Mel Mason
Dec 20, 2025
PAPA and NANA Together Again.
Melvin “Papa” Mason, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2025, after a courageous eight-year battle with kidney disease. Born on December 8, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Melvin was known for his resilience and the deep love he held for his family.
Melvin's life was defined by his devotion to those closest to him,...
Wayne Wall
Dec 19, 2025
R. Wayne Wall, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, on his 93rd birthday. He was born December 19, 1932, to Thomas Varnam Wall and Dorothy Clista Young. He grew up in Layton, Utah and graduated from Davis High School in 1951.
Wayne married the love of his life, Cleone...
JoAnn Nyman Hendry
Dec 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of JoAnn Nyman Hendry, beloved wife, Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. JoAnn peacefully departed this life on December 19, 2025, in Clearfield, Utah, at the age of 94.
Born on November 29, 1931, in Logan, Utah, to Ross and Olis Godfey Nyman, JoAnn was the third of four siblings: Ross Odell...
Sandra Lee Smith Mueller
Dec 19, 2025
Sandra Lee Smith Mueller was born to Pairlee Tackett and Charles Elmer Smith, May 12, 1939, in Ogden, Utah, and passed away on December 19, 2025, peacefully at home in her bed, surrounded by her beloved children, grandchildren, and her two dogs.
Sandy grew up in humble circumstances that shaped her resilience and work ethic. From a young age, she learned...
Sherma Leanor Jillson
Dec 18, 2025
Sherma Leanor Jillson, age 84, passed away peacefully in Layton, Utah.
She was born on August 29, 1941, in Vernal, Utah, to Lola Lenora Campbell LeFevre and Harold Frank DeYoung. Sherma grew up in Vernal and later in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In 1957, she married Wendell Madsen in Salt Lake City. Together they raised their three children in Washington Terrace, Utah:...
Karen Harris-Unsworth
Dec 18, 2025
Karen Vadine Harris-Unsworth, wife of Larry Unsworth, left us the morning of December 18 after 74 years of living life. Karen was a strong woman who would fight for anyone in need of help. She was an independent thinker who never shied from speaking her mind. If she had an opinion on something you would know that opinion. She was...
Lorraine Barker Arvonen
Dec 17, 2025
Lorraine (Barker) Arvonen, 94, of Durham, CA passed away on December 17, 2025.
Lorraine was born June 6, 1931, in North Ogden, Weber County, Utah, to Charles Newman Barker and Elizabeth Howell Lee. She was the sixth of eight children and grew up on a farm where she raised turkeys with her siblings. She graduated from Weber High School in 1950...
Charles Roy Ivester, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Charles Roy “Chuck” Ivester Jr., 52, passed away unexpectedly December 17, 2025, due to health complications while working with his beloved dog Lily in Fontana, California. Chuck was born March 2, 1973, to Charles Roy “Chuck” Ivester Sr. and Sherryl Ann Morris, raised in West Jordan, Utah. He attended Taylorsville High School, moved to Layton Utah, and settled in Roy,...
LeRoy Elvin Onstott
Dec 17, 2025
A Mighty Cedar From Yakima Valley
LeRoy Elvin Onstott was born in Ione, Washington July 23, 1931, to William Orrin Onstott and Mary Victory Onstott (nee Roitz). The oldest of two sons, LeRoy, spent his youth in the land of apples and, later, vineyards. He had a special interest in music in his high school years, playing flute and saxophone in...
Carlos Zamora Hernandez
Dec 17, 2025
Carlos Zamora Hernandez, beloved father, son, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Home in Ogden, Utah. Born on May 4, 1948, in South Gate, California, to Phillip Hernandez and Vera Zamora Hernandez, Carlos was a man of immense love and joy, spreading smiles wherever he went.
Carlos dedicated 11 years to serving his...
Derek John Peart
Dec 17, 2025
On December 17, 2025, Derek John Peart passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45 following a tragic fall at work. He was taken from us way too soon and he will be deeply missed by all who were acquainted with him.
Derek was born on February 27, 1980, to Charles and Margaret Peart in Riverton, Wyoming. He completed their family...
Ryan Kent Hill
Dec 17, 2025
Ryan Kent Hill passed away on Wednesday, December 17, leaving behind a family who adored him, a home filled with memories, and a legacy of love, loyalty, and legendary hugs.
Ryan was an incredibly proud and loving father to his two children, Brynner (Brynley Hill) and Big Guy (Hudson Hill), who were the very center of his world. He lived for...
Deloris Elizabeth Griggs
Dec 17, 2025
Deloris Elizabeth Griggs, born April 15, 1943 to Earnest and Dorotha Pinkal Johnson, in Cambridge, Nebraska, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 17, 2025.
Deloris had six siblings, Aaron Johnson, Richard Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, and Robin Johnson.
She married Albert Alvin Griggs on May 6, 1972 in Placerville, CA. They later had their daughter Sherry...
Jeffery Chris Clark
Dec 16, 2025
Jeffery Chris Clark was born September 21, 1954 to Harold and LaVere Davis Clark. He passed away December 16, 2025 at the Mt. Ogden Rehabilitation Center.
Jeff graduated from Bonneville High School in 1972.
He married Becky Evans on July 7, 1972.
He attended Weber State Technical College for 4 years. He earned the right to be a Journeyman Plumber.
Jeff worked at a...
Sarah Jane Patterson
Dec 16, 2025
Layton, Utah- Sarah Jane Hollinger Patterson, beloved Mother, Grandmother (Gram), Sister and Aunt slipped away peacefully from this earthly world, to the next, surrounded by loved ones on December 16, 2025. A host of angels and loved ones welcomed her as she completed her earthly journey.
Sarah was born on January 27th, 1935, in Ursine (Eagle Valley), NV to Samuel James...
David Ogden Smith
Dec 15, 2025
David Ogden Smith passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2025.
David was born March 9, 1936, in Garland, Utah to James and Rebecca Smith. He grew up in Tremonton, Utah. He married Sharon Taylor on March 6, 1954 and together they had six children. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. In July, 1970 he married...
Dawn Merrill Gatherum
Dec 15, 2025
Dawn Merrill Gatherum passed away on December 15, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Dawn was born on April 28, 1945, in Panguitch, Utah, the second of five children born to James Maurice and Ruth Witzel Gatherum. He spent much of his childhood in Escalante and Richfield, where he developed a strong work ethic and...
Michael A Bergener
Dec 15, 2025
Michael A. Bergener, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on December 15, 2025, after a short but intense battle with cancer. He crossed over peacefully at home in the care of his cherished wife, Connie.
Mike was born in Salt Lake City on September 28, 1955, to Mary (Lindorff) and Neil Bergener....
Maurice Eugene Canchola
Dec 15, 2025
Maurice was born to Calixto Sena Canchola and Glennyce Rodeback at Fort Irwin California. He was the youngest of three boys. He lived the life of a military child and traveled the world. His parents divorced when he was 10 years old and he relocated with his mom and brothers to Idaho.
After many adventures and moves, his mom settled in...
Mable Betty Toledo
Dec 15, 2025
Mable Notah Toledo has left to return to her Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully December 15, 2025, in Ogden Utah. Mable was born in Salina Springs, Arizona. She attended Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah where she met her husband and father of their children, Frank Toledo. They settled and raised their four children in...