Obituaries

November 7, 2025

Tye Jed Taylor, 58, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on June 5, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jed and Marilyn Taylor.

Tye married Chris Mamales Taylor on August 19, 1989, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah — later divorced. Together they raised two children, Alexandra...

November 7, 2025

John Bryant Johnson died on November 7, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1954, and grew up in Sandy, Utah, the middle son of Ralph and Bea Johnson. 

Following a lengthy courtship, John married the love of his life, Elizabeth. He also welcomed Tiffany and Tabitha into his family. 

John enjoyed a 40-year career of driving trucks. He hauled loads all...

November 5, 2025

November 3, 2025

Karma was born on February 11th, 1930, in Tooele, Utah to Merrill Charles Newman and Eva Anderson. Karma married Evan Keith McPhie on December 6, 1948 in Nevada.

Karma was very passionate about her pets, Nico, Jackie, and her birds Star and Holly.

Grandma. Granny. Grandma Phee. She has waved her final goodbye from the front door — the same one she...

November 2, 2025

Patricia, 82, passed away on November 2, 2025 in Mojave Valley, Arizona. 

She was born on April 15th, 1943 in Lehi, Utah to William and Margarette Chidester.

Patricia married Jerry Parault on April 21, 1961 in Modesto, California. 

Patricia worked in the accounting department of Bard Access Systems for more than 20 years. 

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was...

November 2, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Vauna Peterson. She was born May 13, 1932 in Garfield, Utah, to parents Clisbee William and Alda Lovell. She peacefully passed away on November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Vauna graduated from Cyprus High in 1950. There, she met the love of her life, Grant Peterson. They...

October 31, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Dee, on Friday, October 31st, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family.  She was 56 years old.

Dee was born on March 26, 1969, in Thermopolis, WY, to Laura Erlean Dickey (Haderlie) and William Hughes Dickey.  She was the third of five children and their only daughter....

October 25, 2025

1951 – 2025

Kristi A. Lester, 74, passed away suddenly on October 25th, 2025, in Tooele, Utah. She was born to Doreen Sagers and Leo Longson in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 18th, 1951, but later adopted by her stepfather, Jess Milgate, when she was 9 years old. Kristi and her brothers were then sealed to Doreen and Jess in...

October 25, 2025

Leita, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Magna, Utah. She was born on June 6th, 1941, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Bill and Bernice Spear. 

Leita married Jon on February 7th, 1970, in Reno, Nevada. Her passion was the ownership of her store "Ashwatha." She touched the lives of many through her readings and healings. She loved fishing and...

October 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of  

Dennis Melvin Whetten

1949-2025

Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on October 21, 2025 in West Valley, Utah.

Dennis was born on November 1, 1949 in Safford, Arizona to Melvin J and Eunice Whetten.

Dennis married his beautiful soul mate, Kristine Hone on July 27, 1974 in the Los Angeles Temple.

Dennis served a mission for The Church of...

October 20, 2025

Michael Terry Powell, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in West Valley City, Utah, on October 20, 2025.

Michael was born on February 15, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to parents Verna Black and Wayne Powell.

He is survived by his brother Larry and sister Charlene; his sons, Michael (Heather) Powell and Terry (Ariel) Powell; and his beloved grandchildren...

October 18, 2025

Ambrocio "Bruce" Ronquillio, 82, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Magna, Utah. He was born on August 19, 1943 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Henry Kaukini Ronquillio and Felipa Ortiz. Bruce and Jeanette Keaton were together nearly 35 years. They married on March 31, 2014.

Bruce served in the Air Force for four years and worked for the Department of Energy...

October 17, 2025

In Loving Memory Of

Janet Virginia Jemison

It is with full hearts that we celebrate the life of Janet Virginia Jemison, who passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, in West Jordan, Utah. Born in Salt Lake City on May 17, 1942, Janet was the beloved eldest daughter of Robert and Evelyn Jemison’s four children.

A graduate of West High School, Janet married...

October 13, 2025

Judith Ann Owen Larson, 85, passed peacefully Monday, October 13, 2025, West Valley City, Utah, with her loving husband Tom and family by her side.

Judy, as she was known to most, was born just a few minutes after her twin sister Joan on November 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to John Reuben and Phyllis Williams Owen. The twins were the...

October 12, 2025

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October 5, 2025

Judith Rae Ivie Shannon 

1944 ‒ 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Judith Rae Ivie Shannon, age 81, passed away surrounded by love on October 4, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. She was born in Dinkeyville, Utah, and her life was a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and faith.

Judi lived all over the United States and around...

October 3, 2025

Barry R. Andersen, 75, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Universtiy of Utah Hospital. Barry was born on January 12, 1950 in Logan, Utah. Barry married Irma on January 27, 2006 in Wendover, Utah. 

His biggest passion was to collect cars and take them to car shows. Barry also loved the rodeo. He loved being a cowboy and this reflects...

October 1, 2025

Avery Vanessa Vargas Pollock

"Too beautiful for Earth."

"Demasiado hermosa para este mundo."

September 28 - October 1, 2025

With hearts full of love and sadness, our family grieves the passing of the most precious baby girl, Avery Vanessa Vargas Pollock, who was born on September 28 and passed peacefully in her parents’ arms on October 1, 2025. 

Named in honor of her uncle Avery,...

September 28, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Lee Fortney, 46, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, in Magna, Utah. Joe was born on September 15, 1979, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Kellie Fortney.

On October 3, 2015, Joe married the love of his life, Brandy, in Murray, Utah. Together, they built a beautiful life surrounded by family, laughter, and love. Joe worked for Fetzer as...

September 26, 2025

Darlyn K. Robertson, 69, passed away on September 26, 202,5 in Magna, Utah. She was born on February 24, 1956, in Norfolk, Virgini,a to June "Jerry" and Dorothy Openshaw. Darlyn married Mike Robertson on November 14, 1975 in Tooele, Utah. 

Darlyn spent her life doing everything right alongside her high school sweetheart, Mike. Fate brought them together from Norfolk, Virginia, and...