<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><channel><title>Home Page Top - The Salt Lake Tribune</title><link>http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/RSS/rssfullpichomepage.csp</link><description>Stories from The Salt Lake Tribune</description><language>en-us</language><webMaster>webmaster@sltrib.com (Webmaster)</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[ Richard Shipley ]]></title><storytext><![CDATA[ Richard William Shipley 1933 ~ 2026 Sandy, UT- Richard William Shipley passed away on April 4, 2026, at the age of 92, in Sandy, Utah. A celebration of life will be held on April 18, 2026, from 11:30am-2pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah 84092). For an extended obituary please see www.larkinmortuary.com. ]]></storytext><image><caption><![CDATA[ Richard Shipley ]]></caption><height></height><width></width><photo>https://cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/saltlaketribune/Photos/SLT0037786-1_20260410.jpg</photo></image></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Reginald Vitek ]]></title><storytext><![CDATA[ Reginald "Reg" A. Vitek 1942 - 2026 Reginald "Reg" A. Vitek, a distinguished attorney and pillar of the San Diego legal community, passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Bakersfield, California, Reg attended San Diego State College, where he earned his B.A. in 1964. He continued his education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), earning his J.D. in 1967. Reg's legal career spanned more than five decades and was defined by excellence and integrity. As a longtime named shareholder at Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek (SCMV), he became one of California's most respected legal experts in complex business litigation and legal malpractice defense of professional liability claims. His work on high-profile cases, including his representation of victims in the 1986 Pan Am Flight 73 litigation, reflected a career committed to justice and the highest standards of professional ethics. Beyond the courtroom, Reg served the State with distinction as a member of the California Commission on Judicial Performance. His list of professional accolades is as long and distinguished as his legal career. Reg was awarded Fellowship (by invitation only) to the American College of Trial Lawyers, was repeatedly included in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers, and was this past year honored by the Louis Welsh Inn of Court with the "Above and Beyond Award" for his tireless service over the years in support of American Inns of Court. Reg was widely recognized as being in the top 1% of his field-a testament to his astuteness, discernment, and unwavering dedication to the craft of law. After retiring from SCMV, Reg joined Boulder Ventures Development, Inc. in 2020 as Partner and General Counsel, working closely with his son, Jeff, and providing trusted counsel. Around this time, Reg and his wife, Virginia, moved to their dream home on the banks of the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon, where they spent their evenings quietly admiring the changing seasons and the natural beauty that surrounded them. The same characteristics that made Reg a formidable force in front of judge and jury made his presence in personal relationships larger-than-life. Reg gave his whole heart and mind to everything he undertook, never settling for half measures. With impeachable moral character and unwavering principles, Reg earned the trust and respect of all who knew him. He was generous in every sense of the word but most importantly, with his time and energy. In his professional life, Reg imparted his legal insight to younger lawyers, mentoring the generation who would eventually succeed him. In his personal life, Reg was a source of wisdom to family and friends, offering guidance through quiet conversations to those who sought his counsel. Reg's passion for the courtroom was superseded only by his devotion to his family. While his way with words was legendary, Reg's love was most evident in his actions. Reg taught by example how to love and be loved-he showed up for his family reliably, quietly, and without hesitation. With a wit as quick and sharp as his intellect, Reg's wry sense of humor was best expressed in perfectly timed one-liners delivered with a knowing smirk and followed by his unmistakable laugh. Reg often traded the high-stakes atmosphere of the courtroom for the tranquility of nature, where hunting and fishing trips were an opportunity to share time, stories, and laughter with those he loved. Reg was a music aficionado-whether listening in solitude or sharing it with others, he found joy in many genres, from classical piano to jazz to country. Reg was also a culinary enthusiast, known for creating gourmet meals for family and friends. An avid pilot for over 60 years, one of his last flights at the controls was, fittingly, a return trip from a family reunion. Reg was the embodiment of a gentleman. His life, both professional and personal, was defined by integrity, respect, and kindness. And it is those traits for which Reg will be remembered. Reg is survived by his children, Jeffrey ("Jeff") M. Vitek, Anthony ("Tony") M. Vitek, and Benjamin ("Ben") D. Vitek, and his grandchildren, Michael, Jack, Charleigh, Tatum, Wyatt, Taylor, and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Partridge, his parents, and brother Mitch. A celebration of Reg's life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mister A's in downtown San Diego. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to "Tunnel to Towers Foundation" in his memory. ]]></storytext><image><caption><![CDATA[ Reginald Vitek ]]></caption><height></height><width></width><photo>https://cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/saltlaketribune/Photos/SLT0037769-1_20260410.jpg</photo></image></item></channel>