Champ Melax Martinez

Champ Melax Martinez

Jul 20, 2025



"A Child of God, forever in our hearts"

With broken hearts and unwavering faith, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, Champ Melax Martinez, who entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 13.

Champ was born on March 23, 2012, in Ogden, Utah, and was a true gift from God from the...

Alice Grace Ryan Weil

Alice Grace Ryan Weil

Jul 20, 2025

A world without Alice... her daughter said it best, “The silence she leaves behind is louder than anything we could ever say.” On Sunday, July 20, 2025, we lost our dearest one, Alice Grace Weil, following complications from Parkinson’s disease with strong and quiet courage. Alice was born on May 24, 1943, in Manhattan, New York City, to Harold Ryan...

Ann Marie Holmes

Ann Marie Holmes

Jul 20, 2025

Ann Marie Despain Holmes reunited with her eternal sweetheart, son, and daughter on July 20, 2025, at the age of 77. Ann was born to Parley William Despain and Lola Iris Bahr Despain on August 16, 1947, in Ontario, Oregon.

Ann grew up on a dairy farm in the area known as Sand Hollow in Canyon County, Idaho. She reminisced fondly...

Ronald Lee Norris

Ronald Lee Norris

Jul 19, 2025

Ronald Lee Norris of Renton Washington completed his earthly journey peacefully at home, on July 19 th , 2025, to be reunited with his eternal companion, Jaqueline K Norris. At age 88, Ronald left the world the way he lived it-in peace and calm. He was known for his calm demeanor and his simple views of life. When it was...

Kerri  Torres

Kerri Torres

Jul 19, 2025

Kerri Lynette Ryan Torres, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away the morning of July 19, 2025. She will be remembered for her quick wit, fast temper, strong opinions, and limitless love for her family.

Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on July 25, 1950, Kerri was the second child of Betty and Arthur Ryan. Being an Army brat, she moved often in...

James (Jim) Wayne Siemens

James (Jim) Wayne Siemens

Jul 19, 2025

James (Jim) Wayne Siemens, born on October 10, 1956, in Tachikawa, Japan, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Ogden, Utah. Jim was the cherished son of Bennie James "BJ" Siemens and Jean Loretta Nelson Siemens, both of whom have preceded him in death. His legacy is enriched by the presence of his beloved siblings, Carla (Allen) Dodge, David...

Merrill H. Roberts

Merrill H. Roberts

Jul 18, 2025

Merrill H. Roberts, a beloved member of the community, passed away at his home in West Point, July 18, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 20, 1931, in Etna, Wyoming, growing up on a dairy farm and across the street from the creamery gave Merril a deep love of the creamery industry. Merrill lived a life marked...

Jean Hull

Jean Hull

Jul 17, 2025

On July 17, 2025, Jean Bateman Hull peacefully passed away at the home of her daughter in Mesa, Arizona, at the age of 94 years old.

Jean was born on December 9, 1930, in Murray, Utah, to Edward Allen Bateman and Orrell Emma Greenwood. She is the sixth of eight children. At the age of two, her father became the Superintendent...

Harley Rebecca Jo Davis

Harley Rebecca Jo Davis

Jul 17, 2025

Our precious angel, Harley Rebecca Jo Davis, passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on June 1, 2024, in Layton, Utah to parents Christian Davis and Mikah Larson. Big sister Shiloh helped welcome Harley to the family and always gave Mom and Dad a helping hand taking care of her.

Harley was deeply adored by her big sister. Shiloh...

Edward Lawrence Steffen II

Edward Lawrence Steffen II

Jul 17, 2025

In loving memory of Edward “Larry” Lawrence Steffen II. Larry passed away July 17, 2025 in Morgan, UT due to natural causes. He was born in Ogden Utah on June 10, 1957 to Edward Lawrence Steffen and Marilou Steffen-Fairfield.

Larry graduated from Weber High School with the class of 1975. He married Debbie Broderick on July 29th, 1977, they later separated.

Larry...

Paul Willard Jacobson

Paul Willard Jacobson

Jul 17, 2025

Paul Willard Jacobson passed away on July 17, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1938, in Copperton, Utah, the son of Richard G. Jacobson and Alice M. Loader.

Paul attended grade school and junior high in Union and graduated from Jordan High School in 1956. He later graduated from the University of Utah in 1963 with a degree in accounting....

Julene Hall Reid

Julene Hall Reid

Jul 16, 2025

Julene Hall Reid July 16, 2025 Julene Hall Reid (78) passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members at McKay-Dee Hospital on July 16, 2025, due to complications from Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

 Julene was born in Tooele, Utah to William and Nelma Hall. She was the third of four children. Julene graduated from Tooele High School, then from Weber State University...

Linda Ann Burningham

Linda Ann Burningham

Jul 15, 2025

Linda was our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker, businesswoman, and joint owner of Rumley Financial. She loved to dabble in many interests, including flying, skydiving, skiing, traveling, and collecting fine art. This included an impressive porcelain horse collection for her curio cabinet, proudly displayed for all to see.

Mom loved animals, especially dogs! She had many furry...

Barbara Skidmore

Barbara Skidmore

Jul 15, 2025

Barbara F. Skidmore (89) passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in the loving care of her children after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born in Ogden, UT to Daisy Pearl Sparks and C.H. Flinders. She was the youngest of 16 siblings. She graduated from Ogden High School and Henegar’s Business College. Upon graduation, she worked at Hill Air...

Garr Willard Smith

Garr Willard Smith

Jul 14, 2025

Garr Smith, 87, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning hours of July 14, 2025.

Born in Ogden, Utah, to Willard and Golda (Hipwell) Smith, Garr grew up with his two younger sisters, Connie and LeAnn. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1955, where he played football and tennis, and...

Denise Hamblen

Denise Hamblen

Jul 14, 2025

The morning of July 14, 2025, Denise Hamblen was lovingly embraced by her mother and beloved Grandma Hamblen.

Denise was born in Ogden, UT on July 28, 1966 to Ronald C and Jane E Olsen Hamblen. She lived the majority of her life in Riverdale, with a brief 20-year break, in Murray. Denise graduated from Bonneville High School in 1984.

After high...

William "Bill" Sherwood Coombs

William "Bill" Sherwood Coombs

Jul 14, 2025

William "Bill" Sherwood Coombs, 74, passed away on July 14, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 12, 1950, at Soda Springs Hospital in Soda Springs, Idaho, to William Laclede Coombs and Margarette Kathleen Box. Bill lived a life defined by dedication to family, service, and faith.

He was raised in Thatcher, Idaho where he worked...

Richard Brent Messick

Richard Brent Messick

Jul 14, 2025

A Marine, a father, a hero, and a man of great heart.

Richard Brent Messick, 79, of Hooper, Utah, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Brent was born on May 3, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Donald and Virginia Messick. The oldest of four children, he lived a life...

Viola "Vi" Manning Pinkston

Viola "Vi" Manning Pinkston

Jul 14, 2025

Viola M. “Vi” Pinkston, 83, a long-time resident of Layton, Utah, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with an aggressive cancer.

Born December 11, 1941, in Tremonton, Utah, Vi was the oldest child of Luella V. Lish and Aubrey Slatter. She was soon legally adopted by her father, Wayne William Manning, and two more siblings followed shortly thereafter,...

Leonard Charles Postel

Leonard Charles Postel

Jul 14, 2025

Leonard Charles Postel was called home on July 14, 2025. He suffered from kidney failure and was on dialysis for many years. Len was born in Ogden Utah on June 7, 1937, to Raymond J Postel and Verna M Reynolds.

Leonard entered the Utah National Guard on May 23, 1958, where he served for eight years. He married Mary Jean Fry...