carper and Lottie Mae.

Growing up, Jean's father owned several stores where all her siblings worked. Although she was promised a furnished apartment and a car if she joined...

Dec 30, 2024

Willard Jack Hansen was born into the arms of God the Father, Christ Jesus our Lord, and the Holy Spirit on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:39 pm in Spanish Fork, Utah. He was 7 lbs. 10 oz, 20.5 inches long. Willard is loved by many and his absence on this earth will truly be felt.

Willard is survived by his...

Dec 30, 2024

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away on December 30, 2024. Faun was born on December 8, 1933, to Edwin Neldon Robertson and Anna Prestwich Robertson. She married the love of her life Ned E. Denison on May 9, 1952, in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they raised eight beautiful children. 

Faun was not only a loving mother but...

Dec 29, 2024

Kenna Fotheringham Mathis, age 84, died on December 29, 2024, in Millcreek, Utah. She was born on April 9, 1940, in Standardville, Utah, to Kenneth Fotheringham and Thella Reynolds. She married Robert O. Mathis on October 24, 1964, and later divorced.

Kenna loved animals of all kinds and had many over the years. She enjoyed working out...

Dec 29, 2024

Long time resident of Murray, Utah, passed from this life the morning of December 29, 2024.

Jay was born February 18, 1945, in Murray, Utah to F. Glen Green and Lovella Johnson Green. As a youth he was active in the neighborhood and the Murray 7th ward. He attended school in Murray school district, graduating from Murray High School with the...

Dec 28, 2024

James Russell Allan Thompson, the king of questionable fashion sense, finally broke free from his family's grasp on December 28, 2024, after a brief but spirited tussle with cancer.

When he wasn't rocking out to rock music or riding his bike, James took pride in following in his grandfather's footsteps, leaving his mark as a skilled mason in places like Brigham...

Dec 28, 2024

Gerald B. Lambourne (Jake), our patriarch, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2024 in his home in Holladay, Utah. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 2 in the cultural hall at 2625 East Milo Way (4910 South) in Holladay from 6-8pm. At Dad's request, there will be no public viewing. Funeral services will be held the...

Dec 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Laura Karma Luana Maez Kaufusi, age 41, on Friday, December 27, 2024. Laura passed peacefully at home in Cottonwood Heights, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with heart and kidney failure.

Born on December 28, 1982, in Provo, Utah, to Tofa Robert Keith Maez and Emma Maez, Laura...

Dec 26, 2024

Joshua Terry McCleery, a cherished soul and a beloved member of the community, was born on May 7, 1976, in Murray, Utah. He entered eternal rest on December 26, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

A proud graduate of Valley High School, Joshua embraced life with a spirited enthusiasm that inspired...

Dec 26, 2024

Russell Evan Findlay, of Cedar Hills, Utah, passed away December 26, 2024, due to a sudden and unforeseen heart attack during the last month of his Spanish-speaking mission in San Vito, Costa Rica. 

Russ was born October 28, 1960, in Riverside, California, to Jack and Helen Findlay, now both recently deceased. His wife, Kim Winters Findlay, passed away in 2019. Russ...

Dec 26, 2024

Virginia Sato, 85, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024 while visiting family in California for the holiday. Her last month was spent with family at her bedside.

“Grandma Gina” or “Nia” was born in Dixon, near Penasco, New Mexico to Florencio and Louisa Griego on August 17, 1939. She met and married Leroy Joseph Sato, near Bingham (Dinkyville), Utah and...