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

Jan 31, 2024

George Finnegan, age 74, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born on July 7, 1949, in Murray, Utah, to James A. Finnegan and Fay Sanders Finnegan. His loving daughters, grandchildren, family, and friends will miss him dearly. 

He is survived by his daughters Mindy (Jerimie) Thorne and Melanie Finnegan; his cherished grandchildren Connor (Katie) Thorne, Bridger Thorne, Sara Thorne,...

Jan 31, 2024

Betsy Barnard Brett, 65 of Brigham City, Utah passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, at Sandstone Health Care in Brigham City with her loving family by her side.   

Betsy was born on July 20, 1958, in Brigham City, Utah to Blaine Davis Barnard and Virginia Constance Potter. She grew up in Perry, Utah, and attended Box Elder High School.

Betsy’s...

Jan 30, 2024

Alan J Atkinson, 74, of West Jordan, UT, passed away on January 30th, 2024.

 

Alan was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hazen J Atkinson and Lorraine Emma Cyr on February 12, 1949.  He went to school at Murray High. Alan enlisted in the Armed Services shortly after turning 18. He served the United States Army in the Vietnam War....

Jan 30, 2024

Marilyn Bennett Transue, 75, of Farmington, Utah, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2024. 

Born in Logan, Utah to James and Dolores Bennett, Marilyn was only a few minutes older than her twin brother and he loved to remind her that she was older than him. 

Marilyn married Carl on June 24, 1969. Where they...

Jan 30, 2024

Samuel Ross Balderas

 Age 76

 

Beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully after battling with Parkinson’s on January 30, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

 

He was born on April 6, 1947, in Salt Lake City Utah to Eduardo & Rhea Ross Balderas. Sam was the youngest of five children. He attended schools within the Sugar House area and graduated from...

Jan 30, 2024

In the early morning of January 30th, with her loving son Joe Fermin at her bedside, Eliza Ramoncita, mother of Gilbert,[Bobbi]  Fermin, [Julia]  Julian [Karin],  Josie,  Johnny,[Victoria]  Linda,[Norman] Rosie,[Ross]  Richard [Elizabeth], and Freddy [Ladonna]left this mortal life. 

She will be reunited with her parents Casimiro and Josephina Valdez, her sibling: Joe Alcario, Casimiro Jr. Benito, Arabella, John Gilbert, Eujenio Polemon, and...

Jan 29, 2024

Elaine Gertrude Faller Boynton, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 29, 2024, in South Jordan, Utah.  She was born on May 20, 1939, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Richard Josef Faller and Ethel Elliott.  Elaine was married and sealed to Leo George Boynton on June 8, 1959, in the Logan, Utah Temple.  

Elaine grew up in...

Jan 29, 2024

Preston Palmer King was born in Pocatello, Idaho on June 20, 1989 to Martin and Gwen King. Shortly after, Preston and family moved to Elko, Nevada where he would continue with his upbringing through high school graduation in 2007. 

Preston was a beloved son, brother, friend, and so much more to those who had the privilege of knowing him. He brought...

Jan 28, 2024

On the morning of January 28th, 2024, with family surrounding her, Ruth Ann Hopson (aka GG, short for Great Grandma) peacefully transferred from the kingdom of the Earth to the Kingdom of God. 

Ruth was born May 28th, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lloyd Fillmore and Ruth Snow. She grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and had two brothers,...

Jan 28, 2024

Christine Fixmer Tracy Age 45, died on January 28th, 2024 In Riverton, UT. She was born on October 9th, 1978 in Murray, UT to Larry and Shirley Fixmer.

She married Thomas Tracy on January 6th, 2001 and they were sealed in the temple for eternity on February 22nd, 2003.

Christine's early years were difficult for her, but she came out of it a stronger person, which was an apparent trait to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was very thoughtful and tender, and would go out of her way to let you know she was thinking of...

Jan 28, 2024

Chester A. Macomber III, died peacefully at home on January 28th , 2024 at the age of 79. He was born in Evanston Wyoming to Clyde Macomber and June Jones. 



Chester served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Questar after working security for them for many years. 

 

Chester loved fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He...

Jan 28, 2024

John Deuane Zmuda age 79. Died on January 28, 2024, at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on December 8, 1944, in Park City, Utah to George and Ruby Zmuda. He married Janie Zmuda on November 18, 1983.

John was a lover of all sports! He would always have sports on the television. Golf, baseball, basketball, tennis,...

Jan 28, 2024

Obituary for Val Edward Wilson Age:79

Died on: January 28, 2024, in Tooele, Utah

Born on: February 14, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah

Val Edward Wilson married Mary Jean Arko on August 5, 1971.

Hobbies: Val loved to read. He loved The New York Times newspaper. He would cut out articles he thought other people would find interesting and mail them. He archived...

Jan 27, 2024

Jan 27, 2024

Shawna Egbert, 81, of Kearns, Utah passed away on January 27, 2024, at Legacy House of Taylorsville after valiantly battling a lung disease for over four decades.

Her husband of 55 years, Clyde Egbert preceded her in death. They will be reunited with their beloved pets, Muffy and Missy, at the graveside services; which falls on their 61st Wedding Anniversary. Shawna...

Jan 27, 2024

Jerald (Jerry) Leo Taylor, born August 29, 1944, in Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. He was the third child of Garth Sanford Taylor and Naomi Marie Miller, with siblings Glen Sanford, Larry Kent, Alan Garth, and Janet Marie. Jerry was very close to his siblings growing up and always considered his brother Larry to be his...

Jan 26, 2024

Annette S. Riccardi, 86, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her daughters.

Annette was born August 6, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Harvey Hansen and Emily Etha Tuckfield. She was the youngest of five and had four brothers.

In June 1963, she married Oliver Leroy...

Jan 26, 2024

Elanie (Lanie) Wassmer left the warm arms of many loved ones January 26, 2024. After a surprising diagnosis, she was surrounded by love, her favorite foods, pink twinkling lights, and country music.  She was brave and accepting of the journey she would be taking, she showed grace, resilience and kindness. She left us behind and jumped into the arms of...

Jan 25, 2024

Sophronia Mary Alofipo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 25th 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born on June 8, 1929, in Upolu Western Samoa, Sophronia led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Sophronia was a woman of many talents and passions. She dedicated her career to education and spent...

Jan 24, 2024

An earthly angel has rejoined the Heavenly Realm. Kathy Turnbow Olsen, age 70, passed away quietly with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, of complications from End Stage Renal Disease.

Born April 29, 1953, in Provo Utah to Lloyd and Dorine Turnbow. Raised in the Canyon Rim area of Salt Lake. Attended Skyline High, where she was a...