Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Dorothy Ann Johnson Garnes
Jan 14, 2026
Dorothy Ann Johnson Garnes was born on November 30, 1942, to Jesse Royal Johnson and Amy Bernice Brown in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dorothy passed peacefully on January 14, 2026, in South Jordan at the young age of 83.
She had six children: Pam Martinez (Lewis), Trish McDevitt (Paul), Bonnie Bergstrom (Mike), Kenna-Jean Wallner (Tom), Jesse Strasburg, and Ken Strasburg Jr. (Margaret)....
Richard Allen Grimsdell
Jan 13, 2026
Richard Allen Grimsdell passed away January 13, 2026. He was born to Fred W. Grimsdell and Gladys Green Grimsdell on February 11, 1947 and weighed in at a whopping 11 pounds 1 ounce.
Richard graduated from South High School in 1965 and shortly after hired on with Western Electric Installation group. He joined the Army Reserves and was assigned as a...
Tyson Scott Babb
Jan 13, 2026
Tyson Scott Babb was born April 15, 1983, and passed away on January 13, 2026. He was a brother, father, stepfather, son, cousin, uncle, and loyal friend.
Tyson was known for his big heart, deep loyalty, and the most infectious smile and laugh that could light up any room.
Family meant everything to him, whether by blood or by bond, and he...
Anita Perry Douglas
Jan 13, 2026
Anita Perry Douglas, 91, of Holladay, Utah passed away on January 13, 2026. Born December 14, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lowell Delmar Perry and Lucy Dora Lemon. She graduated from Granite High School and attended the University of Utah. She married Merrill George Douglas on December 22, 1958.
Anita's greatest joy came from her family, the many children...
John Rolfe “Jack” McMahon, Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
John Rolfe “Jack” McMahon, Sr., age 88, passed away on January 13, 2026, at his home in West Jordan, Utah, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on September 19, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Rolfe Quincy (Ace) McMahon and Delores Anna Eccles.
Jack was married to Karene H. Kilgrow on October 28, 1956, and together they had...
Eugene Leroy Smith
Jan 13, 2026
Eugene Leroy Smith, age 79, of Murray, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Murray.
Born on October 26, 1946, in Murray, Eugene grew up in the Rose Park neighborhood of Salt Lake City. He graduated from West High School in 1964 and, just three days later, married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Talbot. Together, they built...
Sherry Aileen Probst
Jan 12, 2026
Sherry Aileen Probst age 83 passed away on January 12, 2026 in Hagerman, ID. She born on December 15, 1942 in West Virginia to Denver and Fleta Miles.
She Married her high school sweetheart Clyde "Ed" Wandling in 1960. She was the mother of three wonderful sons: Craig, Brian and Tony. Her Husband Ed passed away in 2001 after a battle...
Josephine Aguilar
Jan 12, 2026
Josephine Aguilar age 87 passed away on January 12th, 2026, in Salt Lake City. She was born on February 20th, 1938, in Salt Lake City to Aurelia and Ramon Garcia.
She married the very handsome love of her life, Joseph Lou Aguilar Sr. on February 4th, 1955. Josie will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister and friend....
Joe E. Marriott
Jan 12, 2026
Joe E. Marriott passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Sandy, Utah at 79 years of age. He was happiest when he was busy, especially when that meant lending a hand to someone else. Joe was a kind and thoughtful neighbor, colleague, and loved one whose quiet generosity touched many lives.
Joe was a gifted engineer, mentor, and leader. He...
Beverly Jean Webber
Jan 11, 2026
Beverly Webber, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Born on July 13, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Arvel Kelson and Velma Christiansen, Beverly lived a life full of love, family, and joy.
She shared 40 cherished years with her beloved husband, Charles T. Webber Jr., and together they built a family rooted...
Margaret Peggy Rapallo
Jan 10, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Rapallo, née Eastman, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Sandy, Utah, at the age of 80.
Born on February 3, 1945, in Marin County, California, Peggy lived a life marked by creativity and connections with those around her. Peggy spent her formative years growing up in Garden Grove, California, enjoying a childhood described as idyllic, playing in...
Bob Aaron Jones
Jan 10, 2026
Bob Aaron Jones, age 88. Died on January 10, 2026, in Cottonwood heights, Utah. He was born on November 22, 1937, in Mayfield, Utah to Thora and Aaron Jones. He enjoyed hiking and repelling down into caves. He helped build the Glen Canyon Dam. He retired from Utah Power & Light. He enjoyed camping and boating, especially Lake Powell. He was...
Julee Kirkham Bernhisel
Jan 9, 2026
Julee Kirkham Bernhisel, age 73, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Riverview, Florida, surrounded by love and faith. She was born on October 15, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Emerson Dale Kirkham and Virginia Koch Kirkham, who instilled in her a deep devotion to family, service, and learning.
On September 4, 1974, Julee married the love of...
Gene Curnow Brown
Jan 9, 2026
At the age of 97, our Dad, Grandpa and “Gramps”, Gene Curnow Brown, passed away on January 9, 2026.
Born February 1, 1928, he was the son of Chester and Grace Brown. He grew up in Idaho Springs, Colorado. During his childhood years, he was very close to his Grandpa George Curnow. Grandpa George was his ‘hero’.
When Gene was a junior...
Donna Worley Taylor
Jan 9, 2026
Donna Worley Taylor, 78, of Sandy Utah (formerly Vinton and Union Hall, VA) went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2026 after an illness of many years. She is survived by her husband, Don of 55 years, and daughters, Amanda Spiers (Matt) of Midlothian, VA and Rebecca Schumacher (Jon) of Sandy, UT as well as four grandchildren: William...
Patricia Hunt Whitaker Jackman
Jan 9, 2026
Patricia Hunt Whitaker Jackman, age 87, passed away following a brief illness on January 9, 2026. Pat was born on December 13, 1938 in Pocatello, Idaho to Andrew George and Ruth Whitaker Hunt. She was welcomed by her brother Bob, who was 18 months old. Her younger brother, Randy, joined the family several years later and loved calling her Patsy....
Ralph Richard Barra Jr.
Jan 8, 2026
Ralph Richard Barra Jr. of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 76.
From an early age, Rich was a musician. He began playing the clarinet in childhood, developing an ear for music that grew into a lifelong passion. He could talk for hours about sound and spent countless more hours fine-tuning his home audio...
Joe T. Martinez Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Joe T. Martinez Jr. Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa. He passed away peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morning, January 7th surrounded by his loving family. Joe is survived by his wife, Pat, son, Anthony, and daughters, Rachel, Erika, and Brittany. He has 11 grandchildren, and one...
Jose "Joe" Benito Sanchez
Jan 7, 2026
Jose Benito Sanchez age 94, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A devoted Christian, proud Korean War veteran, and loving family man, Joe lived defined by faith, service , and unwavering love for his family.Joe honorably served his country during the Korean War, answering the call to defend freedom with...
Robert Gene Conley
Jan 7, 2026
Our dear father, husband, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Robert Gene Conley, 86, passed away peacefully January 7th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Robert, “Bob”, lived a life defined by kindness, humility, faith, and service, having built a legacy that will continue to bless countless lives. He was loved by many, and will be dearly missed. Bob was born...
