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

Oct 31, 2024

JOANNE DONNA BARELA (MAMACITA)

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend passed peacefully on October 31st with her family surrounding her after a long battle with dementia.

Joanne was born on March 29, 1938 in Montrose, Colorado to Steve Ulibarri and Rita Cordova. As a young girl growing up in Montrose, she enjoyed spending time with her cousins and her Grandma...

Oct 30, 2024

Steven M Pixton - son, brother, uncle, and amazing friend - passed away on October 30, 2024. Steve was born January 8th, 1975, to Floyd J and Glenda M Pixton in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Steve lived an adventurous life. Raised in Millcreek UT, he moved to Sun Valley Idaho and later Portland Oregon for some adventures...

Oct 30, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to our beloved Richard L Kelso on October 30, 2024. Richard’s passing was without warning at his home in West Jordan Utah. For many years he bravely endured illness and was a fearless example to us all. Richard was a loving husband to Edna (Kris) , his best friend and...

Oct 29, 2024

The extraordinary Virginia Nielson Black of Salt Lake City, Utah, returned to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 29, 2024. Without a doubt, she is joyfully reuniting with the loved ones who went before her.

No tribute could truly capture Virginia's essence, but we will do our best to honor the remarkable woman she was – a...

Oct 29, 2024

Robert “Bob” L. Delis, born January 24, 1951, was called home to his Heavenly Father where he was greeted with open arms by many loved ones on October 29, 2024.

He married the love of his life, Debra “Deb” Konold, on June 17, 1981. Together, they embarked on a wonderful journey that spanned 43 years, filled with shared passion for the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 26, 2024

Walter P. Gnemi departed this world on October 25, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He truly exemplified acceptance, observation, attentiveness, and wisdom, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him. His compassion and humility were a testament to the kind of person we all dream of becoming. Family extends beyond blood; it's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 23, 2024

March 4, 1921 – October 23, 2024

Veda's birth was memorable in that her parents, Elmer Sweat and Wilhelmina Jane Wilde Sweat, had been married for nearly ten years, and she was their first child.  Thus, this being her first child, the doctor expected to have "plenty of time" to wash up and prepare.  However, it seems...