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.

Jess Decaria

Jess Decaria

Nov 13, 2020

Jess DeCaria passed away at his home surrounded by his family on November 13, 2020. He was born to Dominic DeCaria and Assuntina Villella in Ogden, Utah. Jess graduated from Ogden High School in 1948. He married June Travis in Ogden, Utah on October 10, 1950. They were married for 70 years. He served in the Korean War from 1950-1952....

Janet Wheelwright Hogge

Janet Wheelwright Hogge

Nov 10, 2020

Janet died of COVID-19 on November 10, 2020. She was born on Fathers Day, June 15, 1947, at the new St. Benedicts Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Janet graduated from Ben Lomond High School and attended the University of Utah. She was a creative lady. She could make anything with her hands and brilliant imagination. She shared this gift by teaching...

Paul Elliot Evans

Paul Elliot Evans

Nov 9, 2020

Paul Elliot Evans, age 49, died unexpectedly on November 9th, 2020. Paul was a lifelong resident of Utah and most recently lived in the North Ogden area. Paul was born in Murray, Utah on December 9th, 1970, to parents Scott and Melody Evans and was the second of four boys in the family. Paul spent his early years living in...

Fern Myrle Hawks

Fern Myrle Hawks

Nov 8, 2020

Fern Myrle Hawks passed away on November 8, 2020. She was born July 16, 1921, to Ray and Grace Cornett in Omaha, NE. She married Nicholas Vaida. Fern was an affectionate, vibrant person who loved life. In her younger days, she played the drums in a small band known as The Continentals. It just so happens her favorite car was...

Daniel Haslam Summers

Daniel Haslam Summers

Nov 4, 2020

Daniel Haslam Summers, 40, passed away suddenly November 4, 2020 in Ogden, Utah. He was born February 2, 1980 to Stephen and Claudia Summers in Salt Lake City, Utah. Danny attended Brighton High School. He married Camie Losee on November 5, 2013 in Provo, Utah. Dannys earlier years were spent in Cottonwood Heights where he attended Bella Vista Elementary, Butler...

Carole Henneberger Deboer

Carole Henneberger Deboer

Nov 3, 2020

Carole was born mon May 24, 1939, in Long Beach CA. to John and Lucille Moser. She married Robert Paul Henneberger in 1961 and they had three children; Tracy Lucille, Amanda Julia, and Robert Paul Jr. The family moved to Utah in 1971. Carole worked at the IRS for a number of years and then transferred to Hill Airforce base...

Elmer Gross

Elmer Gross

Oct 30, 2020

Elmer was a great son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Elmer was a kind man, he never had an enemy. Elmer was an avid pool player, darts player, board games player, fisherman, computer wizard, and had many other hobbies to keep him busy. Like crocheting, Elmer made many blankets and was working on one when he...

Elna Lucas

Elna Lucas

Oct 29, 2020

Elna Cobabe was born at home on a hot July day in 1926, the fourth child and third daughter of Frederick James Cobabe and Hazel Hudman Cobabe. Everyone but her mother was wishing for a boy. Her father owned sheep and was a rancher, and even as a toddler, she went with her mother to the ranch in Eden to...

Mona Lynne Hartz

Mona Lynne Hartz

Oct 29, 2020

We are saddened at the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who died October 29, 2020, as the result of natural causes in Ogden, Utah. Mona was born on February 2, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas to Earl and Norah Roberts. She married her sweetheart, David Hartz on July 9, 1966, in San Angelo, Texas....

Margaret Ann Wright Tam

Margaret Ann Wright Tam

Oct 27, 2020

Margaret Ann (Margy) Wright Tam passed away on October 27, 2020, from cancer, just two months shy of her 73rd birthday. Margy was born in Ogden, Utah to Miriam Margaret (Marge) Walker Wright and Joseph S. Wright. She attended Ogden High where she was head cheerleader. Next came college at Utah State where she was a member of Chi Omega...

Bridget Villalba

Bridget Villalba

Oct 26, 2020

Bridget Villalba 94, passed away on October 26, 2020. Bridget was born on October 23, 1926, to Patrick and Elizabeth Gaffney in Dublin, Ireland. She married Louis Villalba on February 2, 1946; he passed away November 18, 1998. Bridget is survived by her three daughters: Carol, Sharon, and Linda. She is preceded in death by her husband Louis. Inurnment at...

Virginia Jaramillo

Virginia Jaramillo

Oct 26, 2020

It is with much sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother Virginia Jaramillo. Mom passed away on October 26, 2020, after a tough fight with Parkinsons and Dementia. Our mother was born on February 12th, 1934, in Red Mesa, Colorado to Fidel and Cedia Valdez. Mom was raised in Delta Colorado where she met...

Darnell L. Garcia

Darnell L. Garcia

Oct 25, 2020

Darnell L. Garcia, 69, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born July 27, 1951, to Jose and Lena Garcia in Ogden Darnell Graduated from Ogden High. Darnell will be forever known for his sense of humor, personality, and generosity. He was well known for his pitching ability and his love of sports. The simplest things made him happy,...

Carmen Maria Martinez

Carmen Maria Martinez

Oct 22, 2020

On October 22, 2020, Carmen Martinez passed away at home with family after a long battle with cancer, and complications from a stroke. She was 76 years old. It would be wrong to say that Mom lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to bounce back and she always...

Larry Dewayne Campbell

Larry Dewayne Campbell

Oct 21, 2020

Larry D. Campbell passed away on October 21, 2020, after a long eight-year illness. Larry was born on January 31, 1957, in Austin, Texas, to Richard and Sue McGary Straight Campbell. Larry grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Clearfield High School. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served four years for his country. Larry...

Steven Allen Funkner

Steven Allen Funkner

Oct 21, 2020

Steven Allen Funkner passed away on October 21, 2020 from cancer in Roy, Utah. He was born September 18, 1966 to John Allen Funkner and Sandra Kay Dykes in Pittsburg, California. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High. He married Pamela Evonne Funkner at Antioch United Methodist Church in Antioch, California on June 9, 1990. He was self-employed, leased to...

Ray Roderick Smith

Ray Roderick Smith

Oct 21, 2020

Ray Roderick Smith passed away on October 21, 2020 at home with his family beside him. He was born January 7, 1939 to Lester and Velma Smith in Ogden, Utah. Ray Graduated from Ben Lomond High School class of 1957. He married Ramona Campbell July 2, 1983 in Ogden, Utah. Ray served his country in the United States Army. He...

James Marlin Branch

James Marlin Branch

Oct 19, 2020

James "Marlin" Branch 70, passed away on October 19, 2020. Marlin was born on January 28, 1950, to Opal Virginia Booth and Willis Marlin Brach in Price, Utah. He married Crystal Branch. Marlin was a loving and kind father, husband, brother, uncle, and son. He prided himself on being an honest man. He loved motorcycles in his younger days. Marlin...

Lucile Jensen Thorne

Lucile Jensen Thorne

Oct 18, 2020

Lucile Jensen Thorne, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all returned home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 18, 2020. She passed away from a stroke after having lived over 100 years. She was born on April 7, 1920 to Ezra Peter Jensen and Nina Bayliss VanFleet Jensen in Garland, Utah. She was the oldest of five...

Gilberto M. Arredondo

Gilberto M. Arredondo

Oct 17, 2020

Gilberto M. Arredondo, 70, our most amazing beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gilbert was born September 7, 1950, in Gregory, Texas to Paulina Nesmith. Originally from Texas, as he would often remind people of the love of his...

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