Obituaries

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...

Geraldine Day White

Geraldine Day White

May 1, 2020

Geraldine Day White, 69, of Magna, Utah, died May 1st due to complications from a fall. 

Geraldine was born December 26, 1950 in Richfield, Utah to Merrell Clark and Uarda Duncan Day. She was the second daughter of 6 living children. 

She graduated from Madison High School in 1969. She met David at a stake dance when he was stationed...

Dorene Owens Anderson

Dorene Owens Anderson

Apr 30, 2020

Dorene Anderson, 83, passed away April 30, 2020 in Layton, Utah. Born May 19, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dori married James Anderson on February 14, 1959 in Elko, Nevada; their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a caring wife, mother and grandmother.

Dori had several different jobs throughout her life. After she officially quit working she...

Maria Luisa Allen

Maria Luisa Allen

Apr 30, 2020

Maria Luisa Pezzaglia was born on a Tuesday in Milan, Italy to Pierina Martiri and Giulio Pezzaglia. She was raised here with her two brothers and two sisters in a loving, Catholic home.

As a young lady, Maria attended a Bingo Parlor in France, where she met Lyle Blaine Allen. He was a tall Army Chief Warrant Officer - also...

Leland Joseph Anderson

Leland Joseph Anderson

Apr 27, 2020

Our brother, uncle and friend Leland J. Anderson passed away on April 27, 2020 at the age of 90. Leland served in the armed forces at Heartbreak Ridge Korea. We will miss him so much.

I would like to thank the staff of Avalon and Willow Wood Care Center for their kind and loving care of Leland.

He is survived...

Mimi Shiratori Cox

Mimi Shiratori Cox

Apr 23, 2020

Miyoko (Mimi) Shiratori Cox passed away on April 23, 2020 at the Avalon West Health & Rehabilitation, West Jordan, Utah at age 86 from diabetes. She was the eighth child of twelve born to Tsunesaku and Tomi Shiratori In Rexburg, Idaho on March 21, 1934.

Mimi graduated from Idaho Falls High School and earned her practitioner nursing license at Sacred...

Joseph LeRoy Staley

Joseph LeRoy Staley

Apr 23, 2020

Joseph LeRoy Staley, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, and friends on April 23, 2020. He was born on May 22, 1940, to Harl Leonard (Edward Harold) Staley and Delores Bowman, in Richmond, Utah.

He grew up in Idaho, graduating from Marsh Valley High School.  He lived in Utah most of his adult life. Joe worked for Vista International,...

Leslie Michele Huff

Leslie Michele Huff

Apr 21, 2020

Leslie Michele Huff, 57, of Riverton, Utah passed away April 22, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Leslie was born July 13, 1962 to Bert “Clyde” and Doris Buckley. Leslie graduated from Granger High School in 1980. She graduated from cosmetology school and continued to work cutting hair in her home during the early years of her marriage.

Leslie married Glen...

Audree Heaton

Audree Heaton

Apr 21, 2020

Audree Heaton passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 90 after battling Alzheimer’s type dementia for many years. Born in Cedar City, Utah on June 29, 1929 to Richard and Pearl Pace Williams, Audree married LeGrande J. Heaton on October 17, 1952 in the St. George Temple where they were sealed for eternity.

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Joseph Jerry Worthen

Joseph Jerry Worthen

Apr 17, 2020

Joseph Jerry Worthen was born February 19, 1926 in Panguitch, Utah. He peacefully passed away at his home in West Valley City on April 17, 2020.  He married his sweetheart Barbara Ann Mitchell in 1945, and they shared life’s many adventures together. They raised 3 sons, Jerry, Mark and Bob. Jerry was an avid outdoor lover who enjoyed spending time...

Melanie Ann Ford

Melanie Ann Ford

Apr 16, 2020

Melanie Ann Henline Ford passed away peacefully at her home on April 16, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was with the love of her life,  her husband Bob.

Melanie was born June 3, 1965 in Granger, Utah to Howard Leon Henline and Cheri Lee Palmer Henline.

She was born the second daughter of six children. Melanie graduated...

James Orla Miller

James Orla Miller

Apr 15, 2020

James Orla Miller - 'Jim' - beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away April 15, 2020 due to natural causes.

Jim was born to Robert Earl Miller and Doris Irene Kingery Miller in California on November 29, 1962.  He was the youngest of their five children.

Jim loved “do it yourself” projects and could fix or make...