Obituaries
Salt Lake City & St. George, Utah Obituaries
Local obituaries for Salt Lake City, St. George, Salt Lake and Washington Counties in Utah
Simon Jr. Velasquez
Feb 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Simon Jr. Velasquez, 34. Simon departed in his sleep in the early morning of February 9, 2024, in West Valley City, Utah. He was surrounded by family and friends when he was found unresponsive, lying in bed. A beloved boyfriend, son, brother, cousin, uncle, nephew, and friend who...
Gina Louise Bradshaw
Feb 8, 2024
Gina Louise Bradshaw, age 65, died on February 8, 2024. She was born on December 4, 1959. Gina's heart overflowed with love and compassion; evident in her devotion to her family, her faith, and her unwavering kindness toward everyone she met. A dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gina's faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus...
Dan Raymond Dipo
Jan 26, 2024
Dan Raymond Dipo passed away peacefully, on January 26, 2024, in West Jordan, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 3, 1937 to Daniel Anton and Vondra Kartchner Dipo. He lived in Utah his entire life, attending Granite High School. He married the love of his life, Helen Unsworth, the summer of...
Cara Lee Howard
Jan 18, 2024
On January 18, 2024 at 6:30pm after a long battle with Alzheimer's (PCA), our glorious Lord & Savior wrapped His loving arms around and returned her home to begin her eternal life with her loved ones in Heaven. Cara was a loving wife and amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and best friend. She was best known for her gentleness, her...
Matelita Leata Olepo Lisiate
Jan 18, 2024
Our dear Matelita passed away into the loving arms of our eternal Heavenly Father on January 18, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. There will be a Viewing and Family Service on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Hunter 13th Tongan Ward building located at 3300 South 4400 West, West Valley City, Utah. A Bishop Service and Final Farewell...
Ronald William Snow
Jan 17, 2024
Ronald William Snow, 86, of Pine Valley, Utah, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024. Ron was born on Feb. 7, 1937, and raised in Cedar City, Utah, by loving parents William and Grace Esplin Snow. Ron’s family moved to St. George, Utah, in his teenage years where he attended Dixie High School and later met and married Linda Lou Crosby....
Douglas Bollon Ruff
Jan 5, 2024
Douglas Bollon Ruff passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2024 in Murray, Utah. He was born on June 22, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington to Elma May Bollon and Chester Benjamin Ruff. Anybody that knew Doug, knew how special and unique he was. He was a hard worker his whole life and always making sure his kids were taken care of...
Kerris Deckard Koplin
Jan 3, 2024
I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint of snow
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush.
Oh, quiet birds on circled flight, I am the stars that shine at night.
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Poems about stars evoke emotions, such...
Eric Shawn McNabb
Dec 31, 2023
Eric Shawn McNabb, beloved parent, grandparent, son, brother and friend departed this life on Sunday, December 31st, 2023, at the age of 49, after a long battle with mental health issues. Eric was born on July 5th, 1974, to proud parents Don and Marlene McNabb in Tucson, AZ. He was a happy go lucky child and spent most of his...
Herman "Zues" Begay Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
Herman "Zues" Begay Jr unexpectedly passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born to Rita Cravens and Herman Begay Sr. on March 16, 1972. Zues was the second oldest of seven children. Tina M. Torrez, Elishia (Robert) Miranda, Victoria Angel Begay, Nathan Begay and Michael (Ruby) Begay. He left behind his loving wife of which he had known for...
Trent Schwarzenberger Keys
Dec 24, 2023
In Loving Memory of Trent Schwarzenberger Keys Trent Schwarzenberger Keys was born on April 7, 1941, to Roy John Schwarzenberger Keys and Sarah Glenice Brockbank in Holladay, Utah, and passed away on December 24, 2023. He leaves a legacy of love, laughter, and a lifetime of cherished memories. Trent was a remarkable soul who had a zest for life that...
Dorothy Mae Fullmer Oaks
Dec 22, 2023
Dorothy Mae Fullmer Oaks died peacefully on December 22, 2023 at the University of Utah hospital. Dorothy Mae was born to David S. Fullmer and Hazel Bertie Riggs Fullmer on April 14, 1930 in her parents’ bedroom in Seattle, Washington. Dorothy was the third of four children. There were two events in her childhood that deeply affected Dorothy for her...
Larry Reed Wintch
Dec 18, 2023
Larry Reed Wintch, age 56, of South Jordan Utah, died on Monday, December 18, 2023. He was born on June 3, 1967 in Murray, Utah to Garth A. Wintch and Darlene W. Madsen. He married Stacey Leigh Hilgendorff on September 16, 1989. Larry was devoted to his relationship with Jesus and loved serving in the children's ministry at his church....
Kalotia Siale Halafihi Mounga
Dec 7, 2023
Kalotia Siale Halafihi Mounga (Siale) age 64 of Lotofoa, Ha’apai, Tongatapu, passed away Thursday, December 07, 2023. She was born on November 23, 1959 to Aisea Vakalahi of Lotofoa,Ha'apai and Fanguna-i-Moana Halafihi of Pangaimotu, Vava'u. She is the fifth of seven children: Mosese Vakalahi Halafihi, Vika Heilala Halafihi, Sione Tupou Halafihi, Vaka Halafihi, Kalotia Siale Mounga, Saimone Manuma’a o Loto...
Barbara Jean Dundon Stratton
Dec 2, 2023
Barbara Jean Dundon Stratton passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 2, 2023, surrounded by her daughter, Kimberlee and granddaughter Kiarra. She was born on January 27, 1938, in Monongah, West Virginia to Mary Francis Kuhn and Clarence Irwin Anderson. She was born and raised until age 8 in the family home on the side of a mountain in...
Kerry Franklin Hafen
Nov 27, 2023
Kerry Franklin Hafen, 47, of Washington, Utah passed away on November 27,2023 as a result of a car accident. He was born on June 20, 1976 in St. George, Utah to Terry and Penny Hafen. Kerry worked as a heavy machinery mechanic for Allstar Excavation, but his true passion was cars/trucks, and always has been. Whether it was rebuilding them...
Dean Ryan Balaszi
Nov 26, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Balaszi family announces the passing of our strong, brave, caring, and compassionate husband and father Dean Ryan Balaszi on November 26, 2023 at the age of 66. Dean was born August 8, 1957, in North Hollywood California. He was the third of three boys born to Frank and Yolan Balaszi. In the early...
Lisa Jean Weber
Nov 22, 2023
We said our last goodbyes to Lisa Jean Weber, age 56, early in the morning of November 22, 2023. Lisa was born August 6, 1967 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the first of six children born to Dennis Archibald and Georgia Steimle. Lisa married Michael Joseph Weber on May 12, 1992, which later ended in divorce. During their...
John Allen Faas
Nov 19, 2023
John Allen Faas was born the second son of Alfred J. and Larrane J. Hoopes Faas of Inglewood, California, July 1st, 1938. His twin sister, Carole, died in infancy. The Faas family moved to Downey, California, when John was in his teens. John was deeply involved in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout rank. He participated in the famed...
