Obituaries

James Boyce

Feb 16, 2023

James Robert (Swanson) Boyce, born July 13, 1984, was freed from his mortal coil on February 16, 2023. He is survived by his husband of 6 years, Colton Boyce, his mother Mary Linda Brazell, father Robert T. Swanson Jr., brother Ryan A. Swanson, and fellow lover of donks, Derek Lee.

James saw everything in his own way. He struggled...

Nem Chan

Feb 16, 2023

Nem Chan, 83, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on February 16th, 2023.

Nem was born on October 5th, 1939 in Cambodia. She immigrated to the United States in 1981, with her son, Julius, where they would call Utah her home for the rest of her life.

Nem was the matriarch of the family. She was a resilient woman with...

Curtis Jones Blanchard

Feb 16, 2023

Curtis Jones Blanchard passed away on February 16, 2023, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.Curt was born March 7, 1955. He grew up in Centerville, Utah, living his best life on his family farm. He learned hard work and a love for the outdoors. His childhood was always remembered with fond memories. In 1977, he met Jeanne and...

Steven Prescott

Feb 15, 2023

Steven James Prescott, 65, passed away on February 15, 2023, in West Valley City, UT.

Steve was born on December 16, 1957 in Salt Lake City, UT, to James Milton Prescott and Anna Elaine Vatsend.

Some of the things Steve enjoyed throughout his life were bowling, golfing, hanging out at the swimming pool, deer hunting, and watching movies. He was...

Richard Nielson

Feb 11, 2023

RICHARD LYNN "RIKI" NIELSON

Richard Lynn "Riki" Nielson, our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born January 4, 1944 in Murray, Utah to John Willard Nielson Sr. and Lavelle Young. He grew up in Hunter, Utah, graduating from Cyprus High School in 1962 where he served as student...

Thelma W. Jaynes

Feb 10, 2023

Thelma Louise Wood Jaynes, 1927-2023, 95, died peacefully in her sleep in her home in Taylorsville, Utah, on February 10, 2023. She was born May 21, 1927, in Murray, Utah, to James Stern and Cora Maude Rich Wood. She was the beloved younger sister of three older brothers, Everett Dellno, Stern R. and Shirley Rich Wood.

Thelma had a happy...

Wesley Gilbert

Feb 10, 2023

 

Wesley Morris Gilbert, (95), of Burley, Idaho, passed away on February 10, 2023. 

Wesley, known to family and friends as Bob, was born to Albert and Johanna Szybrowsky Gilbert on February 24, 1927 in Riverton, Utah. He was the 6th child of 14 children. Bob, as he was known in those days, helped his dad on their dairy farm. He attended...

Lynda Mitchell

Feb 9, 2023

Lynda Lee Wasmer Mitchell 1942 -2023

Lynda Lee (Wasmer) Mitchell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed peacefully on Feb. 9th at home, surrounded by love and her family.

Lynda was born on December 12th, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Orem Lester and Ramona (Barber) Wasmer. The first of three children and the only...

Shauna Butters

Feb 9, 2023

Shauna Faye Hansen Butters, age 74, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Shauna was born on November 30, 1948 in Logan, Utah to Wallace R. and Faye B. Hansen. She was the oldest of five children and had a happy childhood, growing up in the Sugarhouse area of...

Thomas Jacobson

Feb 8, 2023

THOMAS MARK JACOBSON

West Jordan, Utah - Thomas Mark Jacobson passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 47, after a long struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Tom was born on September 27, 1975 to Marv and Irene Jacobson. He was the youngest of 7 children. Growing up as the baby of...

Robert Callaway

Feb 5, 2023

Robert Lamar Callaway, 72, passed away at home on February 5, 2023, in Taylorsville, UT. He experienced Parkinson's Disease for 20 years and was diagnosed two years ago with Myelodysplastic Syndrome which turned into Leukemia the last few months of his life.

Robert Lamar Callaway was born on April 25, 1950 in Salt Lake City, UT, to Lamar Golden...

Rebecca Jones

Feb 5, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Taylor Jones, beloved wife of Lynn Eugene Jones, and our dear mother, grandmother, Nana, great-grandmother, and sister. She returned peacefully to our Heavenly Father on February 5, 2023.

Becky was born to Ralph and Molly Taylor on January 26, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She...

Patrick McGuire

Feb 4, 2023

Our dad and grandpa Patrick Henry McGuire passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4th, at home with his family by his side, just the way he wanted, at the age of 95.

Patrick was born to Lewis Curtis and Celestia Clarissa Buys McGuire on September 19, 1927 in Daniels, UT where he helped on the family farm until he...

Shirley Juarez

Feb 3, 2023

Shirley Elaine Juarez ( Montoya )

" I had a great life, Thank you, I love you "

March 16, 1952 / February 3, 2023

Survived by, Pat Juarez, Kate Feulner, Joe Montoya, numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Preceded in death by, parents, Joe and Mary Juarez, brother, Tom Juarez, family pet, BG.

Church service, St Jude, 5445 S. 2700...

Beth Richards

Feb 3, 2023

Beth Elaine North Richards, age 90, passed away of natural causes on February 3,2023 in West Jordan, Utah. Beth was born August 17,1932 in Murray, Utah to John Grant North and Sarah Eliza Berrett. She was the second youngest of six children.

Beth married Leonard Keith Mackay September 14,1950, in the Salt Lake Temple, later divorcing. Together they had...

Glenna Alama

Feb 3, 2023

Glenna Alama returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father surrounded by family on the morning of Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Anaconda, Montana, to Glenn and Montana Johnson. As a child she lived in Roosevelt, Utah, and was raised in Midvale, Utah. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in...

Keith Howard

Feb 2, 2023

Keith Crandall Howard passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023, in Ogden, Utah. He was born in Oakland, California, on December 16, 1944, and was immediately adopted by Harold and Eunice Howard of Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Salt Lake City.

His chosen vocation was driving truck where he worked for United Van Lines in the household...

Ronald Sullivan

Feb 2, 2023

Ronald Thomas (Jim) Sullivan 89, of West Valley City, our beloved husband, father, grandfather. and great grandfather, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born November 21, 1933, to Doston Thomas and Beulah Jane Sullivan in Gamerco, NM. He was the second of ten children.

Jim served for two years in the United...

Barbara Richins

Feb 2, 2023

BARBARA ANN NIEDERER RICHINS

03/03/1954 - 02/02/2023

Barb [Barbara Ann Niederer] Richins, age 68, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Salt Lake City, UT, at the LifeCare Center of Salt Lake, 1201 E 4500 S, SLC UT 84117.

Barb is the wife of Mike [Michael Paul] Richins. They met while living in the Atria Assisted Living Center, Sandy...

Leonardo Chavez Cabrera

Feb 1, 2023

Leonardo Chavez passed away peacefully with his family around him on February 1, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother & father Rosa Maria & Gregorio Chavez & his two sons, Elmer Chavez & Edwin Chavez.He leaves his wife Delia Esther Chavez, Elmer's wife Elena, Blanca Rosa Chavez, Delia Mirtha (Miguel) Farronay, & William Leonardo (Bernadette) Chavez. He...