Obituaries
Salt Lake City & St. George, Utah Obituaries
Local obituaries for Salt Lake City, St. George, Salt Lake and Washington Counties in Utah
Merrill LeRoy Johnson
Apr 20, 2026
Merrill LeRoy Johnson, age 85, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1942, in West Valley City, Utah. He married Colleen Koplin Johnson on March 28, 1972. They were sealed in the Jordan Temple on February 14, 2009.
Merrill liked to do family history. He also worked for labor rights for the union, he was an...
Richard Jess Pocock
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Pocock, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 10, 2026, from complications related to a recent injury and surgery. In the quiet hours of the morning, his mortal journey came to a close, surrounded by his three children. Yet his eternal journey continues, as he is reunited with Peggy, his dear wife of 51 years…...
Mark "Marky" Andrew Martinez
Apr 6, 2026
To know Mark was to know a friend; he never met a stranger. He attended Granger High School (West Valley City, UT) and graduated from Phillips Junior College (Salt Lake City, UT) with a degree in computer programming, but his true passion was food. He delighted diners as the chef aboard the historic Spirit of Washington Dinner Train (Renton, WA)...
Thomas Edward LeBreton IV
Apr 4, 2026
Thomas Edward LeBreton IV returned to his heavenly home on the morning of Saturday, April 4, 2026, following a courageous year-long battle with ALS. He leaves behind a life defined by service, dedication, and an unwavering devotion to his family.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thomas—affectionately known as “Tom”—married his beloved sweetheart, Susan Wilkinson, in October 1976. Together, they built...
Cathleen Jill McIntyre
Mar 29, 2026
We lost our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Cathleen Jill McIntyre, on March 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with COPD.
Cathy was born on August 12, 1964, to John and Peggy McIntyre. She was the fourth of five girls, arriving 17 minutes ahead of her twin sister, Christine. Cathy spent her early years in Salt Lake City...
Alice Moore Jewett
Mar 24, 2026
Alice Moore Jewett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully March 24, 2026. She was 94 years old. Alice was born in Payson, Utah, the daughter of Cleon Huish Moore and Vida Hill Moore.
Alice grew up in Payson and graduated from Payson High School, where she developed the strong work ethic, faith, and friendships that shaped her...
Harold Whittle
Mar 19, 2026
Harold Whittle, a devoted father, veteran, entrepreneur, and a man shaped by both hardship and resilience, passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born on March 7, 1948, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Harold faced significant challenges early in life. His childhood was marked by instability and adversity—experiences that would profoundly shape both his strengths and his struggles. Despite...
Maria Rosa Ibanez-Lasater
Mar 18, 2026
Maria Rosa Ibanez-Lasater Age.66 passed away on March 18, 2026 in Salt Lake City Utah. She was born on September 17, 1959 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to parents Annabel Villagra and Eduardo Battistella. She married Michael Dewayne Lasater on January 5, 2009.
Maria was a deeply creative soul - a writer, an artist, a mother, and a grandmother. She had a...
Gregory S Salazar
Mar 16, 2026
Gregory S. Salazar, age 65, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 16, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on April 4, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Jose D. Salazar and Dorothy M. Molinar. Gregory married Kristen Howell Salazar on October 9, 2009.
Greg was a loving son, husband, father, uncle, and...
Robert Lee Burt
Mar 16, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lee Burt, 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2026. He was so many things to so many people in his life - beloved husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, brother, veteran, friend, and golf buddy – and to say that he gave all that he had into each of these roles would seem to be understating it. Simply put,...
Kay Carman Lee
Mar 12, 2026
The world is a lot less brighter with the passing of Kay Carman Lee (70), who passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday March 12th, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Kay was born on June 11th, 1955 to Thomas and Evelyn Gordon in Portland, Oregon, where she was raised all through her childhood. Kay eventually became...
Orval Ray "Buzz" Schraeder
Feb 28, 2026
Orval Ray “Buzz” Schraeder passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 3, 1938, in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, to Henry and Esther Schraeder. Buzz grew up on the family farm alongside his 16 siblings, learning early the value of hard work, family loyalty, and the simple joys of country life.
Known to...
Dawn Marie Young
Feb 24, 2026
Dawn Marie Young (McGrath) lived her 63 years with unmistakable energy, warmth, and an adventurous spirit that shaped every chapter of her life. She passed away peacefully at home in Park City, Utah, on February 24, 2026, surrounded by family.
Dawn was born on April 1, 1962, in the Bronx to Elizabeth Jean McGrath (Lang) and Henry John McGrath. Her parents...
JR Shults
Feb 13, 2026
JR Shults, Father, Brother, and Friend, passed away far too soon, on February 13th, 2026, at the age of 44.
JR was born on October 20th, 1981 to Duane J. and Pauline Rose Luster Shults. A native of St. george, JR attended Dixie High School and later Dixie College. He carried with him the determination and work ethic that would define...
McKay Middlesworth
Jan 21, 2026
McKay “Mac” Middlesworth
7/9/1948-1/21/2026
McKay Middlesworth passed away on January 21, 2026 of natural causes in Pocatello, Idaho.
McKay was born on July 9, 1948 to Ray Lyle and Carolyn Rollo Middlesworth in Cedar City, Utah.
After graduating with a degree in English, McKay spent his early career in education. He later worked for the state of Utah. After retiring from the state, he...
Scott Robert Fassnacht
Jan 15, 2026
Scott Robert Fassnacht (born in Akron, OH), age 55, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on January 15, 2026.
Scott was deeply devoted to his wife, Cathy, whom he loved profoundly. Their marriage was the cornerstone of his life. He is also survived by his siblings, Dave (Lisa), Jamie (Amanda), and Megann; and his nieces, Natalie and Emily.
Scott was a...
Lavar Noel Rigby
Jan 14, 2026
Lavar Noel Rigby, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on January 14, 2026 in St. George, Utah. He was born April 19, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah to Rowland Lavar and Mary Noel Rigby. Lavar is the fourth of six children: Donna Rae Askin (deceased), Julia Braithwaite (Tucson, AZ), Maurine Roberts (deceased), Charles (Cave Junction, OR), and Marietta Rigby...
Adrian Emmanuel Kordell McCleary
Jan 11, 2026
Adrian Emmanuel Kordell McCleary, 28, died on 1/11/2026, he was born on 12/25/1997 in Bryan County TX to Tasha and Billy McCleary who have received him on the other side. Adrian has never married and has no children.
Adrian was a confident, charismatic human who enjoyed football and dancing, and loved entertaining.
He is survived by his brother Caleb Sherman and his...
Virgil "Jim" Stevenson
Jan 8, 2026
Virgil Clifford “Jim” Stevenson, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in New Harmony, Utah, with family by his side.
Jim was born on September 12, 1927, in Mountain Home, Utah, to Clifford B. and Rayda Louise Jenson Stevenson. He married the love of his life, Helen Sue Ode, on December 26, 1952, in Evanston, Wyoming. Together they shared...
Leanor “Lyn” Allred Dialogue
Jan 5, 2026
Leanor "Lyn" Allred Dialogue, 83 of Sandy, Utah passed away January 5, 2026.
She was born in Price Utah on December 31, 1942. She was the third child of Mildred and Robert Clay Allred. She was proud of the fact that she was their first child to be born in a hospital. Lyn grew up in Salt Lake City and loved...
