Ellen Andreasen Capener passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in her son’s home, in Concord, CA on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was 86 years old. Ellen was born (along with her twin brother Bent) in Horsens, Denmark on June 8,1933 to William Peter Andreasen and Mette Marie Balle. She had an older half-sister, Ingrid. When Ellen was 7 years old Germany invaded Denmark. The war years were very hard, and had an impact on Ellen throughout her life. However, she also had many...

George Kenneth Bench, Jr., 82, passed away February 15, 2020 in Ogden, Utah. He was born January 2, 1938 in Logan, Utah, to George Kenneth Bench, Sr. and Ruby Packer Bench. George married LaVada Mae Deakin in Tremonton, Utah on July 5, 1956. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on October 5, 1960. George has lived in Logan, Utah; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Howell, Utah. He attended Logan High School. After high school, George joined the Army and served for three...

Carlos Velasco Bayardo, 64, of Syracuse passed away February 15, 2020. He was born January 20, 1956 in Cuauhtemoc, Colima, Mexico to Carlos Velasco Marquez and Maria Refugio Bayardo Pulido. He lived in Cuauhtemoc, Colima, Mexico; Nevada; Idaho; and Utah. He graduated from Colima High School in Cuauhtemoc, Colima, Mexico. He farmed for Ron Torgerson in Idaho. After farming, he drove truck for Dave Grant in Ogden, Utah, then for Tramcor Corporation, and then later for Fife Trucking. He drove...

Robert Thaine Secrist was born 31 October 1946, in Brigham City, Utah, the son of Thaine S. Secrist and Gertrude Roberts Secrist.  They made their home in the small farming community of Collinston, Utah.  He was the little brother of Sonja and Marilyn, and the big brother of Susan.  He attended Bear River High School and graduated in the Class of 1964.  He loved to sing and was a member of the high school a capella choir.  He served an LDS mission in the Michigan,...

On February 10, 2020 our mother, Lula Belle Thompson Scott, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father in North Logan, Utah. She was born to the most amazing parents, Don Owen and Leora Meyrl Sparks Thompson in Logan, Utah on a snowy day. They were so happy to have a baby girl. She was raised in Clarkston, Utah in a loving, caring, respectful family deep in rich family traditions and love for each other. She was taught hard work, service to others, and the value of...

                Lisa Hawes passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1938 in Ludwigshafen, Germany to Artur and Elise Hauck. She was born at the outset of World War II and endured horrible times during her childhood.  She was the fourth child of 7 siblings.  She didn’t share what went on during that dark time very often. Things were so difficult for...

John Marlo Hughes, 84, passed away on January 24, 2020 in Ogden, Utah. He was born on July 29, 1935 in San Luis Obispo, California, to Richard Lewis & Carol Lee Visher Hughes.  John was raised in California, where he attended school. He then attended Cuesta College, where he earned an AA degree in economics. After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as a second class petty officer. On April 10, 1955 John married Marlene Hughes in Los Angeles, California. John worked...

Bear River City- Newel B. Cutler, 93, passed away at his home in Bear River City, on January 23, 2020. He was born on November 28, 1926 in Holbrook, Idaho to Newel James Cutler & Floy Ivy Bingham. Newel was raised in Idaho and graduated from Malad High School. That is where he met his sweetheart, Glenna Jo Thorpe. They were married on March 26, 1946 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Newel enlisted in the US Navy during World War II. He served on a minesweeper in the Pacific Ocean. After...

Teresa Ann Forsberg, age 65, passed away peacefully January 21, 2020, at her home in Riverside, Utah, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Teresa was born on April 30, 1954 in Logan, Utah, to parents Ronald K. Mather and Tina Waite Mather. She grew up in South Ogden, Utah, where she attended Bonneville High School. She also attended Weber State University where she earned her Associates Degree. Teresa married David Donn Forsberg May 21, 1976, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were blessed...

Phillip Rafael Martinez, 32, our beloved, has been called home to heaven on January 19th, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born May 25th, 1987 in Phoenix, AZ, son of Mariano Martinez, Jr., and Susanna Sonja Martinez. Phillip was a man of faith and praised god regularly for helping him get through his struggles in life. He was a parishioner at Santa Ana Catholic Church in Tremonton, Utah. Phillip enjoyed life and loved being with his family and friends. He enjoyed listening to music while singing...