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Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Kathleen Anglin
Aug 14, 2017
Kathleen Anglin, born January 31, 1958 in Salt Lake City, UT, died on August 14, 2017. Kathleen loved music and shared that love of music with her children, most of whom can still recall her favorite songs word for word. Kathleen enjoyed concerts, camping, and cooking. She also loved to write, especially poetry and personal letters to family and friends.Kathleen...
Thomas R. Pearson
Aug 14, 2017
Thomas Ren Pearson of Salt Lake City, Utah, age 87, died peacefully at home on August 14, 2017. Born in Vernal, Utah July 15, 1930 to Thomas Charles and Anna Marie Pearson. He graduated from Uintah High School. After high school he was in the service for 4 years. He married Jolene Cook on April 18, 1953. They were later...
Lois Layton Shay
Aug 14, 2017
Lois Layton Shay died in her home on August 14, 2017, in West Valley City surrounded by most of her children. She was 89 years old.Lois was born May 5, 1928, in Salt Lake City, UT to her parents, Russell and Erma Layton. She attended South High School. She married William Wallis Shay on May 13, 1946. They raised twelve...
Randy G. Hawks
Aug 14, 2017
Randle Gilbert Hawks peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on August 14, 2017 in West Jordan, Utah. Born February 24, 1947, in Bingham, Utah to William R. Hawks and Betty E. Starks.Randy is survived by his wife Cindy Hawks, son Randy (Corri), Grandchildren, Whitney (Jason) Cook, Trevor (Katie) Wright, Kyle Trujillo (Ben Johnson) and Ashlynn. Son, Andrew (Karen),...
Mary Jane Carlson
Aug 13, 2017
Mary Jane Carlson, 85, passed away on August 13, 2017, in Taylorsville, Utah. She was born November 28, 1931, in Fillmore, Utah. She married Jack Carlson. Mary enjoyed camping, shopping, and playing cards. She loved Christmas time and being with her family. Mary is survived by her son, Billy (Darla) Carlson and daughter, Jackie (George) Fenn. She is preceded in...
Eileen Snarr
Aug 12, 2017
Eileen Snarr passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loving family members, on August 12, 2017. Eileen was born April 5, 1936, in Murray, Utah, to Raymond Dean and Thora Long Snarr. She is survived by brother Don (Kathy) Snarr of Copperton, and Sister Janet (Don) Rogers of Alpine, as well as a beloved nephew, Taylor World, of Sandy. ...
Lotuatamaiti Tu’Uao
Aug 12, 2017
Our Mother Lotuatamaiti Gasu Tu’uao was called back to our Heavenly Father on August 12, 2017. Lotu was born on October 8, 1950, in Satuimalufilufi, Upolu Western Samoa to Satia and Talafu Gasu. She is the second oldest child out of 14. She came to America at the age of 18 in 1969. She later met and married our Father,...
Leitu Aiono Taeoalii
Aug 11, 2017
“Ia tatou feiloai I talosaga” We will meet in prayers!Beloved mother, mumsy, grandma, great grandmother. Leitu passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 in beautiful Samoa.Mom was born July 10, 1932 to Tausoa Umu and Voi Aiono. She married our father, Aiomanu Taeoalii Nov. 5, 1949 and later solemnized in the Los Angeles LDS Temple, Dec. 23 1967.Our dearest mother...
Beverly J. Duke
Aug 11, 2017
Beverly J. Duke died on August 11, 2017 in Murray, Utah at the age of 90. She was born on December 3, 1926 in Murray, Utah to Myrtle and Earl Stauffer and later in life married Donald A. Duke.Beverly is survived by her children David Walters, Linda Walters, Sue, Ron Rice, Troy, Kari Duke, and Jerry Duke. In addition to...
Darold A. Surprenant
Aug 11, 2017
Darold A. Surprenant, age 84, died on August 11, 2017, in Sandy, Utah. He was born October 15, 1932, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Edward Lawrence Surprenant & Anna Barbara Kastner. He married Pansy Juanita Davis on October 20, 1956 the love of his life. Their union lasted 60 years.After decades of fighting heart disease our devoted husband, Dad, and grandfather...
Ronald G. Jorgensen
Aug 10, 2017
Ronald G. Jorgensen was born on July 28, 1925 to his parents George and Sarah Jorgensen. He married the love of his life, Catherine Perkins, on September 26, 1947. Together they loved camping, traveling and spending time with their family. He served in the United States Navy Construction Battalion Seabees while also serving as an honorable member of The Carpenters...
Dennis Deyoung
Aug 9, 2017
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend Dennis Raymond DeYoung passed away at his home from complications associated with COPD at age 74 on August 9, 2017 in West Valley City, Utah.Dennis was born on March 24, 1943 in Brigham City, UT to Harold Frank DeYoung and Lola Lenora Campbell. He married his sweetheart, Janice Georgia Barzee on...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
