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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.

Patricia Goodsell

Patricia Goodsell

May 26, 2024

Patricia "Pansy Ann" Porter Goodsell passed away peacefully at home in Grand Junction, CO in the early morning hours of May 26, 2024, just two months shy of her 90th birthday. The pansies in Heaven are blooming more colorfully and brighter now!

Pat was born to D. Byron and Neta E. Weaver Porter in Ogden, UT on...

Margaret Ruth Dripps

Margaret Ruth Dripps

May 25, 2024

Margaret Ruth Dripps passed away on May 25 surrounded by her loving family. She was the world's best wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She worked in the medical field for 40 years. In her younger years she loved to knit, crochet, quilt and any other craft she could think of. In her later years she became an...

Miguel Antonio Favela Jr.

Miguel Antonio Favela Jr.

May 25, 2024

Miguel Antonio Favela Jr., affectionately known as Mickey to his loved ones, was a beacon of joy and laughter, whose life was a testament to his unwavering love for his family, his passion for life, and his innate ability to fix anything that came his way. Born on September 23, 1996, to the proud parents Estella and Miguel Antonio...

Samrane Cynthia  Matotek

Samrane Cynthia Matotek

May 25, 2024

Samrane Cynthia Matotek, a woman of remarkable warmth and unwavering spirit, passed away on the 25th of May 2024, after a courageous battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. Born into the vibrant culture of Vientiane, Laos, Samrane's life journey was one marked by resilience, joy, and the undying love of her family. She brought light and laughter to all...

Glen Van Leeuwen

Glen Van Leeuwen

May 24, 2024

Glen L. (Dutch) Van Leeuwen passed away on May 26th 2024 at The Lodge at North Ogden assisted living center. He was born on July 16,1927 in Ogden, Utah to Herman and Cora Van Leeuwen. He attended schools in Harrisville, and Ogden where he participated in all fields of music. He graduated from Ogden High School and joined the...

Donald William Knight

Donald William Knight

May 23, 2024

Donald William Knight, 89, of West Weber Utah, passed away peacefully at his home on May 23, 2024. Don was born on February 24, 1935 to Donald Vincent Knight and Solvieg Sophia Lofquist in Ogden Utah. He married the love of his life, Marie Coombs, on December 10, 1954 and was later blessed with two wonderful children.

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Luis Miguel Munoz

Luis Miguel Munoz

May 19, 2024

Luis Miguel Munoz. 38 years of age passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024.

Luis was born on November 24, 1985, in Granda Hills California to Leticia and Hipolito Munoz. The oldest sibling of a set of twin boys. Luis had a larger-than-life type of personality He for sure made friends easily. He was the type of...

Kent Bambrough

Kent Bambrough

May 18, 2024

Kent E. Bambrough, a lifelong resident of South Weber, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 18th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Kent was born on September 24th, 1934, to Elmer (Shorty) and Bessie Evans Bambrough. He graduated from Davis High in 1952. He liked to remind the grandkids; it was the only school in...

Brett Montaigne

Brett Montaigne

May 16, 2024

Brett Montaigne Archuleta, born in Ogden, UT on August 17, 1990, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, adventure, and excellence. He resided in Salt Lake City, UT, and is deeply mourned by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Brett is survived by his loving parents, Ursula Archuleta and Craig...

Malachy Gardner

Malachy Gardner

May 13, 2024

Malachy Jason Gardner was born January 9th, 2003, and died May 13th 2024 at just 21 years old. Even as a child, Malachy lived life his own way and could never see how rules applied to him. Everything about Malachy was outside of the norm and just like he didn't fit within the confines dictated by society, neither will...

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Tracy

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Tracy

May 11, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Tracy, was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Christine and Bruce Tracy on April 30, 1970. Before he was a year old while sitting on his mother's lap, they drove cross-country in her 1967 Camaro to Weber County, UT where he would live for the remainder of his life. This journey began his love of muscle...

Ronald Joseph Valadez

Ronald Joseph Valadez

May 10, 2024

Ronald Joseph Valadez was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 24th, 1953, to Augustine Valadez and Jean Kramer. He rode his motorcycle off to heaven's early afternoon on May 10, 2024, after a long battle with kidney failure.

Ron grew up in the Chicago area, which was evident by his pronunciation of sandwich (Sangwich), but eventually followed...

Jean S Parker

Jean S Parker

May 10, 2024

Jean "Grandma Honey" Sessions Parker, age 97, passed away on May 10th, 2024. After a day full of love and visits from friends and family, she decided it was time to go.

Jean was born February 24, 1927, in Syracuse, Utah, as the second of nine children. Born to Charles Elmer and May Quick Sessions, she graduated...

Larry

Larry

May 9, 2024

Larry Griffin, 76 years old, passed away on May 9th, 2024. Larry was born in Wheatland, Wyoming on August 9th, 1947, to Tessie Miller and George Clifton Griffin. Larry grew up in Wheatland and after high school attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Range Management. Upon graduation Larry went...

Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer

May 7, 2024

Robert Kent Palmer, 83, of Syracuse, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home on May 7, 2024.

Bob was born August 3, 1940, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Ivan William Palmer and Eva Marie Carlsen Palmer. He grew up in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Bob met Helen Louene Clifford on a blind date in October...

Mildred Bates

Mildred Bates

May 6, 2024

Mildred (Millie) Bates age 89 of Layton, Utah passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024. She was born to Daniel and Josie (Turner) Hornbacher in Fremont, Nebraska. She was the fifth child of eight and the first girl.

Most of her childhood was spent in Nevada, Iowa. Even though the family was of little means, Millie and...

Herschel Hester

Herschel Hester

May 3, 2024

Deacon Herschel G. Hester III, 82, of Fruit Heights City, passed away on May 3, 2024.

Herschel was born on May 11, 1941 to Herschel and Virginia Hester in Parsons Kansas. Herschel graduated from South High School, Denver, Colorado in 1959. After moving to Ogden, Utah in 1959, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Weber...

Marcus Stanley

Marcus Stanley

May 2, 2024

Marcus Charles Stanley passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024. He was born April 24, 1992, in Ogden Utah. His Parents are Mark Stanley and Melanie L. Duncombe. He grew up in West Point (Dub P), Utah and graduated from Syracuse High School.

To know Marcus was to love him. He would greet you with a big...

Evelyn Draper

Evelyn Draper

Apr 30, 2024

Evelyn Neil Draper passed away at home in Huntsville on April 30, 2024. She was born October 30, 1937, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Robert Armstrong Neil and Florence Maycock Wade, and was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She graduated from Ogden High School, studied nursing at the University of Utah (graduating...

David Boydston

David Boydston

Apr 30, 2024

David Jay Boydston

1956 – 2024

Taylor, UT – It has been said, if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. Dave Boydston exemplified this. Sadly, Dave passed away at the age of 68 on April 30, 2024, surrounded by family.

Dave was born March 31, 1956,...

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