Obituaries

Judith Ann Gallagher

Judith Ann Gallagher

Oct 6, 2021

Judith Ann Gallagher (Butcher) passed away on October 6th 2021. 

Judy was born January 5th 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Bert and Rose Butcher.

 She was a proud graduate of West High School. 

Judy married M. Peter Gallagher on June 5th 1959 in Elko, Nevada, and was blessed with 3 sons.  

She passed at her home, surrounded...

Gary Cannon Nichols

Gary Cannon Nichols

Oct 6, 2021

Gary Cannon Nichols was born on February 16, 1951 to Ivan and Elaine Nichols in Monticello, Utah. He died on October 6, 2021, in Salt Lake City surrounded by family. After battling cancer and surviving a bone marrow transplant, he succumbed to pneumonia.

Gary, once dubbed Utah’s “King of Kayaking”, developed his love of the outdoors early on with many...

James Gray Luter

James Gray Luter

Oct 4, 2021

Dr. James Gray Luter Jr, 89 loving son, husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully into his next stage of life on October 4,2021

Jim was born June 1,1932 in Saginaw MI, to Mary Ellen Keyes and James Gray Luter, Sr. After living in several states, he ended up in Southern California and graduated from Torrance High in Torrance, California in...

Jacob Jeremy Hansen

Jacob Jeremy Hansen

Oct 4, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jacob Jeremy Hansen, age 17, our beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Those who knew Jakey, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.

He was deeply committed to his family and his dog Ace. He enjoyed target shooting, fishing and riding his...

Wayne Boam

Wayne Boam

Oct 4, 2021

“Wayne” Boam was born on January 31, 1941 in Holladay, Utah and left this earthly life on October 4, 2021, surrounded by his family in his home in Taylorsville, Utah. We are certain he was greeted by his parents, Grant Odell and Rosa Afton Boam. Wayne’s siblings all survive him. Anne (Richard) Smith, Joyce (Brent) Anderson, and Thomas “Lee” (Myrna)...

Kionasina Taito-Tusa Roache Lealaogata

Kionasina Taito-Tusa Roache Lealaogata

Sep 27, 2021

On September 27, 2021, our dearest nana and mother, Kionasina Taito-Tusa Roache Lealaogata, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her precious grandchildren and children.

She will be remembered as being a great chef. She could turn one small meal into a Thanksgiving feast! No one will ever come close to her kekepua’a/manapua’s. Kionasina sacrificed many...

Vernon Joseph Hurst

Vernon Joseph Hurst

Sep 27, 2021

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-greatgrandfather passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2021.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Petersen; and his children, Allen Hurst(Judy), Marilyn Farley, Karen Dalton(Ken), James Hurst(Karen), Gary Hurst(MaryAnn), Steven Hurst, Dale Hurst(Gillese), Dean Hurst(Tena), and Jay Hurst.

He was preceded in death by Beth LaRue VanValkenburg, Thelma Jorgensen, Dorine Ella Hancock, Dian...

Jeremy Michael Austin

Jeremy Michael Austin

Sep 26, 2021

Jeremy Michael (Wood) Austin (aka: Jeremiah Lynn Jones), 44, passed away from a short-term illness at the West Jordan Care Center, West Jordan, Utah, where he had been a resident for 29 years. He passed peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with his mother at his side. Jeremy was born May 4, 1977, in Circleville, Ohio. His parents are Boyd...

Arden David Sullivan

Arden David Sullivan

Sep 26, 2021

Arden David Sullivan, age 93, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2021 at home with his loved ones by his side. Arden was born October 4, 1927, in Roosevelt, Utah. He is the son of Thomas and Delora Wilkins Sullivan. He graduated from Roosevelt High School. He served during the Korean conflict. He married Delores Trane in 1954. Their marriage...

Anthony Scott Miller

Anthony Scott Miller

Sep 25, 2021

In the wee hours of Saturday, September 25th, our son, Anthony Scott Miller, left this earth.  He left us very suddenly and unexpectedly.  He is survived by his parents, his brother, and his 3 beautiful children.    He was an extremely hard worker and gave his all when tasked to do something, his smile was infectious and his happy go lucky demeanor...

Gilbert Jerry Hobbs

Gilbert Jerry Hobbs

Sep 23, 2021

Gilbert “Jerry” Hobbs passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2021, after battling health issues over the last several months of his life. Jerry made a grand entrance into this world being born on his parents Gilbert (Bert) Hobbs and Maxine Brady’s kitchen table on August 28, 1936.

Jerry is survived by the “Love of his Life” Sharon Rueckert...

Carolyn Tuckett Birch

Carolyn Tuckett Birch

Sep 23, 2021

"Little Red"

Mom was born April 23, 1933 in Santaquin, Utah to Frank Roland Tuckett and Adaleen Larson. Dad and Mom met on a blind date and soon were married in the Salt Lake Temple on November 21, 1952.

Mom graduated from Payson High School and went to Westminster College and studied to be a nurse. She was an exceptional...

Henry Hong Lim

Henry Hong Lim

Sep 21, 2021

Henry Hong Lim was born in Cambodia September 2, 1977 and lost his hard-fought battle with cancer on September 21, 2021 in Murray, Utah.  

Henry and his family migrated to Utah in 1981.  He grew up in Oakland, California and later moved to Riverdale, Utah. He started his own family business and became an entrepreneur, owning his business “Jungle Juice”...

Fred Wells

Fred Wells

Sep 21, 2021

Fredrick John Wells born on April 8, 1952, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021 with his family by his side. He worked at Kennecott Smelter for 30 years. Fred grew up in West Valley City and attended Granite High School.

He married the love of his life, Rebecca Lee on July 14, 1978 in the Salt Lake Temple. Fred...

Carolyn Springman Kendall

Carolyn Springman Kendall

Sep 20, 2021

Carolyn Springman Kendall passed away September 20, 2021 at the age of 82.

Born in Loup City, Nebraska to Claris E. and Lucille R. Springman. She met Bob Kendall who she later married; that marriage lasted 62 years. Together they had two children Bruce R. (Diane) Kendall and Shari (Maurice) Garceau. They had three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and one...

Joe Russell Johnson

Joe Russell Johnson

Sep 19, 2021

Joseph Russell Johnson, aka “Jody” “Joe” “Harley “, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, September 19, 2021.Born December 28, 1966 to Claudia Zdunich Johnson and JR Johnson. Raised in Sandy, Utah along with his two sisters, Shauna Johnson and Tiffany Jensen.Joe attended Hillcrest High School and graduated from Valley High School. A blessing from his first marriage is his son, Cody Johnson,...

Veda R Nelson

Veda R Nelson

Sep 19, 2021

Veda Ramsay Nelson “Grama Darn” was born in Glendale, Utah, February 11, 1933 to Lillian Johnston and Lester Ramsay. She died in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 19, 2021, at the age of 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne; son Michael; her granddaughter Suzanne; and her great-grandkids Magnus and Michaela. She is survived by...

June Elaine Boyer

June Elaine Boyer

Sep 18, 2021

“Granny”

Taylorsville, Utah

June Boyer passed away peacefully Saturday September 18, 2021 at the age of 85. Born in Russett Oklahoma to William and Ora Mae Boyer September 7, 1936. Married 31 years to Shinichi Nakamura before his passing in 2018. Siblings: sister Jeanne Harris, brother Jim Boyer.

She was raised Southern Baptist and loved her Savior Jesus. She graduated...

Thomas William Manseau

Thomas William Manseau

Sep 18, 2021

Tommy, our very much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather unfortunately lost his hard-fought battle with cancer Saturday. He left this earthly place at home peacefully with Sam and his kids by his side. Although he left this world, he was able to live a very fulfilled and extremely productive and well-deserved life. He is someone who will be remembered by...

Glenna Hymas Ridge

Glenna Hymas Ridge

Sep 16, 2021

Glenna Hymas Ridge born on August 1, 1936, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2021. She worked hard all her life. She received her Cosmetology License, worked at Dee’s Family Restaurant and Mervyn's Department store. She met many lifelong friends at Mervyn’s that she remained in contact with after she retired.

She loved her friends and family. She...