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" M. 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
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...
Paulette Ann Kawa
Jul 13, 2025
Paulette Kawa passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on December 4, 1947, in Ogden, Utah, to Kenzie and Joyce Goselin Kawa, Paulette was a lifelong resident of Ogden. She graduated from Ogden High School and remained connected to her community throughout her life.
Paulette was known for her vibrant personality, warm heart,...
Donald LeRoy White, Sr.
Jul 13, 2025
Donald LeRoy “Don” White, Sr., 91, of Pleasant View, passed away at his home of natural causes following 2 recent falls, both resulting in a broken back.
Don was born on February 8, 1934 in Pomona, California, the son of Reuel Arnold and Ruth Juanita Tappan White.
Raised an only child and schooled in California, Don graduated from high school and began...
Jerry DeGroot
Jul 13, 2025
Jerry DeGroot, a cherished figure in both his family and community, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on February 20, 1938, “Back before television” in Ogden, Utah to David and Helen DeGroot. Jerry lived a life that was rich with purpose, dedication, and a deep love for those around him.
A graduate of Ogden...
Marian Emiko Hirasuna
Jul 12, 2025
Marian Emiko Hirasuna “Emi” passed away July 12, 2025. She was born October 11, 1938, in Tremonton, Utah. She was raised in Hooper, Utah and then moved to California where she met Ryuji “Dick” Hirasuna. Emi and Dick married in 1965 and operated Great Basin Electronics together for 40 years.
Emi may have been little, but she was a fighter. Emi...
Tyler Stanley Smith
Jul 12, 2025
Tyler Stanley Smith has taken his next steps in his journey and slipped from this world on July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tyler was born on May 16, 1968, to Karen Harbertson and Malcom “Smitty” Smith in Van Nuys, California.
The family moved to Huntsville, Utah where Tyler learned Jr. Posse, 4H, and his love for the outdoors,...
Gustavo Hernandez
Jul 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gustavo Hernandez Rojas, who unexpectedly left us on July 11, 2025, in Ogden, Utah. At the age of 65, his sudden departure has left his family devastated and in shock. Born on March 2, 1960, in Michoacán, Mexico, Gustavo's family was his utmost priority. His children and...
Becky Sue Ashby
Jul 11, 2025
Becky Sue Ashby passed away comfortably in her sleep July 11, 2025, following several years of health challenges. She was born to Sherrie and Glen Applonie on September 1, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She had many loves in her life including her love for animals which started from a young age and continued throughout her life. Becky’s pets were...
Craig Miller
Jul 11, 2025
Craig Harris Miller, beloved husband, father and grandfather of Alpine, Utah passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 11, 2025.
Craig was born on October 10, 1958 to Colin and Nancy Miller in Taber, Alberta Canada. As a young child, Craig moved with his parents from Canada to the United States where he would spend most of his childhood...
Paul Michael Galloway
Jul 10, 2025
The full moon took our sweet Mikey on July 10th, 2025. Our hearts are shattered and at the same time we feel peace knowing that Mike is free and no longer in pain.
Mike was an incredible husband, father, and friend. He carried joy, jokes, love, and kindness everywhere he went. The world lost such a bright Human.
Mike was born Paul...
Ray Allen Dumas
Jul 10, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, love, and pride we share the passing of our beloved Ray Dumas, who left this world on July 10th after a long and courageous battle with liver cancer. He is our hero, strong, stoic, and endlessly compassionate. Though Ray struggled in a body that betrayed him, even in his final months he remained heroic. He...
Elaine Maw Deru
Jul 9, 2025
Elaine Maw Deru, 90, of Layton, Utah, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Born on May 26, 1935, in Ogden, Utah, Elaine was the daughter of Gilbert Enoch Maw and Grace Brown Maw.
Elaine was a hard-working Plain City farm girl who passed onto her family the legacy of honesty, tenacity, hard work, and gratitude. Known for her fierce determination,...
Helen Elizabeth Wainwright
Jul 9, 2025
Helen Elizabeth Wainwright, age 103, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born in Ogden, Utah, on October 16, 1921, the daughter of Orville and Margaret Moyes Rupe. Helen was raised and lived in Ogden her entire life, attending Ogden City Schools and graduating from high school there.
She married Henry “Eddie” James in 1940, and they shared...
Alan Wayne Muncey
Jul 9, 2025
Alan Wayne Muncey, age 95, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Layton Utah.
Alan was born in Idaho Falls, ID on February 13, 1930, to Marion Lafayette (Bus) and Bessie Leona (Welchman) Muncey. Alan grew up in Idaho Falls, ID and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He married Sheron Rae Eckersell in 1951, living in France for two years...
Lori Jean Pippin Nelson
Jul 8, 2025
Lori Jean Pippin Nelson, 70, of Riverdale, Utah, passed peacefully at home on July 8, 2025, with a Willie Nelson song playing softly in the background.
Her greatest pride (and most frequent topic of conversation) was her sons, Porter Dalton (partner, Kate Keipp), Jesse Nelson (wife, Tiffany), and Nick Nelson (wife, Emilie). She called them her #BestDamnKidsOnThePlanet, and not just because...
Jeffery William Fagg
Jul 8, 2025
Jeffery William Fagg, 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home in Ogden, Utah. He was born to Richard Carlisle and Haddie Hofman Fagg, on July 22, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Growing up, he enjoyed scouting and received his Eagle Scout Award at the age of 13. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing sports.
After graduating...
Don Blaine Cazier
Jul 8, 2025
Don Blaine Cazier, 76, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Plain City, UT. Born on August 21, 1948, in Salmon, ID. He was the only son to Blaine and Eva Cazier. He spent his younger years growing up in Star Valley, WY and later moved to Roy, Utah where he...
Shari Malia Montag
Jul 8, 2025
Shari Malia Montag, born on January 12, 1971, in Garden Grove, California to Lorraine and Gerry Francis, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025. Malia leaves behind a legacy of kindness and compassion, traits that defined her throughout her life.
A graduate of Weber High School, Malia furthered her education at Dixie State University, laying the foundation for her successful career...