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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.

Russell Sylvester

Russell Sylvester

Jun 1, 2014

Russell B. & Vivian J. Sylvester Russell B. Sylvester (6/19/1920 - 6/1/2014) and his wife Vivian J. Sylvester (9/22/1921 - 6/3/2014) passed away unexpectedly. They met in Florida during WWII when Russ, a young officer in the U.S. Army, visited a friend in the hospital where Vivian was working as a registered nurse. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary....

Elaine H. Valdez Sandoval

Elaine H. Valdez Sandoval

May 29, 2014

God called our amazing, loving Mother angel home on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the very young age of 63. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Elaine was born October 16, 1950 to Daniel and Ramona Valdez in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was raised in Price, UT where she attended school and graduated from Notre Dame High...

Charles A. Smith

Charles A. Smith

May 29, 2014

Charles A. Smith August 26, 1924 May 29, 2014 With family members at his side, Charles A. Smith, 89, passed away at his home on May 29 after a two-year struggle with cancer. Charles (Charlie) was a gifted man: a talented pianist/musician, a dedicated teacher, a proud veteran, a skilled pilot, photographer, and woodworker, and most of all a loving...

Clyde Richard Coy

Clyde Richard Coy

May 26, 2014

Clyde Richard Coy, 84, of West Haven, Utah, died May 26, 2014. He was born in Ogden, Utah on July 26, 1929 to Charles William Coy and Grace Leona Wilson. He married his high school sweetheart, Fae Jean Hodson on April 9, 1948. They had 50 years together before she died September 19, 1998. Clyde loved to work hard. It...

Ruth Clawson

Ruth Clawson

May 25, 2014

Ruth E. Hill Clawson passed away, in the Lord, at the age of 91, on May 25, 2014. She was born in Selingsgrove, PA., on May 30, 1922 to Milton B. and Laura V. Hill. Ruth graduated from Takoma Park Academy, Takmoa Park, MD. She married John F. Worring Sr. in June 1943, they later divorced. She married Thomas H....

Grace Kent Lindsay

Grace Kent Lindsay

May 22, 2014

Grace Kent Lindsay May 15, 1918 - May 22, 2014 Grace Kent Lindsay left her earthly family to join her beloved husband Walter West Lindsay on May 22, 2014. She was born in Lewiston, Utah on May 15, 1918, to Melvin and Viola (Jackson) Kent. She was the last living child of her parents nine children. Her children were awed...

Richard Dauma

Richard Dauma

May 21, 2014

Richard Edward Dauma passed away on May 21, 2014. He has been reunited with his wife, Joann. Richard was born June 8, 1936 in Cheyenne, WY. He married his high school sweetheart shortly after graduating. Richard started working for the Union Pacific in Cheyenne in 1954 until 1956 where he and the family relocated to Salt Lake City and then...

Richard Orozco

Richard Orozco

May 19, 2014

Richard (Penny) Orozco 12/31/1953 5/19/2014 Richard (Penny) Orozco, 60, entered the gates of heaven and started Jamming again with the band and the rest of the Boys in Rock and Roll Heaven! Jam On Bro! He was born December 31, 1953 to Louis L. and Yolando G. Orozco and passed away peacefully at his home in Ogden May 19, 2014....

Charles Douglas Wells

Charles Douglas Wells

May 12, 2014

Charles Douglas (Doug) Wells Charles Douglas Wells passed away on May 12, 2014 in Ogden, Utah. Doug was born January 1, 1924 in Victor, Utah (now a ghost town) to Samuel M. and Minnie Zoe Lisonbee Wells. Doug was raised in Victor and Hanksville, Utah where he learned early to ride the desert on horseback and to chase wild horses,...

Fiore Fitzgerald Passera

Fiore Fitzgerald Passera

May 12, 2014

Fiore Fitzgerald Passera passed away on May 12, 2014, from natural causes due to age. Fiore was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on March 5, 1922 to Joseph and Anna Passera. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Anna, Anni, and Catterina, and brothers Dario and Gilio. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Naples, Italy...

Nikolai Kelvin Hansen

Nikolai Kelvin Hansen

May 10, 2014

Nikolai Kelvin Hansen On May 1st 2014 at exactly 1:00 p.m. Niko came into this world and quickly stole the hearts of all who knew him. He was a bright, sweet perfect little spirit who touched so many lives. On May 10th Niko was taken to the ER for swelling and discoloration on his lower body, we watched helplessly as...

Beth Ott Winward

Beth Ott Winward

May 10, 2014

Beth Ott Winward March 1st, 1938 May 10th, 2014 Beth Ott Winward, 76, passed away on May 10th, 2014 after a courageous 4 year battle with Neuro-endocrine cancer. She fought cancer with the most positive attitude and in a dignified manner, which is how she always lived her life! She was born on March 1st, 1938 in Tropic, Utah to...

Gay Wood

Gay Wood

May 1, 2014

Gay Wood, 68, passed away May 1, 2014. She was born February 5, 1946 in San Diego, California. Originally from Chula Vista, CA., Gay made her life in Logan where she spent 44 years raising her family. During those years, she enjoyed crafting, painting, sewing and teaching. Gay had a contagious laugh and loved helping everyone. Gay is survived by...

David Earl Rees

David Earl Rees

Apr 29, 2014

David Earl Rees January 13, 1916 ~ April 29, 2014 St.Geroge, Utah David "Earl" Rees, age 98, passed away April 29, 2014 in St. George, Utah. He was born January 13, 1916 in Roosevelt, Utah to David James Rees and Dinah Thatcher. Earl married Rowane Murphy December 3, 1933, in Upalco, Utah. This marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake...

Mazie Reynolds Hawkins

Mazie Reynolds Hawkins

Apr 28, 2014

Mazie Reynolds Hawkins January 14, 1923 ~ April 28, 2014 Mazie, 91, passed away April 28, 2014 in Massachusetts, USA. She was born January 14, 1923 in Georgia, USA, to Henry Joseph and Willie Lee Reynolds. Mazie is preceded in death by her husband Chester Hawkins. She is survived by her two children, Betty Skiba and Eddy Hawkins. Private Graveside...

Karma Allen Barney

Karma Allen Barney

Apr 25, 2014

Karma Barney, age 82, passed away on April 25, 2014, in South Ogden, Utah. She was born May 16, 1931, in Cane Beds, AZ. Karma married Garth Barney on June 20, 1952. They divorced in 1978. She was then married to Arthur "Butch" Elder March 18th, 1987. Both spouses preceded her in death. Karma grew up in Cane Beds, AZ...

James “Big Jim” Leonard Rochell Sr.

James “Big Jim” Leonard Rochell Sr.

Apr 25, 2014

James "Big Jim" Leonard Rochell Sr., passed away April 25, 2014. James was born April 14, 1936, in Kaysville, Utah, to Ardle P. Rochell and Edith M. Todd. He married Hattie May Pritchard on March 14, 1956, in Ogden, Utah. Big Jim loved staying at his cabin, hunting, fishing, and repairing anything that was broken. He loved spending time with...

Regino Rivera Melendez

Regino Rivera Melendez

Apr 24, 2014

Regino Rivera Melendez, GySgt, USMC, RET September 7, 1927 ~ April 24, 2014 Semper Fidelis Regino Rivera Melendez, 86, better known to friends and family as Papi, passed away peacefully on April 24th 2014 in his home surrounded by many loved ones. He was born September 7, 1927 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to Esperanza Melendez and Ramon Rivera. He was...

Elizabeth Rae Foster Crandall

Elizabeth Rae Foster Crandall

Apr 24, 2014

Elizabeth Rae (Betty) Crandall 9/30/1922 - 4/24/2014 Elizabeth Rae (Betty) Foster Crandall, of Ogden, Utah, died peacefully on April 24, 2014. She is survived by her beloved husband Ralph Garner Crandall of 70 years and children Jeff (Susan) Crandall of Menan, Idaho, Scott (Jackie) Crandall of Clearfield, Utah and Becky (Dexter) Bell of Centerville, Utah, 12 grandchildren and 11 great...

Irene Dorothy Sakelis Osmond

Irene Dorothy Sakelis Osmond

Apr 24, 2014

Roy-Irene D. Osmond, 87, left her worldly body and joined her husband and parents in Heaven on April 24, 2014. Irene passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born April 6, 1927, in Buffalo, New York; the only child of Michael & Agnes Guzek Sakelis. Irene grew up in Buffalo, attending school there. Her first job was for Remington...

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