Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Dauna Earl
Mar 5, 2026
Dauna Thomas Earl, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in 1925, she was the daughter of Ernest and Ethel Thomas and lived a full century marked by hard work, steadfast determination, and deep devotion to her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Darvel Claude Earl,...
Katherine Syme
Mar 5, 2026
In the quiet evening hours of Thursday, March 5, Katherine Syme, our beloved mother and grandmother, slipped peacefully from this life and into the waiting embrace of her husband, Dale; her parents, Roscoe and Charlotte; and her siblings Lorinda, David, and Helen, who preceded her in death. Though it is hard to let her go, we are comforted knowing she...
Madeline Wamsley
Mar 4, 2026
Madeline Wamsley, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Draper, Utah.
Madeline was born on October 23, 1935, in Pioneer, Tennessee, to Levi Massengale and Pauline Lowe. She married Patrick Wamsley on June 27, 1970, and together they built a life raising their three children. She lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her faith,...
Alice Marie "Susie" Dietz
Mar 4, 2026
Alice Marie Dietz, our beloved "Susie," peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Mapleton, Utah, at the age of 72.
Born on December 19, 1953, in Salt Lake City to Jens Christian Thorndahl Dietz and Metha Marie Dietz. Alice was a light in the lives of those who knew her from the very start. From the...
Truus Van Vossen
Mar 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Geertruida Hout Van Vossen passed away. Surely, she was greeted with tears of joy by the many loved ones that passed before, including our beloved dad, Adrian Van Vossen, who passed away on August 3rd, 2015.
Truus was born on September 16, 1932, to Geertje and Dirk Hout in Stavinisse, The Netherlands. She was the youngest of...
Kevin Allen Wright
Mar 2, 2026
Kevin Allen Wright passed away on March 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on May 27, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, to Ralph B. Wright and Sandra A. Stewart.
Kevin was known for his big heart, creative spirit, and youthful energy. He had many passions throughout his life, including fishing, skiing, and golfing with his brother. He...
Susan Louise Karlson
Mar 1, 2026
Susan Louise Karlson, 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished above all else. She was born on January 26, 1945 to Edward and Louise Pedersen. Susan built a life defined by love, service, and unwavering dedication to those she held dear. She was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day...
Mary Rose Bernard
Mar 1, 2026
Mary Rose Bernard, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at her home in Garland, Utah, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on May 15, 1950. She lived a life centered around love, family, and service to others. On May 31, 1990, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Bernard. Together they built a life rooted...
Twyla Winch Waggoner
Mar 1, 2026
Twyla (Winch) Waggoner was born on October 26, 1954, to Claude and Margaret Winch, and left this world on March 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with COPD.
Twyla’s life was defined by a strength. She carried herself with determination, meeting hardship with resilience and a stubborn kind of hope. Those who knew her saw a woman who kept...
Beverly Joyce Gagon
Mar 1, 2026
Beverly Joyce Gagon, age 91, passed away on March 1, 2026 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to Myer Blank & Jessie Wilma Hitesman.
Beverly was the oldest of three girls. She loved her sisters dearly (Barbara & Bonnie) and remained close to them throughout her life. She also loved her parents. She...
David Bevan Westenskow
Mar 1, 2026
David Bevan Westenskow passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in the early hours of Sunday March 1, 2026 in Riverton, Utah. Dave was born on September 28, 1960 to Claude and Gladys Westenskow in Salt Lake City, Utah.Dave served a mission honorably for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dallas, Texas and remained...
Mary Elizabeth (Whyte) Hanes
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Whyte) Hanes passed away calmly on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Mary was born on January 14th, 1951, in Salt Lake City, to Robert King Whyte and Mary Irvine McNair. She lived on Beverly Street in a Sugarhouse neighborhood growing up. Her parents raised her with a strong appreciation of the Scottish roots inherited from...
Mary Elizabeth Bray
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Stowell) Bray, 94, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Sandy, Utah, surrounded by love. Born on September 26, 1931, in Medford, MA, Mary was the cherished daughter of Edson and Laura Stowell.
Mary grew up in Medford and graduated from Medford High School before continuing her education at the University of Rhode Island, where she was a...
Laurence "Larry" J. Riding
Feb 27, 2026
Known for his devotion to family and faith, his unflagging work ethic, his love of the outdoors, and his mischievous grin, Laurence J. “Larry” Riding died peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026 after suffering a cerebral aneurysm.
Larry was born in Escalante, Utah, on January 22, 1939, to DeFoy LaMar and Emily (Foreman) Riding, the first of their 12 children. He...
Mary Wilde
Feb 27, 2026
Mary Wilde, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.
She was the daughter of George (Pat) and Betty Wilde, born on Christmas Day in 1957, the youngest of four children.
Mary was a good student and involved in many different groups throughout her childhood. She especially loved participating in choir and musicals during her time at South High School.
Mary attended...
Seth Tulio Ontiveros
Feb 25, 2026
Seth Tulio Ontiveros age 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by his wife, children, family and friends at Creekside Assisted living facility in Bountiful, Utah.
Seth was born on December 24th, 1935, to Jose and Elena Ontiveros in Colonial Dublan, in the state of Chihuahua Mexico. As a young man, dad experienced tragedy early in life when his...
Floyd Archie Jackson
Feb 25, 2026
Floyd Archie Jackson, 89, passed away on February 25, 2026, leaving this world much the same way he lived in it, Mid-conversation and wanting to know what was happening next.
Floyd was born on July 13, 1936, near St. Anthony, Idaho to Floyd and Phyllis (Swensen) Jackson. He grew up with strong roots, strong opinions, and a lifelong commitment to staying...
Myrtle (Mert) Granger Gertino
Feb 23, 2026
Our beautiful Mom, Neenie, and Wife passed away February 23, 2026 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's. Mom was born March 12 1939 In Mesquite Nevada to Walter and Nell Leavitt Granger. She was one of 8 children having 6 sisters and one brother.
Mom Married Robert Rasmussen Aug 23d 1958 and had 2 Children. Later divorced. Mom married Jack Gertino,...
Darryl Lee Evans
Feb 22, 2026
Darryl Lee Evans was born on May 11, 1961 to George D Evans and Doris B Evans on Johnson Air Force Base in Saitama Ken, Japan. His family returned to the United States in September of 1961. Darryl was raised in West Jordan, Utah. He graduated from Bingham High School with the class of 1979.
Darryl met JoAnne Peterson at a...
Francis Richard Kawabata Jr.
Feb 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Francis Richard Kawabata Jr., who passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Kaysville, Utah, at the age of 85. Born in Rexburg, Idaho, to Francis and Kimi Kawabata (Hachiya), Richard lived a life defined by steady dedication and a love for his family.
A proud graduate of West High School (1959) and the University of Utah...
