Sulieti Taumoepeau
Oct 24, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sulieti Taumoepeau on October 24, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on March 29, 1991, in Mesa, Arizona, to Koheleti Kofe Taumoepeau and Pelenaise Teu Monika Tuai.
Sulieti was known for her radiant spirit and generous heart. She loved to sing, dance, and lift her voice in praise to...
Albert Frank Schmale Jr
Oct 22, 2025
Albert (Al) Frank Schmale Jr
Age 74, Died October 22, 2025 in his home in West Jordan, UT surrounded by his family. Born August 1, 1951 Tacoma Washington to Albert Frank Schmale & Lillian Marcell Nunn Schmale
Proceeded in Death by his father, mother Lillian Marcell Nunn Schmale and his wife LaRena Lee Long Schmale.
Al was raised by a single mother who...
Wilberto Lopez Guerrero
Oct 22, 2025
Wilberto “Willy” Lopez Guerrero, 46, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, returned to his Heavenly Father on October 22, 2025.
Willy was born on July 15, 1979, in Hollister, California, and raised in Quincy, Washington. A man of quiet faith, he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served honorably in the New York, New York South...
Charles Gordon Thurman
Oct 21, 2025
In Memory of
Charles Gordon Thurman
“Dad, Daddy, Pops, Papa and Sweetheart”
02/05/1936 – 10/21/2025
Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather Charles Gordon Thurman, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Murray, Utah. He was born February 5, 1936 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Charles Varion and Leora Millar Thurman. This good, smart, wonderful, loving man was challenged for many years by Alzheimer’s....
Najmi Darzian
Oct 21, 2025
On the morning of October 21, 2025, Najmi Darzian Mohammadi, 93, while surrounded by loved ones, passed away peacefully in her own bed and in the comfort of her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. She sang, danced, laughed, cried and ensured that she left every stomach that she crossed paths with more full than how she found it. She...
Jane Doreen Erznoznik
Oct 20, 2025
Jane Doreen Erznoznik, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jordan, Utah, on October 20, 2025.
Born on October 4, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jane was the daughter of Doris and Lloyd Howard and the youngest of four children. She was raised in Salt Lake City alongside her siblings Charles, Ila, and Bonnie, all of whom preceded...
Charles Kelly Stafford
Oct 20, 2025
Charles Kelly Stafford passed away on October 20, 2025 in Riverton, Utah. He was born on December 3, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Sonny and Karen Stafford.
Kelly graduated from Brighton High school. He had a love of all sports and was a great baseball player for many years. When he got older, he played softball with his dad....
Mary Beth LaFata
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Beth LaFata, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, in Sandy, Utah. Born on March 2, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Delmar and Mary Rose (Crilly) Peterson, Mary Beth lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends.
On May 25, 1968, she married the love of her life, John LaFata, and together...
Judy Yamashiro
Oct 17, 2025
On the anniversary of her mother’s passing, Judy was reunited with her beloved parents, Tamotsu and Toshie. She is survived by her brothers, Mickey and Gary, and her sisters, Amy and Sue. Though she did not have children of her own, Judy deeply loved and joyfully spoiled her 12 nieces and nephews.
A true socialite and devoted sports fan, Judy spent...
Barbara Jeanne Ricks McCullough
Oct 17, 2025
Barbara Jeanne Ricks McCullough passed away peacefully in her home on October 17, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1948, in Pocatello, Idaho (Bannock County). She was the daughter of Kenneth M. Ricks and Dorothy Jeanne Armstrong. After her parents’ divorce, she was raised, cared for, and loved by Kenneth and Myra Dawn Oviatt Ricks. Barbara graduated from Cyprus...
Jaziel Eros Zamudio
Oct 16, 2025
Jaziel Eros Zamudio was born on October 16, 2025, at 11:30 PM and met the eyes of Jesus Christ on the same day. May he be in the arms of angels.
Jaziel is survived by his mother, Jazmin Aviles; father, Juan A. Zamudio; grandparents Araceli Lobato, Satiago Aviles, Sandybelle Zamudio, and Juan Zamudio; aunts and uncles, Daniela Aviles, Yarctzi Zamudio, and...
Robert G. Neslen
Oct 16, 2025
Robert “Bob” Neslen, 66, of Holladay, passed away on October 16 after a battle with stomach cancer.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leah and Sidney Neslen, Bob grew up with a zest for life. He graduated from Olympus High School in 1977, served an LDS Mission in both the Connecticut Hartford and Massachusetts Boston Missions, and went on to...
Gail Annette Murray
Oct 16, 2025
Gail Annette Murray, born on July 26, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Layton, Utah, surrounded by loved ones while enjoying her favorite Diet Coke. A devoted wife, mother, and passionate professional, Gail leaves behind a legacy shaped by her unwavering dedication and love.
Gail enjoyed a fulfilling career as a budget analyst...
Robin Colin Hansen
Oct 15, 2025
Robin (Rob) Colin Hansen, 73, of Kearns, Utah, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, after bravely battling lung cancer. He was surrounded by love at his daughter’s home in Gilbert, Arizona, with his devoted wife by his side.
Rob was born on August 14, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lynn Morris and Jessie Moyes Turner Hansen.
He grew up...
Christy Lynn Lundquist
Oct 15, 2025
Christy Hofheins Lundquist passed away quietly at home on October 15, 2025, following a courageous fight with colon cancer. Christy was born April 1, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Grant and Carol Hofheins. Her adolescent years were spent in Midvale. She spoke of a magical childhood with family, friends, and lots of fields to play in. She became...
William Troy Winger
Oct 15, 2025
On October 15, 2025, the world lost an incredible man after his long and courageous battle with liver disease.
Troy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His greatest purpose in life was to love, support, and care for his family — and he fulfilled that purpose every single day.
He was the proud owner of the Utah franchise...
Sunny Nicolas Tang
Oct 14, 2025
Sunny Nicolas Tang was born on October 14, 2025.
From the moment we found out about Sunny, our hearts overflowed with joy. Our daughter, Stormi, had been longing to become a big sister for over a year, and her excitement was contagious. Even before we knew whether he was a boy or a girl, we had already chosen the name Sunny.
Each...
Steven Lyman Bishop
Oct 13, 2025
Steven Lyman Bishop was born on March 11, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Marvin James Bishop and Klar “Ky” Lyman — the sixth of ten children. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 13, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah.
From a young age, Steven was an avid reader and lifelong learner. His personal library grew to include...
Joyce Lynn Van Grol
Oct 12, 2025
Joyce Lynn Van Grol, a beloved matriarch, tenderly embraced life from November 6, 1939, when she was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah, until her peaceful passing on October 12, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah. Joyce dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family, serving as a very proud housewife who found joy in the little things that life had to offer.
Her educational...
Larry Virginia
Oct 12, 2025
Larry “Tony” Virginia
November 4, 1950 – October 12, 2025
Millcreek, Utah
Larry Virginia, age 74, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Millcreek, Utah. He was born on November 4, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lawrence Virginia and Betty Fletcher.
Larry never married, but his life was full of love and family. The love of his life was Roberta Royal, with...