Dave, 80, died January 17, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. He was born on June 19, 1942, in Brigham City Utah, the son of J.D. Merrell Sr. and Marian Alice Nielsen Merrell. Dave graduated from Box Elder High School in the class of 1960. He joined the Army National Guard and following that he attended Utah State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He went to work at Thiokol working on the Space shuttle solid rocket motors retiring...

Hamid Kashanipour, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1946, in Tehran, Iran to Ahmad Kashanipour and Akram Nili. He married Kay Harvey in Ogden on November 20, 1975. Hamid was known for his smile and kind nature as he worked in many stores throughout the years. He attended Weber State. He enjoyed the outdoors, plants, gardening, keeping his car in prime condition, but most of all he loved his family and the time he spent with them. Hamid...

Rodney (Rod) Arthur Adams, born on January 31, 1963, in Ogden, Utah to the late Ray and Erma Adams. He leaves behind his three children: Brandon, Ashley, and Megan. And five Grandchildren: Morgan, Hunter, Wyatt, Brooklynn, and Journee. As well as his two siblings Raeleen Carmack, and Russell Adams. Rod was a truck driver for Smith’s for many years and even owned his own dump truck business called Rod’s Trucking.  After starting his company, he began his auto mechanic career...

Kay Wells Jensen died peacefully on May 28, 2023, at Beehive Homes in Perry, UT. She was born on April 9. 1931 to Blynn and Mayme Jensen Wells in Corinne, UT. She was raised in Promontory and resided in Clearfield and Brigham City, UT. She attended school in Promontory, UT. She married Darrell Henry Jensen on February 28, 1947, in Brigham City, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Temple. Together they raised 4 children. For many years she repaired uniforms for Weber State...

Jose “Joe” Dominguez, a loving, funny, adventurous, and humble man, passed away on May 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of joy and cherished memories. Born on August 4, 1987, in Los Angeles, CA, Joe was a vibrant and passionate individual who brought warmth and laughter to those around him. Known affectionately by his friends and family as "Big Joe" or "Gordo," his infectious smile and generous spirit lit up any room he entered. Joe was a skilled laborer in...

Mario Echevarria, 37, of Ogden, Utah passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at home. Mario was born September 25, 1985, to Virginia Mora and Frank Echevarria. He graduated from Ogden High School, class of 2004. He was the oldest of five siblings, Anthony (Cassandra), Mark (Jacmine), Lea -Marie, and Angel Mora. Mario was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He had 7 nieces and nephews, Alina, Mark, Dibiase, Sonny, Amaya, Maylay and Zavier. Mario had many hobbies, including video games,...

Joan Davies Stevens, returned home to our loving Heavenly Father on May 27, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on June 18, 1934, in Ogden, Utah. She was the daughter of Art Davies and Anna Feucht, both of whom preceded her in death. Joan married Marvin P. Drummond and they were blessed with four children. They later divorced.  Later Joan married Robert H. Stevens and combined his four children with hers together as a family. Joan graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber...

We are sad to announce the passing of Billy D Trappett of Ogden, UT. He died at the age of 73 on Saturday May 27, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  Billy was born April 24, 1950, in Ogden, Utah to Lamar Trappett and Leah Wilson. Billy and Lois Mae were married March 23, 2003.  The couple have been married over 20 years. Billy loved the great outdoors. His passion was camping and fishing.  He had great sense of humor.  He was always ready with a joke or a story to make...

PAUL WENDELL KOTTER, age 80, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at his home in Brigham City. He was born on July 23, 1942, in Brigham City, to Wendell Carl Kotter and Fern Hinchcliff Kotter. He was the oldest of six siblings. He married Patricia Harrington in the Los Angeles Temple, CA. They were married for 35 years until she passed away on January 2, 2013. On September 13, 2014, Paul married Liane Dapper. He loved to travel, and went to Yellowstone many times, as well as visiting many...

Perry – Elmer G. “Rocky” Rhoads passed away on May 25, 2023 due to heart failure. Rocky was born on March 30, 1935, to Elmer William and Stella Mellor Rhoads in Salt Lake City, UT. At 3.3 lbs., he was brought home in a shoe box and kept in a warm oven until he grew a bit. He graduated from West High School and attended BYU. He was drafted in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1957 in Colorado at the Mountain Cold Weather Training Center where he trained special forces in...