Obituaries

February 5, 2025

Helen Hoopiiaina McOsker, born on March 10, 1952, in Butte, Montana, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, Aunt and friend, Helen was known for her warm heart and welcoming spirit, always opening her home to anyone in need. 

Helen had a passion for sewing and cherished celebrating holidays with family and friends. Her home was a...

February 5, 2025

Glory Dawn Marie Bentley 

Born April 26, 1958 - Passed February 5, 2025

Born in Price Utah lived in Salt Lake City for many years 

Life Partner of 34 years West Jensen

Has 2 children and 5 grandkids 

Daughter Nikki Dee Stults (Eric Stults) 

Grandkids Kyle, Justin and Julie (Zach Turner)

Son Tommy James Bentley 

Grandkids Tommy Joseph Berdale and Jacob Ray 

Glory loved dancing, finding treasures at thrift...

February 4, 2025

“What would I do 

Where would I be 

Without you with me 

How can I breathe

Oh how can I live

Without you with me

Well, I love you

Yes, I truly do

I love you”

This is the first verse of a song I wrote for my beloved wife, shortly after we were married, a song she held dear to her heart. 

Vickie, beloved wife and mother, passed away...

February 3, 2025

Elizabeth Lee Matern ~ 1956-2025  

Our beautiful and deeply loved mother, Elizabeth “Liz” Lee Matern, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of  68. She was born May 27, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leo Lamond and Grace (Thomas) Lee. She married Bruce Leonard Barker on April 6, 1973, and they divorced in 1977. Her second...

February 3, 2025

Gay Malmborg Flesher was born on April 4, 1952, to Walter G. and Audrey Matthews Malmborg. The 4th of 6 children, she learned to fend for herself with a strong personality and determination that all who knew her were blessed to experience. Her family was close growing up and her sisters were by her side until the end.

She graduated from...

February 3, 2025

Obituary coming.

Viewing - Thursday, February 6, 2025, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Funeral - Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:00 am. There will be a viewing at 10:00 am before the funeral.

All services will be held at Peel Funeral Home at 8525 W. Magna Main Street, Magna, UT.

February 3, 2025

Janice Evangeline Lehman, 83, passed away February 3, 2025 at the home of her son, Michael and his wife, Sheri, in Grantsville, Utah.

Born on May 13, 1941, Janice was the fifth child born to James and Delores Bailey in Warwick, Rhode Island. She loved to read and as a child could often be found curled up with a good book...

February 2, 2025

Mary Lou Scow Swensen, 83, passed away on February 2, 2025, in West Jordan, Utah. She was born September 17, 1941, in LaVerkin, Utah, on the kitchen table of the family home, to Mansell & Nelma Scow. She moved to Sugar House when she was 10. She was in the first graduating class of Highland High School in 1959. She...

February 1, 2025

Travis Paul Wharton, 34, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City Utah. He was born on October 31, 1990, in Salt Lake City to Paul  & Kathy Wharton.

Travis was a beloved son, brother & uncle, who left this world with so much love & joy, for his loved ones to remember him by forever!

From a young age,...

January 26, 2025

Peggy Jean Steed Henderson passed away on January 26th, 2025 at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, from a coronary event. 

She was born September 29th, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the old St Marks Hospital on Beck Street, to Elmer J Steed and Mary Jean Lamb. Peggy graduated from Cypress High School in 1969. She was the...

January 25, 2025

January 25, 2025

Derek, age 52, passed away on January 25, 2025, at his home in Magna, due to complications from his recent Multiple Myeloma diagnosis.

Derek was born on March 2, 1972, in Ogden, Utah, to Edwin and Karre Taylor. Derek spent his early childhood in the Ogden area, and elementary school years in Pocatello, Idaho and Washington state, and moved to California...

January 24, 2025

Echelle Ruth Pollock, 51, passed away on January 24, 2025. She was born on June 13, 1973, at the University of Utah Hospital to Lee Mitchell Challis (deceased) and Deanna Chynoweth Linford. 

Echelle was a passionate, thoughtful, energetic, and loving woman who brought joy and laughter to all who knew her. She was so good at sending birthday cards and thoughtful...

January 24, 2025

Our beloved father, brother, and friend, Peter Rokich passed away on January 24th, 2025, in West Jordan, Utah. Peter was born on March 5th, 1965, in Salt Lake City to Pete and Laurel Rokich. He married Dannette Powell on January 20th, 1989.  

Peter graduated from Judge Memorial Catholic High School in 1983 and went on to become a student athlete at...

January 22, 2025

Donald Leo Smith passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 73, after a long valiant fight with Esophageal Cancer. His final moments were spent in the home of his sister and caretaker, Kathy Franks. He was surrounded with love from her and his daughters during his departure.  

Born on January 12th, 1952 to parents Betty Jean Anderson and...

January 21, 2025

Ernest Anthony Mirabella

Ernie, 94, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Magna, Utah. He was born on December 27, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Albert and Teresa Mirabella. Ernie married Elaine on July 16, 1955.

Ernie graduated from Cyprus High School in 1949. He then joined the Air Force and served from 1951-1955 with an honorable discharge. He came home...

January 21, 2025

January 17, 2025

January 15, 2025

Edna Frances DeGraw Knaus joined her eternal companion on January 15, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1925, in Emmett, Idaho, to Doris Kirk DeGraw and David Rylie DeGraw. Edna was raised in Emmett, where she began working in local orchards at the age of eight. She graduated from Emmett High School and was offered an art scholarship, which...

January 12, 2025

Gary Ray Sainsbury, 68, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gary was born on October 3, 1956, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William (Bill) and Mary Sainsbury. 

Gary served in the Navy. Once discharged, he went on to be a baker. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, and spending time with his friends and family. 

Gary...