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Local Obituaries for Families in Salt Lake County & Along the Wasatch Front
Deborah Cay Parker
May 14, 2016
Our sweet, kind hearted, loving daughter, niece, and mother passed from this life on May 14, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Deborah was born May 10, 1956 to Keith and Beverly Loop in Salt Lake City. Debbie resided in Tooele, until she met her husband, Richard in 1989. Richard and Debbie were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in...
Mary Ellen Christopherson Gabrielson
May 14, 2016
Mary Ellen Christopherson Gabrielson, Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 14, 2016 at her home after a courageous, eight year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born June 29, 1932 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Hyrum Reed Christopherson and Margaret Lawhorn. Mary Ellen spent her early years in Spanish Fork. At 9 years old her family moved...
William Branden Andersen
May 14, 2016
He was born August 23, 1937 as the second son to Enoch and Thelma Jensen Andersen, and the little brother to Gary. He married his childhood sweetheart, Lynda Stephens on July 26, 1957 and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 3, 1958. They had seven daughters: Jodi (Pier) Calacino, Julie (Alan) Crockett, Kellie (Michael) Webster, Susan...
Ruby Woolsey
May 12, 2016
Ruby Woolsey, 85, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born in SLC May 3, 1931 to Melvin and Olive Jones. Married in the Salt Lake Temple to Robert Woolsey on April 16, 1953. Ruby loved pink roses and yellow tulips. One of her favorite places was Hawaii. She played the piano and violin. She enjoyed...
Eva Sexton
May 12, 2016
On Thursday, May 12th, 2016 Eva Mae Sexton passed away peacefully at age 94. Eva was born in Lawrence, KS on September 6, 1921 to Albert and Amanda Shepard. She arrived in Salt Lake City in 1943 and married Henry Sexton. They were married for 62 years. Together they founded the “Four Five’s Club” a social club for African Americans....
Marcus Ortega
May 11, 2016
Marcus Ortega, a son, brother, father, boyfriend, cousin, grandson, and friend was suddenly taken from us. He was a great person who cared about everybody and always wanted to help out in any way he could. He was a big teddy bear and his family was his priority and his little sister’s and kids were his whole life. He was...
Dillon James Fryer Schweppe
May 10, 2016
Dillon was born on August 12 to Michael Schweppe and Cherokee Walkingstick Fryer. He joined his big brother, Charley, in a loving happy family. Dillon passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 10.While he was only with us for a short time, Dillon brought much joy, light, love, and happiness to his family and friends. His smile and laugh...
Lisa Joyce Jensen Foster
May 10, 2016
Lisa Joyce Jensen Foster, age 52, passed away May 10, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lisa was born November 4, 1963 to Clyde Jensen and Christine Zetterquist. She married Brian Foster.Lisa dedicated her life to the care of those in need of help. She was never selfish with her love.Lisa is survived by her father, Clyde Jensen, adopted mother,...
Garry Lamar Hale
May 9, 2016
An amazing man has left this earth, leaving behind a family who loved him so much. It is hard to imagine a life without him. He was born July, 27, 1939 and passed away on May 8, 2016. He has joined his sweet heart Margaret once again to be together as they always were here on earth. He will be...
Zinna Harper Smith
May 9, 2016
If you ever asked Zee how old she was she would say. “You can read it in my obituary”. Well the mystery is solved she lived 66 incredible years. Zinna Harper Smith (Zee) chose to go to her eternal home on May 9, 2016. Born March 7th 1949 in Holladay Utah to Marjorie and Lamar Harper. Zee was indescribable and...
Olive Petrogeorge Paras
May 8, 2016
Olive Petrogeorge Paras loving wife, mother, and “Yiayia” passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016, in Salt Lake City. She was born in Hiawatha Utah on March 31,1926, to Chris and Pauline Petrogeorge. Olive married her true love, Gus John Paras, on June 17, 1952. They spent nearly all of their time together, running the family business, Paras...
Charles Lee “Chuck” Summers
May 8, 2016
Chuck left his earthly body this last Sunday in search of his bride, who he has so dearly missed these past 6 years.Dad was surrounded by his family as he passed, and for the first time in years there was a sense of peace on his face.Dad was part of the “greatest generation” and proudly served his country in the...
Joanne Smith
May 7, 2016
There is much rejoicing in the heavens as our dear Joanne greets her loved ones and bids us, “See you next time!” She passed away May 7, 2016 at the age of 81. Joanne DeHaan Smith was born in Ogden, Utah July 11, 1934 to John Egbert and Afton Brown DeHaan. She attended East High School, and later married her...
Naomi Marie Sattelberg
May 6, 2016
Naomi Marie (nee Belk) passed away on May 6, 2016 under the loving care of the staff of Sunrise at Holladay and Inspiration Hospice after suffering a second stroke. She had the kindest, loving and generous soul that touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.Naomi was born on January 10, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the middle daughter...
Martha Siennie Cox Fairchild
May 6, 2016
Our mother, Martha Cox Fairchild, passed away peacefully one week shy of her 100th birthday. Martha was born in Salem, ID, living her year’s mostly in Idaho and Utah. She was an energetic and curious woman who loved to travel, loved to garden, loved being a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, loved her church, and especially loved...
Tony Abel Chavez
May 5, 2016
Tony Abel Chavez passed away peacefully at his home in South Jordan, Utah, ironically on Cinco de Mayo.He was born June 13, 1931 in Saguache, Colorado to Manuel Sabino and Ramona Roybal Chavez. Tony was the third of 13 children. He married M. Nancy Madrid in December 1952. They had three children, Dennis, Debra and Anthony. Nancy passed away in...
Lila Mae Astle Hansen
May 4, 2016
Lila Mae Astle Hansen, age 90, died on May 4, 2016, in Provo, Utah. She was born on December 28, 1925 to Ira Anderson and James Rueben Astle in Green River, Wyoming. She married Robert Levern Hansen on April 1, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple.Lila loved to travel, especially to church history sites. She was a very talented pianist...
David Wells Fife
May 2, 2016
David Wells Fife was born June 21, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah and passed away peacefully May 2, 2016. He served valiantly, in the U.S. Army, in Korea with the 653rd Observation Battalion of the 9th Corp. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and all of the people he met along the way. Married Lois Duncan 1953 (later divorced).Preceded in...
Carolyn Beth Creer Tregeagle
May 1, 2016
CAROLYN BETH CREER TREGEAGLEJANUARY 25, 1948 – MAY 1, 2016 Dear Mom, You left us far too soon, but leave us with laughs, love, and memories to last our lifetimes. We admire your strength, love, and playful sense of humor and how it thrilled you to embarrass us in movie theaters cheering for Rocky or scaring us with your legendary...
