Melevi Vao Tu’akoi, kind-hearted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in West Valley City, Utah in the presence of her family on April 13, 2021. She was born to Viliami Makamaile Tu’akoi and Lisia Vea on June 27, 1952 in the beautiful town of Tokomololo in the friendly islands of Tonga. She was a single...
Eris Jane Felt Kirby, 86, passed away April 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah, of causes incident to age. She was preceded in death by her eternal companion Robert “Bob” Kirby, in 2020.She is survived by her children Robert Jr. (Irene), DeAnn (Randy) Eves, Denise, and Ronald (Linda), 13 grandchildren, innumerable great-grandchildren, and her sisters Clarice (Richard) Bailie, Sacramento,...
After nearly 72 years of joyful relationships, hard work and meaningful service, Darryl Poy Dong passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.Darryl was born on September 5, 1949 to Joseph and Violet Dong in Billings, Montana, though he spent much of his youth in Ephrata, Washington. The oldest of five children, Darryl took his role...
Maria Cruz passed away on April 12, 2021 in her home in Taylorsville.She was born on January 8, 1954, in Ilobasco, El Salvador. She was married to Danny Cruz.Maria was an avid gardener and loved to cook.Maria is Survived by her child JC and many other friends and relatives.She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and 2 brothers.A...
Maria Wilhelmina Johanna Brijs, age 97, passed away on April 12, 2021 in Riverton, Utah. She was born on April 28, 1923 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands to Leendert and Magdalena Brijs.Services for Maria will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary located at 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights. A viewing will be...
Jerry C “JC” Cook, 78, passed away from complications following a routine surgery on April 11, 2021 in St. George, Utah. He had spent his final days reuniting with his siblings and their spouses, who he loved so dearly. He was born June 23, 1942 in Boise, Idaho to Ross and Katie Cook. He married Sandra Mae Bleyl on September...
Jadi Lynn Packham age 34 died on April 11th, 2021, in Magna Utah. She was born on September 15th, 1986, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mitch and Lori Jenkins. She married Jonath James Packham on May 29th, 2019. She loved playing board games and card games, especially Phase 10 and Nerts. She enjoyed going to concerts and on trips...
Ken, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at the age of 54, early on Friday April 9, 2021 at home in East Millcreek, Utah.He was born in Oakland, California on June 28, 1966 to K. Ronald Knight and Elaine Mae Sorensen Knight. Ken grew up in Holladay, Utah graduating from Olympus High...
Stanley Remmelt de Waal age 86 died on April 8, 2021 at his home in Herriman, UT surrounded by his wife of 64 years and his five children. He was born on January 10, 1935 in Rotterdam, Holland to Adrianus and Annechien de Waal.Stan married Patsy Jane Peterson on November 30, 1956 in the Salt Lake Temple.Stan graduated from LDS...
Duane Ralph Sessions passed away unexpectedly at home in Kearns, Utah on April 8, 2021. He was born in Farmington, Utah on November 26, 1944 to William Richard and Dorothy Mae Davis Sessions. Duane graduated from Skyline High School, and retired from the Salt Lake City Reclamation Plant. He leaves behind a loving family and many friends.Duane is survived by...
LaDonna Webb, age 72, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on May 29, 1948, in Wallace, Idaho to Bertha Evelyn Dingley and Charles Clifton Dingley. She married Ronald Craig Webb on July 1, 1967.LaDonna is the youngest of 10 siblings. Growing up on the banks of the Clark Fork of the Columbia...
Michelle Evans Fujinami, 53, passed away peacefully at her home in Houston, TX April 8, 2021 following an 8-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Michelle was strength personified, inspiring all she met with her positivity and steely grace. Born November 8, 1967 in Salt Lake City, UT to Vernal Ray and Karen Dykes Evans, the second of ten children, who...
Our beautiful mother performed her last pirouette at her home in Surprise, AZ. She was born on January 29, 1937 to Erwin A. & Verna Derrick. She grew up in Salt Lake City, UT. Went to South High School; was a talented dancer, both in ballet and tap! Married Johnny Packard, the love of her life. Were later sealed in...
Felicidad Floresca Flores “Fely”, age 94, passed away April 7, 2021. Fely was born March 27, 1927 to Monico and Dioniscia Floresca in MacArthur, Leyte, Philippines. She married Andy Abuan Flores on March 16, 1946 in Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines.Fely met and married the love of her life, Andy Abuan Flores, during World War II when he was serving as a...
Barbara Donn Apple Dews passed away on April 6th, 2021. Barbara was born on July 11th, 1947 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Robert Donald Apple, Sr. and Esther Weiss Apple. Barbara was the oldest of 6 children. She moved to Utah when she was 6 months old. As a child Barbara took dance, ballet, piano and roller-skating lessons. She graduated from...
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Emily peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Emily’s unwavering fight against stage 4 lung cancer for 19 months inspired everyone who had the opportunity to know her.Emily was born on May 19, 1960 to her loving dad Deward and her wonderful mother’s Margie Hansen and Donna White. She has an...
Brandon T. Baxter, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2021. He was born October 8th, 1982, and was a trouble-maker from the start. Teachers at school had to separate him for distracting the other students. He loved to torment his sisters and give his parents a run for their money. Brandon loved camping and riding the 4-wheeler and his dirt...
Scott Lyle Carlsen Born Aug 3,1949Family and friends I announce that on April 6, 2021, my man of 54 years has left the building!Sweethearts at age17, Scott married the love of his life Lynne, together they shared an incredibly adventurous 54 years. The journey of their life took them through many exciting changes and challenging times. Together they built the...
Lole Ulisese Taula, age 79, of Taylorsville, Utah passed away peacefully on a gorgeous Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Our dad was a great friend, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Lole was born on September 5, 1941. His parents, Sulusi Taula and Vaovai Te’o precede him in death. Lole was also preceded in death...
Harvey DuWayne Shell, born November 8, 1936 to Willard Taylor Shell and Marie Barker Shell. He passed away April 3, 2021 in Taylorsville, Utah. He was a hardworking father of two and a veteran of the US Air Force. He worked at Hercules his entire career. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by...