Obituaries
Salt Lake City & St. George, Utah Obituaries
Local obituaries for Salt Lake City, St. George, Salt Lake and Washington Counties in Utah
Virginia S Gallup
Feb 27, 2023
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother Virginia S. Gallup passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 98. Virginia was born the first of three children November 12, 1924, in Ucon, Idaho. Her father, Dan Simmons, was on an LDS mission in Denmark when she arrived on Earth. The second...
Lawrence Earl Becker
Feb 16, 2023
Lawrence Earl (Larry) Becker, long time resident of Sunland/Tujunga California, passed away February 16, 2023 after many long health battles. He was born June 14, 1951, Flag Day, in Hillsboro, Oregon. After graduating from Verdugo Hills High School in 1969, he worked in several different jobs from gardening in his father’s business, to swimming pool construction, plastering, concrete finishing &...
Luis Manuel Molina
Feb 16, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah - Luis Manuel Molina, Age 41, passed away on February 16, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 23, 1981 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Raul Molina Garcia and Josefina Llanas Bocanegra. Luis was a kind, caring, and loving man. His humor and laugh were contagious. He was very giving; he...
Cory D King
Feb 16, 2023
Cory D. King, age 49, died February 16, 2023. He was born August 15, 1973 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Morris and Lori King. To and about my son, Cory King – He loved his family a lot. Being that he is my son, he would like to go hunting and fishing. He so dearly loved Smith and Morehouse...
Michael Kayle Olsen
Feb 14, 2023
South Jordan, Utah - Michael Kayle Olsen, 30 years Old, resided in South Jordan, UT, sadly left us on February 14th 2023. He is survived by his son’s Landyn Carter Cassity and Cain Griffin Olsen. His mother, Kay Anne Barney, siblings, Brittany Olsen, Megan Olsen, and Eric Barney. Michael was born in West Valley City, UT and lived in Taylorsville,...
Shandon James Gold
Feb 13, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah - Shandon James Gold was born February 22, 1999 in Salt Lake City. Although only here for 23 years, passing away on February 13, 2023, Shandon lived life to the fullest - enjoying nature, time spent at the family cabin in Bear Lake, and devoting time, love and energy to his falconry and dogs. Shandon’s Border...
Jeffery Dale Murdock
Feb 12, 2023
South Jordan, Utah - After fighting for a long time, Jeff lost the battle with his health on February 12th, 2023. Jeff was born on July 29th, 1963 in Price, UT to Dennis Glen and Janet Sue Murdock. He graduated from Timberline High School in Lacey, WA before going to Ricks College in Rexburg, ID. He took a 2-year break...
Talaiasi Sisi "Fine" Pilivi
Feb 10, 2023
West Valley City, Utah - Our beloved Father, Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle passed away at home in West Valley City February 10, 2023, surrounded by family. Talaiasi Sisi Pilivi, or Fine as many knew him, was born March 5, 1943, to Sione and Mele Pilivi in Neiafu, Tongatapu. Fine was always a dreamer and eventually left Tonga to live out...
Richard "Sam" Eugene Hills
Jan 28, 2023
Washington City, Utah -Richard "Sam" Eugene Hills passed away on January 28, 2023, at his home in St. George, Utah. Born August 28, 1939, to Fred T. Hills and Mary V. Overy. Married to Deborah Hills, Sam is survived by his wife; children, Richard Heath Hills (Sherelle), Tangee Lynn Sloan; and step-children; Amber Snarr (Chris), Steven Wells (Jessica), Alex Cobb...
Darin Todd Wolsleger
Jan 26, 2023
Darin Todd Wolsleger aged 58 passed at his home on January 26th, 2023. He was born on May 20th, 1964 in Lynwood, California to Dennis and Jan Ahlin Wolsleger. Darin married Crystal Davis on May 6th 2016. Darin was a master craftsman, a meticulous tile setter and a love of old cars. He specifically love Chevy vehicles and tinkering in...
Richard Niel Hazelgren
Jan 26, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Niel Hazelgren, a beloved uncle, Papa, and friend to many. He passed away on January 26, 2023. Richard was born on March 12, 1938, to John and Pearl Hazelgren, in Murray, UT, and lived a life filled with joy and love. Richard never married, as his...
Jeremy Alan Nelsen
Jan 24, 2023
Jeremy Alan Nelson, age 49 passed on January 24th, 2023 in St. George Utah. He was born on April 19th, 1973 to Doug and Nola Vovak Nelsen in Yankton, South Dakota. Jeremy graduated from Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming in 1991. He never married and had no children. However, he had one nephew, Edison, who he treated as...
Sione Talitekimuli Paki Taufa
Jan 23, 2023
On Monday, January 23, 2023, Sione Talitekimuli Paki Taufa, loving father and grandfather, passed away at age 64 after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Sione was born on August 24, 1958 in Kolonga, Tonga. He moved to Hawaii in his 20’s to play rugby with the BYU Hawaii Rugby team. He met his wife Meleane during that time and they...
Richard Harry Loader
Jan 22, 2023
Our treasured husband, father, grandpa, and friend, Richard Harry Loader (79) passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023. The son of Virgil and Zelma Loader and brother of John and Joan, Richard grew up in the Salt Lake area, graduating from Granite High School. He was an accomplished athlete in football, wrestling, track, and swimming. He was always very proud...
Travis Patrick Miles
Jan 21, 2023
Travis Miles, of Ogden, UT, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2023. He was only 26 years old. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. Travis was born on July 16, 1996 to parents Kevin Miles and Amanda Mace. Travis was independent and he had a vibrant personality from the beginning. He loved music, setting up his stereo...
Wayne Dallas Hamby
Jan 10, 2023
Wayne Hamby passed away in the early afternoon of 10 January 2023 due to complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease, with which he struggled for more than 10 years. Wayne was preceded in death by his dear parents Fred and Rayda, by his brother Jim, and by his two sons Wayne Jr., and Jonathon. He is survived by his sister Susan,...
Katiola Tamasese
Jan 10, 2023
West Valley City, Utah - Katiola Tamasese age 66 passed away on January 9, 2023. She was born on November 26, 1956 in Te’ekiu, Tonga to Ofa Unu. She married Tolufale Tamasese on July 26, 1980 in Santa Ana, California. Katiola was a simple woman, she had a strong, dedicated work ethic, and was always focused on the task at...
Elaine Steimle Gartin
Jan 9, 2023
West Jordan, Utah - Elaine Steimle Gartin, 80, passed away at her home in West Jordan, Utah, Monday, January 9, 2023. Elaine was born August 27, 1942, in Ogden, Utah. She was the second of four children born to Maxwell Stephens Steimle and Margaret White. Elaine grew up in Malad, Idaho, where she had many fond memories. After graduating from...
Fred Larence Gillett
Jan 7, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah - Fred Larence Gillett age 60, passed away on January 7th 2023. He was born on May 7th, 1962 in Park City, Utah to Fred W. and Enid (Street) Gillett. Fred Graduated from Park City High School class of 1980.He married the love of his life Kathy, on July 20, 1985 after going on a blind...
Shelley Lynn Rule
Jan 7, 2023
Shelley Lynn Swift/Rule passed away in her home on Saturday January 7th. She was 59 years old. Shelley was an amazing person with a beautiful soul. She was smart, beautiful, kind and caring. She always gave more than she received. She loved everyone more than herself. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, life partner and respected friend and coworker. Shelley...
