Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Nancy Ellen Hatch Rowley
Jul 12, 2026
Nancy Ellen Hatch Rowley left this earthly life and returned to her Savior Jesus Christ just before 11 pm on the night of Sunday, July 12th, in her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her Husband and Daughter by her side. She was 81 years old and had been in decline due to Dementia/ Alzheimer’s for years. She is...
Larry Kay Richins
Jul 11, 2026
On the 11th day of July 2026 Larry Kay Richins, 86 years old, of Salt Lake City, Utah peacefully returned home to his heavenly father and was reunited with his loving wife Diana Mae Jones Putnam Richins who has been waiting for him since May 2017.
Larry Kay was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah on March 27th, 1940 to Glen Richins...
Kevin Thomas Kiss
Jul 11, 2026
Kevin Thomas Kiss (31) of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away at his home on July 11th, 2026. He was born on February 24th, 1995, in Layton, Utah, to Laura Hulse and Attila Kiss.
Kevin was the life of the party, and everyone was drawn to him. He was a guy with a big heart who could be both serious and silly. Eleven...
William Claude Moulton
Jul 11, 2026
William Claude Moulton was born on April 1, 1940, in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, New York. He passed away on July 11, 2026, in West Jordan, Utah.
William was the second of twelve children born to Claude Asa Moulton and Jean Isabel Hunter. He married Joan Irene Dumers on June 18, 1960, in Raymondville, Norfolk, St. Lawrence County, New York. She...
Vernen J Nelson
Jul 10, 2026
Vernen J. Nelson
March 25, 1934 to July 10, 2026
Vernen J Nelson of Plain City, Utah, died July 10, 2026, at home with his wife by his side after a short, but intensive fight with cancer.
Vern was born March 25, 1934, in Preston, Idaho, the eighth child of Wilford and Margaret Nelson. He was reared on the farm in Mink Creek,...
Stanley Robert Wells
Jul 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanley Robert Wells on July 9, 2026.
Stan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, U.S. Army veteran, and a respected member of the Utah drag racing community. He spent his life building, rebuilding, and tinkering with fast cars. He began racing a Quick 16 Camaro, moved on to a...
Margie Turpin Burke
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Margie Turpin Burke
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margie Turpin Burke, who passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2026, at the age of 73.
Born on December 10, 1952, in Murray, Utah to Reed and Beverly (Youngdale) Turpin. Margie was the second oldest of six daughters. Margie attended Bigham High School and...
Don Scott Taylor
Jul 8, 2026
Don Scott Taylor was born on April 7th, 1937 and died July 8th, 2026. With the exception of 4 years in the Navy he lived the rest of his 89 years in Holladay, Utah. He carried mail for almost 40 years and showed love and kindness to all he encountered. He would have given the shirt off his back to...
Cynthia Sue Turner
Jul 8, 2026
Cynthia Sue Turner, Born September 30, 1936 to Royal and Clara Stone in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cynthia was creative, strong, intelligent and compassionate. She found and created beauty wherever she went and used these gifts to help everyone feel loved and included.
Cynthia’s parents moved often during her youth. She grew up in Salt Lake City, as well as Lewiston ID,...
Manfred Pelzer
Jul 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Manfred PelzerMarch 3, 1942 – July 7, 2026Manfred Pelzer passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, with his beloved wife, Hermine ("Hermi"), his daughter, Terry, and his faithful Great Dane, Max, by his side.Manfred was born on March 3, 1942, in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. Shortly after his birth, his mother, aunt, and cousin were evacuated to...
Shirley Bergstrom
Jul 7, 2026
Shirley Bergstrom, born on September 3, 1936, in Meeker, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Shirley’s long and vibrant life was marked by a deep love for family, a passion for the outdoors, and the pursuit of creative hobbies that enriched the lives of all who knew her.
Throughout her life, Shirley was known for...
Francisco Orozco Gutierrez
Jul 6, 2026
Francisco Orozco Gutierrez
Francisco Orozco Gutierrez, beloved son, father, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 28.
Francisco was born on January 2, 1998, in Lakewood, California, to Juana Orozco and Francisco Orozco. From an early age, he had a vibrant personality and a passion for life that left a lasting impression on everyone who...
Ruth Newton Dayhuff
Jul 6, 2026
Ruth Newton Dayhuff, 69, passed away peacefully at home, in Centerville, Utah. Her final months were filled with a courageous struggle against glioblastoma. Ruth was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 2, 1957, to John Parker Newton and Mary Alice Hamilton Newton. She grew up in Salt Lake City, attending local schools and graduating from Highland High School....
Robert Pettegrew Paul
Jul 6, 2026
Our dad, Robert Pettegrew Paul, was larger than life—blessed with personal charm, charisma, positive energy, and a deep voice that commanded everyone’s full attention. He went by many titles to those who loved him: Robert, Bob, Papa Bob, Bobby-sox, Big Bob, Grandpa, Pette Paul, Major Paul, friend, and brother. But to Kip, Mark, and Heidi, he was always - Dad.
Bob...
Kerrie Durrant
Jul 5, 2026
Kerrie Durrant, 65, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease. She leaves behind a family who adored her, a wide circle of friends who became family, and a legacy of love, laughter, and impeccably decorated Christmases.
Kerrie was born June 13, 1961,...
David Lynn Canning
Jul 5, 2026
David Lynn Canning, age 82 passed away on July 5th, 2026 in West Jordan, Utah. He was born on April 22, 1944 in Murray, Utah to Frank Canning and Mildred (Erickson) Canning. He married Marge Canning.
Dad enjoyed fishing, golf, travel, and going to Idaho for scratch tickets.
He is survived by sons: Mark (Kim) Canning, Greg Canning, Brad (Jesie) Canning, Brother:...
Walter Olof Hokanson
Jul 5, 2026
Walter Olof Hokanson passed away on July 5, 2026, in Murray, Utah. He was born on July 1, 2026, in Murray, Utah to Kyle Chris Hokanson and Amber Nielsen Hokanson. He may have only been out in the world for a short amount of time, but Walter wrote his own story. He fully lived on his own terms. He was...
Craig R. Butterfield
Jul 5, 2026
Craig lost his battle with leukemia quietly passing at home. He will always be remembered as the loving father of Arius, Arianna, Jake, and Haylee. Grandfather of Wyatt, Oakley, Weston, and William. Beloved son of Carol and Robert, and brother of Shana, Chris, Ryne, and Michael.
Craig worked hard to provide for his family, retiring from MRC Global in 2019 after...
Esequiel R. Ortiz
Jul 5, 2026
Esequiel R. Ortiz, also known as "Zeke," passed away on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, hard work, and dedication to his family and community. Born on September 7, 1934, he lived a life defined by honor, humility, and generosity.
Zeke honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from January 16, 1953, to January 15, 1956,...
Donald "Don" Oscar Laymon
Jul 5, 2026
Donald "Don" Oscar Laymon passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet kindness, and cherished memories with the family and friends he loved so dearly.
Don was born on June 24, 1939, in Santa Monica, California. In 1980, he married Barbara Johnson Laymon, and together they lovingly blended their families. Don was the proud...
