Obituaries
Salt Lake City & St. George, Utah Obituaries
Local obituaries for Salt Lake City, St. George, Salt Lake and Washington Counties in Utah
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...
Barbara Joyce Pease
Jan 5, 2023
Our mother, friend, and hero Barbara Joyce Pease, age 87, passed away surrounded by her family January 5, 2023 in Sandy, Utah. She was born March 20, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James and Ruby Thomas. She married Ernest Lavon Pease on March 28, 1958. She loved music, sewing, board games, and going for a ride anywhere. Specifically,...
Dorothy Jean Christensen
Jan 4, 2023
Bountiful, Utah - Dorothy Jean Christensen, age 89, passed away on January 4, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1933, in South Gate, California to Marvin Christensen and Dorothy Bernice Koener. Dorothy enjoyed collecting miniatures and old movies and making quilts out of pillow shams. She was well known for her love of ice cream and famous Boiled raisin...
Frances Armalinda Casias
Jan 3, 2023
Our loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt Frances Armalinda Casias (Martinez), passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2023 at the young age of 88 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Frances was born in Delagua, Colorado on May 4, 1934. She married Victor Casias and was later divorced. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah with her family...
Joy Mason Engle
Dec 30, 2022
Joy Mason Engle age 92 passed peacefully in her home on December 30th, 2022. She was born on March 28th, 1930, to Vivian Austin Mason and Ursula Pearl Curtis. On June 12th, 1948, Joy married Thurmis Merrill Engle in Orem, Utah and enjoyed an amazing 74 plus years together. Joy loved her family, loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and...
Jeanette Rose Dodge Frank
Dec 29, 2022
Sandy, Utah - Jeanette Rose Dodge Frank ( Jenny ) 82 passed away peacefully at her home in Sandy with family by her side on December 29, 2022. She loved her family and would have done anything for them. She adored her Grandchildren and would spend hours playing with them and spending time with them. She wanted to make everyone...
Linda Kay Christensen McCloud
Dec 28, 2022
Taylorsville, Utah - Linda Kay Christensen McCloud Daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, Grandma, and Great Grandma. She gained beautiful wings on December 28th, 2022. She was greeted by many loved ones and friends. We can only imagine the special reunion in Heaven between Linda and her Mother, Billie; and brother Scotty. Linda was born on March 13th, 1961, in Salt...
Lorraine Gail Neher
Dec 19, 2022
Salt Lake City, Utah - Born July 25th, 1950 in Boise, Idaho, Lorraine passed away with her granddaughters by her side in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 19th, 2022, the day of her late mother's birthday. She was a wonderful grandmother, family member, and much loved friend to many. Though Lorraine grew up in Idaho, she moved to California...
Christian Evan Wright
Dec 17, 2022
Our cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and cousin Christian Evan Wright, age 26, passed away on Saturday December 17, 2022. Christian was born on March 28, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Debra Jo Peay. From a very young age Christian had an amazing imagination and could spend hours entertaining himself. He loved all types of games. Christian created...
