Tommy Frank Leyba
Sep 15, 2025
With deep sorrow and enduring love, we share the passing of Tommy Frank Leyba—a man whose generosity, humor, and boundless heart left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Tommy departed peacefully on the afternoon of September 15, 2025, surrounded by those who held him closest. Born on August 3, 1953, he lived a life defined by compassion, resilience,...
Steven James Manning
Sep 13, 2025
Steven James Manning, age 81, of North Salt Lake, Utah, returned to his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at home.
He was born on December 8, 1943, in Ogden, Utah to Roy William Manning and Janice Enid Timms. He married his steadfast companion, Elna Elizabeth Ridges, in the Salt Lake Temple on March 17, 1967. Together,...
Donna Elaine Williams Gramse
Sep 13, 2025
Donna Elaine Gramse, beloved mother, skilled artisan, and cherished friend, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 11, 1945, in Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Donna was adopted at just six months old by Fredrick and Dorothy Williams. This loving family would become the foundation of her life, instilling in her the values of kindness,...
Stanley June Cloward
Sep 12, 2025
Stanley June Cloward passed away Friday, Sept 12, 2025. Stan had been ill and in declining health. He was 91 years old.
Stan was born in Benjamin, UT on June 10, 1934. He was delivered by his father on the kitchen table because the doctor did not get there in time. When the doctor did arrive, he said everything was fine...
Kent Farrell Smith
Sep 12, 2025
Kent Farrell Smith came into the world on June 26, 1935, to Elmer and Rosella (Rose) Calder Smith in a little wooden house on the shores of Bear Lake in Fish Haven, Idaho. He was the youngest of five children—Rosella June, Elmer O’Dell, Dean Calder, and, from the very beginning, he shared life with his younger twin and best friend,...
Robert Lowell Morgan
Sep 11, 2025
Robert Lowell Morgan — beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and neighbor — passed peacefully at home on September 11, 2025. He has joyfully reunited with many loved ones who have gone before him.
Rob was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 30, 1950, to Audry Louise Kynaston and Robert Holmes Morgan. He enjoyed a happy childhood in Salt...
Mary Joyce Taylor Jefferies
Sep 11, 2025
Mary passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loving family and supported by her dedicated caregivers, Tammi and Anna Lee. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary touched countless lives with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering care, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met, including those fortunate enough...
Nina Beatrice Berry Gardner
Sep 10, 2025
Our Beautiful Mom, Nina Beatrice Berry Gardner, returned home to her Heavenly Father after a life filled with faith, grit, service, and above all love. We cannot begin to summarize Mom's life and the gift she was to all of us, but we are going to try.
Mom was born at home on May 14, 1934, in Sarah, Tate County, Mississippi,...
Sharlet Marie Sanchez
Sep 10, 2025
Sharlet Marie Sanchez, 56, of Salt Lake City, Utah, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2025. She passed away peacefully as her family worshiped the Lord beside her.
Born to Fransisco and Judith Sanchez, Sharlet lived a life marked by unwavering faith, generosity, and joy. She worked as a supervisor serving individuals with special needs, where she...
Gertrude Anna Holfeltz
Sep 10, 2025
Gertrude Anna Holfeltz April 9, 1942 – September 10, 2025
Gertrude Anna Holfeltz passed away peacefully in her home in Magna, Utah on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on April 9, 1942, in Norvosidlo, Poland, to Paul and Anna (Fehlau) Nickel.
Gertrude’s early childhood was marked by unimaginable hardship. During World War II, as a...
Anthony "Chaz" Simmons
Sep 9, 2025
Anthony "Chaz” Simmons passed away on September 9, 2025, in Murray, Utah. He was born January 20, 1982, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Cynthia Simmons and Odell Simmons III (Jr.).
Chaz passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Chaz is preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia, and his father, Odell Simmons; his brother, Jermaine Simmons; his sister,...
David Eldon Burgess
Sep 9, 2025
David Eldon Burgess, age 76, passed away peacefully at his Sandy, UT home surrounded by family on September 9, 2025. He was born on June 29, 1949, in Ogden, Utah to Eldon Willard Burgess and Elsie Mae Ward Burgess. He married Karen Morgan on September 11, 1970.
David worked several jobs and in many capacities. He was a welder, worked in...
Janet Bates Anderson
Sep 8, 2025
Janet Bates Anderson passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, in Holladay, Utah. She was born on June 26, 1933, in Payson, Utah, to Louis Austin Bates and Jennie Lois Bates. Janet lived a life marked by faith, resilience, love, and loyalty.
She shared her childhood with her sisters, Barbara and Miriam, in the small town of Payson. Her father served...
David Joseph Ransom
Sep 8, 2025
David Joseph Ransom was born on September 8, 1959 to Vernessa and Wendell H Ransom in Salt Lake City, Utah. David was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to all. He was called home on his birthday, September 8, 2025.
David was a jolly, fun loving, happy man who loved people and considered all he met as family. David was...
Patricia Lynn DeCol
Sep 8, 2025
Patricia Lynn DeCol, born on November 15, 1944, in Miami, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, in Holladay, Utah. She was a beloved mother, sister, and friend, and loving wife of 56 years to Mike DeCol, leaving behind cherished memories of her adventurous spirit and nurturing personality.
Patricia dedicated her professional life to managing the smooth operations of a...
Janet Kelly
Sep 8, 2025
Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Janet Kelly passed away on September 8, 2025, after a debilitating decade of dementia. She was born in Boise, Idaho on July 19, 1951, to Marie Kathrine Larsen and Joe P Kelly. She graduated from Utah State University in medical technology and worked at LDS Hospital in one of their labs. Janet served a...
Elvira Elfrieda Luise Wille Perschon
Sep 7, 2025
Elvira Elfriede Luise Wille Perschon, peacefully passed away on September 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 90 years old. Elvira will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her service to others, and the love she shared with everyone she met.
Elvira was born on March 14, 1935, in Hannover, Germany, to Willhelm K.H. (Willi) Wille and Alma E. Bahe....
Lee Marcus Hunsaker
Sep 7, 2025
Lee Marcus Hunsaker, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in St. George,Utah, after a brave four-year battle with cancer. He is now reunited with those who have gone before him, awaiting him with open arms.
Born on December 15, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Marcus Lee and Nola Mae Hunsaker, Lee was raised in a family...
Roberta Joan "Honey/Pete" Ramirez
Sep 6, 2025
Roberta Joan "Honey/Pete" Ramirez, age 90, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 6, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on June 30, 1935, in Boston Massachusetts to Evelyn Maude Cummings and Emery JF Parsons. Roberta lived a long life filled with devotion to her family and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
She was a loving mother...
Martin LeRoy "Marty" Smith
Sep 6, 2025
Martin and his twin sister were the sixth and seventh children born to Eva Kropf Smith and LeRoy Bigler Smith in Salt Lake City. He graduated from Granite High School in 1968 where he lettered in track and made many lifelong friends.
Marty died of liver cancer, and a second unidentified cancer, which had metastasized throughout much of his body.
Marty served...