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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.
Bud W. Stephenson
Sep 16, 2021
Dr. Bud W. Stephenson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday the 15th of September, 2021. There will be a Graveside Service on Monday, September 20th at 2:00 pm at Leavitt's Mortuary Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 - 36th St., Ogden, UT Graveside Service Monday, September 20, 2021 2:00 PM Aultorest Memorial Park 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403
James Odell Pitts
Sep 16, 2021
James Odell Pitts passed away on September 16, 2021. He was born on June 8, 1937, to Odell and Nannie Pitts in Morganton, North Carolina. James was raised by his grandmother Lily Pitts in Glen Alpine, North Carolina until the age of 16, when he went to live with his mother and stepfather Nannie and Charles Steffen in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania....
John "J.J" Mcnally
Sep 15, 2021
JJ was born July 3, 1986, at Nellis AFB Las Vegas, Nevada. He was survived by his parents, Christine (Lujan) Aparicio, John McNally, and wife Tracy. By his children, JJ McNally, Leah Destinee, and the love of his life Fanny Salgado. By his siblings, Bryan McNally, Jesus Aparicio, Madison, Hannah McNally, Erika, Angelo Diarte, and by many aunts, uncles, and...
Jorge O. Coria
Sep 12, 2021
Our loving, jokester father, grandpa and brother who lit up our lives, passed away on September 12, 2021, surrounded by his children, brothers, and sisters who loved him dearly. Our dad, Papa, was born August 13, 1954, in Michoacn, Mexico to Ricardo and Herminia Coria. Papa met, Gail M. Coria, his panfila, the love of his life, at a dance...
Larry K. Williams
Sep 12, 2021
Larry K. Williams passed away September 12, 2021, with his loving wife by his side. Born December 1, 1941, in Ogden, Utah to Irene Manning Williams and Kenneth Williams. At a young age Larry contracted Polio which resulted in some physical disability which did not preclude him from living life to the fullest. Larry found his love for golf as...
Gloria Jean Gonzales
Sep 10, 2021
Gloria Jean Herrera Gonzales, 75, passed away on September 10, 2021, from a known heart condition. She was born June 18, 1946, to Joseph and Beatrice Herrera in Ogden, Utah. Gloria attended Ben Lomond High. She married the love of her life Lubin Gonzales Jr. in 1966. Gloria always gave to everyone from her whole heart. "Trust in Jehovah and...
Kristi Lynn Wanner
Sep 10, 2021
Kristi Lynn Wanner 48, Devoted wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, friend, and caregiver passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 10, 2021. Kristi loved her family immensely. She devoted herself daily to her husband Brad Wanner, ensuring he came home every day to a clean home and a hot meal. She cherished the love they shared for the last 30 years,...
Guillermo Bernabe Najar
Sep 7, 2021
Guillermo Bernabe Najar 64, passed away on September 7, 2021, of natural causes in Tepic Najarit Mexico. Guillermo was born to Alicia Najar & Guillermo Bernabe on an evening of September 17th in Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico. He attended Jefferson High school. Naturally, Guillermo was the favorite son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. Above all, his charismatic attitude got him out...
V. Raymond Thiel
Sep 5, 2021
Surrounded by his children and his wife, Raymond Thiel, age 78, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, and returned home to his parents, sister, and brother. Ray was born on May 26, 1943, in Ogden, Utah to Nedra Williams and Vincent Thiel. Ray lived in Northern Utah all of his life. He was raised in Ogden and graduated from...
Sandra Renee Miller Chadwick
Sep 5, 2021
Sandra ReNee Miller Chadwick passed away surrounded by her family on September 5, 2021. Our dear mother was born on March 9, 1942, to Charles R Miller and Verda Mae Miller in Preston, Idaho. She married the love of her life Reed Sharp Chadwick on March 24, 1978, in the Ogden Utah Temple. Sandra enjoyed many things throughout her life;...
Woodrow Wilison New
Sep 4, 2021
Woodrow (Woody) Wilson New, was born on August 8, 1918, to John Calvin New and Linnie Magnolia Cook in Soda Springs, Bannock County, Idaho. Woody graduated from Davis High School, class of 1936, in Kaysville, Utah. He was drafted into service for the United States Army Co B 314th Engr C Bn, in WWII and served in the China-Burma-India Theater...
Isolde Lieselotte Tesche Palfreyman
Sep 4, 2021
Isolde Lieselotte Tesche Palfreyman passed away on September 4, 2021, in North Logan, Utah at the age of 91. She was born on August 1, 1930, in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland) to Ernst and Frieda Tesche, the fourth of six children. She lived in various locations in Germany during WWII. At the end of WWII, she lived in Ulm,...
Margie Knowlden Hanson
Sep 3, 2021
Margie Knowlden Hanson was born in Ogden, UT January 10, 1934, to Marguerite Dora Felton and Clifford George Knowlden and passed away September 3, 2021, surrounded by her sons. She is survived by her three sons: Scott, Lon (Jackie) and Jon, 12 grandchildren: Angie, Jenny, Amber, Erica, Lindsey, Mattie, Kyla, Sam, Cassie, Jaimee, Rhyle and Hayden. 15 great- grandchildren: Paxton,...
Dianne Lorrene Peterson
Sep 2, 2021
Honored to have Dianne Lorrene Peterson in our lives, she will be deeply missed as a caring and loving sister to Bonnie, Colleen, Richard, Gary, Christine and David, as well as being a favored aunt to her ten nieces and nephews. Not only did Dianne love her family, but she shared her enormous heart with co-workers, friends, beloved pets and...
Fred Galvez
Sep 2, 2021
Fred Galvez, son of Fred and Flossie Garcia Galvez died 2 September 2021. He was born in Mogota Colorado on the 24th day of July 1924. Fred was one of ten children born to Fred and Flossie. They were Bertha, Pauline, Fred, Rozella, June, Harvey, Willis, Arthur, Phyllis, and Donald. Fred served in the US Navy in World War II....
Jeannie John Vendell
Aug 30, 2021
"I was born Dorothy Jean. My name is Jeannie. Dont call me Dorothy, dont call me Jean." An amazing journey came to an end for an amazing woman. Jeannie John Vendell passed away on Aug 30, 2021. While her time in this life came to an end, her legacy will continue. Jeannie was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian...
Larry Dwayne Weber
Aug 29, 2021
Larry Dwayne Weber passed away peacefully in his home August 29, 2021 after a long bout with Parkinsons disease. He was born on November 16, 1940 in Windsor, Colorado. He graduated from Windsor High School where he met his wife, Shirley Stromberger. They were married in 1959 while Larry continued his studies at the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado...
Lois Georgia Blanchard
Aug 29, 2021
Lois Georgia (White) Blanchard, 89, was welcomed home to Heaven to reunite with her son, her parents, and eight of her siblings on August 29, 2021, due to causes incident to age. Lois was born July 10, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Byron and Georgia White. She was the 7th of 11 children: Virginia, Byron, Betty, Mary, Gloria,...
Lenore Allred Johansen
Aug 27, 2021
Lenore A. Johansen, 87, passed away at her home Friday, August 27, 2021. She was born November 14, 1933, in Spring City, Utah, the daughter of Reid H. and Anna E. Acord Allred. She married her high school sweetheart, Jerald R. Johansen, March 9, 1956, in the Manti, Utah Temple. Together they created a full life of love, joy, and...
Gene Thomas Swaner
Aug 24, 2021
Gene Thomas Swaner passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021, in Ogden, Utah. Gene was born March 25, 1929, to Herbert Alfred and Annie Fern Swaner in Ogden, Utah. He attended Lewis Elementary school and graduated from Ogden High School in 1947. He also attended Weber State College. At the age of 14, he started work at Weber Market as...
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