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Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Paul Clavell
Aug 2, 2016
Paul Raymond Clavell, 89, passed away on August 2, 2016, at his home in South Jordan, UT, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 15, 1927, in Mohrland, UT, to Felix and Nellie (Beveridge) Clavell. Paul served in WWII in the Army Air Corps as a chief mechanic on B-29 aircraft. He married the girl of his dreams,...
Marlys Jane Leean Trask
Aug 1, 2016
Marlys Jane Leean Trask passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was 81. Marlys was born on January 25, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married David V. Trask on June 25, 1958.Marlys graduated from the University of Minnesota and taught 4th grade in the Osseo (MN) school district. She obtained her master’s degree in Media...
David Ray Brinkerhoff
Aug 1, 2016
Our beloved father, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend passed away on July 29, 2016. David was born October 6, 1935 in Junction, UT, the son of Ray and Lavern Brinkerhoff. He married Rhonda Cutler on February 5, 1954. David is survived by his brother Silas E. (Jean) Brinkerhoff; sisters: Lila (Foister, deceased) Miracle, Dee (Roy) Painter, Mary (Chris) Leuzinger; sister-in-law:...
Clyde L Johnson
Jul 31, 2016
On a sunny Sunday afternoon Clyde passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in West Valley City. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Chele A. Johnson, children Melissa B Chada (Kyle Chada) and David E Johnson, grandchildren Madeline, Ethan and Presley, brothers Dale, Chris and Jeff, sisters Linda and Janice. A Memorial Service will be...
Bryant Elbert Porter
Jul 31, 2016
Bryant “Bry” Elbert Porter unexpectedly returned home to our Heavenly Father late Sunday night July 31, 2016 after an amazing day of boating and waterskiing with family. He was born November 30, 1953, in SLC, Utah, the son of Frances Brady and Elbert Heaton Porter. Bryant leaves behind, and will never be forgotten by, his wife, Deanne; his children Lani...
Helen Edith Arlt Eklund
Jul 31, 2016
Helen Edith Arlt Eklund, age 87, passed away on July 31, 2016, in South Jordan, Utah. She was born on December 30, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Henry and Hedwig Arlt. Helen married Eldon Elof Eklund on November 20, 1947.She loved gardening, decorating their home, swimming, teaching piano lessons, boating, waterskiing, camping, sewing and tending her grandchildren. She played the...
Mary M Trujillo
Jul 31, 2016
Mary M Trujillo passed away on July 31, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Mora, New Mexico. She married Robert L Trujillo on October 4, 1949. Mary loved to crochet, knit, and watch her soap operas with her little dog Chiquita by her side. Mary’s pride and joy was her family. She loved everybody unconditionally. Mary was...
Richard “Chad” Wiece
Jul 29, 2016
Salt Lake City, Utah—Richard “Chad” Wiece, 80, of SLC, Passed away on July 29, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 27, 1936 the son of Richard and Wilma Wiece.He is survived by his four children Debra Blake, Tina (Mario) Trujillo, Stan Wiece, Shauna (Jose) Ledezma, 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother.He...
Frank P. Rubino
Jul 29, 2016
Frank P. Rubino1959 ~ 2016Frank P. Rubino, 57 of Park City, Utah, died on July 29th, 2016. He was born January 2, 1959 in Buffalo, NY to Frank and Jean Rubino. He was married to Judy Emmons on May 23, 2008 on Folly Beach, SC. His passion for the culinary arts began as a teenager. He had an extensive career...
Boyd L. Brown
Jul 28, 2016
Boyd Brown was born September 29, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah at LDS Hospital to Roy Clark Brown and Florence Sutton. He married Mona Joy Archibald on April 7, 1956. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 3 for 58 years. He was a finish blade operator. His projects included the I-215 belt route, Parley’s Canyon;...
Richard Herman Grappendorf
Jul 27, 2016
Richard Herman GrappendorfJune 17, 1939- July 27, 2016(AKA: “Chef Ricardo Grappini”, “The Rascal”, “Rich”, “Dad”, “Pop”, “Grandpa”, “Sweetheart” and “Honey”)Richard was a renaissance man and 77 years old when on July 27, 2016 after suffering pancreatic and lung cancer, and other complications, he completed his mission on earth. He was born June 17, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa to Herman Wilhelm...
Ruth Mulvay
Jul 26, 2016
Ruth Carol Brinton Mulvay “Nana” 1925-2016Ruth Carol Brinton Mulvay, died on July 26, 2016, bringing to a peaceful close the long life she so cherished. Born March 29, 1925, in Salt Lake City, the fourth of five daughters of Edward Augustus and Irene Maxfield Brinton, Ruth grew up in Sugarhouse with her sisters Virginia Mary, Lois Maxfield, Laura Dean, and...
Richard Almont Jensen
Jul 25, 2016
Richard Almont Jensen “Mont”, age 79 passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Mont was born March 19, 1937 in Salt Lake City, to Dick and Marie Jensen. Mont married RaJeana Michaelsen, they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He loved the great outdoors and spending time with his family. Mont is survived by...
Ronald Meadows Steed
Jul 25, 2016
Ronald Meadows Steed“Returned Home” Our sweet son, brother, uncle, and friend to everyone passed away July 25, 2016, after a 45 year battle with a traumatic brain injury. Born October 25, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Donald and Norma Hancock Steed. Ronald graduated from Granger High School, and went on to study as an electrical apprentice. Ronald had...
James Gates-Smith
Jul 25, 2016
James Gates-Smith and Daymon Smith“Brothers United Forever”Our beloved husband, boyfriend, sons, brothers, grandsons, nephews, and uncles were taken from us too soon. They passed away together in a tragic vehicle accident, July 25, 2016.James Dale Gates-Smith, age 29, was born May 2, 1987. He loved camping, guns, gaming, and being with his family. He had a big heart and especially...
Daymon Smith
Jul 25, 2016
James Gates-Smith and Daymon Smith“Brothers United Forever”Our beloved husband, boyfriend, sons, brothers, grandsons, nephews, and uncles were taken from us too soon. They passed away together in a tragic vehicle accident, July 25, 2016.James Dale Gates-Smith, age 29, was born May 2, 1987. He loved camping, guns, gaming, and being with his family. He had a big heart and especially...
Dale V. Pierce
Jul 24, 2016
Dale V. PierceDale was born January 8, 1953, in Murray, Utah. He passed away at his home in West Jordan, in the arms of his loving spouse on July 24, 2016. Dale passed away from diabetes, CHF and pneumonia. Dale met Tom, in 1984, and had been together for 32 years. They officially were married on March 16, 2015, in...
Peggy J. Davis
Jul 24, 2016
Peggy J. Davis, age 80 died on July 24, 2016 in Holladay, Utah. Born September 25, 1935 to Ethel and “Buck” Jones, sealed to Ralph M. Davis May 1, 1959 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Peggy was the eldest of eleven, mother of eight, grandmother and great-grandmother. Peggy served in many callings and was a devoted and lifelong member...
Jay A Price
Jul 24, 2016
Our much loved Jay A. Price, age 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 24, at his home. Family and friends treasured this big-hearted and charismatic man and will miss him deeply.He was born in his grandmother’s home in Duchesne, Utah, on April 21, 1941. At the young age of 4, his mother, Emma Jensen Price, died. Jay was raised in...
Nellie Rebecca Howell
Jul 23, 2016
Nellie Rebecca Leggroan Howell loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 23, 2016.Nellie was born on January 18, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lucy Cecelia Bankhead Leggroan and Benjamin Franklin Leggroan. She married Floyd Leonard Howell on October 26, 1938 and they resided together in Salt Lake City...
