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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.

Larry Donaldson

Larry Donaldson

May 3, 2020

Larry Brent Donaldson, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was born in Ogden, Utah to Jack Lavar and Faye Berkenkpas Donaldson. He married LaJuanna Marlynn Watson; they had three daughters, and later divorced. He then married Sandie Scott in 1966 and they had a daughter and son. He was a darn good house painter but the...

Taurino Lepe

Taurino Lepe

May 2, 2020

Taurino Lepe, 96, passed away, May 2, 2020. Taurino was born on August 11, 1923, to Guadalupe Lepe and Paula Fajardo in Colima, Mexico. He married Juana Jara in Layton, Utah on June 16, 1979. Taurino loved his wife of 50 years very much, as well as his children and grandchildren. He loved to travel and would visit his birthplace...

Daren J. Gittins

Daren J. Gittins

May 2, 2020

Daren J. Gittins, 49, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Daren was born in Ogden, Utah, to Sandra Plyer Sharp, stepfather Clair Sharp. He was raised in Ogden, Price and Murray Utah. He graduated from Murray High and went on to get his masters degree in business management. Daren worked for many years for Barnes Aerospace in Ogden. He...

Peggy Flores

Peggy Flores

May 2, 2020

'Peggy was 67 years old and a native of California. She is survived by her three brothers, two sisters, and her four loyal dogs. Those who knew Peggy can attest that she was always laughing and playing jokes on everyone she knew. She will always be remembered for her 'shenanigans'. Peggy enjoyed spending time with her loyal 4 legged companions....

Peggy Jean Allison Weatherston

Peggy Jean Allison Weatherston

Apr 30, 2020

Peggy passed away peacefully just days before her 93rd birthday. She was born to Ellis J. and Florence Morgan Allison in Chanute, Kansas. She earned a bachelors degree in business from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1949 and moved on to a successful career as an accountant. After moving to Utah, she married Earl John Weatherston in 1954 and raised their...

Steven King

Steven King

Apr 29, 2020

Steve passed away on April 29, 2020, after a six-month battle with colon cancer. He was born in Idaho Falls, December 18, 1957, to Quinton King and Helen Hall King. He attended Ogden schools. He worked at Oscars Meats most of his life and made lifelong friends there. He was fun-loving and quick-witted; he had many friends. He enjoyed the...

Sharon Sherry Harris

Sharon Sherry Harris

Apr 28, 2020

Sharon Kay (Sherry) Harris, 76 passed away on April 28th, 2020. She was born, January 9, 1944, to Evelyn Becker & Pete Lee, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Sherry graduated from Stevens Henagars College. She married Deon Harris August 15, 1964, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Sherry was born in Colorado, moved to Wapakoneta, Ohio, where she attended Catholic school and learned...

Laverl Jay Beckstead

Laverl Jay Beckstead

Apr 28, 2020

LaVerl was a man of many talents and hobbies, making many friends along the way. He was a dedicated hunter, and there wasnt a stream of water or a lake he couldnt pull a fish from, an exceptional fly-fisherman, making his own unique flys; he was the envy of many fishermen, sharing his knowledge to many that asked. LaVerl was...

Betty Louise Patrick

Betty Louise Patrick

Apr 26, 2020

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. After more than 10 years of medical issues, our loving Heavenly Father has called her home. We know she was welcomed by many family members that have passed on before. She passed away in her sleep, peacefully at her home in South Weber, Utah, on April 26, 2020, due...

Rose C. Federer

Rose C. Federer

Apr 26, 2020

Rose C. Federer, 86, passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Ogden, Utah on April 26, 2020. She was born in Guadalupita, New Mexico on June 23, 1933, to Nicomares Naranjo and Magdalena Rivera Naranjo. Rose married Albert M. Duran in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and they had three children. In her early years, Rose and Albert were owners of Roses...

Darrell Craig Carlson

Darrell Craig Carlson

Apr 26, 2020

Darrell Craig Carlson, 54, was born Feb 2, 1966, in Logan, UT, to Ray and Clara Carlson. He passed away Sunday, April 26th, in Bountiful, UT. He is survived by daughters Ehreni, Micaela, and Dana Carlson, father Ray Carlson, and siblings Marjorie Evans and Charles Carlson. He was preceded in death by his mother Clara Carlson.

Colleen Cox

Colleen Cox

Apr 26, 2020

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, our beautiful, kind, loving sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Colleen Cox, 81, passed away peacefully. Colleen was born in Shelley, Idaho on March 24, 1939. The daughter of Lorna Jensen and Ernest Cox. Colleen was raised in Idaho and Utah. She worked her entire career at Hill Air Force Base with over 30 years of...

James Douglas Ferguson

James Douglas Ferguson

Apr 23, 2020

Lt. Col. James Douglas Ferguson, USA Ret. Doug passed away at home on the morning of April 23, 2020, due to the complications of COPD, at the age of 77. He was born in Salt Lake City in 1943, to Jack and Virginia Ferguson. Doug joined the Army one step ahead of the draft board, and served honorably for over...

Barbara Woolsey

Barbara Woolsey

Apr 22, 2020

Barbara Jene Woolsey, 65, passed away April 22, 2020. Barbara was born May 26, 1954 to Norma Betts and Swelyn Cude in St, George, Utah. Barbara attended Washington High School. She married Grant Woolsey. If we listen closely we can hear the rustle of angel wings and know that youre still with us. Barbara is survived by her five children,...

Joseph William Hill

Joseph William Hill

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph William Hill, 58 passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born June 2, 1962, in Ogden, Utah to John William and Opal Peggy Hill. John passed away before Joe was born. Joe was raised lovingly by his stepfather Douglas Wells on their farm in South Weber. Joe has many lifelong friends from the community. He was a...

Gabriel Martinez Sr.

Gabriel Martinez Sr.

Apr 19, 2020

Gabriel Martinez Sr. (Gable, Big Gabe) passed away April 19th, 2020 at home. He was born to Margarita Ana Dominguez and Rubel Martinez in Ogden, UT. He was a devoted, hard-working father, husband, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He worked for Ogden City for 35 years and retired from there. He was well known in the community. He was...

Edward John Denning

Edward John Denning

Apr 19, 2020

Our beloved dad passed away on April 19, 2020, at age 68. He was born to Elma and Maurice Denning on January 24, 1952, in Ogden, where he would live his entire life. He graduated from Bonneville High School, class of 1970; he was looking forward to his 50th class reunion this year. He also attended Weber State College. Dad...

Bonita "Bonnie" Parker

Bonita "Bonnie" Parker

Apr 18, 2020

Bonita (Bonnie) McCabe Parker, 75 passed away on April 18, 2020. Bonnie was born on June 17, 1944, in Bismarck, ND, a daughter of Jim and Mary McCabe. She was reared and educated in Steele, ND and Fargo, ND and began her career in Fargo, then moving to St. Paul, MN prior to her move to Utah in 1971, where...

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