Obituaries

Sep 16, 2015

Joan Pryor Makin

The light of our life shining forward, beloved wife mother, grandmother, born April 1, 1949 died Wednesday morning, September 16, 2015.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Makin; son, Thomas “Brett” Makin; daughter, Stacie Gay Makin;  son, Jeremy Scott Makin; 13 grandchildren, Anita Saady, Julie  Reynolds, , Andrew Howard Makin, Benjamin Harold Makin, Samuel Thomas Makin,...

Sep 14, 2015

Maria Elena Arreola was born June 20, 1967 in Llano Grande, GTO and passed away September 14, 2015 in Idaho Falls, ID.

 She is preceded in death by her two grandfathers.

 She is survived by her son, Edwardo; her parents, Ana Maria and Luz Arreola, and her fourteen brothers and sisters.

She enjoyed spending time with her son and was one of the most kind-hearted people you...

Sep 12, 2015

Daniel Hernandez

December 2, 1993 - September 12, 2015

Our loving son and Father, Daniel passed away on September 12, 2015.  He was born December 2, 1993 to Jose and Aida Hernandez.

He is  survived by his wife Molaina and his two sons, Loyalty and Mesiah Hernandez; sister, Ixchel Hernandez.

He enjoyed being with his family and friends.  He enjoyed...

Sep 3, 2015

Aug 30, 2015

Carin Louise Winter It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Carin Louise Winter on her birthday, August 30, 2015, at the age of 55. Carin was born in 1960 at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah to Creighton and Carolyn Owen of Layton, Utah. Carin was a kind-hearted person who always wanted the best for...

Aug 29, 2015

Aug 28, 2015

Our courageous son, brother, father, grandfather passed away on August 28, 2015.      Art was born to Clovis and Patricia Vialpando on February 26, 1959.  Being a man of a “few words” he listened more than he spoke, however, he spoke volumes with his heart and soul by welcoming family and friends into his home, to anyone who needed a place...

Aug 28, 2015

Taven Bent Speranza was born on a cool February morning in 1997 to Danielle George and Anthony Speranza. Taven was bright, caring and passionate. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a fun-loving personality.  His compassionate love for animals was touching and admirable. Through his life he enjoyed many adventurous hobbies including deep-sea fishing, hiking, traveling and spending time at...

Aug 25, 2015

Shirley Merrill Pitcher passed away August 25th, 2015 from causes incident to age. She was 95. Shirley was the eldest of three children born in Weston, Idaho, December 12, 1919 to Lawrence Wood Merrill and Hannah Elnora Nielsen Merrill. She graduated from Weston High School in 1937. She started attending Utah State University where she met Lynn Owen Pitcher. She...

Aug 24, 2015

Lisa Jean Rowe Coleman November 5, 1975 – August 24, 2015 Lisa Jean Rowe Coleman passed away August 24, 2015.  Lisa was born November 5, 1975 to David Rowe and Carol Christensen in Ogden, Utah. She married Joshua Sorenson and they had three children together; they were later divorced.  She married Kevin Coleman and they were recently divorced. Lisa was a wonderful...

Aug 23, 2015

Willie “Harvey” Simpson, Sr. January 20, 1953 – August 23, 2015 Willie “Harvey” Simpson, loving Husband, Father and Poppy passed away August 23, 2015.  He was born January 20, 1953 in Flint, Michigan.    He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and Dominoes.   Harvey was a faithful member of New Zion Baptist Church of Ogden, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Brenda...

Aug 20, 2015

Judy Lynn Rocco Beecher, 39 of Ogden, UT passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, August 20, 2015. Judy was born in Ogden, UT to LaRee Anne Rocco and Willam Ray Rocco. She attended Clearfield High School and Mountain High School until the year 1993 when she gave birth to her daughter Rylee. Judy later then married Shiloh Beecher in 1994 and...

Aug 19, 2015

Sharon Ellsworth 1935 - 2015 Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed peacefully on August 19, 2015. Sharon was born on November 11, 1935, to Lawrence R. and Lucille Child in Ogden, Utah.  There were six siblings and she was the oldest girl. She married Ernest Ellsworth in 1954, which they later solemnized in the Logan temple. She lived...

Aug 17, 2015

JENNIE MARIA ERNSTSEN

Adios mi hermosa madre, te amo muncho.

Jennie was a bundle of energy, will, wit, and beauty, but passed away on August 17, 2015.  She loved her husband Jerry (1935-13), two kids Jerriann and Matthew (1964-09), son-in-law Chris Klinkenberg, granddaughters, sisters and brothers, and her dog Lucy. Shopping, travel, food, theater, art, music, and dance were her...

Aug 16, 2015

Kendel L. Oldfield March 7, 1943 to August 16, 2015 Kendel passed away August 16, 2015 at home in West Haven.  He was born March 7, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. He was baptized a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1953, member of the north congregation in Ogden, Utah. Kendel married Emlee Joyce Butler on January 1967 in Henderson, Nevada.  Lived in the...

Aug 14, 2015

Mary Carol Ansell Franks Our beautiful mother, Mary Carol, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.  She was born in Montpelier, Idaho September 25, 1924 to William and Mabel Ansell. After graduating from high school, she moved to Salt Lake City where she worked at Fort Douglas.  There she met a handsome young soldier, Norman Franks. Soon they were married and move to...

Aug 14, 2015

Dootsadee Hawley On the morning of August 14, 2015, Dootsadee Hawley, 72, passed away in her home. She was born January 2, 1943, in Bangkok, Thailand, to the proud parents of OB and Prian Poysoongnern.  While in Thailand, she met her true love TSgt James R. Hawley (Retired, USAF) and they were married on August 18, 1975, in Korat, Thailand.  They shared...

Aug 13, 2015

Karin Gilmore, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015.  She was born on June 15, 1938 to Fritz and Herta Oestereich in Lensahner Hof, Schleswig Holstein, Germany. She married James Joseph Gilmore on December 31, 1980 in Bremerhaven, Germany.  James passed away on January 30, 2002.  In 1983 Karin and two of her sons moved to the United States. Karin loved bowling...

Aug 13, 2015

Wendy Weaver Chase, Oct 22 1963- Aug 13 2015. Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Wendy (Tawanda) Chase, passed away August 13th 2015. She is celebrating with her parents, brothers, and puppies. Wendy was born on October 22nd, 1963 to the late Mark Jackson Weaver and Karen Marie Shaw Weaver Kartchner. She was raised in Layton, Utah, and...

Aug 12, 2015

Bruce B. Holland, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 surrounded by his wife and his girls.  Bruce was born March 14,1934 in Mason City, Iowa to Clifford B. and Helen M. Holland. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School and Jr. College prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in London,...