Eric Roberts Obituary
December 5, 1969 – June 24, 2025
Eric Kelly Roberts was born on December 5, 1969, in Pasadena, Texas, and passed away on June 24, 2025, in West Valley, Utah, following a lifelong battle with mental health challenges.
Eric was raised in East Texas and graduated from Corrigan-Camden High School in 1988. He served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California Los Angeles Mission, where he taught the gospel in Spanish. After his mission, Eric moved to Utah and pursued higher education. He attended Utah Valley Community College (now Utah Valley University), where he earned an Associate's Degree. He then transferred to Brigham Young University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in English. During this time, he was employed at McDonald's, where he met his future wife, Trichelle Evans. Though the two later divorced, they were blessed with four children: Tyler, Alexis, Olivia, and Abigail.
Eric had a deep love for literature and could often be found engrossed in a book when not enjoying his favorite television programs. He was a gifted writer and found a meaningful outlet in writing poetry, often using it to express thoughts and emotions he found difficult to share otherwise. He had a fondness for his beloved dog Simba II, watermelon-flavored gum, LiveWire Mountain Dew, and the character Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. Though his journey on earth ended too soon, we honor the strength he showed in the face of darkness.
Eric is survived by his former wife Trichelle Roberts, his children: Tyler Roberts (Kiri), Alexis Roberts, Olivia Roberts, and Abigail Roberts; his granddaughters, Emberly and Hadley Roberts; and his unborn grandson, Caspian Roberts, expected in August 2025. He is also survived by his brothers, Tracy Roberts (LaVieve) and Joseph Roberts (Kayla), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Roberts Sr. and Karen Ann Olsen Roberts; his brothers, Robert Roberts Jr. and Dale Roberts; and his sisters, Jeanne Roberts and Valerie James.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Prairie Stake Center, located at 5360 W. 7000 S., West Jordan, Utah 84081.
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Dallas Rivas
August 17, 2025
C J
August 16, 2025
Dear Kia-Leigh, we will miss your light.
Jeri Linford
August 7, 2025
I will miss our girl time together. Fly with angels my dear sister and friend
Shayne Leah Carlson
August 7, 2025
Kia-Leigh, We didn't know each other well but I was very familiar with all that you struggled with as you sought security and acceptance. Your community will always remember you as the thoughtful, caring woman you have always been. Life may have let you down but may you now rest in peace.
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Jennifer Pendragon
August 5, 2025
I very much enjoyed our conversations Kia Leigh. You are an Amazing Woman through and through. Rest in Power
Samantha Smith
August 4, 2025
Kia-Leigh, I´m sorry you didn´t get the support and welcoming you deserved. The community will miss you.
Peregrin Took
August 4, 2025
May Kia rest in peace. Whilst I didn't personally know HER I know SHE was courageous until the very end.
Dallas
August 4, 2025
Kayleigh, I´m so sorry life let you down. You were an amazing woman and I wish your family had accepted you for you. Because of that, you are no longer here. Know that the Community supported you. We often worried about you because you were so distraught. May you rest in eternal peace and live as Kayleigh the rest of your eternal life.
Mark Jolley
July 1, 2025
I am deeply sorry for your loss. When I chose to embrace religion more fully, Eric was one of the individuals who reached out to me, making me feel welcomed despite my doubts and insecurities.
We often communicated, sometimes discussing trivial matters, other times engaging in profound and meaningful conversations.
Through those deep discussions, I came to know Eric better and grew to admire and respect his sharp intelligence.
Life's journey, often called mortality, can be challenging and overwhelming at times. However, the lessons Eric learned here will contribute to building the Lord's kingdom for eternity.
May God bless your family during this difficult time.
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