Obituaries

February 11, 2015

Brandon Christopher Heck. Our beloved husband, son, father, brother, father-in-law, uncle, grandfather, and coach. Born to Robert E. Heck and Connie Heck on December 20, 1972 passed away on February 11, 2015 into the welcoming arms of his mother.  He married Carri Miller on June 26, 2010.  Brandon was very proud of his two sons...

February 9, 2015

Dorothy Moore Larsen

1927 ~ 2015

Dorothy Ina Moore Larsen passed away February 9, 2015, on her wedding anniversary and dad’s birthday. Mom was born January 11, 1927 in Duchesne, UT to Marvel Lamb and Verda Fitzewater...

February 9, 2015

Sheila Denise Rossetti went back to her Heavenly Father on February 9th at the age of 63.  She reunited with her parents on that emotional day. Sheila is survived by her 2 children, Byrch and Greg (Nicole) Nickles, as well as her sister Jan (Rob) Mashburn, and her 5 grandchildren, Braxton, MaKayla, Jayden, Dylan,...

February 6, 2015

On Friday February 6, 2015 at 1:06 p.m. my mom, Vivian Summers passed away from complications due to cancer, pneumonia and Alzheimer's . My mom was one of the most loving and caring people to ever walk the earth. She touched everyone she came in...

February 4, 2015

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Melvin Earl Bates passed away peacefully February 4, 2015 at his home in Magna, Utah after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  A special thanks to his loving wife who served him diligently with loving care through the many years.  He was born on August 3, 1937 in Provo, Utah to...

January 31, 2015

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Diana Lynn “Lindy” Ressler Harris passed away January 31, 2015 in Magna, UT. She was born January 17, 1947 in Kalispel, Montana to William Henry and Mabel Christina Roth Ressler. Diana was a member of the Lutheran Church. Retired from Granger Medical where she worked in medical...

January 27, 2015

Long time Magna resident, Douglas T. Smith passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in his apartment at the Legacy Retirement Residence in South Jordan, Utah, where he resided for the past four and a half years. He was born January 26, 1916 in Midvale, Utah to Thomas Able and Margaret Jones Smith. He was preceded in death by...

January 26, 2015

Our Father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle made is way to heaven from his home on 26 January 2015.

Johnny Ray was born on May 5, 1953 in Farmington, New Mexico to Roberto A. Martinez and Mary Vallejos Martinez. He was...

January 25, 2015

Jon Andrew Otteson 55, of Magna, UT passed away January 25, 2015. His parents Hans LeRoy Otteson and Carol Phipps Otteson.

And is survived by his mom, Carol Phipps Otteson; loving wife, Debra Otteson; four beloved grandchildren, Landen Dimick, Lexi Dimick, Karrie Gray and Rivers...

January 22, 2015

Our loving husband, father, grandfather H. Keith Fairbourn passed away peacefully January 22, 2015 while surrounded by his family. Keith was born January 3, 1928 in Hunter, Utah to Harvey H. and Blanche Jones Fairbourn. He married his sweetheart Betty Bevan November 17, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple and just celebrated their 64th anniversary. Keith graduated from Cyprus...

January 21, 2015

Christina O’Brien Bennett passed away January 21, 2015 at her home in Cumming, Georgia. She was born on September 16, 1948 in Bountiful, Utah. Chris enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Those that knew her will miss her charisma, warm heart, and generous soul. She never met a stranger and would give the shirt off her back...

January 20, 2015

My dearest love, our adored father, beloved son & brother, gentle friend, and our “Superman”, Timothy Randolph Churcher passed away January 20, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 6, 1962 in Eustis, FL to Leonard Percival and Gloria Shaw Churcher. Married Hollie Backman August 25, 1998 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple; their family was...

January 18, 2015

Our beautiful Mother Sherrie Imogene Herron Gillett Holsten of Magna, Utah passed away peacefully January 18, 2015 at the age of 78. "See you later Alligator!". She was born December 5th 1936 in Murray Utah to Owen Orlando Herron Sr. and Florence Rushton Herron.  She will forever be remembered for the unconditional love and friendship that was so easily...

January 13, 2015

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Conley Page Adams returned to his eternal resting place on January 13, 2015.

Conley was born on February 16, 1935 in Cedar City, UT to John Harvey and LaVell Ireland Adams. He was married to Evelyn Farrow on July...

January 13, 2015

Jannelle Johnson passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2015.  She is now at peace and happy to be reunited with her parents and brothers.  She was born as Kenneth Roger Tate to Boyd R. Tate and Orvilla Johnson Bockholt on January 5, 1950. Jannelle grew up in the Draper and Layton areas, graduated from Davis...

January 11, 2015

Magna -- Wilma Pappas fell asleep peacefully in the hands of the Lord on January 11, 2015, surround by her family. She is now healthy and at peace and with her twin brother, who died at birth, sisters, parents and friends whom she missed so very much. Aunt Wilma was born on November 28,...

January 10, 2015

Margaret Alice Monsen Peterson passed away peacefully January 10, 2015 in Magna, UT. She was born March 15, 1916 in Mount Pleasant, Utah to James Austin and Magnolia Larsen Monsen, and was the second oldest and last living survivor of six children. After her family moved to Magna she attended Cyprus Jr. High and Cyprus...

January 9, 2015

A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, Elaine Riley Dern passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 87.  She went peacefully surrounded by her loving and caring family.  Her strong Irish and Italian heritage sustained her for all these many and sometimes difficult years.   Elaine was born in Magna, Utah on May 23,...

January 8, 2015

Our sweet beloved babushka Vira passed away on January 8, 2015 from the complications of vascular disease.

Vira Grigorivna Oreshych was born in Visokoe Village, Ukraine on January 14 th , 1938. As a child she survived a house fire, German occupation during World War II and...

January 3, 2015

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Tracy Trujillo passed away suddenly Saturday January 3, 2015. She was born February 5, 1948 in Brighton, England to the late Charles L. and Catherine Quinless Hughes. She is survived by her spouse, Gilbert Trujillo, children; Gail Trujillo, Misty (Robert) Greninger, Tori (Kim)...