Birth date: Jan 21, 1928 Death date: Dec 14, 2021
Ariella Ida Moretti-Barrutia, mother, great-grandmother, wife, aunt, and beloved friend to so many passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 93. Born in the small mountain town Highland Boy, in Bingham Canyon, Utah o Read Obituary
Scott and I are so sorry to hear of Ariella's passing. She was a dear treasure, we alway enjoyed seeing her and loved the food she cooked at Gloria's. Our condolences to the family. So sorry that we missed services.
Ariella was like mom to me, and got me thru a year with my fiance in Viet Nam. A very loving and open lady that was always about giving. Her memory will stay with me throughout my lifetime. We shared window fun at JC Penney's and laughs at our morning break in the cafeteria. AND oh, so many ceramics. She always made me feel like family, and taught me much about italian cooking. Forever in my heart.
Love Steve and Pam Jukes.
Thanks to Ariella’s pride in her Italian heritage she connected me with my UT cousin. I will miss our discussions of our mutual heritage and sharing our Italian recipes at our potluck gatherings before Salt Lake Acting Company performances. Ariella was a model for us all -keeping her family together for decades for Sunday dinners and special celebrations with her boundless energy.She will not be forgotten! My condolences to all!
Ariella was such a passionate Italian and I loved all the conversations I had with her as you always knew were you stood with her. She carefully maintained many of our Archives that are now at the University of Utah. Our Italian community will not be the same without her. Grazie e addio Ariella
- Nick Fuoco
Ariella was a very dear friend. Whenever I saw her, I had a smile on my face. Whether it was at Granato’s with Frank or Sam or a phone call as I was getting advice on making my gnocchi. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. On the positive side, Ariella and Tony led amazing lives and leave a lasting legacy. May she Rest In Peace.
My warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy. Reading Ariella’s beautiful obituary brought back such wonderful memories of her enthusiasm for life, her ceramic projects in process around the house and sitting around the table with the family eating such delicious meals, where Nona would be telling me to eata, eata. Which wasn’t difficult with the all the amazing food.
I remember that she would kiss everyone who came into the house. And I decided that her kindness and welcoming to every person was something I wanted to emulate when I had my own home. I remember the large family parties and her endless energy making certain everything was perfect, everyone had plenty to eat and everybody felt welcome, is something that I will always treasure.
She was an amazing person. May her memory will always be a blessing you your lives.
Much love,
Debra Hulse
I’m so sorry to hear of Ariella’s passing. To know her was such a treasure. I have wonderful memories of visiting with your mom. I enjoyed taking Anne to see her. To watch those two amazing ladies cook and bake together is something that I always looked forward to. I credit Ariella for sharing her recipes and time showing me how to make traditional Italian foods.
I know her and Anne are catching up in Heaven. What amazing memories she has left you all with. Much love to the family.
Christi Dellagnola-Scow
