Ralph Richard Barra Jr.
Jan 8, 2026
Ralph Richard Barra Jr. of Cottonwood Heights, Utah, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 76.
From an early age, Rich was a musician. He began playing the clarinet in childhood, developing an ear for music that grew into a lifelong passion. He could talk for hours about sound and spent countless more hours fine-tuning his home audio...
Robert Gene Conley
Jan 7, 2026
Our dear father, husband, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Robert Gene Conley, 86, passed away peacefully January 7th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Robert, “Bob”, lived a life defined by kindness, humility, faith, and service, having built a legacy that will continue to bless countless lives. He was loved by many, and will be dearly missed. Bob was born...
Sandra "Sandy" M. Backman Durand
Jan 7, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” M. Backman Durand passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 7, 2026
Sandy was born on July 17, 1941, to Horace Backman and Eula Johnson. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sandy married Michael (Mick) Eoff, and they had two children (Pamela M. Eoff and Sean T. Eoff), but later divorced.
Sandy met Mike Durand,...
Kathryn Bryner Christensen
Jan 7, 2026
Kathryn Bryner Christensen, age 75, passed away on January 7, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on November 8, 1950 to Alma Lloyd Bryner and Eunice Mae Stout Bryner. She married Warren Maiben Christensen on August 8, 1980.
Kathryn graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree. She played the viola and played in the Mormon...
Ernest Carrillo
Jan 7, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Carrillo, 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was born on May 27, 1933, in Cuba, New Mexico, to Martin Carrillo and Mary Carrillo.
In his early childhood, Ernie’s family moved from New Mexico to Colorado before ultimately settling in Utah in 1942. He attended West High...
Dennis Leroy Jaynes
Jan 7, 2026
Dennis Leroy Jaynes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on December 4, 1943, and lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and deep love for his family.
Dennis was united in marriage to the love of his life, Susan Ray Jaynes, on December 30,...
William "Bill" Joseph Harris
Jan 4, 2026
William Joseph Harris, Age 73, passed away at home in South Jordan, Utah, on January 4, 2026. Bill was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Edison Harris and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Grobben Harris. Bill attended South High School where he graduated in 1970. After high school, he attended the University of Utah and remained a Utes fan all his...
Jose "Jack" Lopez
Jan 4, 2026
Jose “Jack” Lopez passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Taos, New Mexico, to Margarito and Delores Lopez.
Jack married the love of his life, Doris Sweatfield, on December 24, 1962. Together they shared many years of devotion and family.
Jack dedicated 44 years of service to...
Lareen Stevens Peters
Jan 4, 2026
Lareen Stevens Peters, age 59, passed away at home on January 4, 2026, after complications from a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Lareen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 28, 1966, to Larry Philip Stevens and Janeen Weyland Stevens. She enjoyed her childhood growing up in San Diego, California, before moving back to Salt Lake City...
Rich McGee
Jan 4, 2026
Rich McGee, age 76, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital in Jordan Valley. He was born on April 27, 1949, to Howard and Elizabeth McGee.
On October 15, 2004, Rich married Li Zhang, with whom he shared many meaningful years together.
Rich had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in fishing, camping, reading,...
Beverly Jean Furniss Fresh
Jan 3, 2026
Beverly Jean Furniss Fresh has been released from her mortal journey and is safely in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Born June 5, 1932, to Vernal Stephen Furniss and Blanche Ada Blundell in Pocatello, Idaho, where she spent her growing-up years with her eight siblings. Pocatello, Idaho, is also where she met and married the love of her...
DiAnn Lucille Gehrke Andreason
Jan 2, 2026
DiAnn Lucille Gehrke Andreason, 79 years young, slipped peacefully through the veil of death, holding her daughters’ hands and surrounded by those who love her on both sides of the veil.
DiAnn was born on July 8, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the middle child and only daughter born to Herb and Nola (Allmark) Gehrke. She graduated from...
Sue Anne "Sioux" Bettolo (née Connors)
Jan 2, 2026
Sue Anne Bettolo, 68, of West Jordan Utah quietly went to her eternal rest Friday January 2, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and nurse whose life was filled with a fervent devotion to her faith, her family and all other living creatures be they human or animal. Born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on October 10, 1957 to...
Loismae Esther Fullmer
Jan 2, 2026
Together Again
Loismae Esther Nordin Fullmer passed away peacefully in her home on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1, 1930, in Sherwood, Oregon to Olof Alexis Nordin and Esther Chapman Nordin.
Lois’ mother passed away when she was eight years old, and her father later married Regina Mitchell, whom Lois lovingly called “Mom.” She grew...
William Pat Bennett
Jan 1, 2026
A viewing will be held at Memorial Redwood Mortuary at 2:00 PM, followed by a graveside service at Memorial Redwood Cemetery at 3:00 PM.
Wanda June Wright
Jan 1, 2026
Wanda June Wright, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at her home in West Valley City, Utah.
Wanda was born on March 17, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, to Ellis Ray Oneslager Sr. and Kathrine Anna Jason Oneslager. From an early age, Wanda’s life was centered around love, family, and caring for others—values she carried with her throughout her...
Nancy Lorraine Rees
Jan 1, 2026
Nancy Lorraine Rees, born February 8, 1948 in Emporia, Kansas passed away on January 1, 2026 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved daughter of Charles and Betty Swint and a cherished sister to Jim Swint.
Nan was a devoted mother to Ab Rees (Jenny), Aaron Rees (Jill), Alisha Brubaker (Jim), and Ashley...
Clement James Jackson
Jan 1, 2026
Clement James Jackson, beloved husband, father and friend, died at home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family after a brief illness. He was a man of faith with a pure love of God and said many times, “I’m able and willing to return to the Lord anytime. Not anxious, but willing.” This remained true even in his last days...
Larry Norman Klingler
Jan 1, 2026
Larry Norman Klingler of Draper, Utah, passed away on 1 January 2026, in Millcreek, Utah, at the age of 88. He fought a valiant and long-lasting battle against various health issues, including cancers and the heart. Larry passed through the veil to return to our Heavenly Father. He was a beloved husband and father—a stalwart son of our Heavenly Father...
Jerry Smith
Jan 1, 2026
Jerry David Smith died on January 1, 2026 in Ogden Utah after complications from a fall. He was born on October 19, 1946 in Los Banos California. He was married to Dorothy Moon on September 10, 2005 and previously married to Kristine Hofstedt and Betty Brown.
He was a heavy-duty mechanic by trade and a gifted welder by skill, able to...