Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Jerry Brighton Goodro
Jul 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Goodro of Murray, Utah, on July 28th, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He lived by a simple philosophy: if something was worth doing, it was worth doing well. He believed in hard work, never cutting corners, and taking pride...
Clara M. Lopez
Jul 28, 2026
Clara M. Lopez, age 92 passed away on July 28, 2026, in Layton, Utah. She was born on April 10, 1934 in Colorado to Isidore and Carmen Montoya. She was married to Alex Nuno later divorced, and Bill Laird who preceded her in death.
Clara had a long and fulfilling life. She had a contact lens company called C.M.L contacts, where...
William Earl Evans
Jul 27, 2026
William Earl Evans, 83, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away on 07/27/2026.
He was born on November 29, 1942, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Elmer Earl Evans and Lavon Olsen Evans, and spent most of his life between Idaho and Utah.
William worked as an electrician for several companies, and was known for his ability to weld, fix cars, and — given enough...
Leeana Adelena Kalatiola Georgell
Jul 27, 2026
Our beautiful princess Leeana Adelena Kalatiola Georgell was born on June 29, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. On July 27, 2026 Leeana passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.
Leeana who was lovingly known as Lana was homeschooled and just about to enter into her 6th grade year of Elementary. She loved unique sounds, music and an...
Robert Roy Gill
Jul 27, 2026
Wherever he wants to be, we hope that’s where he spends eternity. He was a father, a husband, a veteran, a grandfather, and someone’s whole world. He was a knight in shining armor. Life won’t be the same without him. He has to leave us and we understand. It is time for him to move on. We know he will...
Lavon Anderson Passey
Jul 26, 2026
Lavon Anderson Passey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on July 26, 1934, in the small mining town of Copperfield (Bingham Canyon), Utah.
She was the daughter of Celestine Less Anderson and Flossie Winn Raper and grew up alongside her sister, Shirley Anderson Combs.
Music was woven into Lavon's childhood. Her parents performed together in a musical group known...
Kevin Richard Watts
Jul 26, 2026
Our dad and grandpa slipped quietly from this mortal experience into eternity on a peaceful Sunday morning. He was surrounded by loving family on both sides.
Kevin Richard Watts was born on September 11, 1931, in Sydney, Australia, to Richard Henry Watts and Irene Emily Elizabeth Reece. His childhood was spent outdoors, where he developed a love for exploring alongside his...
Kenneth Rodger Hardy
Jul 25, 2026
Kenneth Rodger Hardy, passed away on July 25, 2026.
Kenneth was born on December 21, 1950. He graduated from Cyprus High School in 1968 and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era.
He is survived by his five children.
A private viewing will be held for family and friends on Thursday, August 6, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM...
Robert Lee Bonnell
Jul 25, 2026
Robert Lee Bonnell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Syracuse, Utah. He was born April 15, 1935 in Logan, Utah, to Mary Peterson and Harry Russell Bonnell.
He attended the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden, Utah, where he met his beloved wife, Roberta Darlene Green. They were married July 25, 1956, and made their...
Roma Lee Anderson McBride
Jul 25, 2026
Roma Lee Anderson McBride, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Roma was born on April 3, 1937, in Fairview, Utah, and was raised in Ferron and Kenilworth, Utah. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1951, where she attended West High School and the University of Utah.
On April 30, 1961, Roma married the...
Knarik Khachatryan
Jul 25, 2026
Our beloved mother, Knarik Khachatryan, was a truly beautiful woman—inside and out. Her love for her family was boundless, and her remarkable strength carried her through every hardship. Life never broke her spirit; she met every challenge with courage, determination, and unwavering faith.
Our mother never took “no” for an answer—in fact, few would dare say “no” to her. She lived...
Richard LeRoy DeLand
Jul 25, 2026
Richard Leroy DeLand, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in West Jordan, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 16, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Leroy DeLand and Winifred Lillian Griffith. Raised primarily in Southern California, Richard graduated from Compton High School in 1947. He later attended Branch Agricultural College...
Bonnie Ann Gundersen Weber
Jul 24, 2026
Bonnie Ann Gundersen Weber passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, in Sandy, Utah, at the age of 83 after several years of living with Alzheimer's disease.
Those who knew Bonnie will remember her for her warmth, unwavering encouragement, deep faith, infectious love of music, and her genuine belief in the goodness and potential of every person she met.
Born on November...
Sherron Coult
Jul 24, 2026
Sherron Annette Curtis Coult returned to her heavenly home on July 24, 2026. Sherron was born December 7, 1948, to Herald Lero Curtis and Mary Emily Hunt Curtis in Salina, Utah.
Sherron grew up in Aurora, Utah. She loved playing outside with her brothers and sisters. She was proud to grow up in a small town.
She was very involved in 4H...
Ranee' Rowan Ross
Jul 23, 2026
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ranee' Rowan Ross, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 23, 2026, surrounded by people who loved her dearly.
Ranee' graduated from Provo High School and attended the University of Utah where she met the love of her life, Earl, whom she shared 65 wonderful years with. She was an Avon Representative for over 60 years...
Lorraine Beardall Toomey
Jul 22, 2026
Heaven just got a little brighter joyously welcoming Lorraine Beardall Toomey home to serve a new mission. Lorraine passed away July 22, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Lorraine was born July 14, 1932, in Park City Utah to her mother Sarah Ina Barney Alexander and father Clifton Lavon Beardall. She had 2 siblings, George and Frank. She had...
Lois Margaret Duncan
Jul 21, 2026
Lois Margaret Duncan, age 94, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home on July 21, 2026.
Lois was born December 27, 1931 in Archer, Nebraska, the 4th child of Evans Clarence and Lois Margaret (Reynolds) Vandegrift. She grew up in harsh conditions during the Great Depression. Her family moved to Wyoming, and eventually to Salt Lake City when she was 12...
Ted W. Clark
Jul 21, 2026
Ted W. Clark, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in Provo, Utah. Born on June 23, 1963, to Ted A. Clark and Blanche Beverly Beard. He grew up in Heber, Utah, alongside two sisters and three brothers. During his childhood, he developed a deep appreciation for family, the outdoors, and a playful sense of humor that remained...
Bonnie Burge
Jul 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife and friend, Bonnie Burge, who peacefully passed away on July 20th, 2026 at the age of 90.
Born on June 23rd, 1936 in Detroit, MI Bonnie lived a life defined by unconditional love, unwavering kindness, and selfless devotion to her family and friends. She...
LaVern Dale Lewis
Jul 19, 2026
Today we gather in love, in sorrow, and in deep gratitude as we honor the life of LaVern Dale Lewis.
LaVern’s life began on January 18, 1930, on the family farm outside Ross, North Dakota—a harsh environment shaped by his ancestry's Norwegian traits of hard work, faith, and the togetherness of family. Born the third son among seven children, LaVern grew...
