Kathryn Ruby Luque

Kathryn was born October 9, 1952 to John "Shorty" Nielsen and Lillian Gray Nielsen in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kathryn grew up in Granger, Utah and stayed close by to care for her mother when her father passed. She earned a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah. She married the love of her life, Peter in Las Vegas on November 5, 1977. Above all Kathryn loved her family and friends. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved animals, reading, taking art classes and volunteering with the Early Literacy Program. She is survived by her daughter, Kim ( Billy) Licciardone and grandchildren Dante Larsen and Sophia Licciardone. She is preceded in death by husband Peter Luque and parents John "Shorty" Nielsen and Lillian Gray Nielsen.

A memorial service will be held on January 3, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 4270 S Falcon St, West Valley City, Utah at 1:00 PM.