Obituary

Allan McDonald, who directed the booster rocket project at NASA contractor Morton Thiokol, urged delaying the launch of the space shuttle before it exploded in 1986. He has died at age 83.

KUER is remembering and highlighting the lives of some of the Utahns who died of COVID-19. Courtney Isaiah Smith was a celebrated and beloved musician in Salt Lake City. His friends and colleagues considered him a “musical genius.”

As 2020 comes to a close, KUER is remembering and highlighting the lives of some of the Utahns who died of COVID-19. Dolores Horta lived around the world and held bible studies wherever she went. She’s remembered for her kindness and the community she created.

As 2020 comes to a close, KUER is remembering and highlighting the lives of some of the Utahns who died of COVID-19. Kelly Rindlisbacher was a beloved teacher and principal, who left behind a legacy of kindness, good humor and boundless love for his students.

As 2020 comes to a close, KUER is remembering and highlighting the lives of some of the Utahns who died of COVID-19. William Christofferson fought in World War II and became a tireless advocate for veterans. He passed away at the age of 93 at the Salt Lake Veterans Home named in his honor.

As 2020 comes to a close, KUER is remembering and highlighting the lives of some of the Utahns who died of COVID-19. Marnie Miller Blevins was a long-time Garfield County nurse and mother of three. She’s remembered for her humor and care she had for her patients.

As 2020 comes to a close, KUER is remembering and highlighting the lives of some of the Utahns who died of COVID-19. Sione Ray Tuineau was 35-years-old and lived in West Valley City. He was a husband, father, one of eight siblings and — by all accounts — the life of the party.

Salt Lake County Councilman and Utah businessman Sam Granato has died after a battle with cancer, his family said Wednesday. He was 67 years old.“Sam…

Thomas S. Monson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Tuesday night at the age of 90. In a statement, church…