RACE, RELIGION + SOCIAL JUSTICE

Funeral services announced for President M. Russell Ballard

Nov 14, 2023, 9:40 AM | Updated: Nov 17, 2023, 12:18 pm

President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church o...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced funeral plans on Tuesday for Elder M. Russell Ballard, the Acting President of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. President Ballard died on Sunday at age 95.

According to the church, President Ballard’s services will be held Friday at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

The service is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

The services at the Tabernacle are open to anyone over the age of eight, but the burial service following President Ballard’s funeral will be private.

The church said it would also stream President Ballard’s funeral in multiple languages on its website, one of its YouTube channels and BYUtv.

According to the church’s announcement, President Ballard’s family asked for donations to This Is The Place Heritage Park instead of flowers.

Bonneville International Corporation, the company that owns KSL NewsRadio, is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Race, Religion + Social Justice

A mural on the outer wall of The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. A speech bubble reads "...

Mariah Maynes

Bringing literacy to the Utah book desert

The entire state of Utah is considered a book desert, but some groups are impacted more than others. A Salt Lake City Bookshop and nonprofit are working to change that.

7 days ago

A rendering of the Barcelona, Spain temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)...

KSL NewsRadio

Two new temple sites announced, visual rendering unveiled for third

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced the sites of two new temples.

8 days ago

Image of President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (Church of Jesus Christ...

Simone Seikaly

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland set apart as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve

Jeffrey R. Holland is now the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second-highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

13 days ago

President M. Russell Ballard might have been losing his vision himself, but he never stopped inviti...

Boyd Matheson

Boyd Matheson: President M. Russell Ballard inviting all to “come and see!”

President M. Russell Ballard spent his life inviting people to "come and see."

13 days ago

New leadership at the Utah Pride Center...

Waverly Golden

New leadership at the Utah Pride Center, overspent on 2023 Pride Festival

The Utah Pride Center is revamping their leadership after spending $1.5 million more on this year's Pride Festival than the previous year.

14 days ago

Boyd Matheson speaks with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield on KSL TV....

Kristine Weller

Rabbi speaks on growing antisemitism in the U.S.

American Jews are planning to march in Washington D.C. on Tuesday to combat antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

16 days ago

Sponsored Articles

front of the Butch Cassidy museum with a man in a cowboy hat standing in the doorway...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking Back: The History of Bear Lake

The history of Bear Lake is full of fascinating stories. At over 250,000 years old, the lake has seen generations of people visit its shores.

silhouette of a family looking over a lake with a bird in the top corner flying...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

8 Fun Activities To Do in Bear Lake Without Getting in the Water

Bear Lake offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy without having to get in the water. Catch 8 of our favorite activities.

Wellsville Mountains in the spring with a pond in the foreground...

Wasatch Property Management

Advantages of Renting Over Owning a Home

Renting allows you to enjoy luxury amenities and low maintenance without the long-term commitment and responsibilities of owning a home.

Clouds over a red rock vista in Hurricane, Utah...

Wasatch Property Management

Why Southern Utah is a Retirement Paradise

Retirement in southern Utah offers plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities. Find out all that this region has to offer.

Human hand holding a protest banner stop vaping message over a crowded street background....

Prosperous Utah Communities

Utah’s Battle to Protect Youth from Vaping Epidemic Faces New Threat as Proposed Rule Threatens Progress

Utah's strict standards of nicotine levels in vaping products are at risk, increasing health hazards associated with use. Read more about how you can advocate for a better future for Utah's youth.

Aerial photo of Bear Lake shoreline with canopies and people camped out on the beach...

Visit Bear Lake

Last-Minute Summer Vacation Planning? Check Out Bear Lake!

Bear Lake is the perfect getaway if you are last-minute summer vacation planning. Enjoy activities with your whole family at this iconic lake.

Funeral services announced for President M. Russell Ballard