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.
Michael Jake Romero
Sep 1, 2020
On September 1, 2020, my husband passed from my arms into his parents arms after a lengthy illness. Michael was born to Perfecta and Filiberto Romero on March 20, 1953, and was raised in Morgan and Devils Slide, Utah. We married in 1989 and built a home in Ogden, and after 16 years, we moved to Roy, Utah. Mike worked...
Lamar J. Eskelsen
Aug 31, 2020
Our exceptionally wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend LaMar J Eskelsen, 87, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1933, in Ogden, UT, To Nelden C and Mildred J Eskelsen. He was the eldest child and only son in his family, with four sisters, whom he loved dearly....
Santiago C. Sandoval Jr.
Aug 30, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Santiago C. Sandoval, Jr. (Santi) on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours in his sleep at home. Although it leaves a void in our hearts, we know that he is reunited with his angel mother, whom he dearly missed since the day...
Juanita Hooper
Aug 24, 2020
Juanita Patterson Hooper, our "Southern Bell" Momma, was reunited with Daddy and other loved ones on August 24, 2020. Juanita was born on October 25, 1935, to Walter Edward Tracy Patterson and Emma Leona Stogner in Tylertown, Mississippi. As a child, she worked hard in cotton fields on the family cotton plantation along with her four older sisters. She graduated...
Deone Ehlers-Rhorer
Aug 22, 2020
Deone Clara Ehlers Rhorer, 54, passed away on August 22, 2020, in Eden, Utah. She was born February 25, 1966, in Hemet, California to Jerry Ehlers and Joanna Wixson. She was the second child in a very large family. Deone grew up in Castle Valley, Utah, attended Grand County High School and graduated in 1984. She welcomed four incredible boys...
Terryl "Terry" Johnson
Aug 20, 2020
Terry passed away on August 20, 2020, from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born September 6, 1942, to Florence Stephens Combe and Spencer Joseph Combe and raised in Ogden, UT. She grew up on Maule Drive, attended Ogden High School, and skated in the Sun Valley Ice Show in the summertime. While attending The University of Utah, she...
Debbie Armendariz
Aug 18, 2020
Debbie Armendariz, 57, passed away on August 18, 2020, unexpectedly. She was born May 26, 1963, to Joanne Hollingsworth and Clayton Smith in Clearfield, Utah. Debbie attended Washington High School, she married Andrew Armendariz III in Ogden, Utah. Debbie was the most loving and caring person to everyone she had in her life and to anyone she met. She loved...
Lawrence Ray Siler
Aug 13, 2020
Lawrence Ray Siler, 95, passed away on August 13, 2020. He was born February 23, 1925, to Leo and Matilda Siler in Ogden, Utah. He grew up in the Ogden area and graduated from Ogden High School. Lawrence served in the military from 1943 to 1945 where he trained to be a pilot. He graduated from Weber College in Auto...
Myrna Ann Matheson
Aug 12, 2020
Myrna Ann Jolley Matheson 79 passed away on August 12, 2020 in Roy, Utah. Myrna was born May 17, 1941, to Merle Rex Jolley and LaRee Whitter Jolley in American Falls, ID. Myrna married John Cornelious Matheson in Cedar City, Utah on January 12, 1959. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 11, 1986....
Rayann Caroline Smith Furch
Aug 11, 2020
RayAnn Caroline Smith Furch, age 87, passed away August 11, 2020. She was born February 25, 1933 to Gibson Raymond Smith and Alexa Magdelena (Adam) Smith. She attended public schools in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Ogden High School in 1950. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Scott Lockhart where she met her future husband, Clayton Gene Furch,...
Kathryn Dee Perez
Aug 11, 2020
Kathryn Dee Napoli Perez, 77, passed away in her sleep August 11, 2020. She was born December 31, 1942, in Ogden, Utah, to George Napoli and LeRene Richins. Kathy grew up in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School in 1961. She attended Weber College where she participated in the drama department. She married Jess Perez in Elko, Nevada...
Steve Kirby
Aug 11, 2020
Steve Kirby, Roy, passed away on August 11, 2020, surrounded by family. Kirby was born on October 8, 1948, in Ohio. He grew up in Antioch, CA. He joined the Army and did a Tour of Duty in Viet Nam. Kirby also worked as a Yard Bird in the Navy shipyard in Alameda, CA. He then went to work at...
Walter Bradshaw Hokanson
Aug 10, 2020
Walter Bradshaw Hokanson April 12, 1932 ~ August 10, 2020 "Father to Many" Walter Bradshaw Hokanson passed away August 10, 2020. He was born April 12, 1932, to Walter L. and Margaret Bradshaw Hokanson in Ogden, Utah. He married Lola Ranae Kapp on June 23, 1956. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Walter served in the U.S....
Harold Golde
Aug 10, 2020
Harold "Hal" William Golde passed away peacefully after a brief illness at age 97 on August 10, 2020. Born February 11, 1923, in the Bronx borough of New York City to Frederick Ernest Golde and his wife Irvine Amelia Cochran. Hal joined the US Army in 1943 and served in the Pacific Theater as General Douglas MacArthurs chaplains assistant until...
Joyce Wallace
Aug 8, 2020
Joyce Nebeker Wallace September 20, 1926 August 8, 2020 Joyce Nebeker Wallace, 93, passed away on August 8, 2020 at Family Tree. Joyce was born on September 20, 1926 to Golden H Nebeker and Elizabeth V. Bates in Shoshone, Idaho. Joyce attended Shoshone Middle School and graduated from Shoshone High School. Joyce married Jasper Owen Wallace on June 7, 1946....
Douglas Boyd Stoddard
Aug 8, 2020
Douglas B. Stoddard July 7, 1931 ~ August 8, 2020 Douglas B. Stoddard passed away on August 8, 2020, one month after a sweet celebration of his 89th birthday. He was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah, on July 7, 1931, to James Donald Stoddard and Mable Caroline Kendrick. The family moved to Copperton, Utah, where Doug and his siblings enjoyed...
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