Obituaries

Boyd "Jay" Fowles

Boyd "Jay" Fowles

April 8, 2026

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Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3084 S. 8400 W., Magna, UT

Viewing - 10:30 - 11:45 am

Funeral - 12:00 pm

Interment - 2:00 pm - Murray City Cemetery - 5490 S Vine St, Murray, Utah

Steven Lorenzo Elder

Steven Lorenzo Elder

April 7, 2026

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Mark Eldon Elieson

Mark Eldon Elieson

April 7, 2026

1952-2026

Mark, 74, passed away in Salt Lake City, UT on April 7, 2026. Mark was born on February 7, 1952 in Salt Lake City, UT to Walter and Beverly Elieson. Mark married Judy Bair on January 25, 1975 in Springfield, ID.

The old saying "the jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of...

Carole H. Newman

Carole H. Newman

April 6, 2026

Carole H. Newman, 71, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She was born on May 31, 1954, in San Diego, California, to Frances Elaine Stamey and Thomas Samuel Hansen. After her parents later divorced, Elaine moved her family to Utah, where Carole grew up and graduated from Clearfield High School.

Carole worked as a waitress at Jade...

Michael Eddy Larson

Michael Eddy Larson

April 5, 2026

Michael Larson graduated from this life with Cancer on April 5, 2026. He entered this world with a life long heart condition which he confidently ignored and lived a nearly normal life.

The son of Eddy & Theresa Larson, was born in Salt Lake City, lived in Magna most of his life. Married Melissa Ryker November 2016 in the Oquirrh Mountain...

Mark Willes Overson

Mark Willes Overson

April 3, 2026

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Kaylene Timothy Allred

Kaylene Timothy Allred

March 30, 2026

December 28th, 1964–March 30th, 2026

Our beautiful mother, Kaylene, was tragically taken from us at the end of March. If her love for us and our love for her could have built a shield, it would have been impenetrable. Unfortunately, love isn't made from steel. We were her whole world, and she moved mountains for us. She was also a beloved...

Ashly Menefee

Ashly Menefee

March 30, 2026

Ashly Yates Menefee was born July 5, 1981 to Lori and Gordy Yates. She married James David Menefee on June 30, 2000. Together they had one son, Jace David Menefee, who Ashly loved to the moon and back.

Ashly was an old soul with so much love to give. Ashly was taken from us too soon on March 30, 2026.

A celebration...

Gabriel Perez

Gabriel Perez

March 26, 2026

Obituary coming

Shawn Steven Empey

Shawn Steven Empey

March 25, 2026

“PAPA SHAWN”

September 1967- March 2026

Shawn Steven Empey was born September 1, 1967 in Salt Lake City, UT to Don Steven Empey & Mary Kathlene Bowen-Empey. On March 25, 2026 Shawn passed away peacefully at the age of 58.

He grew up in Magna, UT where he attended Cyprus High School. Throughout his childhood he made many lifelong friends, they spent countless...

Joy Christensen

Joy Christensen

March 21, 2026

Beverly Joy Christensen, a lifelong resident of Magna, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1932, to Ellis Laverne and Ella Batt Burrell. Joy was the fourth of five children.

On February 8, 1950, Joy married the love of her life, Jesse Lee Christensen, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus...

Jerald "Jerry" Richard Higgs

Jerald "Jerry" Richard Higgs

March 20, 2026

Jerry, 87, passed away on March 20, 2026, in West Valley City, Utah. Jerry was born on February 3, 1939, in Kaysville, Utah, to Christopher Moses and Florence Ann Higgs. Jerry married Gloria on September 19, 1957, in Layton, Utah.

Jerry is survived by Gloria (wife), six children, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and two brothers.

Jerry is preceded in death by his...

Lindon Kurjep Matthew

Lindon Kurjep Matthew

March 19, 2026

On March 19, 2026, Lindon Matthew passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. He was a devoted father and a man of quiet strength, endless patience, and unconditional love. His presence brought comfort, his words brought peace, and his heart held everyone together.

He was more than just a provider he was our foundation, our protector, and our guiding light. He showed...

LaMarr Howard Harding

LaMarr Howard Harding

March 13, 2026

1950-2026

LaMarr Harding, 76, passed away on March 13th, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on February 11, 1950, to William Howard Harding and LaRae Ardella Christensen Harding. LaMarr married Melanie Grace Carter Harding on December 1, 1977, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They lived in Magna and had two children. 

LaMarr’s childhood was primarily spent in Magna, Utah....

Marlene Marvel McBride

Marlene Marvel McBride

March 8, 2026

Marlene Marvel McBride was born November 22, 1935, in Plain City, UT, to William E. and Marvel E. Thompson. She was the oldest of four children. She was married to Jack Zeimer and later divorced. Married Jay Frances McBride in August of 1954 in Elko, Nevada. Marlene and Jay raised four children together.

She passed away on March 8, 2026, in...

Vernon Bart Anderson

Vernon Bart Anderson

March 7, 2026

9Vernon Bart Anderson, “Bart”, returned home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 7, 2026, due to natural causes incident to age. He was going strong, right up to the last week. We are so grateful he did not suffer much and had a peaceful transition to the rest of eternity.

He was born on August 19, 1932, in Leamington, Millard...

Marilyn Sadler Hayda

Marilyn Sadler Hayda

March 6, 2026

1936 – 2026

Marilyn Hayda, 90, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at her home in Magna, Utah, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 6, 1936, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Julian Sadler and Mary Worthington Sadler.

Marilyn married William “Bill” Hayda on January 12, 1955, at the Copper Club in Magna, Utah.

Growing up, Marilyn and her friends...

David Denton Woffinden

David Denton Woffinden

March 6, 2026

May 3, 1953 – March 6, 2026

David Denton Woffinden, lovingly known as Dave, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Magna, Utah, on March 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.

Dave was born on May 3, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at LDS Hospital to Walter D. Woffinden and Emily...

Blaine Norman Bliss

Blaine Norman Bliss

March 4, 2026

In the early morning hours of March 4, 2026, after more than 96 years on this earth, Blaine Norman Bliss silently and peacefully passed through the veil for a joyous reunion with Patricia, his eternal companion of 69 years, his three sons, Brent, Michael, and Steven, granddaughter Angela, and many other family members and friends he dearly missed.

Blaine was born...

Brianna Elizabeth Letona-Lopez

Brianna Elizabeth Letona-Lopez

March 3, 2026

Brianna Elizabeth Letona Lopez was born on February 6, 2011, in Murray, Utah, to her loving parents, Gildardo Letona and Patricia Lopez. She was raised in Magna, Utah, where she filled her home and community with light, creativity, and joy.

Brianna is survived by her parents, Gildardo and Patricia; her beloved brother, John Carlos; her grandparents Hilda Zavala, Edelia Rivera and...