Obituaries

Salt Lake City, UT Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Salt Lake City, UT area

Jack Paul Lazenby

Jack Paul Lazenby

Oct 10, 2025

Jack Paul Lazenby beloved father, grandfather age 77 passed away on October 10th at Sandy Rehab of a heart attack.

Born May 22, 1948 in Essex, Massachusetts to Ivan and Martha Lazenby. He married Norma Kay Lazenby and they later divorced. He served in the US army in Germany during the veitnam war. He learned how to become a Machinist and...

Jaren Jeffrey Thomson

Jaren Jeffrey Thomson

Oct 1, 2025

Our precious angel son, Jaren Jeffrey Thomson, returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on October 1, 2025. Jaren passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep.

Jaren was born on July 27, 1987, a welcome addition to our family. It soon became apparent that he would face many difficult challenges in life. And face them he did, with grace...

Kathleen Moana Wilde

Kathleen Moana Wilde

Sep 12, 2025

Kathleen Moana Wilde, 76, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 12, 2025. She passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and love.

Born on March 13, 1949, in San Francisco, California, Kathy shared her childhood with her only sibling, Robert Wilde, in their family home near Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. Together they created many fond memories,...

Terry Lue Haueter Glad

Terry Lue Haueter Glad

Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, 2025, Terry Lue Haueter Glad, at the age of 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. She spent her last days surrounded by her loving children.

Born on September 14, 1940, in Heber, Utah to William Ray and Deaun LaRae Clyde Haueter, Terry was the oldest of seven girls. She was raised in Wasatch...

Martha Anne Travis

Martha Anne Travis

Sep 9, 2025

On September 9, 2025 Martha Anne Nichols Travis embarked on her final journey to reunite with her beloved husband, Jim. She enjoyed traveling. In the final years of her life, she was in memory care. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren were “her precious angels,” she spoiled them, and they loved her dearly. She was even...

Susan Ericson Fors

Susan Ericson Fors

Sep 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Susan Ericson Fors. Susan returned home into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on September 8th, 2025. We take comfort knowing she was joyously received by her parents, daughter, son and all of the dear friends and loved ones who...

Daniel “Niel” de Freitas Guimaraes

Daniel “Niel” de Freitas Guimaraes

Sep 8, 2025

Daniel ‘Niel” de Freitas Guimaraes, a devoted husband, father, and friend whose warmth and strength touched countless lives, passed away tragically at the age of 44 on September 8, 2025, in September 8, 2025, in a motorcycle – auto accident in Sandy, Utah, at 7:30 p.m. Born in Divinopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Niel’s journey from the rolling hills of his...

Donna Sorensen Kane

Donna Sorensen Kane

Sep 5, 2025

Donna Sorensen Kane, age 89, of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1935, in Price, Utah, to Earl Moses Basinger and Marie King, the eldest of five children: Ron Basinger, Janiel Basinger, Janet Hansen, and Gloria Apgood.

After graduating high school, Donna began her career working for the State of Utah....

Barbra Jane Fordham Briggs Brasher

Barbra Jane Fordham Briggs Brasher

Sep 4, 2025

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Our precious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother Barbra Jane Fordham Briggs Brasher, age 91, passed away peacefully at home from natural causes on September 4, 2025. Barbra was born in Greenville, Beaver County, Utah on February 28, 1934, to George Albert Fordham and Jeanette Caroline Calvert Fordham. She was...

Stanley Lee Peters

Stanley Lee Peters

Aug 23, 2025

Stanley Lee Peters, age 72, passed away in the early morning of August 23, 2025 with family at his side.

Stan was born on June 10, 1953 in Provo, Utah to Leroy Raymond Peters and Janice Louise Wright. He was the eldest of eight siblings. Growing up in a military family, he lived in Utah, Texas, Kansas, Alaska, and Nebraska. He...

Gertraude (Trudy) Bsumek Arndt

Gertraude (Trudy) Bsumek Arndt

Aug 22, 2025

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Gertraude (Trudy) Bsumek Arndt, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother (Omi), great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully 22 August 2025 in Millcreek, Utah. In her final hours, she was surrounded by many who loved her. Trudy “Omi”, as she was known to her family, was steadfast in her faith, devoted as...

Rex Barnell Newton

Rex Barnell Newton

Aug 2, 2025

Rex Barnell Newton, affectionately known as “Grandpa,” lived a wonderful life. Rex was born on April 20, 1930, in Mona, UT, to Frederick Earl Newton and Isabella Mary Ellsworth. He died of natural causes at age 95, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Escalante at Coventry Center in Cottonwood Heights, UT. We want to thank all the workers who...

Val Staker

Val Staker

Jul 30, 2025

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It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Stuart Val Staker on July 30, 2025. A generous and talented man who deeply loved his family and friends, he will be greatly missed.

Val was born in Utah on December...

Tanner Glen Martin

Tanner Glen Martin

Jul 24, 2025

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Tanner Glen Martin returned home to his loving Heavenly Father on July 24, 2025. Tanner was born June 26, 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Sheri Martin and Michael Martin. Tanner was a beloved...

Myracle Jane Mari Graham

Myracle Jane Mari Graham

Jul 16, 2025

Myracle Jane Mari Graham was born sleeping on July 16, 2025 at 18:23. She was the joy of not only her parents Maverick and Lareesa's lives but also of their extended family. Myracle had so many that loved her and were so ready to meet her in a short 11 weeks. Myra's due date was on Lareesa's 24th birthday...October 08,...

Gerald “Tom” Thomas Ream, Jr.

Gerald “Tom” Thomas Ream, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Gerald Thomas Ream Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 14, 1950, in Aurora, IL to Gerald Thomas Ream Sr. and Gerturde Angeline Ream. Gerald and his wife Linda moved to Cottonwood Heights, UT in 1979 where they raised their two daughters.

Gerald was a devoted Chicago...

Eva LaRae Ellett Green

Eva LaRae Ellett Green

Jul 2, 2025

Eva LaRae Ellett Green, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She passed due to age-related causes.

LaRae was born on January 5, 1932, in Bicknell, Utah to Freeman Ellett and Eva Ann Ellett. She grew up during the heart of the Great Depression, where she learned the...

Mark Lee Meriwether

Mark Lee Meriwether

Jun 15, 2025

Mark Meriwether, beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Born on September 17, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Betty Lee Miles and Thomas Newel Meriwether, Mark lived a life full of warmth, adventure, and devotion to his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his soulmate, Collette; his...

Ellen JoAnn Draper Deans

Ellen JoAnn Draper Deans

Jun 13, 2025

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Ellen JoAnn Draper Deans, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, on June 13, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 4, 1941, in Fountain Green, Utah, JoAnn—never Ellen, despite...

Sherman Longshaw Record

Sherman Longshaw Record

Jun 6, 2025

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Our beloved, father, grandfather & great-grandfather, peacefully returned home to his Heavenly Father and beloved wife and daughter on June 6, 2025 at the age of 94 of natural causes.

Sherman Longshaw Record was born on June 9, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the 5th son...