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...
Benny Richard Smith
Sep 9, 2025
Benny Richard Smith November 10, 1940 – September 9, 2025
Benny Richard Smith peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on September 9, 2025, in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 10, 1940, in Newport, Gies, Virginia, to Ben Ira Smith and Ruby Williams, Benny’s life was one of service, devotion, and unwavering kindness.
Benny had...
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...
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...
James William Garrett
Sep 6, 2025
James William Garrett was born on October 14th, 1931 and passed away peacefully in his home on September 6th, 2025. He was happily married to the love of his life Bonnie Rae Garrett. They were married for 64 years and their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
James was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. He is...
Frank Ray Goodman
Sep 6, 2025
Frank Ray Goodman, 81 years old, of Taylorsville, Utah died peacefully on September 6, 2025 with his wife of 57 years, Shari Goodman, at his side.
He was born in Napa, California on January 2, 1944 to Bertha Mortensen and Guy Wayne Goodman. Shortly after, his family moved to Needles, California, where Frank attended school, graduating from Needles High School, class...
Bonnie Benson Stephenson
Sep 5, 2025
Bonnie Benson Stephenson, 87, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, in Stockton, Utah. She was born on February 1, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gladys Rose Pickett and Ezra William Benson. Bonnie grew up with a quiet strength and a gentle kindness that stayed with her all her life.
On January 2, 1965, Bonnie married the love of...
Susan Ashby Nichols
Sep 4, 2025
Susan Ashby Nichols, born on November 8, 1940, passed away on September 4, 2025. Her spouse, Thomas Daniel Nichols, passed in 2012.
Her children, Emily Nichols, Craig Nichols, Sarah Johnson, and David Nichols, survive her. Susan has two surviving siblings, Michael Fechner and Billie Miller. Her grandchildren are Kian, Karek, Kaleah, Aurora, Daniel, Adam, Elizabeth, and Merlin. Her family, alongside many...
James Howard Stark
Sep 4, 2025
James Howard Stark passed away peacefully at age 76 in his home on the evening of September 4, 2025. He was born in California on June 28, 1949. He attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah where he met his wife Jayna. They were married August 22, 1970. He joined the Navy and lived in various places before settling...
Wayne Richins (“Grizz”) Wright
Sep 4, 2025
Wayne Richins (“Grizz”) Wright, born September 28, 1938, in Henefer, Utah, passed away peacefully in his home on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He has been looking forward to being reunited with his wife of nearly 68 years, LaRae Brown Wright, who passed away just over a year ago. Wayne was devoted to family, and worked hard...
Cynthia Griffin Dodge
Sep 3, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Griffin Dodge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025, in Murray, Utah. She was 66 years old.
Cindy was born on December 23, 1958, in Pensacola, Florida, to Gerald and Barbara Griffin. As the daughter of a Naval officer, she grew up living all across the country before settling in...
Gerald V. Morse
Sep 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald V. Morse, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. Just that evening, the family had shared one of their cherished weekly dinners together—a tradition upheld for many years—making their final moments...
Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Paxman
Sep 1, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Paxman, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in his home surrounded by family in West Jordan, Utah after a long and hard fought battle with Parkinson's and Dementia.
Ken was a Halloween baby, born on October 31, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ken was the son of Kenneth Eugene and Effie Paxman. He was...
Rafida Salman Majeed
Aug 31, 2025
With deep sorrow and acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rafida Salman Majeed, the loving wife of Abbas Al Jubori, who departed this life on August 31, 2025. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Abbas, and by her children: Soudad, Sahar, Ali, Mohammed, Suhad, and Sura. She will also be remembered by...
Mary Louise Gurule
Aug 30, 2025
Mary Louise Gurule, age 78, passed peacefully on the 30th day of August 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on the 22nd day of December 1946 in Pueblo, Colorado, to Manuel Rodriguez and Agapita Gomez. She will be lovingly remembered by her family, children, Diane (Pete) Salazar, Anita Gurule, Monique (Pete) Lalas, Tony Gurule Jr., and preceded...
Yoshiko Miyake
Aug 30, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Yoshiko “Grandma Yoshi” Miyake, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 30, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103. Though her physical body has left us, her radiant light will never dim. She was the brightest presence in every room and a source of joy, laughter, and love to all...
Robert Loren "Spike" Baxter
Aug 30, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather departed this mortal life on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by his family at the home of his son in Riverton, Utah.
His life began on January 04, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah being the youngest child of Delmar Joseph and Loraine Pullan Baxter.
Robert "Spike" married Patsy Lee Dell Baxter on August 03,...