Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Nita (Wanita) Betty Moore
May 24, 2024
Nita (Wanita) Betty Moore, 75, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all she crossed paths with, passed away on May 24, 2024.
She was born on July 22, 1948, to Junius & Betty Brown in Richfield, Utah.
Nita proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy and later worked at
Hill Air Force Base in Utah. She was a devout...
Avalisi Tipasa Lapuaho
May 24, 2024
Avalisi Tipasa Lapuaho, known for his kindness and service, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 27, 1938, in Fuaamotu, Tonga.Throughout his life, Avalisi found joy in various hobbies including fishing, reading, watching wrestling, playing pool, and gardening. His proudest accomplishments revolved around his church callings and his dedication to serving...
Carol Louise Miller
May 22, 2024
Carol was born September, 13 1945 to parents Thomas (Carl) and Angie Miller. She was the fourth of five children; Jack, Doris, Betty, Carol, Janet. Carol touched the lives of everyone she ever met in profound ways. She was a genuinely caring person who brought out the best in those she loved. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, life...
Cathy Gruis
May 22, 2024
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was reunited with her parents and husband on May, 22 2024.
Cathy was born on April 27, 1948 in Albany, California. She married Gregg Gruis on March 20, 1971 and they were inseparable ever since. They enjoyed their trips to Disneyland. They would often sneak away to the park without telling anyone until...
Victor Daniel Godoy Jr.
May 21, 2024
Victor "Chito" Daniel Godoy Jr. passed away at age 36, on May 21st, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on March 29th, 1988 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Tracey Martinez and Victor Godoy. He was in a loving relationship with Felicia Lopez.Chito recently got his G.E.D. He loved watching movies and listening to music. He enjoyed...
Luis Alberto de Luna Rugerio
May 21, 2024
Luis Alberto de Luna Rugerio, affectionately known as Beto, passed away on May 21, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on October 10, 1977, in Aquacalientes, Mexico. Beto had a remarkable career spanning 26 years in landscaping and construction, working many of those years alongside his father and brother. Beto passed along his love of playing in...
Bobbie
May 21, 2024
Rosaland Barbara Roberts Trapier, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister.
Our social norms usually dictate that one's obituary simply state the needed facts...arrival, family, and their date of departure. Yet it seems somehow wrong to leave out the best parts of her life...so we won't.
Born October 19th, 1939, to Horace and Bernice Roberts in Salt Lake City, Utah,
Bobbie was the 3rd oldest...
Darci Ann Hogensen Riccardi
May 21, 2024
Darci Ann Hogensen Riccardi, 47, passed from this mortal life on May 21st and into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She entered this world on February 1, 1977. Her parents, Phillip Charles Hogensen, Jr. and Ann Beveridge Hogensen welcomed her with so much love. Her half-sister, Stephanie, was excited to have a new baby sister.
There are not...
F. Wayne Jemison
May 20, 2024
F. Wayne Jemison died on May 20, 2024 at his brother’s home in West Jordan, Utah. He was 76 years old. He was born on June 7, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to Marion Jemison and Oma Schow. He married Kathy Jemison.
Wayne loved four-wheeling and working on cars. He loved being a dad, a brother and a husband; always putting others...
Jamie (James) Harold Whipple
May 19, 2024
Jamie (James) Harold Whipple passed away unexpectedly May 19, 2024. Born February 7, 1968 in Salt Lake City to Harold L. and Valerie M. Whipple. Jamie was the oldest of two children. Jamie was a successful entrepreneur in automotive advertising, always looking for new and clever ways to advance his career.
Jamie loved collectibles, his friend in the Secret Service, his...
James Leland Young
May 19, 2024
James Leland Young left his earthly life on May 19, 2024 at his home in West Valley City he was 92 years old.
He was born August 25, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leland Larmer and Vera Porter Young. He was the second oldest and first son of five children: Doris, Elaine, Robert, and Loretta.
As a young boy, Jimmy...
Gary J Bennett
May 19, 2024
Gary J Bennett, age 85, passed away on May 19, 2024 in Kearns, Utah. He was born on April 15, 1939 in Mapleton, Utah to James Roberts Bennett and Ruby Olean Early. Gary married Renon Sheriff on July 18, 1958.
Dad was loved by many, he was the social butterfly that everyone enjoyed having conversations with. He enjoyed fishing (aka Mr....
John Robert "Bob" Stephens
May 18, 2024
Words like father, brother, husband, uncle, friend, and grandfather are simply titles without the man behind them.
The meaning of these words is defined by the type of man in your life, as unique as leaves on a tree.
Bob Stephens, our dad, was a kind and loving man. His face lit up with a sparkle in eye and a big grin...
Susan Bleyl Day
May 18, 2024
Following a lifelong passion for reading obituaries, Susan Bleyl Day, 78, decided it was time to be in one herself when she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Sue, as she was affectionately known among friends and family, was first diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2009 at which time she was told she had 3 to...
Karen Clare Sands
May 18, 2024
It is with heartfelt sadness that we mourn the passing of Karen Clare Sands. Karen was a beloved wife of 57 years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2024 at the age of 76. She lived a life devoted to God, her family, and her friends. Karen was a dedicated member of...
Janet "Jani" Kathleen Hehn Daley
May 17, 2024
Janet (Jani) Kathleen Hehn Daley passed away peacefully at her home on May 17, 2024. She was born June 12, 1949 to Erhardt and Mildred Hehn in Bozeman, Montana. She attended Bozeman schools, graduating from Bozeman Senior High in 1967. She became a Montana State University student in September 1967; however, after attending one year, she chose to be with...
Kay Francis Prince Vest
May 16, 2024
Kay Francis Prince Vest, age 80 of West Bountiful, UT is now at home with the Lord. She was born July 10, 1943 in Dillon County, South Carolina.
Kay met the love of her life Kenneth Vest in 1960 at her father’s coffee shop where she worked as a waitress.They were married 61 years.
Kay loved the Lord and was always willing...
David Karl Siebach
May 16, 2024
David Karl Siebach passed on May 16th, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in Herriman, Utah, at the age of 72. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gerhard and Bertha Siebach on March 13th, 1952, and lived most of his life in Sandy, Utah.
David loved his work as a Driller and owner of Antique Wholesalers and EarthTec...
Kenneth Kay Gardner
May 16, 2024
Kenneth Kay Gardner passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his five children on the evening of May 16, 2024. Born in Ogden, Utah, Kenny was the fourth child and eldest son of Kenneth Woodrow Gardner and Norda Finlinson Gardner.
In his youth, Kenny was literally the All-American boy. A gifted athlete, Kenny regularly won age-group swimming titles in Utah as...
Annette Volert-Nielsen
May 14, 2024
Annette Volert-Nielsen peacefully graduated to the next phase of her eternal journey on May 14, 2024. She emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah with her mother when she was 4 years old from her homeland of Denmark. They quickly made Utah their home and became fixtures in their community. Never shying away from a challenge, she filled her...
