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Oct. 8, 2025

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks at President Russell M. Nelson's funeral Oct. 7. President Nelson was 101 years old. Photo by Brenda Ginos

President Russell M. Nelson remembered for his joyful countenance and Christlike love

By Becky Ginos

SALT LAKE CITY—Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was remembered not only as the leader of a worldwide church but as a husband, father and friend at a funeral service held Oct. 7 in the Conference Center. President Nelson had just turned 101 on his birthday Sept. 9. He became the President of the Church in January 2018.

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