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.
Jeanene Wickham Minnoch
Jan 12, 2023
Jeanene Wickham Cheney Minnoch, 79, passed away January 12, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1943, to Herman and Arta Wickham in Preston, Idaho. She has a brother and sister, Clynn Wickham and Clydene Randall. On June 22, 1990, she married the love of her life, Floyd Minnoch. She grew up in Ogden and graduated from Weber High School....
Steven M. Smith
Jan 11, 2023
Everyone had a place at Steves table. Born October 13, 1939 (a 1st birthday gift for his sister Linda), Steve grew up in Lynwood, California, where he met his soon-to-be wife, CarolAnn. They were married on January 21, 1961. Nine months later, his first-born daughter, Rhonda Jean Merryweather (Mike Davis), was born, kicking off his 61-year career of being the...
Debra Ann Hurst
Jan 9, 2023
Debra Ann Hurst, 62, was born on April 28, 1960, to Laurie Raphiel and Orin Dale Anderson. Debbie had the auto immune disease Lupus, which she succumbed to on January 9, 2023. On October 22, 1988. Debbie married Richard Shane Hurst. One year later to the date they were sealed in the Ogden Temple. Debbie and Shane have a son,...
Val Harvey Richardson
Jan 9, 2023
Val was born and raised in the grocery business working for his father in his grocery store in West Ogden starting around 8 years old sorting pop bottles. He graduated from Ogden High School, shortly after married Connie Stitzer and had four children together Mike, Kathy, Jeff and Sherri. Their marriage ended in divorce. He married the love of his...
Rulon Rex Benson
Jan 7, 2023
On Saturday, January 7th, 2023 Rulon Rex Benson passed away at the age of 77. Rulon was born on May 14th, 1945 in Blackfoot, ID to Rex & Lorna (Parks) Benson. After attending Bonneville High School, he graduated from Snake River High School in 1963. He completed some college and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam war. He...
Lora Dean Taylor Priest Galvez
Jan 7, 2023
Lora Dean Taylor Priest Galvez, passed away on January 7, 2023, in Harrisville, Utah. She was born January 26, 1933, in Ogden, Utah to Amos and Jeptha Ashby Taylor. She loved her family and friends. She graduated from Weber High School in 1951 and attended both Weber State College and BYU. Lora Dean was active in the Church of Jesus...
Susan Barnes
Jan 3, 2023
Susan Barnes, 67, passed away at her home on January 3, 2023, with her family at her side, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Ogden to William Earl "Bud" Barnes and Barbara Gay Tullis. She attended school in North Ogden and Ogden and graduated from Weber High School in 1973. Susans first job was as a receptionist...
Shanna Minert
Jan 2, 2023
Shanna Minert of Ogden passed away Jan 2, 2023, from a rare illness that scarred her lungs. She was 74. Shanna was born in Ogden on May 10, 1948, the 2nd daughter to proud parents Ruby and Hal Minert, lived her whole life in the Ogden area and was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Ogden....
Suzanne "Suzy" J. Mitchell
Dec 28, 2022
On December 28th Suzy rounded her last barrel and made it back to her heavenly home. Lyle and Afton were blessed with a second daughter, Suzanne on July 19th, 1970. Born in Ogden, Utah, Suzanne would grow up in South Weber and make it her forever home. There she would discover a deep passion and love for animals, particularly horses....
Joseph Earl Kerr Sr.
Dec 27, 2022
Joseph (Joe) Earl Kerr Sr 61 of Ogden Utah passed away on December 27th, 2022, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joe was born on October 11, 1961, to Shirley Ann Songer and Michel Soren Kerr in Ogden, UT. Where he lived most of his life. Joe spent time growing up in Alaska where he learned...
Linda Kay Van Shaar
Dec 26, 2022
Linda Kay Van Shaar (76) calmly passed away on December 26, 2022 from complications due to illness. Linda Kay Rogers was born on November 6, 1946 to Dr. Lamar S. Rogers and Johanna Elizabeth Gabler in Ogden, Utah. While in high school, Linda rode and trained Arabian horses and was named Miss Rodeo Utah (1965-66). Linda graduated as valedictorian from...
Suzanne Allen Brooks
Dec 25, 2022
Morgan, UT Suzanne (Sue) Allen Brooks, 80, passed away with a smile on her face in her home on December 25, 2022. She was born in Ogden, Utah, on October 26, 1942, to Gale and Nell Allen. Hers was the honor of growing up in the small community of Milton, Utah. Sue attended school in Morgan and graduated from Morgan...
Heather Dawn Brundage
Dec 24, 2022
Heather Dawn Brundage, Age 38, passed away from a seizure on December 24, 2022. Heather was born on March 8, 1984. She graduated from Bonneville High School and recently earned her Associates degree online. Heather was larger than life! Her beautiful personality is what her family and friends will remember most. She was always laughing and making sure others were...
Mary Diana O'Dell
Dec 24, 2022
Mary Diana O'Dell, 56, of Roy, Utah passed away on December 24th peacefully in her home. Mary was born February 11th, 1966 in Ogden, Utah. Mary started her own cleaning business in 1997 called Country Fields Cleaning that she was very proud of. In 1983, Mary married Randy O'Dell and went on to have one son, Dustin O'Dell in 1984....
Gary Brent Willgues
Dec 23, 2022
Gary Brent Willgues was born in Akron, Ohio on October 23, 1947. On December 23, 2022 he passed into his next journey to be joined with his darling wife Shirley while peacefully asleep in his own bed. His passing was accompanied by Christmas music playing nearby. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years - Shirley...
Chris Mikesell
Dec 21, 2022
Heaven gained another angel on December 21, 2022, when Chris passed away at her home with her loving husband by her side. Chris was born on April 12, 1949, In Ogden, Utah to Frankie and Maurice Cottam. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1967. She worked at the IRS for 37 years where she made many lifelong friends. It...
Brenda Colleen Hiraoka
Dec 20, 2022
Brenda Colleen Hiraoka, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 after a three year fight against pancreatic cancer. Brenda was born on February 25, 1951 in Evanston, WY to Charles and Virgene Heward. After graduating from Evanston High School, she attended Weber State College and graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Elementary...
Richard Mccord Wymore Sr.
Dec 19, 2022
Richard McCord Wymore, Sr., (Dick), 91 of Salt Lake City, passed away December 19, 2022 after battling dementia for several years. Richard was born December 18, 1931 to Jack and Alma Wymore in Laramie, Wyoming. After graduating from Laramie High School, he enlisted in the Army and served his country fighting in the Korean War. After returning home, he attended...
Donald Ellsworth Anderson
Dec 17, 2022
Donald (better known as 'Pop') Ellsworth Anderson left his legacy on December 17th, 2022. Pop was born November 23, 1931, in Evanston, WY, before moving to Ogden, UT. Pop had 7 siblings, all equally as strong willed as himself. Pop was always a warrior, starting work at the young age of 8 at the bottom of two-bit street as a...
Claudia Alkema Ligori
Dec 17, 2022
Claudia Alkema Ligori Passed away at the age of 74, on December 17, 2022, surrounded by her family. Claudia was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She was born on September 6, 1948, to Lloyd and Irene Alkema. Claudia graduated from Ben Lomond High School. After school she would go to work with her dad at Joe Home...
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