Gayle Eleanor Defa Obituary

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Start: 2025-07-23T00:00:00
End: 2025-07-23T02:00:00
Location: Memorial Redwood Mortuary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gayle Eleanor Defa (West Jordan, Utah), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 16, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gayle Eleanor Defa to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Martin and Eleanor Martin; her husband Richard; and her siblings, Ron Martin, Bill Martin, Dave Martin and Shirley Haycock.

She is survived by: her children, Terry (Kay), Scott (Peggi) and Corey (Shelly); her grandchildren, Landon, Preston, Marshall and Chase (Janelle); and her great grandchildren, Savanah and Esmeralda.

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Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries

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July 22

Viewing

Memorial Redwood Mortuary
6500 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084

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July 23

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Memorial Redwood Cemetery
6500 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084

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