Obituaries
Salt Lake City & St. George, Utah Obituaries
Local obituaries for Salt Lake City, St. George, Salt Lake and Washington Counties in Utah
Gloria Jean Thacker
Feb 29, 2024
On February 29, 2024, while enveloped in the bounteous affections of her beloved family, Gloria Jean Thacker (née Madsen) completed her mission of this life and returned to her Father in Heaven. She did so buoyed by her faith that she was leaving to be reunited with her sweetheart, Nile, ending the heartache she had endured since his death fourteen...
Luxie Marie Merkl
Feb 29, 2024
Luxie Marie Merkl passed away on February 29, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Luxie Marie Merkl was born on December 30, 1955 to Anton and Shirley Merkl. She had 4 sons and loved them very much. She married the love of her life, Jay Hurst, on November 15, 2013. Luxie loved to cook and bake. She would bake for...
Mariah Guzman Castillo
Feb 22, 2024
Mariah Guzman Castillo, age 33 passed on February 22, 2024. She was born on December 7,1990 in Anaheim, California to Elizabeth Guzman and Michael William Castillo. She met her soulmate Tariq L. Barton at the age of 16 and were together until his passing in 2022. Mariah loved to read and write in her journals. She played softball and was...
Neill Weber
Feb 21, 2024
Dr. Neill Weber was chemist and research scientist who was a pioneer in electric vehicle battery technology. Neill was born in Mount Vernon, NY on September 23, 1929, the youngest son of Erich Weber and Sarah O’Neill. He was baptized at Mount Vernon’s Sacred Heart Church. Neill spent most of his young life in Winnipeg, Manitoba with his older brother...
Michael Howell Foerster
Feb 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Howell Foerster. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2024, at the age of 52. Mike was born on June 7, 1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gert and Shirley Howell Foerster. He led a life marked by unwavering faith, boundless energy, and selfless...
Valene Gibbs
Feb 15, 2024
On February 15, 2024 Valene opened her eyes to the freedom of running with her sister Shauna through her favorite fields of sunflowers and took a long deep breath for the first time in years. During her 10-year cancer battle she sought purpose, the beauty in nature and the simple things. She spread laughter, joy, silliness, pranks and adventures building...
Marie Haws Cazier
Feb 15, 2024
Marie Haws Cazier, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Clearfield Utah. We wish to thank the staff at Clearfield Rocky Mountain Care for their kindness and loving care of our mother. They are amazing. Marie was born in Newdale Idaho on January 14, 1931 to Leon Richman and Afton Driggs...
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....
