Obituaries

January 25, 2025

Derek, age 52, passed away on January 25, 2025, at his home in Magna, due to complications from his recent Multiple Myeloma diagnosis.

Derek was born on March 2, 1972, in Ogden, Utah, to Edwin and Karre Taylor. Derek spent his early childhood in the Ogden area, and elementary school years in Pocatello, Idaho and Washington state, and moved to California...

January 24, 2025

Echelle Ruth Pollock, 51, passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1973, at the University of Utah Hospital to Lee Mitchell Challis (deceased) and Deanna Chynoweth Linford. 

Echelle was a passionate, thoughtful, energetic, and loving woman who brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. She was so good at sending birthday cards and thoughtful...

January 24, 2025

Our beloved father, brother, and friend, Peter Rokich passed away on January 24th, 2025, in West Jordan, Utah. Peter was born on March 5th, 1965, in Salt Lake City to Pete and Laurel Rokich. He married Dannette Powell on January 20th, 1989.  

Peter graduated from Judge Memorial Catholic High School in 1983 and went on to become a student athlete at...

January 22, 2025

Donald Leo Smith passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 73, after a long valiant fight with Esophageal Cancer. His final moments were spent in the home of his sister and caretaker, Kathy Franks. He was surrounded with love from her and his daughters during his departure.  

Born on January 12th, 1952 to parents Betty Jean Anderson and...

January 21, 2025

Ernest Anthony Mirabella

Ernie, 94, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Magna, Utah. He was born on December 27, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Albert and Teresa Mirabella. Ernie married Elaine on July 16, 1955.

Ernie graduated from Cyprus High School in 1949. He then joined the Air Force and served from 1951-1955 with an honorable discharge. He came home...

January 21, 2025

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January 15, 2025

Edna Frances DeGraw Knaus joined her eternal companion on January 15, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1925, in Emmett, Idaho, to Doris Kirk DeGraw and David Rylie DeGraw. Edna was raised in Emmett, where she began working in local orchards at the age of eight. She graduated from Emmett High School and was offered an art scholarship, which...

January 12, 2025

Gary Ray Sainsbury, 68, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gary was born on October 3, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William (Bill) and Mary Sainsbury. 

Gary served in the Navy. Once discharged, he went on to be a baker. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and spending time with his friends and family. 

Gary...

January 2, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Mack passed away on January 2, 2025, at Holy Cross Hospital in West Valley City, Utah.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Jim; mother, Elaine; brother, Jim; and sisters, Beth and Chris. He is survived by his sister, Mary; nephews James and Joe (Ashley); great-nephews Zyler and Ayden; and great-nieces Mary, Mica, Kenzley, Ayzley, and MaKayley.

After retiring...

December 30, 2024

Frankie J Romero, 71 passed away on December 30, 2024. She was born in California to Betty J. Rodgers and Richard P. Baird. Frankie married Victor on September 25, 1981, in Reno, Nevada. 

Words cannot express how much our mother will be missed. One of the strongest, bravest, and kindest humans to grace this planet. There are so many wonderful things...

December 30, 2024

Judy Deon Bair Elieson 

1951-2024 

Judy, 73, passed away in Magna, UT on December 30, 2024. Judy was born on April 20, 1951, in Rupert, Idaho to Leon and Mary Bair. Judy married Mark Elieson on January, 25th, 1975 in Springfield, Idaho. 

Judy's many accomplishments in life included a lifetime of service to the LDS church where she served as the organist in...

December 27, 2024

December 26, 2024

Mary Gourley Linton

1936-2024

Mary Elizabeth Gourley Linton, age 88, passed away peacefully December 26, 2024.

Mary was born June 26, 1936 in Murray, Utah. She was the second child and oldest daughter of James Herbert Gourley and Alice Elizabeth Devlin Gourley.

Mary met William Linton, the love of her life, while she was attending Cyprus High School. Bill saw her for the first...

December 24, 2024

William "Keith" Rushton passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side on December 24, 2024, in West Valley City, Utah.

Keith was born on May 31, 1939, to George E. and Lora Peterson Rushton in Murray, Utah. 

Keith married Nancy Kinder in Elko, Nevada on May 3, 1959. He worked at Kennecott for 37 years and retired...

December 22, 2024

ERIC DENSLEY

1963-2024

Eric Densley, 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 22, 2024, in South Jordan Utah.

Eric was born on May 17, 1963 to Mack and Linda Densley. Eric married the love of his life, Wendy Cassity, on February 16, 2001.   

Eric grew up in Magna Utah and graduated from Cyprus High in 1981. Eric joined the United States...

December 21, 2024

Charlene Richards McAllister passed away at The Ashford Assisted Living and Memory Care Center of Draper on December 21, 2024, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Charlene is survived by her five children: Amos Jay III, James Nile (Melanie), Robert Michael, January Victoria, and Shawn Elizabeth (Walter); her eleven grandchildren: Heather, Melissa, Zachary, Sierra, Trevor, Tommy, Joshua, Christian, Richard, Abigale, and...

December 21, 2024

Keith William Warren Burkhart, aged 65, passed away on Saturday, Dec 21, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, and his family will dearly miss his presence. 

Keith was born on December 4, 1959, in Aberdeen, Washington. His father served in the US Navy so, growing up, Keith lived in Florida, California, Rhode Island, the Philippines, and Arizona....

December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024

Winnifred Lillian May, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Magna, Utah. 

Winnifred was born on August 16, 1932, in Monango, North Dakota, to Walter Sherman Cofell and Lillian Elizabeth Roehl Cofell. Her early years were filled with the values of resilience and love that would guide her throughout...