Obituaries

Ruth Seaton

Ruth Seaton

Jan 11, 2026

I was born in Ferron, Utah on March 10, 1935, to Ruth Leslie and Clifton Nelson.

I went to school and graduated from South Emery High School, where I had many friends and spent happy fun-filled days.

To those I have loved and those who have loved me, I did not want to leave you, but Heaven is not that far away....

Larry Pitkin

Larry Pitkin

Jan 10, 2026

Larry Pitkin, age 70, passed away on January 10, 2026.Larry was born in Azusa County, CA to William Pitkin and Darlene Pitkin.He is survived by his son, Tyler Pitkin (Chelsea), grandson, Dresden Pitkin; brother, Steve Pitkin (Susan), and sisters, Leslie (Dan) Smith and Kim (Steve) Kaddas.He was preceded in death by William Pitkin (Father), Darlene Pitkin (Mother), Gary Jones (Brother),...

David Graves

David Graves

Jan 9, 2026

David John Graves, age 42, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Tooele, Utah. David lived a life centered on deep love for his family and his many talents and deeply held passions.

David was born on June 2, 1983, at Cottonwood Hospital in Murray, Utah, to Morris Russell Graves and Gail Graves. He was raised in Murray, Utah, a...

Ralph Peterson

Ralph Peterson

Jan 9, 2026

Ralph Lawrence Peterson

1944-2026

Salt Lake City, UT -

On Friday, January 9, 2026, Ralph Lawrence Peterson, dedicated son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully while sleeping at the age of 81. Ralph was born in Lewiston, Idaho on July 4, 1944, the eighth of the ten children of John Darrel and Marie Schmidt Peterson. After graduating from West High School in...

Marilyn Allred

Marilyn Allred

Jan 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Marilyn A. Allred-Bennett1947 - 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Marilyn A. Allred-Bennett, 78. Marilyn was born in Heber City, Utah to Gail and Maude Anderson of Talmage, Utah. She was a longtime resident of Kearns, Utah. A beloved matriarch and the heart...

Leonard Warner

Leonard Warner

Jan 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leonard LeRoy Warner, loving husband, son, father/step-father, grandfather/step-grandfather, uncle, and great-grandfather who departed this world after suffering a severe heart attack in his home in Murray, Utah. Leonard was born on New Year's Day, 1955, and was preceded in death by his little brother, Lynn Warner, as well as...

Charlene Solomon

Charlene Solomon

Jan 8, 2026

Charlene Peterson Solomon, 83, was born on February 21, 1942, to Wayne and Norman Peterson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the second eldest of four girls, Carol (Gary) Prestwich, Cheryl Jean Rassmussen, and Christine (Ronald) Guymon. Charlene went to Cyprus High School, after which she attended Beauty School where she received her diploma.Shortly after she married the love of...

Martin Hertel

Martin Hertel

Jan 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin Terrence Alan Hertel, who left us on the morning of January 7, 2026, at the age of 53 after battling respiratory disease. He was born on August 26, 1972, in Salt Lake City to Jenny Lynn Rasmussen and William Arthur Hertel.

Martin graduated from Cyprus High School in 1990,...

Troy Olson

Troy Olson

Jan 4, 2026

Troy James Olson

March 23, 1989 - January 4, 2026

Our beloved TJ passed away unexpectedly at home. He is preceded in death by his mother Vickie Sue Workman and grandmother Robin Olson. He is survived by his son Kalvin Olson, his father Troy R Olson, his brother Joshua LuJan and wife Heather, sisters Amber Rodriguez & Ashley Valencia, his grandparents Shaun...

Laraine Christensen

Laraine Christensen

Jan 4, 2026

Ruth Laraine Christensen, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Sandy, Utah.

Laraine was born on July 29, 1935, in Fairview, Utah, to Calvin O. Erickson and Ruth I. Erickson.

She attended schools in Fairview and Mount Pleasant and graduated from North Sanpete High School. In 1953, she married Harvey Tidwell Christensen, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in devotion, faith, and...

Don Wacaster

Don Wacaster

Jan 4, 2026

Don Rodney Wacaster, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in West Valley City, Utah on January 4, 2026. A devoted husband, father, and servant of the Lord, Don's legacy is one of faith, hard work, and dedication to his community.

Born in Pocatello, Idaho to Earl and Wanda Wacaster, Don's life was marked by a commitment to the Church of...

Robyn Larsen

Robyn Larsen

Jan 3, 2026

Robyn Jo Larsen

April 21, 1961 - January 3, 2026

Robyn Jo Larsen passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2026. Born April 21, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robyn moved to Utah as a young girl with her mother, JoAnne, and immediately fell in love with its mountains-a love that lasted her entire life.

Robyn was a fiery, spirited soul...

Steven Rogers

Steven Rogers

Jan 2, 2026

Steven Martin Rogers, age 72, passed away at home on January 2, 2026, in Kearns, Utah.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, Steven's life was marked by kindness, humility, and optimism. Born on January 4, 1953, in Anchorage, Alaska to Bert Franklin Rogers and Carol Snyder Rogers, Steve took his first steps surrounded by the natural beauty of the...

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

Jan 2, 2026

Richard Kumen Jones

11/27/1965 - 01/02/2026

Richard Kumen Jones, 60, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Taylorsville, Utah.

Richard was born on November 27, 1965, in Farmington, New Mexico to Robert and Kay Jones. He grew up in Blanding, Utah and later moved to Salt Lake City to advance his career as a plumber and support his growing family.

Richard was a quiet...

Marlon Searle

Marlon Searle

Jan 1, 2026

Marlon was born in Bucaramanga Colombia; at that time he had two older sisters, Claudia and Erika. He spent the first six years of his life in Colombia and came to the United States in November of 1991 when he was adopted into the Searle family where he joined his younger brother Jordan who was adopted from Colombia in 1989.

As...

Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright

Jan 1, 2026

Amanda Ann Wright is back in the arms of her loving dad, a true daddy's girl. She couldn't be without him any longer. She embraced her dad on January 1, 2026.

Amanda was born May 6, 1979, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Louis Raymond and Sandra Boehme Wright. Amanda grew up in West Jordan and Bluffdale, Utah with two younger...

Nancy Gates

Nancy Gates

Jan 1, 2026

Nancy Louise Gates, 82, of Taylorsville, Utah passed away on January 1, 2026.

Nancy was born on December 15, 1943, to Ruth Afton Monsen and Shirrel A Borg in Murray, Utah. She was raised by her loving mother and Step-Father Robert Monsen.

She was married to the late Gerald Arnold Johnson and together they raised three children. Danny Johnson (Kathy), Sherry Titze...

William Moore

William Moore

Dec 30, 2025

William Herbert Moore, who loved and lived in Salt Lake City, Utah passed away with his loving son and daughter at 7:10 PM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. "Bill," he would tell others to call him, was the kindest, warmest, funniest, and sometimes orneriest man that many had the pleasure to meet. Bill was the third eldest of eight beautiful...

Mao Teave

Mao Teave

Dec 27, 2025

Mao Teave, aged 75, passed away on December 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.

 Born on October 5, 1950, Mao Teave touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Despite facing the challenges of her illness, she remained a beacon of hope and...

Darwin Smith

Darwin Smith

Dec 24, 2025

Darwin Koyle Smith, age 84, of Kearns, Utah passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2025, surrounded by love and family. His life was one of deep faith, devoted service, joyful laughter, and unwavering love for those around him.

Darwin was born on July 7, 1941, in Spanish Fork, Utah to Robert Ellison Smith and Elva Emily Koyle Smith. He...