Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Ruth Arlene Sweat Russell
Apr 30, 2026
Ruth Arlene Sweat Russell, born on May 12, 1937, in the serene town of Heber, Utah, passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 30, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her life was a rich tapestry woven with dedication, creativity, and an enduring love for family.
Ruth’s journey through life was marked by her quiet strength and spirited passions. She...
Della Faye DeCol
Apr 30, 2026
Della Faye DeCol died on April 30th, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on October 26th, 1932, in Lehi, Utah, to Gerald and Vie Turner. She married Earl (Blackie) DeCol on October 20th, 1950.
Faye enjoyed gardening, doing puzzles, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by Randy DeCol, Lynette Hurd, Jerry and Tena DeCol, Shellie and David...
Paula Jeanne Tanner Graham
Apr 29, 2026
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 94.
Paula was born on September 23, 1931, to Eldon Haws Tanner and Gladys Fern Oberhansley Tanner in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended East High, and even though she grew up in Salt Lake, she had a desire to...
Drew Hansen
Apr 28, 2026
Drew William Hansen
October 5, 1944 – April 28, 2026
Drew William Hansen, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1944, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and service.
Drew faithfully served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern States Mission beginning in 1965....
Kent Duane Curtis
Apr 27, 2026
Kent Duane Curtis, age 79, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah. Born on February 17, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Otis Lilburn Curtis and Maxine Dorothy Maxwell, Kent lived a life of service, dedication, and love for the people around him.Kent married Mary Ann Nielson Curtis on November 19, 1983, and together they built a...
Helen Wagstaff Paul
Apr 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Helen Wagstaff Paul
July 6, 1935 – April 27, 2026
“Mommy, we is good lucky!” These words, spoken by her young daughter years ago, became the theme of a life beautifully lived. Helen Wagstaff Paul, a woman who felt profoundly fortunate and blessed, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at the age of 90.
A Life of Spirit...
Francisco Batalla Jr
Apr 26, 2026
Francisco Batalla Jr. (Panchito), was born on April 3, 2009 and passed away April 26, 2026. Panchito was a Junior at East High School working hard to graduate in 2027. Panchito is survived by his mother Melanie Galindo-Ruesga, stepfather Fernando Ruesga, siblings Alma Ruesga, Anjelica Ruesga (Maximino Ursulo), Teresa Ruesga (Jake Duran), Valentino Batalla and Stepbrothers Christopher and Lorenzo Ruesga...
Renny Lisle Driggs
Apr 26, 2026
Renny Lisle Driggs, 54, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Bountiful, Utah. He will be remembered for a life shaped by hard work, quiet passions, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys found in nature and everyday moments.
He was born July 12, 1971, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Darrell and Barbara Driggs. From an early age, Renny developed...
Linda Palmer Poarch
Apr 26, 2026
Linda Palmer Poarch, born October 13, 1962, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home in Grantsville, Utah, on April 26, 2026. She lived a full and devoted life, touching the hearts of many through her warmth, dedication, and unwavering love for her family.
Linda’s journey began in Salt Lake City, where she later pursued her passion and...
Kirsten Nielsen
Apr 26, 2026
Kirsten A Nielsen 91 years old, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Kirsten was born on March 2, 1935, in Copenhagen Denmark, to Wilford and Inge Andersen. She immigrated with her parents to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1952 at the age of seventeen.
In 1955 she married her one and...
Carlena Bergman
Apr 25, 2026
Carlena E. Bergman
Born: May 10, 1939, Died: April 25, 2026
It is with heavy heart and love for the life well-lived that we announce the passing of Carlena Erwin Bergman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving friend. Carlena left the earth peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 86 shortly before her birthday. She was surrounded by the...
Andy Victor Nelson
Apr 24, 2026
Andy Victor Nelson, 69, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to LaReida Bolin and William Nelson.
Andy proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Light Wheel Mechanic from 1975 to 1978. He married the love of his life, Susan...
Kaye Dixon
Apr 23, 2026
Kaye "Grammy" Dixon, age 84, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on April 23, 2026, in Midvale, Utah. Born on February 11, 1942, in Alamosa, Colorado, Kaye lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, career, and passions.
Kaye spent more than 40 years working in front-end management at Albertsons. She was known not only for her dedication...
David Lynn Peck
Apr 22, 2026
David Lynn Peck, age 76, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Kenneth and Merna Peck, he was the second of four children (Keith [deceased], Mikel, and Kandy). Dave was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. His life was marked by courage, service, devotion to family, and a personality that left...
Rebecca Sue Larsen Orona
Apr 22, 2026
Rebecca Sue Larsen was born on June 1st, 1953, to Joseph Young Larsen Jr and Carol Joan Dame Larsen. She passed away peacefully after facing kidney disease with strength and grace on April 22, 2026, age 72. Rebecca was the 2nd of 6 children and loved by her siblings. She was gifted at making and building lasting relationships. She grew...
Sarah Rebecca Morris Beck
Apr 21, 2026
Sarah Rebecca Morris Beck age 70 passed away on April 21, 2026 in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on February 28, 1956 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Robert Crockett Morris Sr and Alice Jo Gilliam Morris. She married Scott Glenn Beck on November 13th 1976.
She graduated from LDS Business Collage with an associates degree in fashion merchandising...
Larry Otteson
Apr 21, 2026
Larry Joseph Otteson
July 22, 1944 — April 21, 2026
Larry Joseph Otteson died peacefully on April 21, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1944 to Dora Johnson and Joseph O. Otteson. His parents divorced when he was five years old and he was raised by a single mother for the next 14 years until Dora married Zenol Littlefield, who became...
Christian Lee
Apr 20, 2026
Christian Lee
"Silo"
Our beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, was tragically taken from us on April 20th, the same way his mom was taken from him at a young age.
Christian was born on May 13th, 1993, to John Michael (Mike) Renteria and Lisa Lee. After his mom passed away, he grew up in West Valley with his Grandpa Bryan and Grandma...
Catherine Binsacca
Apr 18, 2026
Catherine Lynn Binsacca, born on March 28, 1956, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, from cirrhosis in St. Mark's Hospital. She is survived the love of her life and husband, Jim; sons Alex, John, and Blake, and mother Lee Higham; sister Tamara Sullivan, and brothers Clarence, Greg, and Michael Fields, along with a plethora of extended family members throughout...
Cynthia Howell Thalman
Apr 18, 2026
Cynthia Howell Thalman (age 71) passed away with loved ones by her side on Saturday, April 18th, 2026.
Cynthia was born to Kenneth and Yvonne Howell on January 16th, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, Utah. She grew up in Manti, Utah, along with two brothers and four sisters (Greg, Deborah, Kerri, Kathy, Lorraine, and Blake).
Throughout her childhood, Cynthia enjoyed going on vacations...
