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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.

Norman Nicholas

Norman Nicholas

Jun 4, 2020

Norman G. Nicholas passed away on June 4, 2020. Norman was born May 5, 1928, to David and Minnie Nicholas in Des Moines, Iowa. Norman attended Des Moines High School. He later married Norma East in Elko Nevada July 3, 1953. Retired from the US Army in June of 1966. Dad was a great adventurer. He took us on many...

Oliver Wendell Hyde Jr.

Oliver Wendell Hyde Jr.

Jun 4, 2020

Oliver Wendell Hyde, Jr., known as Wendell, 89, passed away June 4, 2020, at home, from a malignant tumor. He was born September 6, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Oliver Wendell and Constance (Christensen) Hyde. He married Myrtle Stevens, June 9, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. After graduating from the University of Utah, he served four...

Joseph Allan Pass

Joseph Allan Pass

Jun 2, 2020

Joseph Allan Pass, 62 years old, passed away on June 2, 2020. Joe (Allan/Worf) was born on June 15, 1957, to Claude Pass and Evelyn Allan Forbes Pass in Ogden Utah. He attended Ogden High School. Joe married Mary Anthony on January 28, 1974. He spent the majority of his life working as a cement mason. He also was a...

Jennifer Rae Hudson

Jennifer Rae Hudson

Jun 2, 2020

In the late afternoon of June 2, 2020, Jennifer Rae Hudson passed at home in Ogden, Utah. She enjoyed collecting stuffed animals and being with friends and family. She was loved dearly and will be missed by many. Survived by her mother, Sherry Hudson-Colcord, two older siblings, Cindy and Jacob Hudson, and youngest brother, Mark Hudson, her three children Donovan...

Ruth Magdalena Cooper

Ruth Magdalena Cooper

Jun 2, 2020

Ruth Magdalena Cooper, nee Tollkuhn, passed away at home on June 2, 2020, at the age of 95 due to age-related causes. Ruth was born on September 3, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York to Walter Gustav Tollkuhn and Louise Karoline (Stiegele) Tollkuhn. Ruths parents, her dear husband Walter Nicholas Cooper, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Ruth...

Ruth Alice Simms Peterson

Ruth Alice Simms Peterson

Jun 1, 2020

Ruth Alice Simms Peterson, age 92 passed away on June 1, 2020. She was born November 29, 1927, to Toney Albert Simms and Mary Emily Crookshank Simms in East Rainelle, Va. She married Bobbie Ira Peterson on September 5, 1946. She loved to play golf and eat out at Goodwood Barbecue every week. We thank the wonderful staff at Goodwood...

Irene Marie Price

Irene Marie Price

May 31, 2020

Irene Marie Price, 85, passed away on May 31, 2020. She was born June 27, 1934, to Louis Billon and Irene Willey in Petaluma, California. She graduated from Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic School in Petaluma, Ca. Irene married Ellis Hampton Price; they were married for 53 years. Irene loved NASCAR; her favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. She also loved...

Duwayne Lechtenberg

Duwayne Lechtenberg

May 31, 2020

DuWayne Theron Lechtenberg, 89, passed away on May 31, 2020 from natural causes. He was born to Paul Theron and Twila Horsley Lechtenberg on August 7, 1930 in Bancroft, Idaho. He was raised on the family farm with his two sisters and many cousins. After graduating from North Gem High, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ...

Nada Miller

Nada Miller

May 31, 2020

Nada Beth Johnson Miller, age 71, passed away Sunday, May 31st in Ogden, UT. Nada was born on January 8, 1949, to Lawrence and Elizabeth Johnson in Ogden, UT. She was married to her sweetheart M. Wayne Miller on December 19, 1969, in the Salt Lake City Temple. She is survived by her husband Wayne, her children Alita Miller, Annette...

Harold Junior Brennan

Harold Junior Brennan

May 31, 2020

Harold Junior Brennan May 20, 1948 ~ May 31, 2020 Harold Junior Brennan, 72, passed away May 31, 2020 at home due to cancer. He was born May 20, 1948 to George Jessop Brennan and Alta Irene Goodenough Brennan in Burley, Idaho. Harold was a man who loved his family and his country. He admired all those who served in...

Linda Jean Kranendonk Wilde

Linda Jean Kranendonk Wilde

May 29, 2020

Linda Jean Kranendonk Wilde, 59, passed away on May 29, 2020. She was born September 15, 1960, to William and Bonnie Kranendonk in Ogden, Utah. Linda graduated from Weber State University. She married Stanley Newby in Ogden, later divorcing and remarrying Robert Wilde and later divorcing. Linda is survived by her son Jarvis Newby, brother Jerry Kranendonk (Trudy), sister Gloria...

Philip Edward Brophy

Philip Edward Brophy

May 29, 2020

Philip was born November 12, 1925, to loving parents, Edward William Brophy Sr. and Anna Beninato, the third child of seven. He was born and raised in Ogden, Utah and graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber College. Phil joined the Navy in 1942 and served until 1946. Philip married Betty Jane Thompson at St. Joseph Catholic Church on...

Jeffrey Rahter

Jeffrey Rahter

May 27, 2020

Jeffrey William Rahter, a.k.a. "Bill", "Duff', "Puff", "J.W.", "Jeff", and "Mr. Rahter", 51, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020. He was born September 16, 1968, to his parents, Lt. William R. (Bill) Rahter and Beatrice Gerken (Bea) Rahter, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. The son of a career military officer, he attended many...

Gayla Hansen

Gayla Hansen

May 25, 2020

Ogden, UT: Gayla Hansen, 80, passed away May 25, 2020. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley LDS 3rd ward and has been a past member of the 26th, 30th, 44th and 53rd wards. She was born June 5, 1939 in Brigham City, UT. a daughter of Albert Joseph and Annie Neil Hansen. She graduated from Ogden High School...

Clara Arlene Parkinson Hawkins

Clara Arlene Parkinson Hawkins

May 25, 2020

Clara Arlene Parkinson Hawkins, age 88, passed away May 25, 2020 at her home with her children by her side. She was born March 2, 1932 in Ogden. UT to William Joshua and Cora Leone Banner Parkinson. She had lived in Devils Slide and Ogden, Utah most of her life. She married the love of her life Darold Blaine Hawkins...

Mellie Rueckert

Mellie Rueckert

May 22, 2020

Our sweet Mellie at age 63, returned home to Heaven. She was welcomed with open arms by her mother Barbara, great nephew Colton and many more. Mellie graduated from Kanab High School. She enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. Coffee time she loved. She loved playing cards of all kinds. She deeply loved her family her...

Victor "Tolano" Melendrez, Jr

Victor "Tolano" Melendrez, Jr

May 21, 2020

Victor "Tolano" Melendrez Jr. (63) April 2, 1957 May 21, 2020 Our beloved brother, father, uncle, and grandpa didnt get to say goodbye or I love you one last time to those he loved most. He returned to Heavenly Father on May 21, 2020 to be greeted by his parents, Victoriano and Nicolasa Melendrez Florez and his siblings, Lupe, Vicky,...

Vasiliki Souvall Vetas

Vasiliki Souvall Vetas

May 17, 2020

Vasiliki Souvall Vetas ("Bess") entered eternal life on Sunday, May 17th, 2020 after a courageous battle against the COVID-19 virus. Bess was born April 7th, 1933 to Nicholas and Helen Souvall in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a first-generation child of immigrant parents, she entered elementary school speaking only Greek. However, her intelligence, charisma, and willingness to learn allowed her...

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