OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Adela Godin announce her passing on February 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Adela was born in the Philippines to Ambrocio and Francisca Aquino on January 6, 1947. Adela brought her vibrant culture and warm spirit to Layton, Utah.

Adela leaves behind her daughter, Jean Morgan, and...

Feb 12, 2025

In the fields of Rupert, Idaho, under the watch of the ever-changing skies, was born a spirit as free as the wind, Dixie Virginia Anderson. On the twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-six, she embarked upon life's journey, a path that would wind and weave through the tapestry of time until...

Feb 10, 2025

Douglas Kopecky, 60, Syracuse, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born June 14th, 1964, in Ogden, Utah, to Carma Hull and James Edward Kopecky. Douglas was one of four sons. His brothers are Edward, Todd and Danny Kopecky. Douglas's father was in the military which involved them living all over the country and in several places in...

Feb 9, 2025

Reed Sharp Chadwick passed away peacefully at his home in Farr West, Utah on February 9,2025. He was born on September 5,1944 in Preston, Idaho the first of Don and Gladys Chadwick's 3 children, followed by Neil and Julie.

Reed graduated from Box Elder High School in 1963 and served a 2-year mission for the Church of...

Feb 7, 2025

Christopher Kay Canto, 42, passed away on February 7, 2025. Chris was living in South Jordan at the time of death. A long-time resident of Ogden, he also lived in Salt Lake City.

Christopher was born on August 15, 1982, in Payson, Utah to parents Lorrie Slaugh Parker and Ronald Lee Canto (deceased). Christopher was raised by...

Feb 6, 2025

Our loving son, brother, uncle, and friend Kenny, 60, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.

Kenny was born on January 29, 1965, in Ogden Utah, a son of Donald Corwin and Maxine Paulsen. He was raised in Sunset, graduating from Clearfield High School.

Kenny had a career in drywall for many years. He enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2025

Janice Irene (Higley) Weaver, 93, passed on into the next life on February 5th, 2025.

Janice was born on September 5th, 1931, in Ogden, Utah, to Walter Lee and Irene (Mortensen) Higley. She was their second child, and first daughter. Her other siblings came along later.

After her father passed away when she was a...

Feb 5, 2025

Patricia Lee Gardiner, matriarch of the Hoaglin Clan, passed away February 5, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Idaho Falls on June 6, 1936, the only wild child, to Donald B. and Elma T. Partridge. She spent her childhood in various locations, eventually settling in Ogden, UT.

Pat received her high school diploma...

Feb 4, 2025

Elizabeth Nadine Wade Carlin, 81, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born in Lima, Peru in 1943, the daughter of Martin Guyer Wade and Neva Courtney Husted. Her parents worked as teachers and doctors for the Methodist Church, primarily in South America. At the age of 14 months, her family moved to...

Feb 1, 2025

Eileen Buck, 73, passed on February 1, 2025, in Ogden, Utah. She was born on September 3, 1951, the daughter of Merlin and Francis Buck. Eileen is survived by her brothers, Tom and Carl. She had a distinguished career with the Ogden City Police Department, where she both served and retired. There will be a viewing held Monday, February...

Feb 1, 2025

Shirley Valere Palmer, 92, passed away Feb 1, 2025, at the McKay Dee Hospital. She was born August 6, 1932, in Ogden, Utah at the former Thomas Dee Hospital on 24th Street and Harrison Blvd. Her mother was Ella Lythgo Dearden of Henefer and her dad was Walter LeRoy Palmer of Riverdale. Val was married to Don L. Wilson...

Jan 31, 2025

FARR WEST – Kenneth Dean Schoonmaker, 98, passed away on Friday January 31, 2025 at Quail Meadows Assisted Living North Ogden, Utah.

Kenneth was born February 14, 1926 to Clarence Lester and Clara Lofthouse Schoonmaker. He was a proud WWII veteran who served 2 years active and 5 years reserve duty in the U.S. Navy.

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Jan 30, 2025

Karen Hartog Pizzirani, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2025, at the age of 81 in Layton, Utah. She will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, deep love for family, and ability to always look her best.

Born on March 7, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to Donnell and...

Jan 26, 2025

Cheryl Ann Kromis, age 68, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 26, 2025, in Ogden, UT. Born on January 21, 1957, in Provo, UT, Cheryl lived a life marked by an unwavering dedication to her family, a passion for her work, and a love for the simple joys of...

Jan 26, 2025

Juanita Torres aka Janie Torres

Janie was christened San Juana Casanova Torres when she was born. Born in Lubbock, Texas on June 13, 1951. She was 73 years of age at the time of her demise.

She was born into a large family. The total family members in her immediate family was 16, including parents....

Jan 25, 2025

Lola Ranae Kapp Hokanson passed away January 25th, 2025.

She was born on august 31st 1936 to Siemon (Sam) Kapp and Lela Cude Kapp in Ogden Utah. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1954.

On June 25th, 1956, Lola married Walter B. Hokanson in Morgan, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake...

Jan 21, 2025

On May 27, 1942, in Parsons, Kansas, one power-house of a man was born. John David Albertson came into this world ready for a rockstar life. Parsons wasn't the right fit for him, nor were the other places he called home before he ended up in Ogden, Utah. His grandparents started him on a path of love, respect, responsibility,...

Jan 19, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Christopher James McQuestion

With love and honor, we celebrate the life of Christopher James McQuestion, a beloved son, devoted father, cherished brother, and adored uncle, who passed away on January 19, 2025, at 7:35 in the morning at the age of 39.

Though his physical presence is gone, his...

Jan 17, 2025

Helen Kenny passed away on January 17, 2025, from natural causes. Helen was born on November 18, 1927, in Idaho Falls, Id. The family was living on a ranch in the Conant Valley, Idaho. She and her sister, Marion, were raised on the ranch with no running water, electricity, or furnace until she was 4 years old. The family...

Jan 15, 2025

It breaks our hearts to say that God had other life plans for our "Pooh Bear", Danelle Johansen. Danelle passed away January 15, 2025, at Ogden Regional Hospital due to complications from Pneumonia. Danelle was born on March 26, 1966 to Judy and Ray Kirkman in Ogden, UT Danelle attended multiple schools, but graduated at Bonneville High School in...