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Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Janice Reid Robbins
Aug 8, 2017
Janice Reid Robbins, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of August 8, 2017.She was born in Salt Lake City on June 18th, 1929, the youngest child of Melvin Hughes and Constance Gleerup Reid. She grew up in South Salt Lake, graduating with honors from Granite High School. Her memories of...
Rogelio C. Arellano
Aug 8, 2017
Rogelio C. Arellano passed away August 8, 2017, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born May 18, 1936, to Atanacio Arellano and Francisca Campos in Nayarit, Mexico. He married Enedina Arellano February, 1952. Rogelio loved to take care of his garden and going for walks. One of his biggest accomplishments was becoming a United States citizen. Rogelio is survived...
Ruth B Densley
Aug 8, 2017
Ruth B. Densley, on Aug. 8, 2017 returned to her Father in Heaven and she is no longer in pain. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Ruth was born on Dec. 16, 1929 to Thomas and Elnora Hemmingsen Brown. She married Claude W. Densley on Aug. 19, 1950.She enjoyed yard work and seeing new plants grow and flourish....
Norman Rappleye Cortsen
Aug 7, 2017
Norman Cortsen passed away August 7, 2017, being reunited with his wife and eternal companion Betty and many other loved ones gone before, including a son and daughter.Norm lived a long and productive life with a strong mind, healthy body and quick humor. He enjoyed meeting people. He had great love for his family. Everything he did in life; be...
Pauline Valdez
Aug 7, 2017
On August 7, 2017 at 1:25 AM our sweet fireball unexpectedly went home to be with our Heavenly Father. Waiting for her with open arms, was the love of her life and her children. Pauline believed in the spirit of community and taught her children the importance of helping others. Her calling to community services began with the realization that...
Bonnie Rae Lindsey
Aug 6, 2017
Bonnie Rae Lindsey left her earthly existence to join her family in heaven on August 6, 2017, after a life time struggle with heart disease. Bonnie was born June 3, 1956, to Donald M. Lindsey and Donna Nelson. Her greatest joy in life was her daughter and grandchildren, whom she totally adored. Bonnie received her GED Diploma in 2007, which...
Francisco Recendez Villagrana
Aug 6, 2017
Francisco Recendez Villagrana, 63, of Zacatecas, Mexico, passed away Sunday, August 06, 2017 with his family by his side. A viewing and mass will be held at 4:30pm, Friday, August 11 at St. Therese Of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 7832 Allen St, Midvale UT 84047. Francisco was born May 28, 1964 in Valparaiso, Zacatecas to Francisco and Juanita Recendez....
Arthur Valdez
Aug 5, 2017
Arthur Valdez died on August 5, 2017 in Holladay. He was born April 28, 1932 in Arboles, CO, to Antonio Jose and Juanita Candelaria Valdez. Art’s approachable personality made it easy for him to become a friend to all. He was adventurous and athletic, representing the USA in 1967 in skiing at the Deaf Winter Games in Germany. He also...
Larae Poulson Orgill
Aug 3, 2017
Our beautiful, kind Mom’s oft requested desire to “return home” was granted Thursday morning as she stepped into eternity and joined Dad, David, and Dale in what had to be one of the sweetest reunions ever. No words can express how grateful we are to be called her family.LaRae was born January 20, 1927 and returned home August 3, 2017. ...
Lois Azbill Bordelon
Aug 2, 2017
The dawn has come and another door opened on August 2nd for our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lois Carol Azbill Bordelon at age 85. Lois, born December 1, 1931 in Osceola, Arkansas, was the youngest daughter of James Walter and Annie Elnora Tryon Azbill. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Bordelon, Sr. and son, William Corian Bordelon.Survived...
Ilah Mike Ryver Nieser
Aug 2, 2017
Ilah married David P. Nieser in 1961. Ilah loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed scrapbooking and being near her family.Ilah is survived by her husband, David; her son Mike D. Nieser; her granddaughters Camille (Leon) Lovato, Christine Nieser; two great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters; her sister, Patricia Sunlee; her brothers, Fred J. Ryver, Calvin D....
Ted Bean Smith
Aug 2, 2017
Ted Bean Smith, 70, died peacefully on August 2, 2017 in Murray, Utah surrounded with love by his long-time companion, Kathleen Anglin, sons and siblings. Ted was born November 10, 1946 to Ed and Beth Smith, the oldest of four children. He grew up in Murray, Utah and graduated from Murray High School in 1965. After graduation he was drafted...
Luis Pardo Valdez
Aug 2, 2017
Luis Pardo Valdez died on August 2, 2017. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Luis was born on February 25, 1934 in Acaponeta, Nayarit, Mexico. He married Carmen Negrette de Pardo, the love of his life and lifetime companion of 51 years. He was a hardworking, loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He...
Denice Dysart
Jul 31, 2017
Denice Alaine Dysart, age 62, died on July 31, 2017 of a rare bacterial infection at the U of U hospital, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 15, 1955, in Murray Utah, the daughter of Deryl and Bernice Tischner.She was married to Tom Dysart, on September 8, 1990. Tish was a great cook, a people person,...
Ruth Davis Dinse
Jul 30, 2017
Ruth was the loving and talented mother to Susan L. Jarvis, Mary L. (Bob) Hansen, Cristine L. (Kirk) Judd. She was the daughter of Nathan William Davis and Alta Leone Wilcox.Ruth’s favorite saying “I can remember when this was all farmland”. Ruth has seen many advances and growth in the Salt Lake Valley. She served a mission for the Church...
Rafaelita Trujillo Andrew
Jul 30, 2017
On July 30, 2017, at 9:28 PM heaven gained the most beautiful angel. A woman so dear and precious to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Our beloved Rafaelita Trujillo Andrew was born on December 31, 1924, in Youngsville, New Mexico to Tobias and Fedelina Trujillo. After losing her husband at a young age, Lita raised their three...
Judy Beck Lewis
Jul 29, 2017
Judy Beck Lewis returned to our Heavenly Father on July 29, 2017 in her home. She was born on May 8, 1944 in Payson, Utah to Margaret Robbins Beck and Lester Oscar Beck.Judy grew up in Springville, Utah where she graduated from Springville High School. She also graduated from Snow College, and Utah State University.She married Homer Scott Lewis in...
Barbara Jean Denny
Jul 29, 2017
Barbara was born to Martell William Denny and Delta Shail Hofhines in Park City, Utah. As a child, Barbara was bright and outgoing. She made a name for herself performing on stage in Park City’s “Night Operator.” She continued her time in the limelight while living in California. At 19 years old, she was crowned as California’s Vintage Centennial Queen. ...
Reed M Jensen
Jul 28, 2017
Reed Myron Jensen was born on February 23, 1945, to Lorna and Calvin Jenson in Roosevelt, Utah. Reed returned home on Friday, July 28, 2017. He married Deon Rassmussen September 3, 1965, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they had three children, Marcy, Monty (Monique), and Melissa (Chris), and one favorite grandson, Mason. Reed was preceded in death by his...
