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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.

Felipe  Gonzalo Javier Velez Sotomayor

Felipe Gonzalo Javier Velez Sotomayor

Dec 12, 2023

Felipe Gonzalo Javier Velez Sotomayor

June 10, 1935 ~ December 12, 2023

Our family lost our patriarch and beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and husband, Felipe G. Sotomayor.

He passed away at the young age of 88 of natural causes.

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Consepcion Velez Velez & Edmundo Unamuno...

Patricia  Carol  Kunz

Patricia Carol Kunz

Dec 9, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Wold Kunz, 83, passed peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. Pat was born July 16, 1940, in Ogden, Utah to Mary Carroll and Dellis Wold and then raised by her stepfather, Robert Penton.

She graduated from Ogden High in 1958 and went to work as a stewardess for United Airlines before settling...

Derral  Kent  Draper

Derral Kent Draper

Dec 8, 2023

Derral (Kent) Draper was a man of many talents, interests, and accomplishments. He was born on June 12, 1938, in Ogden, Utah, the oldest child of Derral Charles and Virginia LaVon Toone Draper. He loved his parents and his four sisters, Bonnie Jacobs, Beverly Rankin, Jill Eves, and Gaylene Croxford, and their families.

Together, Kent and his...

Russell  Junior  Riddle

Russell Junior Riddle

Dec 4, 2023

Russell Junior Riddle was born on 25 March 1939, the seventh child of Russell Monroe and Vivetta (Henderson) Riddle. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints giving service wherever needed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Hilda, four brothers, James, Buddie, George, and Randy, and...

Joseph  J.  Johns

Joseph J. Johns

Dec 3, 2023

Joseph J. Johns, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born to Daniel and Ruth Johns on May 9, 1939, in Holmes County, Ohio.

Joe worked in the wire die industry before retirement. He then found joy in farming his property, mowing his lawn,...

Jean Petersen  Goodsell

Jean Petersen Goodsell

Dec 3, 2023

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Jean Petersen Goodsell. Jean, a lifelong resident of Ogden, Utah, was born on September 21, 1940, to Farrel Morgan Petersen and Avon Hyde, and left this world surrounded by her children on December 3, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. She...

Dr. Joan Thompson

Dr. Joan Thompson

Dec 1, 2023

Dr. Joan Thompson, 68, of Ogden, Utah passed away at home with her dog and children by her side on December 1, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on May 19, 1955, to Sol and Betty Silverman in San Francisco, California, but has called Utah home for over 40 years.

Joan had...

Lee G.  Anderson

Lee G. Anderson

Nov 30, 2023

Known to friends, colleagues and family as the Fishguy, Professor Lee Grant Anderson's heart stopped on November 30, 2023. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on October 22, 1943, the son of the late Clifford and Blanche (Halverson) Anderson. He spent his formative years in Salt Lake City and later in Seattle, where he went to Ingram High School....

Scott A Taylor

Scott A Taylor

Nov 29, 2023

Scott A Taylor, age 75, passed away Nov 29, 2023 in West Haven, Utah. He was born Oct 4, 1948 to Alford S and Betty Jane Meyer Taylor. Scott graduated from Bonneville High School in 1966.

He served honorably in the US Navy as a submarine radioman. He was stationed in Alaska and Australia during the Vietnam...

Lubin  Gonzales Jr.

Lubin Gonzales Jr.

Nov 29, 2023

Lubin Gonzales Jr, 81, of Ogden, passed away on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at his home after a brief battle with pneumonia and a lung mass.

Lubin was born on October 16, 1942, in Elko Nevada to Lubin & Mary Gonzales and Nina Rios. Attended Ben Lomond High School.

In 1966, Lubin married the love...

Farrell Christensen

Farrell Christensen

Nov 28, 2023

Farrell Christensen, 83 Years old, passed away November 28th, 2023, of kidney failure and COPD.

Farrell was born August 16th, 1940, in Tremonton, Utah to Farren H. Christensen and Lucille Andersen.

Farell has worked at Utah Concrete and Pipe, Tyson Prepared foods Inc. in Ogden Utah. and Retired as Head Custodian from Ogden High School...

Joanie  Goodenough

Joanie Goodenough

Nov 26, 2023

Liberty, our valley, and the Goodenough family have lost one of their greatest treasures. Liberty has been home to our momma since 1974. Joan Goodenough, sadly, left this earth to fly among the angels on November 26th, 2023, at 79 years old. Our brave Momma fought so many medical conditions for over 16 years. Rest assured, she fought valiantly....

Kathern (Kak) S.  Gallegos

Kathern (Kak) S. Gallegos

Nov 26, 2023

Kathern S. Gallegos

Kak

1940-2023

Kathern passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 26, 2023 in Ogden. She was born in Del Norte, Colorado to Vicente Ben Martinez and Andrea Vigil. She moved to Utah at the age of four. Her parents raised 16...

William  Clark  Carter (Bill, Sarge, Clark, Et Al)

William Clark Carter (Bill, Sarge, Clark, Et Al)

Nov 25, 2023

William Clark Carter, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on June 23, 1934 in Highlandville, MO, the third child of Robert H. and Alta A. Carter. He had been a student at Lexington High, in Lexington, NE before joining the US Navy aboard the U.S.S. Philippine on August 22, 1951 serving...

Laura  Christine  Jones

Laura Christine Jones

Nov 25, 2023

Laura Christine Jones, lovingly known as Chris, passed away on November 25th, 2023, at Ogden Regional Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She was born on January 14th, 1950, and spent her life in Roy, Utah. Chris was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Robert Lee Jones, whom she married on September 21st, 1979.

Chris will be dearly...

Sheila  S.  Malone

Sheila S. Malone

Nov 25, 2023

Sheila S. Malone 76 Returned to Heavenly Father on Nov 25, 2023, at home in comfort with family. She was born in Logan, UT. on Dec 23, 1946, to Lyle Bert Smith and 'Moselle Norris. The oldest of five siblings, Trudy (LaMar) Ricks of Millville, Ronda S. Needham of Nibley, Tracy Bert (Tami) Smith of Warren, Tina (Bret) Davis...

Carol Nadine Simpson

Carol Nadine Simpson

Nov 24, 2023

OGDEN – Carol Nadine Simpson, 80, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2023.

She was born on November 22, 1943, to Nadine Rose Adcock and Hosea Curran Moody in Ellis Kansas.

Carol attended Weber High School, where she met the love of her life, Robert. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage, before his passing.

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Thomas (Tom) Robert Coffey

Thomas (Tom) Robert Coffey

Nov 23, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Robert Coffey, age 62, of North Ogden, Utah, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2023. He was born February 12, 1961, in Howell, Michigan to Robert Roy Coffey and the late Mary Catherine Coffey of St. Clair, Michigan. After completing high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served his country with distinction for over 21...

Ida Bradshaw

Ida Bradshaw

Nov 21, 2023

Ida Bradshaw passed away on Wednesday November 21, 2023, at the age of 61.

Ida was born on November 20,1962, to DeMar and Edith Bradshaw, at the St. Benedict Hospital in Ogden.

Ida graduated at the age of 20 from a special-needs school in Ogden.

Ida liked playing with her Barbies when I'm...

Michael "Mike" Paul Leshko

Michael "Mike" Paul Leshko

Nov 21, 2023

Michael "Mike" Paul Leshko, 69, passed away peacefully November 21, 2023 following a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia at The Peaks at Clinton Memory Care.

He was born April 2, 1954 to George and Lola Fox Leshko in Ogden, Utah. Mike graduated from Ogden High School and worked for 43 years for Utah Power and Light....

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