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Loretta Wadsworth

Loretta Wadsworth

Dec 19, 2024

Our beloved Loretta Fern Whittle Wadsworth passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 19, 2024, at age 80. Loretta will forever be remembered as a natural and inherent peacemaker, selfless and dedicated to the many lives she touched as a wife, daughter, sister, mother, cousin, aunt, grandma, and friend. She was born on November 19, 1944, to parents...

Lorraine Anderton

Lorraine Anderton

Dec 18, 2024

Lorraine Anderton passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024. She celebrated her 91st birthday this year. Lorraine was born on October 20, 1933, in Roosevelt, Utah to Axel and Mildred Anderson.

She was devoted to the gospel and modeled the example of Jesus Christ. She served for many years as a service missionary in the Salt Lake Central City...

Dean Peterson

Dean Peterson

Dec 16, 2024

Dean Earl Peterson returned home to his Heavenly Father on December 16, 2024.

Dean was born on April 11, 1945, to his parents Victor Leroy and Elsie Marie Peterson in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the oldest of 5 children. He grew up hunting, fishing, and even played basketball and football for West High School.

He met his true love, Barbara...

Calvin Help

Calvin Help

Dec 15, 2024

With profound sadness and humble acceptance, we announce the passing of Calvin J. Help, beloved husband of Leona, cherished father of James (deceased) ShaShauna, Kyle, JC, and Kiera. Precious grandfather to Ezra and Juliette. He was a priceless brother, uncle, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Calvin's battle with serious medical issues and cancer in...

Mary Ellen Ladle

Mary Ellen Ladle

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Ellen Maxwell Ladle peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father on December 10, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1938 in Elko, Nevada to Glen and Joan Maxwell and was the first of four children. She married J. Noel Ladle on August 14, 1959 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They had 7 children and put down roots in West...

Moeun Dy

Moeun Dy

Dec 7, 2024

Moeun Dy, 57, of Salt Lake City Utah, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1967, in Battambang, Cambodia, to Dee Bour and Moeut Kreuk. Moeun and her family were among the many who fled Cambodia during the tragic genocide that claimed the lives of millions. The resilience and strength she inherited from her...

Charles "Curt" Larsen

Charles "Curt" Larsen

2024

Charles Curtis “Curt” Larsen was born in September 1941, in Stambaugh, Michigan to Reuben Dee Larsen and Edith Norris Jones. Curt passed away December 5, 2024, at the age of 83, in Sandy, Utah following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. 

Curt’s parents moved to Michigan at the start of World War II where his father went to work in the...

Dorothy Martinez

Dorothy Martinez

Dec 3, 2024

Dorothy Thelma Martinez was born August 17, 1932, in Shepota, Kansas, to Grace and Merle Tomey. She was one of five daughters, helping their father on the farm. In 1968, she married Jose Ben Martinez, joining their two families together. Dorothy was an artist and enjoyed painting immensely. One of her favorite pastimes was shopping at Deseret Industries.

She is by...

Dorothy Arnold

Dorothy Arnold

Dec 2, 2024

It is with a sad heart we announce the death of Dorothy Irene Arnold, age 94. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 2nd, 2024. She was born September 7th,1930, to Marvin Lester Flanders and Frances Pauline Wortmann Drumm Flanders. She was born and raised most of her young life in Kemmer, Wyoming. She was the oldest of...

Allen Passey

Allen Passey

Dec 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father.

Allen M. Passey passed away peacefully in his home, December 1, 2024, of natural causes.

Allen was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on July 23, 1948, to Milford T. Passey and Ruby E. Passey.

He was drafted into the military and served in Vietnam (1968-1969) and Fort Campbell, Kentucky (1969...

Lester Nelson

Lester Nelson

Dec 1, 2024

Our amazing husband, father, and Papa -- Lester Reed Nelson, age 69 -- departed peacefully for a new mission on December 1, 2024. He was surrounded by his family and friends on both sides of the veil as his battle with kidney failure and a rare aggressive cancer concluded.

Les was born October 5, 1955, in Brigham City, Utah. He was...

Mary Lou Broadwater

Mary Lou Broadwater

Nov 29, 2024

Mary Lou Broadwater passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on March 29, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lawrence and Keziah Standing. She was married to Ronald Maurice Broadwater on May 4, 1951, and later sealed in the Jordan River Temple in June of 1996. She...

Marilyn "Joyce" Jones

Marilyn "Joyce" Jones

Nov 25, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Jones, aged 85, passed away November 25, 2024, in West Jordan, Utah.

She was born March 1, 1939, in Murray, Utah to Elmer LeRoy Trone and Eunice Catherine Green. Married Nephi Philip Jones June 26, 1959, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They made their home in Taylorsville, Utah.

Survived by five sons and three daughters: Philip (Mary Ann); Gary...

Sammy Harward

Sammy Harward

Nov 25, 2024

Sammy Jane Harward, born on September 17, 1937, in Fillmore, Utah, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished daughter of Ada Pearl Peterson and Reed Peterson and the eldest of four sisters: Sandra, Glenda, and Micky.

Sammy first met the love of her life, Joe Harward, while working together at Interstate Motor Lines. Despite differing shifts,...

Craig "Dick" Haskell

Craig "Dick" Haskell

Nov 22, 2024

Craig Dick Haskell, 76, of Tooele, Utah went home to his Heavenly Father on November 22, 2024.

Dick was born on July 6, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Laurence Eugene Haskell and Irene Adeline Smith. He graduated from Cyprus High School and later earned several degrees in business from Salt Lake Community College.

Dick honorably served his country in the...

Shane Smith

Shane Smith

Nov 22, 2024

Shane Bruce Smith was born October 29, 1981, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Patricia Lou Cooper and Bruce Mackay Smith. Shane had 4 amazing children Britney (Jose Gomez) Riley, Ethan, Colton, and a granddaughter Rose. He also had a dog, and best friend, Nash.

Shane worked his whole life to take care of his kids. They were his pride and...

Velva Bentley

Velva Bentley

Nov 19, 2024

Velva Farnsworth Bentley passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born to George and Thelma Farnsworth on February 25, 1931. She lost her parents when she was twelve years old and lived in foster homes. She later married the love of her life Kenneth O Bentley and together they raised eight Children. Velva was a fighter to the end;...

Sharla McCleary

Sharla McCleary

Nov 17, 2024

Sharla Fairbourne McCleary passed away on November 17, 2024, peacefully in South Jordan, Utah surrounded by her family. Years prior to her death, she wrote the following obituary:

I was born September 24, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah, coming into the world at just under 3 pounds. I was a spunky baby and cried continually. My Mom was Ferne Pearce...

Sandra Kinser

Sandra Kinser

Nov 16, 2024

Sandra Lee Riggs Kinser, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylorsville, Utah on November 16, 2024.

She was born on March 6, 1945, in Monrovia, California to Hiram Joseph Riggs and Irene (Barrett) Riggs. She graduated from Murray High School and shortly after, married James Rice. They had one daughter together, Cynthia, but ultimately ended the marriage. On...

Luana Hughes

Luana Hughes

Nov 15, 2024

Luana Marie Newman Hughes passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born November 4, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Francis and Drusilla Brown Newman. She was married January 27, 1953, to Harold LaMarr Hughes in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

 She served in many callings and leadership positions in her LDS wards...

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