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.

Steve Edward Arndt

Steve Edward Arndt

Jan 24, 2020

Classical Pianist, Musical Genius and Local Legend December 28, 1954 to January 24, 2020 Steve Edward Arndts, journey on this earth came to an end at the age of 65. This Local Legend Rock and Roll musician and Artist told his last inappropriate joke on Friday, January 21, 2020, which cannot be printed here. Steve married (Sharon Hill), mother of...

Braxton Andersen Graham

Braxton Andersen Graham

Jan 24, 2020

Braxton Anderson Graham June 24, 2006 ~ January 24, 2020 Braxton Andersen Graham, 13, left us on January 24th, 2020 with flu-related complications. He is the son of Angella Fox and Dustin & Kayla Graham. He was an excellent big brother to siblings: Gracie, Dempsey and Depp. Braxton was a cadet at Utah Military Academy and loved playing chess and...

Brian Drew "Doc" Peterson

Brian Drew "Doc" Peterson

Jan 22, 2020

Brian Drew (Doc) Peterson died at home on January 22, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1955 in Hollywood, California to Glenna Mae Summers and Andrew Oscar Peterson both deceased. He graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State University. He was married to Wendy Gabbert on October 13, 1979. While tears are being shed on the earthly...

Dale Richard Ward

Dale Richard Ward

Jan 20, 2020

Dale R. Ward of Sunset, Utah, 87, passed away on January 20, 2020. Dale was born August 30, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He enlisted in the Air Force at the age 17 and after 28 years retired as SMSgt. Dale later worked at Thiokol as a Logistics Engineer. He enjoyed league bowling with Sandy, fishing with the kids, photography, and...

Dorothy Carr

Dorothy Carr

Jan 20, 2020

Dorothy Johnson Carr passed away on Jan. 20, 2020 in Farmington, Utah, at the age of 91. Dorothy was born on May 1, 1928, in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Minnie Mae Cranor and James Alvin Johnson. Dorothys father died when she was 18 months old, and she moved to Ogden, Utah with her mother and sister, Luella. During her childhood and...

Pedro "Pete" Melendrez

Pedro "Pete" Melendrez

Jan 19, 2020

Pedro "Pete" Melendrez June 22, 1980 ~ January 19, 2020 Pedro Melendrez, 39, passed away on January 19, 2020. Pedro was born on June 22, 1980, to Juan and Delia Melendrez in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School. Pedros favorite past time was listening to music while playing his guitar and singing. He loved watching basketball, waking...

Van Lee Sessions

Van Lee Sessions

Jan 19, 2020

Van Lee Sessions February 28, 1947 ~ January 19, 2020 Van Lee Sessions, 72, passed away on January 19, 2020, from a stroke at Mc-Kay Dee hospital in Ogden. He was born on February 28, 1947, to Van R. Sessions and Bessie Lee in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Davis High School. Van was previously married three times,...

Richard William Parkinson

Richard William Parkinson

Jan 19, 2020

Richard William Parkinson, 53, beloved son, dad, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Layton, Utah on January 19, 2020. He was born February 8, 1966, to David and Kathy Parkinson in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1984. Richard was the most kind, soft-hearted soul anyone could ever meet. He loved to...

Edna Laura Balactar

Edna Laura Balactar

Jan 15, 2020

Edna Laura Balactar August 26, 1929 ~ January 15, 2020 Edna Laura Balactar passed away on January 15, 2020 in Ogden, UT, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was born August 26, 1929 to George and Margaret (Daisy) Marquardt in Wayne County, Michigan. She met the love of her life, William W. Balactar, in Michigan and they...

David Paul Goode

David Paul Goode

Jan 15, 2020

David Paul Goode, founder and president of Ogden-based GOODE Ski Technologies, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, while taking part in one of his many passions, piloting his airplane. Dave had a distinguished career in both the snow and water ski industries as a creative innovator of carbon-based products that brought cutting-edge advancements to both sports. Dave was raised in Bloomfield...

Gay Hatfield

Gay Hatfield

Jan 14, 2020

Gay Hatfield May 18, 1932 ~ January 14, 2020 Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother passed peacefully in her home at the age of 87. Gay was a devoted wife and mother and loved to play tennis and to travel. She married her beloved husband, Hat, in 1954, and celebrated 50 Golden Years before his passing in 2005. They moved...

Dianne Dabb Roylance

Dianne Dabb Roylance

Jan 11, 2020

Dianne Dabb Roylance October 5, 1951 ~ January 11, 2020 Dianne Dabb Roylance was born October 5th, 1951 to Donna (Beck) and Earl J. Dabb in Ogden, Utah. She passed away January 11th 2020 after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 68. She graduated from Weber High School and later attended college. She graduated Magna Cum Lade...

Teri Alissa Olson

Teri Alissa Olson

Jan 10, 2020

Teri Alissa Olson October 19, 1974 ~ January 10, 2020 Teri Olson, or "TT" as she was known to friends and family, was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 19, 1974. Teri was a mother to Noah Olson, daughter to Tom Pugh, and a big sister to Melanie Pugh, Becky (Tyson) Shelton, and Candice Pugh (Sol Adams). She also had...

Carol Rae Swift

Carol Rae Swift

Jan 10, 2020

Carol Rae Swift June 3, 1946 ~ January 10, 2020 Carol was born on June 3, 1946, to Raymond and Lucile Bosgieter Swift. She was the oldest of four children and the only daughter. She graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1964 and went on to be trained in computer programming, holding jobs at Iomega and the IRS before...

Isaac Ignacio Gonzalez

Isaac Ignacio Gonzalez

Jan 9, 2020

Isaac Ignacio Gonzalez, 21, passed away on January 9, 2020. Isaac was born October 16, 1998 to Jessica A. Cortez and Ignacio Gonzalez in Chula Vista, California. Isaac was an active child who grew up in San Diego playing soccer and football. He moved to Utah at age 12 and attended Orion Junior High, where he met many great life-long...

Marilee Carol Howell

Marilee Carol Howell

Jan 8, 2020

Marilee Carol Howell June 1, 1957 ~ January 8, 2020 Marilee Carol Howell was born on June 1, 1957. She fought her battle with brain cancer up to her last day on January 8, 2020. She lived her life on her own terms, often defiant of common views and practices because she thought her ways were better; they often were....

Melody Mccoard

Melody Mccoard

Jan 8, 2020

Melody DeGroot McCoard, age 61 lost her valiant battle with cancer on January 8, 2020, at her home in Cedar City, Utah with loved ones by her side. Melody was the firstborn to Jerry and Jeanette Carter DeGroot on December 31, 1958. Melody married the love of her life, Scott H McCoard on June 24,1977 in the Ogden Utah Temple....

Ernestine Evelyn Moss

Ernestine Evelyn Moss

Jan 8, 2020

Ernestine Evelyn Moss January 24, 1931 ~ January 8, 2020 Ernie has left us to go and be with her wonderful pets. She was born in Visalia, California and grew up in Sacramento and attended school there. She worked at McClelland Air Force Base and attended college at nights. While working at McClelland AFB she met her husband Ray, they...

Anthony Tony Olivas

Anthony Tony Olivas

Jan 8, 2020

Anthony Olivas August 23, 1958 ~ January 8, 2020 Anthony (Tony) Olivas made his last inappropriate and more than likely sarcastic gesture on January 8, 2020, at the age of 61. We think he did this on purpose mainly because he was a stubborn old bastard. Affectionately known as Tony O by his family and friends, he was a welder...

Janet Crezee Holliday

Janet Crezee Holliday

Jan 7, 2020

Janet Crezee Holliday February 23, 1940 ~ January 7, 2020 Mom grew up in Slaterville Utah on a small farm, enjoying all that came with the simple country life. She was the epitome of a Daddys Girl. Never one scared of hard work, she was always ready to help Grandpa. He taught her how to hang wallpaper and paint, she...

Leavitt's Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park Obituaries

Explore the stories of the individuals who have passed, offering a glimpse into their lives and the impact they made. In addition to reading obituaries, you can send flowers to express your condolences or plant a tree in honor of a loved one as a lasting tribute.

Obituary Notifications

Stay connected and never miss an update—sign up for obituary notifications to receive the latest news and announcements about the individuals we've served. Whether through a flower arrangement, a tree planting, or a personal tribute, we ensure that every memorial is special.

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.