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Brent Lee Olsen

Brent Lee Olsen

May 23, 2020

On May 23, 2020 our hero lost his valiant 21-year battle with cancer, that was caused by agent orange from his time in the Vietnam war.

Born on August 1, 1950 to Dean & Virginia Olsen in SLC, Utah. He met the love of his life Marina Smith when they were 16 years old. They married on August 5, 1970 in the...

Richard David Gallegos

Richard David Gallegos

May 22, 2020

On Friday, May 22, 2020 our prankster and kid at heart, a.k.a Ricochet Rabbit, peacefully passed away at the age of 65.

Rick was born July 26, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joe and Rose Gallegos. Rich has 3 children: Richard Gallegos Jr., Shannon Gallegos-Monson, and Kim Marie Gallegos. He also had his sweet little companion chihuahua named...

Wallace Smith Newton

Wallace Smith Newton

May 21, 2020

Wallace Smith Newton, 92, died May 21, 2020.

Wally was born March 21, 1928, in Cardston, Alberta, a son of Lawrence and Virgean Smith Newton. He passes on a rich heritage to his numerous posterity: his paternal grandfather, Sam Smith Newton, was a noted architect and builder, best known as the stonemason for the Latter- day Saint temple in Cardston;...

Ruth Ivy Oliver Mayne

Ruth Ivy Oliver Mayne

May 19, 2020

Our sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Ruth Ivy Oliver Mayne, slipped gracefully and peacefully away on May 19, 2020, surrounded with love by her daughters, Connie and Shauna. It was a time of peace and even joy as we reflected on her life well lived and the example, influence and impact she had on not only us, but so...

Colleen Davis Knecht

Colleen Davis Knecht

May 17, 2020

Colleen Davis Knecht passed away peacefully at home, May 17, 2020. Born May 21, 1939 to Mac and Afton Davis in Heber, Utah.

Mom worked at Simplex Time Recording for many years. Mom was a volunteer at St. Mark’s Hospital for 15 years until she could no longer do it. She loved being a volunteer – that was the highlight...

Patricia Louise Frieze

Patricia Louise Frieze

May 17, 2020

“Together Again”

In Loving Memory of Patricia Louise (Armintrout) Frieze, who was born April 6, 1936  and passed away May 17, 2020.

She is survived by her children: Walter Daniel Frieze Jr. (Kay), Gary Lee Frieze (Suzzanne), Diana Lynn Dennis (Michael), Cheryl Ann Frieze (David); multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother David Wayne Frieze. 

Preceded in death by her...

Gordon "Kent" Evans

Gordon "Kent" Evans

May 14, 2020

Gordon Kent Evans, of West Valley City, Utah, passed away unexpectedly May 14, 2020. 

Kent was born in Roosevelt, Duchesne County, Utah, on January 4th, 1949 and spoke often of his early memories of the area. In grade school, his family moved to Granger, UT, where he went on to graduate from Granger High School. As a teenager and young...

Bonnie Richardson Stephens

Bonnie Richardson Stephens

May 14, 2020

1939 – 2020

Bonnie (Richardson) Stephens, 80, passed away May 14, 2020 in a care center due to complications of Covid 19.  She was the “Unsinkable Molly Brown” according to her sweetheart, Blair.  Her children and grandchildren knew there was nothing short of a world-wide pandemic that would stop her. As with so many things in her life, Bonnie looked...

Sarah A. Woolsey Smith

Sarah A. Woolsey Smith

May 12, 2020

Sarah A. Woolsey Smith passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, of natural causes, at her home in Kearns, with her daughter Joy by her side.

Sarah was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many different positions during her lifetime.

Sarah was born in Cedar City, Utah on August 14, 1923 to...

Richard Kent Ahlstrom

Richard Kent Ahlstrom

May 11, 2020

Richard Kent Ahlstrom was born to Charles Harland and Hester Henderson Ahlstrom on November 17, 1949 in Delta, Utah. He died at the age of 70, on May 11, 2020 surrounded by his family in Tooele, Utah.

He attended West High School and the University of Utah.  He served a valiant mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Dick Adolph Taggart

Dick Adolph Taggart

May 11, 2020

Dick Adolph Taggart, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, returned to his Heavenly Father Monday morning, May 11, 2020. He passed away peacefully from heart failure. He was 81.

He was born Jan 8, 1939 to Nina Marie Anderson and Louis Wesley Taggart, in Afton, Wyoming. He is the oldest of three boys. He grew up in Smoot, Wyoming on...

Ellis Lynn Reed

Ellis Lynn Reed

May 11, 2020

His hundred-year journey ended on May 11, 2020 at his home in West Valley City, Utah surrounded by a loving family.  It began on January 24, 1920 in Lincoln, Idaho.  Dad was born to Albert C Reed and Ivy Bernice Scoresby.  He had a younger sister, Donna.  His mother passed away suddenly when he was 3 years old.  He and Donna went...

Catelyn Cyan Clemens

Catelyn Cyan Clemens

May 11, 2020

Catelyn left us on May 11, 2020 quickly and unexpectedly leaving behind a heart broken family that will never be the same.

To try to put into words how special, thoughtful, and kind she was is impossible, she had a heart so large that anyone she encountered will truly have an empty place in them forever.

She is survived by...

LuGene Fern New

LuGene Fern New

May 11, 2020

LuGene “Genie” Fern New, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 72. She waited to be surrounded by loved ones before returning home to our Father in Heaven on May 11, 2020.

Genie was born October 13, 1947 to Harry and Ruth Fern in Logan, Utah. She had fond memories...

Anni Margaret Bartko-Jensen

Anni Margaret Bartko-Jensen

May 11, 2020

Our beloved “Muttie" Mother, Grandma, Great-grandma Anni B Jensen passed away on May 10th 2020  at St Joseph’s Villa from complications due to Diabetes and liver cancer.  Anni was born on March 10th 1939 in Eastern Germany to Anna Margarete Rudolph and Paul Rolf Bartko.  Our mom is preceded in death by her Husband our father, Tearl M Jensen 12/12/1929...

Madelyn White Knowles

Madelyn White Knowles

May 9, 2020

Madelyn Knowles, 93, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Sherry Saturday morning May 9th in Herriman, Utah.

Madelyn was born to Val and Nellie White in Goshen, Utah.  She has two brothers and five sisters who all have passed away.

May 9th marks the graduation of one classy, loving and kind lady!  She has done so much for...

Presley McKay Howland

Presley McKay Howland

May 8, 2020

Born on April 19, 2020, Presley McKay Howland accompanied her twin sister Navy June Howland in joining the loving care of their parents Benson Ross Howland and Sandra (Gabby) Gabrielle Howland.

Presley fought hard to get to that point and fought even harder to survive 20 days in the NICU. On May 8, 2020, Presley peacefully passed away with her...

Lazara Hernandez De Haro

Lazara Hernandez De Haro

May 6, 2020

Private family Services held

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Josephine R Tafoya

Josephine R Tafoya

May 5, 2020

On May 6, 2020 we lost a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Jo unexpectedly left us due to natural causes. Jo was a very caring and giving person. She never talked bad about anyone and  was willing to go out of her way to help anyone.

She enjoyed being around family and friends. Her true love was spending time...

James Jeffery Newton

James Jeffery Newton

May 4, 2020

James Jeffrey Newton was born Jan. 21, 1970 at Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, New Mexico.  He passed from this life May 4, 2020.  He is the son of Patrick J. and Janet J. Newton. 

James had many challenges in his life.   Including a mental illness that took away much of his joy in life.

He is remembered for...

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