Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

James Stuart Lira, age 53, of Temecula, California, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, passed away December 9, 2022, at Temecula Valley Hospital.    He was born September 14, 1969, to Marvin J. Lira and Mary E. Murdock.  He had a companion, Michelle McKenzie, and they later separated.  He helped raise her youngest daughter as his own since she was three years...

Dec 7, 2022

Jaydlen Hailey Schurz, age 16, of Neola, born December 8, 2006, gained her wings December 7, 2022, while surrounded by her family.    Through her battle with cancer she lived to inspire. Her passion for life and helping others can be seen through her book written to comfort children also beating cancer.    She stood out as a fun and...

Dec 7, 2022

Kent G Hardy, age 70, of Myton, passed away December 7, 2022, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.

He will be cremated.

Full obituary to be posted soon.

Dec 7, 2022

     Jessica Juanita Ontiveros Wopsock, age 28, of Roosevelt, passed away December 7, 2022 at the University of Utah Hospital.            Jessica was born March 11, 1994, in Roosevelt to Frankie Espitia Ontiveros and Caroline Mae Cesspooch Martin.  She married Dimetri Wopsock on July 2, 2012.      Jessica loved being a mom and taking...

Dec 5, 2022

   Benjiman Cyrus Samuels, Jr., also known as June Bug, age 28, of Myton, passed away December 5, 2022.    Ben was born November 26, 1994 in Coulee Dam, Washington to Benjiman Cyrus Samuels and Jody Lynn Colorow.    He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, music, hunting, camping, playing basketball and stereo installation.  He was a very talented artist who loved to...

Dec 5, 2022

The funeral will be live-streamed and can be viewed here.

As the storm blew in on December 5, 2022, and the snow fell to the earth covering it in such glistening beauty, our sweet beautiful Mom and Grandma, Pieternella Clazina “Nell” Naef, age 97, (just thirty-two days shy of her 98th  birthday), of Vernal and Salt Lake City, found this...

Dec 3, 2022

The funeral service will be live-streamed and can be viewed here.

Jack Douglas Barton, 88, passed away December 3, 2022, with his wife, Donna of 69 years and family by his side.      Jack was born December 23, 1933.  He and his parents Ted and Opal Mower Barton and his sister Edlin, lived for many years in Boneta and...

Dec 2, 2022

      Curtis Ray Whipple, age 70, of Duchesne, passed away December 2, 2022, at his home.    He was born April 19, 1952, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to Tyson “Red” and Julienne Marie Poelvoorde Whipple. Curtis was married to Shirley Carol Cline for 39 years and until she passed on March 15, 2016.    Curtis served in the US...

Dec 1, 2022

    Jessen Cloud Reed, age 40, passed away December 1, 2022 at his home.    Jessen was born June 29, 1982 in Roosevelt to Chris McGill and Ina Charlene Reed.  He was raised by his grandparents, Charles Thompson and Marietta Chapoose Reed.    Jessen loved the outdoors, he enjoyed walking, camping, going places with his dogs and spending time...

Nov 30, 2022

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      Donald Lee Kimbel, age 65, of Roosevelt, passed away November 30, 2022 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center due to complications from a heart attack.    Donald was born September 13, 1957, in Casper, Wyoming to Orland Leonard and Beronica “Betty” Carrillo Kimbel.  Donald fathered 7 beautiful children. Roy Kimbel (46)...

Nov 28, 2022

Nov 27, 2022

    Chase Warren Reed Taveapont, age 35, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away November 27, 2022, of complications of liver failure.    He was born April 5, 1987, in Roosevelt, to Gregory Taveapont and Roberta J Colorow Reed.      Chase worked for many years with his grandfather, Robert Reed, in his construction business.  He loved to fish, hunt, trap,...

Nov 25, 2022

    Evette Kay Atwine, age 41, of Ogden, passed away November 25, 2022, at the Ogden Regional Medical Center.    She was born December 30, 1980, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Hubert “Oday” Lane Atwine and Clarissa Mae Tom.      Evette had a good sense of humor, was energetic, generous, and caring, and had a good personality.  She enjoyed...

Nov 21, 2022

   Kyle Ted Manning, age 34, of Orem and Ft. Duchesne, passed away November 21, 2022.    He was born May 25, 1988, in Roosevelt, to Ted Ian Manning and Pamela Martin.  He married Ivana Nephi and they later divorced.    Kyle had gone thru the Ardu Recovery Center program and then stayed and worked for them.  He was always someone who...

Nov 20, 2022

Rex Herrera, age 58, of Duchesne, passed away November 20, 2022, in Price, Utah.    He was born March 4, 1964, in Roosevelt, to Ross and Olivia Gallegos Herrera.  He had a companion for many years, Debbie Gallager, and she later died.      Rex worked as a construction worker and in the oilfield.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, rock and...

Nov 20, 2022

    Richard Alvie Dietz, age 86, of Neola, died on November 20, 2022, at his home.     Richard was born on May 29, 1936, in Miles City, Montana, to Joseph Henry and Hazel Alvina Bergman Dietz. He grew up on the family ranch and developed an extraordinary work ethic and a passion for a job well done.     Richard graduated from...

Nov 18, 2022

The funeral service will be live-streamed here.

    Dustin Lance “Big D” Kimbel, age 34, of Vernal, passed away on November 18, 2022, after fighting a short battle with pneumonia and influenza.      He was born October 31, 1988, to Donald Lee Kimbel and Kimberly Wynn Kavanaugh  Kimbel,  in Federal Way, Washington.  At the age of 4, the...

Nov 15, 2022

The funeral service will be live-streamed here.   The family chose to start the service earlier in order to accommodate travel for some of the children and grandchildren.

Caroyl Marion Moore, age 76, of Vernal and Roosevelt, passed away November 15, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Vernal.    She was born May 26, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to...

Nov 15, 2022

The funeral service will be live-streamed here.

    Bert C “Bud” Young, age 89, of Tabiona, passed away at his home with his family by his side on November 15, 2022.    Bud was born April 22, 1933 in Fruitland, Utah to Robert E “Bert” and Mariam Ivie Young.  He married Velda Jones on July 29, 1955, they were...

Nov 14, 2022

Jennie Veve “Peggy” Gray McArthur, age 90, of Roosevelt, died on November 14, 2022, returning home to our Heavenly Father and her loving husband, Jack.    Peggy was born on July 24, 1932, in Maeser, Utah, to Samuel and Jennie May Jones Gray, of Vernal. She married John Reese “Jack” McArthur on December 17, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...