Gordon Reno's Obituary
In loving memory, we announce the passing of Gordon Reno, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He passed away on May16, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his loving family.
Gordon was born on December 2, 1945 in Park City, Utah to parents James and Wilma (Gordon) Reno. He was blessed to be raised in a blended family that included two older sisters (Mary Helen, Julia) and an older brother (James) from his father’s first marriage, as well as an older brother (Gary) from his mother's first marriage. Three younger brothers, Bryant, Willie, and Tommy made the family complete.
Gordon had a tremendous love for his country. Shortly after graduating from Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1964. He proudly served two tours in Vietnam. This service had a great effect on him and the experiences he had there stayed with him for the rest of his life. Following his military career, he worked in law enforcement in various capacities.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon married Angela Snyder in the Los Angeles, California temple on May 27, 1967. They were blessed with 5 children whom they raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gordon will be remembered for his passion for music as well as his love of history, literature, and poetry. His children and grandchildren will cherish the many times he sang to them and told them stories. He loved teasing his grandchildren and making babies laugh. He loved his Scottish heritage, bagpipes, and talking about military history.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, as well as siblings James, Mary Helen, Julia, Gary, and Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Angela and children, James (Yesenia), Carl, Jenne (Brad), Daniel (Karen), Arlene (Scott), 21 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and brothers Willie and Tom.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 28, from 10:00-10:50am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2225 W 620 N, Provo, Utah. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am. Internment will be at 2pm at the Utah Veterans Cemetery at Camp Williams.
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