Obituaries
Salt Lake City & St. George, Utah Obituaries
Local obituaries for Salt Lake City, St. George, Salt Lake and Washington Counties in Utah
Linda Lee James
Apr 4, 2024
Linda Lee James, "Lee", passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024 after a long fight with many health issues. Linda was the youngest born of Melvin and Euleta Burton in Salt Lake City, 1943. She was raised with a great love of animals, especially her horses. She graduated from Granite High school, and then the adventures begin. From her own...
Robert Gary Cazier
Apr 1, 2024
Robert Gary Cazier passed away on April 1, 2024 at the age of 61. He was born on March 15, 1963 in Santa Ana, California to Richard Gary Cazier and Ida Louise Kendrick Cazier. Robert was a tinkerer to the max. He loved to disassemble anything and create something new. Rob had an extraordinary scientific mind that was continually inventing...
Gordon J. "Gordy" Simpson
Mar 24, 2024
Gordon J. "Gordy" Simpson, 62, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on March 24, 2024 in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born on May 25, 1961. Gordon was an amazing Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He was known for his love for everyone equally; and his unique way of showing affection by squeezing shoulder blades, a gesture he fondly referred...
Sherlene Allen Baker
Mar 23, 2024
Sherlene Allen Baker passed away on March 23, 2024 peacefully in her home at the age of 83. Sherlene was born on February 11, 1941 to Shirl R. Allen and Vertice Terry Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Robert Carlyle Baker on November 25, 1959. Sherlene was the longest tenured employee at the Utah State Supreme Court. She...
Martin Joseph Martinez
Mar 21, 2024
Martin Joseph Martinez, 06/08/1956 - 03/ 21/24. “Marteen” was a one man band with a great big plan to walk with the main man, so all things being equal, he is finally right where he wants to be. The constant mover, beloved brother & friend to many can finally kick back with J.C. and put his feet up. In a...
Arthur Grant Long
Mar 15, 2024
Arthur Grant Long, age 76 passed peacefully in his home on March 15,2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 15,1947 in Payson, Utah to William Glen Long and Rachel Florilla Baxter. Arthur married Jenny Lynn Taylor on August 3, 1968, after her passing he married Retha Louse Dye who has passed also. He enjoyed telling stories,...
Robert Dee Schultz
Mar 14, 2024
Robert Dee Schultz, aged 86, passed on March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Olympia, Washington on November 11, 1937 to Ruby Tornow and William Schultz. He married Sylvia Louise Sowers in California on August 23,1964 Robert loved fixing up old cars for resale and creating items with his 3D printer. He loved tinkering around...
Jason Douglas Johnson
Mar 4, 2024
Jason Douglas Johnson, 53, passed away March 4, 2024, in Murray, Utah. He was born March 30, 1970, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Jordan High School class of 1988. In his spare time, you would find him on the golf course, that was his passion, and of course motorcycles and playing drums. He had a great sense...
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...
