Lory Gail Villalobos (Michalenko) Obituary (1954 - 2015)

Wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Lory Gail Villalobos (Michalenko), age 61, of West Jordan, Utah, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Jordan Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Michael Villalobos, and caring mother to Alan Moreau, Lisa Shurtz, Krysten Olson, and Michele Finlinson. Lory was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 31, 1954 to Arnold and Irene Michalenko. Lory met Michael Villalobos while he was serving at Fort Carson, Colorado. They married in 1982 and raised their family in California and West Jordan, Utah. Lory was a faithful and giving member of the Welby Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She held many callings in the church, including her favorite, teaching Primary. Lory was the most kind and compassionate person, and loved spending time with all of her grandchildren. She fully embraced her opportunity to serve, giving to the needy of the Salt Lake Valley and making friends wherever she went. Lory loved to bake, cook, garden, and bask in the sun next to the family pool. Lory is survived by her loving spouse, Michael Villalobos, and her four children Alan (Donna), Lisa (Lincoln), Krysten (Jonathan), and Michele (Christopher). Ten grandchildren, plus one on the way, one great-grandchild and brother Rodney (Sandy) Michalenko are also survived by her. She is preceded in death and will be welcomed in Heaven with open arms by her parents, brothers, sister, and granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Welby 1st Ward House located at 9376 S. 4000 W., West Jordan, Utah. Viewings will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Jenkins Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan, UT 84095 and on Friday from 9:30-10:30 am at the church. Thank you to the caring family, friends and staff at Jordan Valley Medical Center for their continued compassion and care throughout her courageous journey. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT 84095