Obituaries

Jerris Fitzgerel

Jerris Fitzgerel

November 5, 2024

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Ernie Mix

Ernie Mix

November 2, 2024

Ernest Mix was born on January 26, 1943, in Johnson City, New York to Ernest Gerald and Joy Anderson Mix. Ernie was the oldest of 3 children. His sister, Gloria Poff; and brother, Tommy both preceded him in death. 

Ernie was the light of his mother's life and she was known to dote on him. He graduated from high school in...

LaDean Anderson Nichols

LaDean Anderson Nichols

October 31, 2024

LaDean Anderson Nichols, born on July 30, 1946, in Delta, Utah, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2024, in West Valley City, Utah, at the age of 79. She is survived by her devoted husband Don Nichols, whom she married on September 21, 1976. Together, they raised her three children: Davie (Yvette), Jeffery...

Barbara Cavaness Olsen

Barbara Cavaness Olsen

October 31, 2024

On October 31, 2024, Barbara Cavaness Olsen (87) returned to her loving home and was welcomed into the loving arms of her Heavenly parents, her Eternal companion and adoring husband Darel Orton Olsen, and many family and friends. 

Barbara was born on July 6, 1937, to Bernell Brooksie Cavaness and Virginia Maughan Cavaness. Barbara was their firstborn child and they were...

Yvonne S. Ma'afala

Yvonne S. Ma'afala

October 30, 2024

Yvonne Schwenke Ma’afala, age 85, of Taylorsville Utah, passed away on October 30, 2024. Yvonne was born on May 8th, 1939 to George and Emiliana Schwenke. Yvonne graduated from Marist High School and worked as Teacher. 

Yvonne was known as a resilient, independent and kind woman. Yvonne married Samuelu Ma’afala on July 19th, 1968, and together they raised an amazing and...

Maria Esther Morfin Brems

Maria Esther Morfin Brems

October 28, 2024

Esther, 80, passed away October 28th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family and her husband, Tom. Esther was the heart of her family, she touched so many lives. Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Wife, and Friend to so many, she was always there for the good times and bad times for anyone who needed her. She will be dearly missed by...

Dorene Joy Christensen Sadler Muller

Dorene Joy Christensen Sadler Muller

October 25, 2024

Dorene Joy (Christensen) Sadler Muller

November 3, 1929 – October 25, 2024

Dorene Joy (Christensen) Sadler Muller, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 94 at her residence in West Valley City. She was born November 3, 1929, in Garfield, Utah to the late Ferron and Violet Christensen.

Dorene’s greatest joy was...

Nestor Robert Talamante

Nestor Robert Talamante

October 18, 2024

Obituary coming.

Jeffrey Beesley Pitts

Jeffrey Beesley Pitts

October 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Beesley Pitts. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed this life peacefully on October 16th, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on July 13th, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, but if you asked him where he is from, he would tell you Butte, Montana where...

Cindy Grow Morton

Cindy Grow Morton

October 13, 2024

“Forever in Our Hearts”

Cindy Morton, age 64, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. A beloved mother, sister, partner, and friend, Cindy touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born on January 30, 1960, to Raymond and Phyllis (Pollock) Grow in Magna, UT, Cindy spent her formative years in her hometown. She was...

Norrine McDonald

Norrine McDonald

October 8, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Norrine Henline McDonald, who left us on October 8, 2024, at the age of 96. Norrine's life was a testament to kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for her family and community.

Born on December 18, 1927, in Magna, Utah, Norrine was the beloved daughter of William J. Henline and Lillie...

Joyce Garrard Hammond

Joyce Garrard Hammond

October 3, 2024

Joyce Garrard Hammond passed away on October 3, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born, along with her twin sister Janice, on January 22, 1947, in Tooele, Utah to Kenneth and Eudean Garrard. Joyce graduated from Tooele High School in 1965 and married Richard Hammond, the love of her life, in 1967.

Joyce was in the restaurant business all...

Mark McKnight Swainston

Mark McKnight Swainston

October 1, 2024

Mark McKnight Swainston

1957-2024

Mark McKnight Swainston passed away on October 1, 2024, after a brave and resilient fight with cancer. He was born April 8, 1957, in Ogden, UT to Parley and Kathleen Swainston. Mark worked as a Foreman for a Fiberglass Company for three decades building Fiberglass Tanks used for Water Treatment Facilities. One of his tanks was made famous...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Ray Potter

Jeffrey "Jeff" Ray Potter

September 24, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” Ray Potter was born April 22, 1955 to Ronald Jay Potter and Elisabeth Silvia Ruckert Potter in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jeff attended Kearns High and graduated 1973, where he met Betty Roberts and they later married in 1975. Together they had one Daughter (Jennifer Potter) and one Granddaughter (Lorren Birch).

Jeff started his career at Ken Garff Mercedes-Benz...

Lucero Geraldin Meza Vargas

Lucero Geraldin Meza Vargas

September 14, 2024

Obituary coming.

Gary Keith Wipperman

Gary Keith Wipperman

September 12, 2024

Gary Keith Wipperman was born March 14, 1948 to Kenneth and Verla Marks Wipperman in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He moved to Westbrook, Minnesota at the age of eight where he attended school and graduated in 1966. 

After graduation, he joined the Navy. He was stationed in Scotland where he met his first wife Marnie Kelpie. They had five children. He farmed and owned a bar. The...

Carla Willden Bartholoma

Carla Willden Bartholoma

September 11, 2024

Carla Bartholoma (née Willden), aged 70, passed away on September 11, 2024, in West Valley City, Utah. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, she graduated from West High School and was a cherished member of her community.  

Carla is survived by her loving husband, Scott D. Bartholoma; sons, S. Daniel, Christopher, and David Bartholoma; daughter, Tia Fleenor; and sister, Laura...

Widmer Laibwij

Widmer Laibwij

September 4, 2024

Widmer Laibwij. A loving son, father and grandfather took his last breath on September 4th, 2024 at Intermountain Hospital located in Murray, Utah. He was born to Kene Elisha and Shiro Tarmwij on January 12th, 1955 in the Marshall Islands. He grew up with 12 siblings.

Widmer grew up with a big family and always longed for a big family of...

John Milton "Milt" Diamond

John Milton "Milt" Diamond

September 4, 2024

John Milton “Milt” Diamond, avid outdoorsman and cowboy, saddled up and rode into the sunset on September 4, 2024.

Milt was born on March 3, 1944, to Fred Joyce and Betty Fon Diamond of Springville, Utah. Milt was the eldest of five children: Ronald, Phillip, Sara, and Blair.

His childhood and teen years were divided between town life in Springville and working...

Glen Thornwall

Glen Thornwall

September 1, 2024

Glen Edwin Thornwall, 92, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Midvale, Utah. Glen was born on June 30, 1932, in Salt Lake City to Nile and Bernice Thornwall. Glen married Doreen Stagg in Salt Lake City on October 14, 1955; their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. 

Glen was a very caring man with a big heart....