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Fredrick Alan Curtis

Fredrick Alan Curtis

Dec 10, 2025

Fredrick Alan Curtis, known affectionately as Fred, was born on June 19, 1938, in San Francisco, California. He passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Ogden, Utah, at the George E Wahlen Veterans Home, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and many cherished memories.

He honorably served in the US Air Force, a commitment that reflected his strong sense...

Timothy Edward Howard

Timothy Edward Howard

Dec 10, 2025

Timothy Edward Howard, 57 of Brigham City, Utah passed away on December 10, 2025 in Bountiful, Utah surrounded by his loving family.

Tim, the only son, was born to Dorothy Ellen Blower and Billie Dean Howard in August 10, 1968 In Terre Haute, Indiana as his father was attending college there. His family then moved back to Brigham City, Utah at...

James "Jimmy" Arthur Wells

James "Jimmy" Arthur Wells

Dec 6, 2025

James (“Jimmy”) Arthur Wells passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 77. He passed away peacefully at his home.

Born on December 29, 1947, to Art and Irene Wells, Jimmy was raised on the family farm gaining a strong sense of responsibility and discipline. His early life shaped his practical nature and steady work ethic, qualities that remained...

Barbara Ann Schmidt

Barbara Ann Schmidt

Dec 6, 2025

Barbara Ann Schmidt, 90, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, with her daughter at

her bedside. She was born on February 22, 1935, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Genevieve and

Lawrence Ryther. The youngest of two daughters, Barbara moved with her family to Boise,

Idaho, when she was just four years old.

Barbara met the love of her life, Richard James (“Dick”)...

Maxcine Effie Dumling

Maxcine Effie Dumling

Dec 4, 2025

Maxcine Effie Dumling, a beloved ceramics teacher and cherished member of the Brigham City community, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 12, 1943, in Brigham City, she dedicated her life to nurturing creativity and fostering connections through her passion for ceramics.

Maxcine’s warm spirit and gentle nature shone brightly in her classroom,...

Julie Dietz

Julie Dietz

Dec 3, 2025

Julie Dietz passed away, Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was 57. Julie was born August 3, 1968 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to James M. and Mary B. Dietz. Julie grew up and remained in Brigham City, Utah until her passing. Julie never spoke a word. She was diagnosed with autism before autism was a word people recognized. She needed constant...

Emma Pacheco Velasquez

Emma Pacheco Velasquez

Nov 26, 2025



Emma was born on February 3, 1939 in Acuna Mexico to Frank Chapman Gonzales and Elena Pacheco Gonzales. There were eight children, three daughters, Maria, Juana and Emma. She being the youngest daughter. Five sons: Carl, Joe, Frank (twin to Emma), Jim and Ramon. Ramon died as an infant.

They moved to Del Rio Texas when Emma was a month old...

Karen Mae Phillips

Karen Mae Phillips

Nov 25, 2025

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend: Karen Mae Phillips, 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Farr West, Utah.

She was born on May 16, 1945 in Hammond, Indiana. A daughter of Ralph Charles and Mary Krupiak RIchardson.

Karen graduated from High School and immediately signed with the US Navy and served there for many years....

Shirley Irene Reichard

Shirley Irene Reichard

Nov 24, 2025

Shirley Irene (Schneider) Reichard, 91, peacefully passed away in Brigham City, Utah on November 24, 2025 with her husband of 49 years, Floyd Reichard, by her side.

She was the fourth of six children born to Arie and Wilma Schneider in 1934 in Yakima, Washington state.

In 1950, Shirley moved to Bremerton, Washington where she was a loving mother to her 4...

Vicki Herd Winn

Vicki Herd Winn

Nov 18, 2025

Vicki (Mom) was born September 14, 1942, in Ogden, Utah to Homer Cy Herd and Dorothy Hunsaker Herd. She was the first of six children. From a young age she grew into the loving, steady presence her family came to depend on.

The family moved to Preston, ID when she was two. She attended school in this area and she graduated...

Steven Allen Braegger

Steven Allen Braegger

Nov 8, 2025

Steven Allen Braegger, 79, our devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, November 8, 2025, reuniting in spirit with his beloved wife, Carol, who had slipped away earlier that same morning.

Born October 3, 1947, in Logan, Utah, to Raymond H. and Lenore Kaplan Braegger, Steve grew up in the Cache Valley...

Carol Simonsen Braegger

Carol Simonsen Braegger

Nov 8, 2025

Carol Simonsen Braegger, 77, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin, passed away peacefully at home from natural causes on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Born February 26, 1948, in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of Frederick H. Simonsen and Viola Syphers.

A 1967 graduate of Ogden High School, Carol pursued a career in education. She served as...

Evelyn Falslev Larsen

Evelyn Falslev Larsen

Nov 6, 2025

Evelyn Falslev Larsen left this earthly life on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the age of 91. Evelyn was born on July 21, 1934 in Benson, Utah to Oga Lorenzo Jensen Falslev and Sylvia Nelson. She was the seventh of twelve children. She spent her childhood in Benson on the family farm working hard and making great memories with her...

Robert Ernest Kowall

Robert Ernest Kowall

Nov 4, 2025

Robert E. Kowall passed away on November 4, 2025 at the age of 58, in Brigham City, Utah surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 3, 1967 to Barbara and Ernie Kowall, now deceased.

Robert was disabled at birth but pursued life’s joys and challenges. Robert graduated from Box Elder High School in 1996. He worked at both Kmart...

Theresa Lynn (Martinez) Tingey

Theresa Lynn (Martinez) Tingey

Nov 1, 2025

Our beloved Theresa Lynn (Martinez) Tingey left this world wrapped in love, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and the brightest kind of joy. If you ever met her, you remember her—she greeted everyone with a big embrace and her signature “Hello, sunshine!” Her laugh was contagious, her presence magnetic, and her heart endlessly generous. She was beautiful, inside...

Zakary Scott Cowley

Zakary Scott Cowley

Oct 29, 2025

Zakary Scott Cowley, 25, passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born on May 17, 2000, in Brigham City, UT to parents Scott V Cowley and Deena Buist Hammer. Zak lived in Brigham City, Layton, and Clinton throughout different periods of his life. Before his passing, he was employed at Autoliv in Brigham City. Zak loved nothing more than...

Paul H Jensen

Paul H Jensen

Oct 23, 2025

Paul Jensen died on 10/23/2025, in Brigham City, Utah from cancer. Paul was born on October 22nd,1968 in Bountiful Utah. He lived a short time in San Diego, California before moving to Brigham City, Utah where he remained the rest of his life. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time in the outdoors with his friends and family. Paul is...

Eugene Kay Israelsen

Eugene Kay Israelsen

Oct 18, 2025

Eugene Kay Israelsen, affectionately known as Gene, passed away on October 18, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Hyrum, Utah. He was born on June 28, 1936, in Hyrum, to Eilert Kenneth and Viola Mae, where he would go on to leave a profound legacy grounded in love, laughter, and commitment to his community and family.

Gene dedicated 22 years of...

Yasmin Ruth Freed

Yasmin Ruth Freed

Oct 18, 2025

Our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, Yasmin Ruth Freed (52) passed away peacefully at University of Utah Medical Center on October 18, 2025 after an unexpected battle with an unknown lingering illness.

She was born on December 7, 1972 in Sunderland, England, a daughter of Michael and Kathleen Evans McGrath.

Yasmin met and fell in love with her sweetheart,...

Kim Louise Eskelsen Johnson

Kim Louise Eskelsen Johnson

Oct 13, 2025

Kim Louise Johnson (nee Eskelsen) of Redlands, California passed from this life on 13 October 2025. She was born on 22 July 1955 in Boise, Idaho to Richard M. Eskelsen and Virginia E. Bird. Kim was raised in Brigham City, Utah and attended Bunderson Elementary School nearby. She was in the Ski Club at Box Elder High in Brigham City...

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