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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.

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...

Patricia Sissy Macleod

Patricia Sissy Macleod

May 17, 2020

Patricia Wilkinson Macleod (Sissy Phillips), passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Ogden. Patricia was born November 8, 1967, to Diane Bellamy and David Philips, in Charleston, South Carolina. Patricia attended Morgan High. She married Robert Macleod. Patricia was adopted by Wayne and Shirley Wilkinson in 1979, where she moved to Utah. She loved spending time with her family,...

Alexander "Pineapple" Kahikina

Alexander "Pineapple" Kahikina

May 16, 2020

Alexander was born on the Pacific Ocean and came to the land of Hawaii at four months. He was a fisherman of learning and spreading the word of God. His life was fishing and feeding the family and neighbors. He was a geologist for Colorado mines and mineral and he worked for Bethlehem Steel in the Oil Fields in True,...

Chandler David Kiser

Chandler David Kiser

May 14, 2020

Chandler David Kiser, 18, passed away on May 14th, 2020. He was born on February 23, 2002, in Murray to Cheston and Jodi Kiser. Chandler attended AISU where he participated on the ballroom team and Murray High where he furthered his culinary skills in ProStart. Jiu-Jitsu with his dad became one of his favorite evening activities. He beamed while telling...

Michael W. Marston

Michael W. Marston

May 10, 2020

Mike loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends, playing ladder golf, BBQing, and cooking on his Traeger. He loved making bread in the bread machine, listening to music, watching westerns and he loved his dogs. He worked at the ATK for seventeen years and the Home Depot call center for six years. He is survived...

Curtis Haralson

Curtis Haralson

May 9, 2020

Curtis L. Haralson "Alabama" (AKA Santa/PaPo) May 25, 1936 ~ May 9, 2020 Curtis Haralson was born May 25, 1936, in Riverview, Alabama, and died May 9, 2020, in Ogden, Utah. He was a "Good Ol Boy", who never met a stranger and would give you his last penny if you needed it. When he was 26, he and his...

Tiffany Sanders

Tiffany Sanders

May 6, 2020

Tiffany Evertsen Sanders passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Davis Hospital of liver failure. She married Robert Sanders, September 14, 1996. They were later divorced. To this union, her three shining stars were born; River Sanders, Stone Sanders, and Sophie Sanders. She attended Walquist Junior High School. She graduated from Roy High School in 1990. She loved people and...

Trevor Glen Ellison

Trevor Glen Ellison

May 3, 2020

Trevor Ellison, 41, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Trevor was born on September 10, 1978, to Cathey Ellison Weiss and David Ellison, in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ogden High School. Trevor was a master of his trade. He could make anything out of wood, metal, and granite. Thank you to Cory from North Davis Cabinets for always...

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