Obituaries

John Rose Cheney

John Rose Cheney

Aug 13, 2025

John Rose Cheney, born on October 12, 1966, in Brigham City, Utah, passed away on August 13, 2025, in his hometown. A devoted son, brother, and uncle, John touched the lives of many with his kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to family.

John was an alumnus of Box Elder High School, where he excelled academically, consistently earning straight A's throughout his...

Rial Smith Storey

Rial Smith Storey

Aug 12, 2025

Rial Smith Storey, loving husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 12, 2025. He was born in Ogden, Utah on April 5, 1947, to James Russell Storey and Exer Whitlock Storey.

He married Arla Jeanne Wessler on October 4, 1966. Together they had two sons, Jerrod Rial Storey and...

Felipe Montes De Oca Alamos

Felipe Montes De Oca Alamos

Aug 10, 2025

Felipe Montes De Oca Alamos, aged 57, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family in his home in Ogden, UT.

Felipe was born on November 20, 1967, in Guerrero Mexico, to Nicolas Montes De Oca and Agripina Alamos. He was a present husband to his wife, Celia, and a loving father to...

Vonda Marie Hall Smith

Vonda Marie Hall Smith

Aug 8, 2025

Vonda Marie Hall Smith, Brigham City, Utah, was born August 9, 1944, to Carrol and Bernice (Iverson) Hall, and died peacefully at her home August 8, 2025.

Vonda was a lover of people, of nature, and of joy. She spent countless hours and days in the desert – kicking rocks, looking for relics, and connecting with the silent breeze. You could...

Gale Elaine Lavaly Moran

Gale Elaine Lavaly Moran

Aug 4, 2025

Gale Elaine Lavaly Moran, 71, of Rigby, Idaho passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 20, 2025, at 11:00 am.

Gale was born to Lawrence Joseph Lavaly and Rosie Lee Crooks Lavaly in San Francisco, California on...

Nancy Belle (Neilson) Johnson

Nancy Belle (Neilson) Johnson

Aug 3, 2025

Nancy Belle (Neilson) Johnson, born June 2nd, 1957, to Frank Milton and Belle (Snow) Neilson. 

Nancy returned to the arms of our Heavenly Father on August 3rd, 2025, with family by her side. 

Nancy graduated from Weber High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Nancy was married to Gilbert Walter Johnson on April 12, 1978,...

Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz

Aug 2, 2025

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Aaron's Mortuary, 496 24th Street, Ogden, Utah. Friends may visit with family at a Viewing on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Aaron's Mortuary. 

Interment; Ogden City Cemetery

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Sidney Kevin Wolford

Sidney Kevin Wolford

Aug 1, 2025

Sidney Kevin “Kevin” Wolford, Kevin passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2025, at the young age of 67.

Kevin was born on October 31, 1957, in Ogden, Utah. He was the beloved eldest son of Sidney Clive Wolford and Judith Ann Jensen. He and his family resided in Ogden throughout his younger years. Throughout his life, Kevin was known for his...

Jan Welsh

Jan Welsh

Aug 1, 2025

The world lost one of its most colorful characters on August 1, 2025, when Jan Welsh of Eden, Utah, passed peacefully in Ogden, surrounded by her family. Born in Palo Alto, California, and raised under the sunny skies of San Diego with her five sisters—Jill, Judy, Jeri, Jennifer, and Jamie—Jan lived a life full of laughter, love, and unapologetic quirk.

Jan...

Wesley Daniel Baird Scott

Wesley Daniel Baird Scott

Jul 31, 2025

Wesley Daniel Baird Scott, 63, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025.

He was born on October 13, 1961, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Frank and Donna Baird.

Wesley dedicated his working life to doing what he loved — fixing things with his hands and solving problems with determination as he wouldn’t quit until the job was done right!

He spent many years working...

Karen Ann Dabling Estel

Karen Ann Dabling Estel

Jul 29, 2025

Karen Ann Dabling Estel

November 29, 1957 ~ July 29, 2025

Karen Ann Dabling Estel, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in Ogden, Utah, following a stroke and a courageous battle with ongoing health issues, including cancer.

Born on November 29, 1957, in Jerome, Idaho to Sheldon L. and Dorothy Baker Callister, Karen lived a life defined by unconditional love,...

Darren Boyd Nelson

Darren Boyd Nelson

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Darren Boyd Nelson

Husband, Father of five, and Friend to Many

Darren’s big heart, charisma, and generous nature will never be forgotten. His sense of humor and spark for life lit up every room. He loved his family deeply and blessed our lives with so many priceless memories. He was always concerned for the little guy and went...

Kevin Doyle Thomas

Kevin Doyle Thomas

Jul 28, 2025

Son of Evan M. Thomas and Carma Ray Thomas.

Kevin passed peacefully at his brother Douglas’s home after a brave battle with cancer on July 28, 2025, at approximately 8:21 p.m.

Kevin was a loving father and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family.

He grew up feeling the most comfortable in nature and spent his youth raising chickens, pigeons, rabbits, and...

Patricia Marie Owens

Patricia Marie Owens

Jul 27, 2025

With hearts full of love and a touch of laughter, we remember Patricia Marie Owens of Ogden, Utah, who passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 65.

Patty, as she was lovingly known, was a woman who knew how to spoil the people she loved—especially her beloved son, Timothy Patton. To say he was the apple of...

Linda Jean York Reid

Linda Jean York Reid

Jul 26, 2025

Linda Jean York Reid, age 82, of Uintah, Utah passed away peacefully July 26, 2025 at her beautiful home surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born December 29, 1942 in Orem, Utah to Zina M. and John W. York. She spent much of her youth in Provo and Orem. At age 12, Linda was baptized and confirmed a member of...

Robert James Perkins

Robert James Perkins

Jul 25, 2025

Robert James Perkins passed away after a brief battle with Leukemia on July 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Bob’s friends and family gathered to bid him farewell in the days before his passing.

Bob was born on June 23, 1939, in Orem, Utah, the second son to Arthur and Avery Perkins. Nine years later his family relocated to Sandpoint, Idaho,...

Kevin Lee Taylor

Kevin Lee Taylor

Jul 24, 2025

It is with tears and sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin Lee Taylor. 

Kevin was born in Lapeer, MI on January 7, 1969 to Robert Gerald Taylor Sr and Lorraine Ruth Dykeman. His family moved to Florida when he was young and he grew to adulthood there.

Kevin met Kelly Ann Fleming while they attended Evans High School and they...

Justin Charles Nowels

Justin Charles Nowels

Jul 24, 2025

Justin Charles Nowels passed away on July 24, 2025, just two days before his 41st birthday, leaving behind a legacy that roars louder than grief.

Born with a rebel’s heart and a soul too expansive for silence, Justin lived life full throttle—fueled by compassion, loyalty, and an undeniable spark. Whether he was revving up a bike, cracking jokes at exactly the...

Cheryl Jeanne Gonzales

Cheryl Jeanne Gonzales

Jul 23, 2025

Cheryl Jeanne Gonzales, 72, passed away on July 23, 2025, at McKay-Dee Hospital, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Born on March 29, 1953, in Van Nuys, California, Cheryl was the beloved daughter of Lawrence B. Swallow and Geraldine M. Swallow. She graduated from Layton High School in 1971 and later attended Painters College of Beauty in Roy, Utah.

Cheryl was...

Christopher Lamar Roddy

Christopher Lamar Roddy

Jul 23, 2025

Chris Lamar Roddy, born March 14, 1956, in Springfield, Ohio, to Herman Lamar Roddy and Mary Eileen Copeland Roddy, passed away on July 23, 2025, after a lengthy medical battle. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1979 to 1984 before embarking on a successful career at Utility Trailer, from which he later retired.

Chris spent over six...