Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front

Jul 14, 2016

Larry J. Hill Age 74 passed away July 14, 2016 after a 28 year battle with Parkinson Disease. He was born in Murray Utah, November 13, 1941 to Thomas Vern and Carissa Hill. Larry enjoyed life to the fullest especially with family and friends. He loved sports, camping, fishing, boating and anything funny. He had a great sense of humor...

Jul 14, 2016

Marlene G. Earles passed away July 14, 2016 after a courageous battle with a heart that couldn’t keep up with her. She welcomed anyone into her home with open arms who needed or wanted to be there.Marlene married Edward Earles on July 31, 1975, and they raised their 3 children in Aniston, Alabama and Salt Lake, where Marlene loved doing...

Jul 14, 2016

Elwin “Clair” Williams passed away July 14, 2016 after complications arising from a surgery. He is survived by his wife Elaine “Lynn” Williams and a wife from a previous marriage Darlene Brown Williams. He is preceded in death by his son Kelly Williams (Darlene) and his grandson Bryan Archuletta (Cyndy). He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

Jul 13, 2016

Our sweet baby girl, Kaylee Emma Hwang-Chadwick passed away at home on July 13, 2016. She was born May 12, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James and Tiffany. She has two loving sisters, Kya and Kylie.Kaylee loved to hold her head up and look at her world. She loved to cuddle in our arms and laugh and giggle....

Jul 13, 2016

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Noah Orion Bennett. Noah was born in the early morning on July 12, 2016 at 4:17am and left to join our Lord in Heaven the following day, July 13, 2016 at 3:35pm. His final moments were spent in the loving embrace of his mother, Shanee Carol Webb, and...

Jul 13, 2016

Mom, you will be missed!Lu’isa Kafo’atu Helu Vea passed away peacefully at home July 13th with her beloved husband and eternal companion, Tomasi Vea by her side. Lu’isa was born February 9, 1948 in Nuku’alofa Tonga. Lu’isa dedicated her time to caring for her family, and her many friends. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Tomasi, and...

Jul 12, 2016

Jared GrovesIn Loving Memory of “Fingers”On July 12, 2016 we had to say goodbye to our brother, uncle, and friend Jared Groves. He was known as a gentle giant. Jared had a love for sports, especially his Detroit Lions, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with the ones he loves. Jared had a passion for music, movies, and always wanting...

Jul 12, 2016

Jerry Leon Carter, II passed away on July 12, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on March 25, 1929 to Jerry Carter I and Eva Bell in Rockford, Illinios. He married Mildren T White on January 14, 1956. He enlisted in the Army in 1949 and served in the Korean War with the 25th Infantry. He became...

Jul 12, 2016

Dawn Nichol Spencer, age 77 passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 20, 1938 in Montpelier, Idaho the daughter of Dallas Wayne and Leith (Austin) Nichol.Dawn graduated from Olympus High School and the University of Utah.  She married David Raymond Spencer.  She was a registered nurse and retired from...

Jul 12, 2016

Shannon A Sorenson, 66, died on July 12, 2016 in Lehi, Utah.  A special son was born September 23, 1949, to Alvin Leroy and Wilma May Morrill Sorenson.  He was a jokester and a teaser, he loved to flirt and make new friends. Danville was his family, and he had many, many friends.  Some called him Buckwheat and if you...

Jul 11, 2016

Jul 11, 2016

On July 11, 2016 a humble and unassuming Earl J. Eaton passed on due to a short struggle with cancer. One of seven children, he was born on February 26, 1932 to loving parents Joseph (Joe) Eaton and Frederica (Fritzie) Ann Holdforth (both deceased). He met his high school sweetheart (Mary Katheryn Alred, deceased May 17, 2009) and they were...

Jul 11, 2016

Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle and cousin passed away surrounded by family on July 11, 2016, after a long and arduous struggle with multiple health issues.Robert Michael Mateus was born July 10, 1950 in San Fernando, California to Frank and Helen Mateus.  He was the fourth of six children.  In his younger years, Rob could often be...

Jul 9, 2016

Edith Lydia Nielsen1918-2016 Edith Lydia Nielsen passed away peacefully on July 9, 2016 in West Valley City, Utah at the age of 97. She was born December 4, 1918 in Aalborg, Denmark to Jens Marinus and Sorine Birgette, she was the oldest of 5 children.She is survived by her sister Erly Pedersen, 9 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces...

Jul 9, 2016

Our loving wife, mother and daughter passed suddenly on July 9, 2016. Mary Catherine Crawford Wardell was born on December 8, 1961 to John and Ruth Crawford. She was born and raised Buhl, Idaho. She married the love of her life Harold Wardell on April 17, 1989. She was a light that touched every person she met. She will be...

Jul 9, 2016

Our loving Paul passed away at home surrounded by his family.  He was born to Paul and Louise Chavez Hunter in Rawlins, Wyoming.Paul attended grammar School at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Rawlins, Wyoming and parochial school at Maur Hill in Atchison, Kansas.  He attended Casper College, was a loyal employee of the Union Pacific. He then received his Bachelors...

Jul 7, 2016

Sione Vei Pupu’a, 89 years old, passed away on July 7, 2016 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by family. He was born on September 27, 1926 in Tongatapu, Tonga. Pupu’a married Manu Siu’ifanga Vaiokema in 1955. Pupu’a loved to preach the Word of God at the Tongan American Free Wesleyan church. He took pride in nurturing,...

Jul 7, 2016

Virginia “Shorty” McBride Roylance passed peacefully on 7/7/16 at Care Source Hospice Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Born to Marion and Nettie McBride on 9/13/21 in SLC.  Virginia married Duane Roylance on 7/26/1942 and patiently and lovingly put up with his antics and inappropriate sense of humor until he passed in 2007.Duane and Virginia raised 5 sons and 1...

Jul 6, 2016

Cottonwood Heights – Donald Keith Allen, 84, died July 6, 2016 at 3:43 p.m. due to coronary failure brought on by sepsis and other complications following a routine cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal surgery). He leaves his wife, Lenore Murray Allen; son, Douglas Allen (Kerry); daughter, Susan Fox (Don); son, Scott Allen (Julie); daughter, Jane Robertson (Bill); grandchildren, Cody Allen, Sarajayne Holman...

Jul 6, 2016

Cottonwood Heights, Utah-Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Phyllis Jensen Heward, passed away July 6, 2016, Cottonwood Heights, Utah.Born on November 2, 1929 in St. Ignatius, Montana, daughter of David W. Jensen and Bessie Pierce. Married Grant S. Heward April 16, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. Phyllis attended LDS Business College. She served an LDS mission in...