Obituaries
Boyd "Jay" Fowles
April 8, 2026
Obituary coming.
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


