George South

George South

Feb 26, 2025

After years of injuries and illness, George Vernon South is finally relieved of his suffering—and free to cheer for BYU sports without hurting his neck!

George was born in Salt Lake City on June 5, 1949, to George Q. and Melba Eastman South. He was a very sick baby and was not expected to live for even 24 hours. But George...

Ann Joe Hyer Preece Lake

Ann Joe Hyer Preece Lake

Feb 24, 2025

Ann Joe Hyer Preece Lake, born on April 11, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho, was the beloved daughter of Mark Golden Preece and Violeet Hyer Preece. She left this mortal life on February 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and devotion to family.

A proud graduate of Pocatello High School in 1958, Ann Joe was deeply involved in student...

Marva G. Macey

Marva G. Macey

Feb 24, 2025

Marva G. Macey died on February 24, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1949 in Salt Lake City to Phyllis Ashton and Dan Gardiner. She graduated from Highland High School in 1967 and from Utah State University in 1971 on an art scholarship. She married Michael R. Macey. They later divorced.

Marva was an award-winning watercolorist. She had a green...

Julio Cesar Rodriguez

Julio Cesar Rodriguez

Feb 23, 2025

Julio Cesar Rodríguez, aged 37, passed away February 23 at his home in West Valley City, UT. 

Julio was born on November 10, 1987 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Filiberto and Angelica Rodriguez. Together, they migrated to West Jordan, UT, where Julio was raised. In his early 20’s, Julio met his fiance and mother of his children, Cecilia Perez. Together they welcomed...

Frank Arthur Lugo

Frank Arthur Lugo

Feb 22, 2025

Frank Arthur Lugo, age 33, passed away on February 22, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on May 3, 1991, in San Diego, California, Frank's life was marked by the love he provided as a devoted husband and father. He married Echo Kai Deatherage on April 6, 2016, and together they welcomed two beautiful children: Emina and Matisse.

Frank was...

Stephanie A. Holloway

Stephanie A. Holloway

Feb 22, 2025

Stephanie A. Holloway, dear wife, mother, daughter and friend, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 22, 2025. Stephanie, known to all as “Steph” was born November 13, 1951 to Bonnie and Al Asay in Salt Lake City, UT.

She grew up in the Cottonwood Heights area sharing backyards with the love of her life, Terry Holloway....

Randy Briggs

Randy Briggs

Feb 22, 2025

Randy Lee Briggs was born on July 16th, 1950, to Della Mae Farley and Arthur Lamar Briggs in Salt Lake County, Utah. He passed away on February 22nd, 2025, due to heart failure and a broken heart for the loss of his beautiful bride (September 2008), his mother (July 2023), and his dear brother (February 2025). He passed away peacefully...

Patricia Catmull

Patricia Catmull

Feb 22, 2025

Patricia Ann Catmull, 71, passed away on February 22, 2025, in West Jordan, Utah. She was born on March 6, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Henry Eugene Fretwell and Eileen Esile Olson.

She married Donald Catmull on November 16, 1971. Together, Pat and Don, along with their children, were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls...

Ricky Blaine Davis

Ricky Blaine Davis

Feb 22, 2025

Ricky Blaine Davis, born September 3, 1967, to Leonard James Davis Jr. and Karen L Barbour, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.

Rick was married to the love of his life, Carrie, on October 12, 1991. Together, they built a life full of...

Jacqueline Anderson Doty

Jacqueline Anderson Doty

Feb 22, 2025

A beautiful, much beloved matriarch passed away peacefully February 22, 2025, surrounded by her family 10 days after her 102nd birthday. Born February 12, 1923, in Holden, Utah, the 7th of 10 children born to Benjamin Edwin and Laurel Veda Anderson. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

 Jackie was the most amazing, extraordinary person...

Brian Scott "Savage" Sharp

Brian Scott "Savage" Sharp

Feb 21, 2025

Our husband, father, son, and brother Brian Scott "Savage" Sharp, 53, passed away the night of February 21st, 2025, in Salt Lake City, UT. He is known as a cherished friend for many and was often willing to help his loved ones when he could. 

Brian was born on June 8, 1971, to his parents Stephen Carl Sharp and Emily Jean...

Lucille (Lucy) Shew

Lucille (Lucy) Shew

Feb 21, 2025

Lucille Shew peacefully passed away Friday February 21 2025. She is survived by a loving son Rick (Pat) Malmstrom daughter Sharon Pearce. Steps son’s Ron ( Marcia) Shew Rick (Lori) Shew. She is preceded in death by husband Lew W Shew and daughter Linda Stroh. She was born in SLC Utah to Ernest and Rose Pauline Mowrey. She married Carl...

Olevia Sevena Aiolupotea Sellesin

Olevia Sevena Aiolupotea Sellesin

Feb 21, 2025

Olevia Sevena Sellesin, age 64, passed away peacefully and in the arms of her Eternal Companion on February 21, 2025 at her home in North Salt Lake, Utah. She was born on May 11, 1960 in Falelima, Samoa to Lopeti Tanuvasa Aiolupotea Tonumaipea and Suitupe Maua’i Aiolupotea Tonumaipea.

Olevia spent her childhood in Laie, Hawaii where she attended grade school and...

Judy Pickering Bailey

Judy Pickering Bailey

Feb 21, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Sister, and Friend Judy Pickering Bailey passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on February 21, 2025, in Cedar City, Utah surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on October 5, 1944, in Murray, Utah to Betty Berger and Jack Arthur Pickering. She married James LeRoy Bailey on September 19,...

Jay Douglas Thompson

Jay Douglas Thompson

Feb 20, 2025

The University of Utah suffered a great loss last Thursday.

 Jay Douglas Thompson, perhaps their biggest football fan, passed away on February 20, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Doug was born on February 9, 1941 to Jay George Thompson and Elizabeth Hall. He was married to Penelope Erekson, later divorced. Married to Linda Gilliland, later divorced. Married to...

Michael Wayne Dean

Michael Wayne Dean

Feb 19, 2025

Michael Wayne Dean, age 58, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born to Kyle Wyatt Dean and Carol Nan Cox on June 11, 1966, in Granger, Utah. He married Lourdes Gutierrez on June 4, 2002.

Michael loved the outdoors, from fly fishing, golfing, camping, and hunting deer and elk, but his love and passion was racing...

Florence Smith

Florence Smith

Feb 19, 2025

Florence Smith, a cherished sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in North Ogden, Utah, at the age of 95. Born on September 16, 1929, in Logan, Utah, she left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her. As a daughter of Jonathan Shirley Clark and Florence Geneve...

Suzanne Porter Cooley

Suzanne Porter Cooley

Feb 19, 2025

On March 30, 1950, I was joyously born as the first daughter of Elbert H. and Frances B. Porter of Salt Lake City. I had a great childhood with one sister, Janice, and three brothers, Sherril, Dwight, and Bryant, growing up in an East Millcreek neighborhood. Some of my fondest memories are as a teenager living with my family in...

Kathryn Faye Mathie

Kathryn Faye Mathie

Feb 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kathryn Faye Mathie on February 19, 2025. She was the best mom, Grandmother, great grandmother ever—loving, supportive, and always excited for life’s next adventure. She was a constant source of strength, kindness, and encouragement, always there to lift up those she loved.

Kathryn was more than a mother and grandmother; she was a...

John Brian & Eileen Smith

John Brian & Eileen Smith

2025

John Brian and Eileen Dorothy Smith, both 92, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away just five days apart, after almost 71 years married. They were married on March 13, 1954, in Reading, England. They immigrated to the United States in 1964. 

Eileen was born in Surrey, England, on November 23, 1932. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, sewing, and crafts. She was...