Obituaries

John Redington

John Redington

Oct 1, 2025

John David Redington passed away at his home on October 1, 2025.

He was a great family man and enjoyed going on trips with his family.

He worked for UTA as a bus operator for 42 years.

He met his wife Pam while driving for UTA as she was a student at the University of Utah. They were together for 42 years and...

Ricky Emery

Ricky Emery

Sep 29, 2025

Ricky D. Emery

Our loving dad, husband, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, September 29, 2025, after suffering from the effects of a stroke for 11 months.

Dad was born to Gary H. and Joyce McLelland Emery on April 9, 1953. He was the third of seven children. He very much loved his...

Roberta Jorgensen

Roberta Jorgensen

Sep 28, 2025

Norma Roberta Fullmer Jorgensen  August 6, 1931 - September 28, 2025 

Norma Roberta Fullmer Jorgensen, age 94, of West Valley City, Utah passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, from causes incident to age. 

Roberta was born on August 6, 1931, in Darlington, Idaho, to Albert Whiting Fullmer Sr. and Norma Richardson Fullmer. She was the second of seven children and developed a...

Ronald Kaas

Ronald Kaas

Sep 28, 2025

Today we gather to remember and honor the life of Ronald Peter Kaas -- a man whose kindness, faith, and hard work touched countless lives.

Dad was born on July 2, 1953, and throughout his 72 years he lived a life of quiet strength and unshakable devotion. He gave of himself constantly -- not just to his family, but to anyone...

Geraldine Sorensen

Geraldine Sorensen

Sep 26, 2025

Geraldine (Jerry) Sorensen passed away peacefully September 26, 2025, in her Taylorsville, Utah home. She was born in Delta, Utah on August 16, 1935, to David L. Evans and Rachel Nelda Wiley. She married Gilbert M. Sorensen Jr. (later divorced).

Jerry raised four daughters who love her and will miss her dearly. She was a great mom who worked hard and...

Shirley Thompson

Shirley Thompson

Sep 26, 2025

Shirley Rae Bolin Thompson, 93 years old, of Taylorsville, Utah. 

Shirley arrived in style, on September 16, 1932, the 7th of 9 children, to Irvin Rich Bolin and Harriett Lucille Britton and passed from this earthly existence on September 26, 2025.

Shirley attended and graduated from West High School then married her high school sweetheart, Carl Thompson, on September 27, 1951. It wasn't long...

John Andrews

John Andrews

Sep 26, 2025

John Timothy "Tim" Andrews passed away September 26, 2025 from complications of pneumonia. He was born August 27th, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wesley and Janette Andrews.

He grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from South High School. From there, he attended and graduated from Salt Lake Community College with an associates degree in general and...

Boyden Lee

Boyden Lee

Sep 24, 2025

Dr. Boyden Edward Lee passed away on September 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his beloved wife, LaVona, their 4 children, Sheron Newman, Ronald Edward Lee, Sandra Boom, and Debbie Joanne Allred, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Boyden was born on March 27, 1935, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Lester Wadsworth Lee and May (Coffin)...

Stella Grace Clausing

Stella Grace Clausing

Sep 23, 2025

Stella Grace Clausing Preston, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Magna, Utah, surrounded by her beloved dogs, Chica and Sadie.

She was born on December 31, 1950. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Laurence Wayne Clausing and Alta La Vern Coles. She was the only daughter among four brothers: Jack, Richard, Wallace, and Wayne.

Stella's life...

Mark Ellis Hatch

Mark Ellis Hatch

Sep 23, 2025

Mark Ellis Hatch, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, returning to a loving Father in Heaven. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mark lived a life marked by dedication-to his work, his family, his faith, and the many people whose lives he touched.

Born on February 8, 1936, in Panguitch, Utah, Mark was the son of Mary...

Lynn Larsen

Lynn Larsen

Sep 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynn A. Larsen on Sunday September 21, 2025 in his home at West Jordan Care Center. Lynn was born on August the 5th, 1971 to Art T Larsen and Joy Ione Brown Larsen. A cherished son, brother, and uncle; Lynn was the light of his family's life, adored by...

Paul Corley

Paul Corley

Sep 21, 2025

Paul Ramon Corley was born on April 3, 1946, in Dallas, Texas. He returned home to his Heavenly Father on September 21, 2025.

As a teenager, Paul moved to California, which became a significant aspect of his identity. There, he had friends who introduced him to opera, which became a lifelong passion. These friends also encouraged his devotion to the Church...

Margie May (Olsen) Wamsley

Margie May (Olsen) Wamsley

Sep 16, 2025

Margie passed away peacefully in her bed, just as she had hoped to, on September 16, 2025. She was 90 years old. She was born in (Frog Canyon) Bingham Canyon, Utah on August 19, 1935, to Harvey William Olsen and Winifred Emma Downs-Olsen. Margie was the 5th child of 6.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Gladys, brother...

Johnston Ponder

Johnston Ponder

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. Johnston Wayne Ponder, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025.

Johnston was born in Nashville, Arkansas, to Henry Ponder and Martha Johnston.

He is survived by his sons, Daniel Ponder (wife Elaine Ponder) and Erik Ponder (wife Juana Ponder), and his daughter, Sandra Ponder. He also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: grandsons Dmitry Ponder, Morgen Ponder, Avery Ponder, Martin Omar...

Deziree Dawn Prows Rinquest

Deziree Dawn Prows Rinquest

Sep 14, 2025

Deziree Dawn Rinquest, beloved wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend, died tragically in a motor vehicle accident on September 14, 2025.

Dez was born in Salt Lake City to Mark Clift and Nora Puckett in July of 1973. Mark and Nora divorced shortly after Dez's birth.

Nora married Brent Prows, and they had seven children together. Dez cherished her relationship with each...

Russel Brooks

Russel Brooks

Sep 13, 2025

Russel Keath Brooks

April 14, 1947 - September 13, 2025

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Russel Keath Brooks, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 78, surrounded by family and friends during his final days and hours.

Russel was born on April 14, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William B. and Vica Maie Brooks. He was...

Elden Thomas

Elden Thomas

Sep 13, 2025

Elden LeRoy Thomas

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Elden LeRoy Thomas, friend to hundreds, mentor to dozens, and admired and respected by everyone who met him. He was born October 28, 1956, to Merlin LeRoy Thomas and Gloria Elizabeth Ewell Thomas. He passed away September 13, 2025, at the age of 68.

He fought the good fight...

Anna Cadman

Anna Cadman

Sep 12, 2025

Our beautiful mother, Anna Rolean, was born in Bountiful, Utah on August 15, 1937, to Clyde Roland and Orlean Harriet Gustafson. She was released from this life on September 12, 2025, at age 88, in Springville, Utah.

Mom was born during the Great Depression, two years after her family started a cooperative Mormon fundamentalist group. Her life was guided by The...

Mildred Barlow

Mildred Barlow

Sep 12, 2025

Mildred Alene Dunn Barlow graduated with honors from this world at 104 years old and passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, September 12, 2025. Her life has been filled with love, family, and many stories. Her mind was sharp enough to share those stories with incredible detail to all who visited to the very end.

Mildred was born August...

Lorna Child Evans

Lorna Child Evans

Sep 11, 2025

Our beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma peacefully departed this mortal life on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in her new home in South Jordan surrounded by her husband and four girls.

Lorna was born on September 18, 1947, in Ogden, Utah to Evan Elwood and Lucille Hodson Child. Lorna was the first daughter after six sons. Lorna grew up in Warren, Utah...