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Logan and Smithfield, UT Obituaries

Local obituaries for families in Logan, Smithfield, Cache County and surrounding areas in UT.

Ila Erickson

Ila Erickson

Jul 8, 2026

With comfort and peace in our hearts, we announce the passing of our dear mother, Ila Erickson on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Ila was born on June 5, 1936 to Lowell Samuel and Elfonda Hymas Crossley in Smoot, Wyoming. She often spoke fondly of those early childhood days when life didn’t come so easily as did beautiful memories. This is where...

Tevita Ha'unga Fonua

Tevita Ha'unga Fonua

Jun 29, 2026

"When Heavenly Father gave me Tevita Fonua nearly fifty years ago, I never understood how difficult it would be when he would one day call that gift home again." — Wendy Fonua

Tevita Haʻunga Fonua, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 74, after many...

Lynette Spackman

Lynette Spackman

Jun 29, 2026

Lynette Spackman, 69 peacefully passed away in her home in Logan, UT 6/29/26 after a short hard-fought battle with cancer.

Lynette was born 5/27/57 to Reed and Thailia Spackman. She was raised in Richmond, UT graduating from Sky View High then on to Utah State University. She resided in Logan the remainder of her life. She spent the bulk of her...

Elizabeth Jane Fantley

Elizabeth Jane Fantley

Jun 26, 2026

Elizabeth Jane Fantley, age 72, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in Logan, Utah. 

Jane was born on December 10, 1953, in Weiser, Idaho. She spent her childhood growing up in Huntington, Oregon, where she developed the strong values and deep love of family that stayed with her throughout her life. Jane had a lifelong passion for genealogy. She found...

Dwight Enid Beyeler

Dwight Enid Beyeler

Jun 17, 2026

Dwight Beyeler, age 63, passed away on June 17, 2026, leaving behind far more than memories. He leaves a legacy of loyalty, quiet strength, honest work, and a gentle reminder to slow down, cherish the people we love, and find joy in the beauty that surrounds us.

Dwight was born on October 26, 1962, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Ann Marie and...

Frank Lewis Hanagarne Jr.

Frank Lewis Hanagarne Jr.

Jun 13, 2026

Frank Lewis Hanagarne Jr., 68, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Logan, Utah, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Frank was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, to Frank Hanagarne Sr. and Lily Homer. He grew up in New Mexico and graduated from high school in Farmington before pursuing further education in mining. He earned a degree in...

Peggy Jean (McHugh) Baker

Peggy Jean (McHugh) Baker

Jun 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Peggy Jean Baker

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Peggy Jean Baker, who left this world peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born on August 12, 1960, in East Meadow, New York, to her devoted parents, Pauline and Robert McHugh. She lived...

Carolyn Lee Nelson

Carolyn Lee Nelson

Jun 8, 2026

Carolyn Lee Peterson Nelson, 75, of Richmond Utah, passed away on June 6th, 2026. She was born June 7th, 1950 to Lawain and Jaqueline Peterson.

She died June 6th surrounded by her family.

She was the middle of three children, with an older sister, Linda Peterson Raschke, who preceded her in death, and a younger brother, Jeff Peterson.

She married Tim Russell Nelson...

Michael Bret Draper

Michael Bret Draper

May 23, 2026

Michael Bret Draper was born October 18, 1959 and died May 23, 2026 from a short battle with cancer.Mike was a true servant to others. He gave generously of his time, talents, and heart in ways both large and small. He volunteered as an usher at the Eccles Theater, where he welcomed people with warmth and kindness. He also shared...

Ricky Thy Bun Dien

Ricky Thy Bun Dien

May 20, 2026

We celebrate the extraordinary life of Bun Thy Dien, also known as Ricky, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital. He was surrounded by family and close friends.

Bun Thy was born on May 1, 1954, in a small countryside village in South Vietnam. His early upbringing was shaped by the close bonds...

Altagracia Barbara Sobeya Vargas

Altagracia Barbara Sobeya Vargas

May 20, 2026

Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra amada madre y abuela, Altagracia Bárbara Sobeya Vargas, quien falleció el 20 de mayo de 2026 en Smithfield, Utah, a la edad de 76 años, luego de una larga y valiente lucha contra la enfermedad renal y la demencia.

Nació en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, el 4 de diciembre de 1949, hija de...

Wayne Lamar Hassell

Wayne Lamar Hassell

May 7, 2026

Wayne Lamar Hassell, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Smithfield, Utah.

Wayne was born on July 8, 1939, in Bluewater, New Mexico, to Mayner Lee Hassell and Genevieve Tietjen Hassell. He was the second of eight children and grew up in the village of Bluewater, where he developed an early love for mechanics, airplanes, hard work, and the...

Katie Oliverson

Katie Oliverson

May 6, 2026

Katie Cutler Oliverson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2026, at the age of 65.Katie was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Sidney and Jolene Cutler. She spent her life devoted to her family, her faith, and the people she loved so deeply.Katie was one of the most fun and loving people anyone could...

Jeremy Todd Nelson

Jeremy Todd Nelson

May 1, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jeremy Todd Nelson, 43, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Jeremy passed away on May 1, 2026 during his morning run.

Jeremy was born in Provo, Utah, on February 27, 1983, to Pat and Sandi Nelson. His resilience was evident early on as he was born with a cleft lip and palate,...

Marilyn Yvonne Buirley

Marilyn Yvonne Buirley

Apr 26, 2026

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Daniel Joseph McGough

Daniel Joseph McGough

Apr 26, 2026

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Daniel Joseph McGough was born May 16, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Charles Gehring McGough and Anne Frances Hoop. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Anthony Charles (Helen Nimmo), Robert Harry (Lois McCracken), and Mark Steven; and his sister Shirley Ann (James Sutton).

He is survived by his sister Mary Elizabeth (Paul Wynkoop)...

Mae Astrid Roberts

Mae Astrid Roberts

Apr 22, 2026

Mae Astrid Strand Roberts, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, musician, and friend, passed away on April 22nd, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, generosity, and creativity.

Mae was born on April 10, 1932, in Tremonton, Utah, the youngest of 4 children born to Swedish immigrants Oscar Enock Strand and Judith Cerafia Hellstrom Strand. From childhood, Mae was bright and...

Letebrhan Fshatsion Goitom

Letebrhan Fshatsion Goitom

Apr 20, 2026

ታሪክ ሂወት ወዘሮ ለተብርሃን ፍሳሃጽየን!

ወይዘሮ ለተብርሃን ፍስሃጽየን ጎይቶም ካብ ኣቡኣ ኣቶ ፍስሃጽየን ጎይቶምን ካብ ኣዲኣ ውይዘሮ ሰበነ ገብረእዝጋብሄርን ኣብ 1965 ዓ ም ኣብ ዓዲ ሓሰሮ መራጉዝ ተወልደት።

ውይዘሮ ለተብርሃን ካብ 6 የሕዋታ ንወለዳ ካላኣይት ጓሎም ነበረት።

ክሳብ እድምኣ ኣኪሉ ሓዳራ ትገብር፡ ንወልዳ ብዝንኣድ ትሕግዝ ነበረት። ኣብ 1978 ናብ ኣቶ ሃብትማርያም ኣርኣያ ኣዲ መርከጃ ተመርዕያ ን ኣብርሃም ቦክሪ ወዳ ወለደት። ብ ፍትሕ ክኣ...

Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown

Apr 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bobby Brown, a gentle soul whose kindness touched all who knew him. Born on May 30, 1974, in Oceanside, California, Bobby departed this life suddenly, unexpectedly, and tragically on April 20, 2026, in Hyde Park, Utah. His loss leaves a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and...

Jay Claude Bennett

Jay Claude Bennett

Apr 20, 2026

Jay Claude Bennett, 96, passed away peacefully at Logan Regional Hospital on Monday, April 20th of natural causes. Jay was born to George H. and Norma Ellery Bennett July 20th, 1929, in Ogden, Utah. He was the first of eight children and grew up working

alongside his parents and siblings on the family farm in Syracuse, Utah. He was taught the...

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