Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Beth Eldredge Merrill
Jul 3, 2026
Our inimitable, wonderful, loving mom, Beth Merrill quietly left us on July 3, 2026.
Words are woefully inadequate to describe her, each of us could fill volumes with memories of her and the singular gifts she shared.
We yearn for the day we’ll hear her laughter again and seek her advice in our joys and sorrows.
Singular Beth:
-Epic Christmas parties
-Delectable roast beef dinners
-That...
Larry Odell Murphy
Jul 2, 2026
Larry Odell Murphy, our cherished father known for his intelligent and kind personality, left us and his mortal existence, on July 2, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1938, in Collbran, Colorado, to Theodore O’Dell Murphy and Rose Marie Mestas. He came from a very simple and humble existence, and lived a life filled with a tremendous work ethic,...
Christopher Adam Noyce
Jul 1, 2026
Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Christopher Adam Noyce (Chris), lost his battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate cancer and can now rest peacefully with his eternal family. Chris died at his home on July 1, 2026 in North Salt Lake City, Utah at age 66. Born on May 6, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Marvin LeRoy Noyce...
Jerry Thomas Young
Jul 1, 2026
Jerry Thomas Young, age 84, passed away on July 1, 2026 in Kearns, Utah. He was born on January 2, 1942 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Frank Young and Elizabeth Young (Shanholtzer). Jerry married Sharon Moon on March 29, 1961.
Jerry served in the Army, and retired from Kennecott Copper Mine. He enjoyed watching football with his brothers, yard work, BBQ's...
Kenneth Lee Foster
Jun 30, 2026
“You are loved and missed.”
Kenneth Lee Foster passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Ken was born on November 25, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to James H. Foster and Shirley Beshears Foster. He spent his early years in East St. Louis, later lived in Maryland, and eventually made Utah his home.
Ken proudly served his country in...
Teresa Cisneros
Jun 30, 2026
Terri was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, aunt, and friend who brought joy to all those who knew her. She passed away on June 30, 2026, following complications from pancreatic cancer.
She lived her life in devotion to others. She took great care in her role as a child psychiatrist, pouring herself into her patients’ well-being even as she wished...
Jack R. Ellerbe
Jun 30, 2026
Jack R. Ellerbe, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, in Payson, Utah.
Born on May 13, 1932, in Cheraw, South Carolina, Jack was the son of Edward C. Ellerbe and Janie R. Ellerbe Cole. He lived a life marked by service, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his country and his family. He proudly served in the United...
James Lew Lewis
Jun 30, 2026
In lieu of flowers, please donate to http://spot.fund/HelpJimNow
James (Jim) Lew Lewis passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 30, 2026, in Lehi, Utah. He was born on December 10, 1943, in Loma Linda, California, to Bernard and Wilma Lewis.
Jim was the middle child of three boys and shared a close bond with his brothers, Gary Lewis and Lenny Lewis,...
Ivoni Fakatou McPhie
Jun 29, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Ivoni McPhie, who returned to her Heavenly Father on June 29, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by family who loved and cared for her deeply.
Ivoni was born on November 24, 1944, in Vaimalō - Vavaʻu, Tonga, to her mother Talahiva Katea Alatani. She was then...
Marilyn Louise Zamudio
Jun 29, 2026
Marilyn Louise Wolf Zamudio passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. She was born to Glenn and Pearl Wolf on September 12, 1933, in Melba Idaho.
She was the middle child of 5 children.
She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at age 16 and was a faithful member throughout her life.
In 1951 she graduated from Boise High and...
Carolyn Marie Kadleck
Jun 29, 2026
Carolyn Kadleck, born May 29th, 1936, passed away at 90 years old on June 29th, 2026.
Barbara Allison Greer
Jun 27, 2026
Barbara Allison Greer (90) of Sandy, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Barbara was born as Barbara Diane Allison in Seattle, Washington, to Clint Allison and Helen Allison (Helen Carter). She grew up in Seattle, graduated from Lincoln Highschool (1954) and attended the University of Washington, where she studied...
Gary Frederick Newland
Jun 27, 2026
Our dear father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, Gary Frederick Newland, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2026.
Gary was born in Altadena, California, on January 7th, 1945, but was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was raised by his mother and grandmother, who both doted on him all throughout his youth and he loved them dearly. Gary and his...
John Hamilton Donner
Jun 27, 2026
John Hamilton Donner died in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 27, 2026, due to complications following surgery. He was born to Morton and Dorothy Donner on September 3, 1959, in New York City, NY.
Always generous, John donated his liver and kidneys saving 2 people’s lives.
JD is survived by his partner Jennifer Hall, brother Peter, sisters Dory Parsons and Nancy...
Luisa Calle Wade
Jun 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Luisa Calle Wade
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Luisa Calle Wade, a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, loving grandmother, treasured sister, beloved aunt, and dear friend.
Luisa was born on March 31, 1958 in San Juan, Ayacucho, Peru, to her loving parents, Zenón Calle Rivera and Serafina Parra Bendezú. Deeply proud of her...
Rendell N. Mabey Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Rendell N. Mabey, Jr. passed away on June 26, 2026, at home with Dororthy A. Roser Mabey, his great love and wife of 64 years at his side. Ren’s family and friends remember him for his great compassion, kindness, generosity, humor, and unquenchable curiosity. Ren never met a person or idea that didn’t interest him.
Ren was born in Salt Lake...
Pablo Garcia Alvarez
Jun 26, 2026
En amorosa memoria de un querido padre, hermano, esposo y gran amigo.
Por siempre amado y en nuestros corazones.
Anhelamos verte de nuevo muy pronto
In loving memory of a beloved father, brother, husband, and dear friend.
Forever loved and forever in our hearts.
We long to see you again soon.
Rosalie Esklund Cooke Grip
Jun 25, 2026
Rosalie Esklund Cooke Grip, 85, passed away on June 25, 2026. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born April 20, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Florence Martin and Dewey Grant Esklund. She married David Hunter Cooke Jr. on February 3, 1961, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Together they had...
Lisa Lee Pledger
Jun 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Lee Pledger, who passed away on June 23, 2026, at the age of 55. She was born on March 14, 1971, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Russell C. Milligan and Mildred F. Milligan.
Lisa had four siblings: her sister, Stacie Milligan, and her brothers, Mike Milligan, Steve Milligan, and David...
Yong Suk Cross
Jun 23, 2026
Died on June 23rd 2026, in Murray, Salt Lake, Utah. Sue was born on March 5th 1940, in Gijang, Gijang-gun, South Korea to Kyung Sum Park and Pil Hyon Kim.
Sue married Matthew A. Cross on February 8th, 2003 and was sealed to him in the Salt Lake Temple on August 15th, 2019.
Sue immigrated to America in 1963. She has always...
