Obituaries

Connie Scharf

Connie Scharf

Jun 21, 2022

With tender hearts and joyful memories, we mourn the passing of our dear mother, sister, aunt, grandmother “Nana”, and friend - Maria “Connie” Scharf.

She passed away on June 21, 2022, at home surrounded by her children after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She leaves behind her broken-hearted children: Theodore (Ted) Scharf, Cynthia (Cinde) Scharf and Geraldine (Michael) Castellani;...

Stella "Molly" Marlene Eldredge

Stella "Molly" Marlene Eldredge

Jun 20, 2022

Stella Marlene “Molly” Eldredge and her twin Madelon were born premature on January 11, 1931 at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. Their parents, Irvine Alvin Merrill and Geneva Viola Olsen welcomed their 3 and 4 pounds babies in an era where premature babies had little chance for survival, yet twins thrived and went home to grow up with...

Gilbert Easton Blake

Gilbert Easton Blake

Jun 19, 2022

Our beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend peacefully returned home to our Heavenly Father. We were able to honor his amazing presence in our lives and wish him a Happy Father’s Day one last time on June 19, 2022. He is now at rest, and out of pain. We are sure he had an amazingly happy reunion with all his loved...

James D. Cannon

James D. Cannon

Jun 18, 2022

Aka Jimmy, Father, Grandpa, Yamen, Pappa Jimmy

James D. Cannon passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 18, 2022. His courageous battle with Pancreatic cancer was brief but fierce.

Jim was born in a log cabin in Springdale, Utah on December 14, 1939, to Hugh & Aletha Cannon. He later moved to Salt Lake City...

Patrick Paul Vargecko Sr.

Patrick Paul Vargecko Sr.

Jun 16, 2022

Patrick Paul Vargecko Sr. passed away on June 16, 2022, of complications from kidney failure.  Patrick was born March 17, 1944, in Braddock, PA to Pauline Frances and Joseph John Vargecko, the youngest of 4 children.  

He and his siblings grew up on Baker Hill in North Braddock.  Upon graduation from Scott High School in 1962, Patrick enlisted in...

Tuan Truong

Tuan Truong

Jun 15, 2022

The family of Ông Trương Uyên Tuấn sadly announces the passing of Ông Trương Uyên Tuấn on June 15, 2022 at the age of 62. Tuấn was born in Việt Nam on July 13, 1959. He was raised in Việt Nam, and later relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah to be close to his other family members, where he lived...

Raymond Spence Symons II  E5

Raymond Spence Symons II E5

Jun 14, 2022

Survived by wife, Cecelia; sister, Sandy; son, Justin; and grandchildren, Emma and Alex.

Kind words to Raymond's wife from a dear friend of his after learning of his passing, echoed by all who were close to him. 

“Cecelia,

I can’t express the sorrow I feel at his passing, yet it is followed by a joy that I had in knowing...

Douglas J. McPhee

Douglas J. McPhee

Jun 11, 2022

Douglas J. McPhee passed away June 11, 2022, in West Jordan, Utah. He was born January 25, 1939 in Bingham, Utah to Douglas R. and Mary M. McPhee.   

He grew up in Salt Lake City. After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corp, he returned home and married Chlo'e Wright. They raised their family of three boys and two...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Coyle

Robert "Bobby" Lee Coyle

Jun 9, 2022

Robert Lee Coyle passed away at his home surrounded by his family and staff on June 9, 2022, at the age of 33.

Bobby will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Theresa Chris; and father, Bob; siblings, Lance Coyle, Brandy Erp, BrayAnne Coombs, and Zach Mann; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bobby is preceded in death by...

Leon Davis Mecham

Leon Davis Mecham

Jun 6, 2022

Leon was fond of saying, “I don’t want to go to Heaven if I can’t play basketball.” For the past few years health stopped this beloved father, grandfather, brother, husband, uncle and friend from continuing any more physical activities. Growing up as a young man he played the sport he loved most, basketball. This was his niche in life. Along...

Joyce Hill

Joyce Hill

Jun 6, 2022

Our cherished mother and grandmother, Joyce Nichols Hill was reunited with the love of her life, Don William Hill, as she peacefully passed through the veil the morning of June 6, 2022. Prior to her passing at the age of 91, it was a tender mercy for the many members of her family to spend precious time with her, expressing...

Deb Ridinger

Deb Ridinger

Jun 6, 2022

Deborah “Deb” Ridinger (nee Ostler) peacefully passed away on June 6, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. 

Deb was born in Murray on October 30, 1965, to Robert L. and Luana Lawson Ostler and was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Kearns High School in 1984 and embarked on her lifelong journey of being a caretaker to all....

Sandra Haskell

Sandra Haskell

Jun 5, 2022

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went home to her Heavenly Father following a long battle with cancer on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the age of 66.Sandee was born on August 26, 1955 to Joseph and Sarah Elmer Sloan. She spent most of her life in Utah.She married Craig Dick Haskell on April 14, 1996 and they were later sealed...

Frances Earlean Robinson Olsen

Frances Earlean Robinson Olsen

Jun 2, 2022

I was born April 27, 1934, in Price, Utah. Passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2022. My parents were Francis Earl Robinson and Rhoda Wilma Smithson. When I was 8 years old, we moved to Salt Lake City. My siblings were Barbara, Freeman, Nephi, Reva, Ruby, June, and Paul. I graduated from West High School in 1953. After...

Bruce Jan Anderson

Bruce Jan Anderson

Jun 1, 2022

Bruce Jan Anderson passed away in his home on June 1, 2022, at the age of age of 55, just eight days before his 56th birthday. His battle with serious medical issues in the recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Bruce came out a hero and stayed strong throughout it all.

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Long Kim Tran

Long Kim Tran

May 31, 2022

On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Long Kim Tran, loving brother, cousin, and uncle, passed away at the age of 70. Long was born in Saigon, Vietnam on June 22, 1951, and immigrated to the United States during the Vietnam War and made Utah his home since 1979. He worked mainly in manufacturing medical supplies until he retired in 2006.

Long...

Alta Mae Jones Clark

Alta Mae Jones Clark

May 31, 2022

Alta Mae Jones Clark, lovingly called Nana, age 90, passed away May 31, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

Alta was born May 19, 1932, the first daughter of Hursel and Marvel Chatwin Jones in Roosevelt, Utah. She grew up in Tabiona, Utah and graduated from Tabiona High. She married William H. Clark on June 4, 1954.

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Rustyn Cristopher Opperman

Rustyn Cristopher Opperman

May 29, 2022

Rustyn Cristopher Opperman, 20, of Kearns, Utah, was tragically stolen from us on May 29, 2022.  He is dearly missed by his family, friends, and loved ones.

Rustyn was born on May 1, 2002, in West Jordan, Utah, to Victoria Shannon Lawrence and Cristopher Craig Opperman. He was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent much time with family...

Jody Lynn Johnson

Jody Lynn Johnson

May 28, 2022

Las Vegas, NV On May 28, 2022

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved older sister, Jody. Her happy smiles left us too soon. We will remember her as a loving compassionate generous sister. Jody passed one week after our mother. We feel encouraged that Mom was waiting for Jody. It made letting her go...

Gordon Andrew Gray Sr.

Gordon Andrew Gray Sr.

May 28, 2022

Gordon Andrew Gray, beloved dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2022.  He was born on November 19, 1948. to Gordon Gray and Joan Marler Richards in Lethbridge, Alberta Canada.

In January of 1964, he moved to Utah with his family.  He loved to watch wrestling on TV and was a true hockey fan.  One of the first things...