HONORING LIVES WITH OBITUARIES & TRIBUTES
OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
An obituary is more than just an announcement—it's a tribute to a life well lived. At Leavitt's Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park in Ogden, UT, we understand the importance of honoring your loved ones with a meaningful memorial. Our obituaries provide a healing space for friends and family to reflect on cherished memories and celebrate the legacy of those we have served. Whether through a flower arrangement, a tree planting, or a personal tribute, we ensure that every memorial is special.
Douglas R. Larson
Jun 5, 2016
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and comrade Doug, passed away on June 5, 2016 of complications of cancer. He was born July 31, 1952 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Orval and Barbara Larson. Doug graduated from Battle Lake High School and received his Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Park University. On June 15, 1974 he married Tammie Macheledt....
Patti Sue Cardon
Jun 4, 2016
Patti Sue Cardon, 60, passed away on June 4, 2016. Patti was born February 15, 1956 to Ray and Jeanne Cardon in Ogden, Utah. Patti graduated from Weber State University. She married Mike Welker on February 2, 1979. They were later divorced but remained close. Pattis life took an agonizing turn after back surgery was performed on her, resulting in...
Bryce Raleigh Jensen
Jun 4, 2016
Bryce Raleigh Jensen was born on November 18, 1914 in Roy, Utah to Joseph William and Iola (not Lola) Thompson Jensen. Bryce died in his South Ogden home on Saturday, June 4. Through a combination of his incredible determination and a variety of support, Bryce lived in his own home until his passing. He didnt know how not to give...
Severiano Tovar
Jun 3, 2016
Severiano Tovar,72, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Severiano was born March 12, 1944 to Enrique Tovar and Soledad Garcia in Manza, Michoacan, Mexico. He married Elia Juarez. Severiano is survived by his wife, Elia Juarez; children: Airel Tovar, Enrique Tovar, Jorge Luis Tovar, Luis Manuel Tovar, Ernesto Tovar; brothers: Gildardo, Enrique, Odilon, Heraclio, Jaime,...
Denny Lee Nelson
Jun 2, 2016
Denny Nelson passed away June 2, 2016 after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer. Hes survived by his sweetie Mary, his daughter Jennefer, his sons Matthew and Joseph, and grandchildren Bernie, Brianna, and Mattius. Services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Salty Creative on 443-27th Street in Ogden. You can...
Joseph S. Marchione
May 31, 2016
Joseph S. Marchione passed away May 31, 2016 in his home in Liberty, Utah. He was born August 21, 1953 in Norfork, Virginia to Joseph Marchione and Dorothy ODonnell. Joe grew up in Virginia Beach. In 1971 he won the Junior Mens Division of the East Coast Surfing Championship. He competed and won many awards in his life. His love...
Cody Todd Montgomery
May 29, 2016
Cody, 57, was born February 9, 1959 to loving parents, Donald C. Montgomery and Marcene Wayment Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his dad by just three months. He finished his valiant fight with cancer on May 29, 2016. He has been very courageous, patient and optimistic these last three years. He still had much he wanted to do...
Lucille Willard Loftus Bybee
May 28, 2016
Lucille Willard Loftus Bybee, 92, passed away May 28, 2016 at home of causes incidental to age. Lucille was born November 10, 1923 to Alfred Willard and Edith McLaughlin Willard in Liberty, Utah. She was the seventh of 11 children. She attended Ogden High School. Lucille married Adelbert Loftus on November 11, 1940. They were later sealed in the Logan...
Amanda Marie Barnes
May 25, 2016
Our beautiful daughter, Amanda (Mandy) passed away too soon on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born in Ogden, Utah to Jeanne and Kenneth Barnes of Hooper, Utah. She was raised in Roy and Hooper. She graduated from Fremont High School and then went on to Tech school at Ogden ATC. Amanda was employed at Birch Creek Mercantile in Ogden....
Jeneane Neeley Oâ??Connor Bingham Browning
May 25, 2016
Jeneane Neeley OConnor Bingham Browning passed away at age 84. She passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Roy, Utah surrounded by her five children. She is once more reunited with her eternal companion, Dennis Michael OConnor. She was born May 3, 1932 in Riverdale, Idaho. Jeneane and Dennis met in Ogden, Utah while Dennis was assigned to...
Orla M. Kapanka
May 24, 2016
Orla M. ("Lucky") Kapanka, daughter of E. Catherine and Sidney S. Smith passed away at her home on May 24, 2016. She was 92 years old. Orla was raised in Coalville, UT and attended Weber State College in Ogden after graduation from North Summit High School in 1941. She then went to work at Hill Field as a secretary, then...
Janalee Thomas
May 23, 2016
Janalee Thomas passed away May 23, 2016 at the age of 53 from cancer. She was born October 17, 1962 to John Palmer Thomas and Elaine Saunders Thomas in Ogden, Utah. She had one son, Jordan Paul Thomas, who she loved with all her heart. Jan received an associates degree from Weber State University and continued to work toward a...
Patrick Lee Lair
May 22, 2016
Pat Lee Lair passed away at home on Sunday, May 22, 2016 after a short and courageous battle with glioblastoma cancer. Pat was born to Roy Tracy Lair and Patricia Rose Moore in Fort Madison, Iowa. He served in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1993. Pat is survived by his wife, Kristine; daughter, Jessica; son, Daniel (Pheonix,...
Christopher “Cj” Jon Cragun
May 20, 2016
Christopher CJ Jon Cragun, our beloved father, grandfather, son and brother returned home to our Heavenly Father on May 20, 2016 at the age of 49. CJ was born to Emielie Evans and Ralph Cragun on September 21, 1966 in Ogden, Utah where he had lived his entire life. On September 19, 1987, he married Kristen Cragun and had four...
Annika Mccaffery
May 20, 2016
Annika McCaffery, 71, passed away May 20, 2016. She was born March 31, 1945 to Karl Karlsson and EK-Marie Akerman in Karlstad, Sweden. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage. Annika enjoyed playing professional and recreational pool. She also enjoyed playing Bingo in her spare time. She enjoyed working with her hands from crafts to puzzles to baking and...
Dominick A. Santoro
May 20, 2016
Dominick A. Santoro, 69, passed away May 20, 2016 in Murray, Utah. He had fought a three week battle with flu-like symptoms, resulting in a host of many internal and severe brain diseases. The family urges others to get their flu shots to prevent this from happening to themselves or their loved ones. Dominick was born April 9, 1947 in...
Patricia R. Abbott/Blackburn
May 19, 2016
Patricia R. Abbott /Blackburn, 78, passed away quietly in her sleep May 19, 2016. She was born October 4, 1937 to Theodore McIntyre and Jessie Stevens in Salt Lake City, Utah. Pat graduated from West High School. She married Walter J. Abbott in Salt Lake City, Utah who preceded her in death. She married Wallace Blackburn in Layton, Utah, who...
Dorothy “Dottie” Leone Nemetz
May 18, 2016
Dorothy (Dottie) Nemetz, wife of Paul Nemetz was welcomed into our Lords arms on May 18, 2016. Dottie was born in Ft. Benton, Montana on March 5, 1933 to Timothy and Nadine OConnell. Dottie was one of six children that were raised in rural Highwood, Montana. She graduated from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, where she pursued her nursing degree...
Kelly James Wanczyk
May 16, 2016
Kelly James Wanczyk of Ogden died unexpectedly on May 16, 2016, at the age of 41. Kelly was born June 28, 1974 in Ogden, Utah, to Jim Wanczyk & Sharon Jaseph Wanczyk. Kelly attended Ogden City schools and graduated from Ogden High School in 1992. He enjoyed many sports but loved baseball and was a threat each time he stepped...
Monica Richardson
May 16, 2016
Monica Richardson, 54, passed away May 16, 2016. She was born January 15, 1962 to Hersel Sr. and Hortensia Richardson in Ogden, Utah. Our beloved Monica has been reunited with her parents and brother. She loved us all with every part of her heart, especially her daughter, Christina, her nieces and nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and her new grandson, Desmond....
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