Obituaries

Ward Lokeni

Ward Lokeni

May 4, 2022

Birth:  December 11, 1956, on the Island of Tutuila, Village of Nuuuli, Pago Pago, American Samoa

Death:  May 04, 2022 at home in West Valley City, Utah

 

Parents:

Father: Lokeni Manutoga Su’amataia

of Fasitoo uta, Samoa. dec.

 

Mother: Sau Mautonu Seui Su’amata’ia

of Nuuuili, American Samoa. dec.

 

Ward was the 8th child in a large Latter-day Saint...

Margaret - "Margy" Ann Baird Hayes Carlson Joyce

Margaret - "Margy" Ann Baird Hayes Carlson Joyce

May 3, 2022

Margaret Joyce ~ Mom

1940-2022

 

The world lost a most cherished soul, Margaret “Margy” Ann Baird Hayes Carlson Joyce, May 3, 2022, she passed in the home of her son Jim Hayes.

Born on October 25, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Margy, forever a loving mom, friend and caretaker of the most in need; some would call her...

Wanema "Nema" Marie Butcher

Wanema "Nema" Marie Butcher

May 1, 2022

Our lives were forever changed on Sunday, May 1, 2022, when our dear “Nema” was reunited with her sweetheart.

On February 2, 1936, Wanema Marie Chivers became the fifth of nine children born to Acael and Pearl Chivers. Nema grew up in the small town of Vernal, Utah where she spent her days working on the family farm, pulling weeds, milking...

Jon J. Warden

Jon J. Warden

Apr 30, 2022

Jon J. Warden of West Jordan, Utah, passed away on April 30, 2022 due to ongoing health issues. 

Jon was born in Ogden, Utah to Gene and Cleone Warden on February 23, 1948. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a master mechanic. Jon loved fishing, camping, and fast cars, beginning with his dad's 1955 Ford. Above all was his personal...

Del Roy White

Del Roy White

Apr 30, 2022

Del Roy White was born on July 28,1960 in Ontario, Oregon. He spent much of his young life in Idaho and Oregon, enjoying the outdoors, riding motorcycles, and constructing, building, and taking all things mechanical apart to see how they worked. His mother has said that the kitchen table of their home was covered in broken radio and television set...

Dorothy Jay Clark Nielson

Dorothy Jay Clark Nielson

Apr 28, 2022

Dorothy Clark Nielson, 94, died of causes incident to age on April 28, 2022 in Kearns, Utah.  She was born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1927, to Daisy Hall and Rosel Elwin Clark in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

She attended Cyprus High School, where she began dating “the smartest boy in the class”, Jack Nielson.  As part of the greatest...

Gloria Gail Gunderson Janes

Gloria Gail Gunderson Janes

Apr 26, 2022

Gloria Gail Gunderson was born to Norma Deseret McBride and Clinton Clyde Gunderson on October 6, 1941, in Inglewood, California. She passed away at her home in West Jordan, Utah on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. She grew up in Southern California and married LeRoy W. Janes on August 6, 1966, in Lawndale, California.  Marriage later solemnized in 1968 in the Los Angeles...

Paula Lynn Suemnick

Paula Lynn Suemnick

Apr 26, 2022

Paula Lynn Saxton Suemnick was born August 20, 1967 in Salina, Kansas.  She passed away suddenly in the early morning of April 26, 2022 after battling severe health conditions.

Paula spent time in both Kansas and Wyoming growing up before spending her adult life in Utah.  She was quick to make friends, and many were considered family by her.  She...

Sharon Kay Krushensky

Sharon Kay Krushensky

Apr 26, 2022

Sharon Kay Krushensky 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 26, 2022. She was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on March 8, 1948, the only child of Rance and Pearl Hinnewinkel. She spent her youth living in a small trailer house. She used to say, “her room never changed, but the views from her windows were never the same”....

Leslie Jeanne Robinson

Leslie Jeanne Robinson

Apr 25, 2022

Leslie was born February 5, 1957 in San Deigo, California. Daughter to Russell Glasco Jr and Janice Underwood, the oldest of four siblings. Leslie was married April of 1979 to Gordon Robinson. Sealed in the Jordan River Temple in March of 1983.

Leslie loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. Being a mom and grandmother was her passion.

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James Turnbull III

James Turnbull III

Apr 23, 2022

James Turnbull III, 75, of West Valley City, Utah, passed away April 23, 2022, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah due to complications from a brain aneurysm and stroke.  

Jim was born July 21, 1946, in Ogden, Utah to James Turnbull Jr. and Leona Bowlden.  The family moved to Boise, Idaho when he was 7 years old.  His first...

David Richard McNeely

David Richard McNeely

Apr 22, 2022

David returned home April 22, 2022 after suffering from a lengthy illness. He is survived by his mother; two sisters, Sherri (Steve) Albrecht, Carole (Marvin) Sanders; his three nephews; two nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. He is preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Scott McNeely.

He was born October 7, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is...

Karen Rice

Karen Rice

Apr 21, 2022

Karen Rice, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, with her family by her side. She fought a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Karen was born on April 5, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Merlin and Phoebe Fisher. She was the oldest of their five daughters. She married her sweetheart, the love of her life, Jay Rice...

Misty Jane Horkan

Misty Jane Horkan

Apr 20, 2022

Our dear Misty Jane Horkan chose to return to her Father in Heaven on April 20, 2022, after struggling with many health challenges and chronic depression for many years. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering, and hopes she is finding rest from her many hardships.

Misty was born November 20, 1976, to Lola Jane Ringwood and David Ray...

Danielle K Trane

Danielle K Trane

Apr 17, 2022

Danielle Trane of Taylorsville, Utah, sadly passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, following an unexpected heart attack. Danielle was 46 and is survived by her father, Ken Trane; sister, Kim Albers; brother, Ryan Trane; and beloved kitty, “LOLA”. Dani also leaves behind her brother-in-law, Wade Albers; sister- in-law, Michelle Trane; and 3 incredible nephews, Cooper Albers, Jake Trane, and...

Vernon Al Patterson

Vernon Al Patterson

Apr 15, 2022

Vernon Al Patterson, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2022 in Taylorsville, UT. Vern was born on September 9, 1943 to William Ausby Patterson and Elva Pearl Roberg Patterson. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William and Ken Patterson. He married the love of his life, Khristina “Tina” Lynn Lasrich, on January 13, 1968. He...

Hoa Moc Dang

Hoa Moc Dang

Apr 15, 2022

Please join us in celebrating the life of our mother Hoa Dang 陳鄧木花.The service will be held at McDougal Funeral Home, located at 4330 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123.Visitation will be on Friday, April 22nd between 4PM and 7PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM to 10:30AM, followed by a private...

Kent Smith Broadhead

Kent Smith Broadhead

Apr 15, 2022

Kent Smith Broadhead was born June 29, 1931 in Rupert Idaho to Spencer and Jocie Broadhead. He passed away peacefully in his home on April 15, 2022 of natural causes. He was the third oldest of four children: Stirling, Don, and John. He was raised in Rupert, Idaho and Provo, Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University High School. He...

Shawna Kaye Riley Athey

Shawna Kaye Riley Athey

Apr 14, 2022

Shawna  Kaye Riley Athey passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2022. She was born to Gene Riley & Marilyn Slack on September 12, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Married James Athey on April 15, 1993. They were sealed in the Nashville Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on June 23,...

Lawana May Buckalew

Lawana May Buckalew

Apr 11, 2022

Lawana May Buckalew was born on May 21, 1938, to Mother and Father Grace Alva  Buckalew and James Blaine Buckalew. She departed mortality on April 11, 2022. Lawana was raised in Garfield, Utah and graduated from Cyprus High School in 1956. Lawana graduated from beauty school and was a licensed beautician. Lawana is survived by her son and daughter, Mr....