Under half-staff flags, hundreds filed into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Monday to honor the Utah-based faith’s late President Russell M. Nelson during a public viewing.

Nelson died Sept. 27 at 101 , making him the oldest church leader in the faith’s history. The centenarian took the leadership helm in 2018 and was known, in part, for his temple construction spree, announcing 200 new buildings across the globe.

(Leslie Nilsson | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) People attend a viewing for late church President Russell M. Nelson at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

Maree Webb was among those who paid their respects Monday, calling the tribute to Nelson “lovely.”

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