Obituaries
Albert Lee Poowegup
Jul 16, 2021
Albert Lee Poowegup, age 83, of Whiterocks, passed away July 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 27, 1937, in Ft. Duchesne, to Casper and Rhoda Arhi Poowegup. He had been in the United States Army during peacetime and was stationed in Germany. He married Alletta Chegup, and they later divorced. He married Glenda...
Mari Cuch Myers
Jul 14, 2021
On July 14, 2021, our little warrior, Mari JaCene Cuch Myers, aka Moppsie or just JaCene made her journey home. Knowing Mari is knowing she was a strong Northern Ute woman; a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter & most importantly, GG the real OG . Full of adventure, spending time at the beach, telling jokes, teasing and telling it...
Tex Ray Ross
Jul 14, 2021
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Tex Ray Ross, age 75, of Neola, passed away at his home on July 14, 2021. Tex was born December 3, 1945, in Roosevelt to Floyd and Hazel Adeline Allen Ross. He graduated from Union High School in 1965, and then was employed seismograghing in North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. In 1970, he worked for...
Justine Perank
Jul 13, 2021
Justine “Gus” Perank, age 52, of Myton, passed away July 13, 2021 at her home. Gus was born October 23, 1968 in Roosevelt to Amos, Sr., and Nettie Myore Perank, she was the youngest of 10 children. Gus was a social butterfly, making sure everyone was included, and always having a good time. She loved color and had a colorful...
Lynn R Sleight
Jul 13, 2021
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Lynn R Sleight of Duchesne, passed away at the Uintah Basin Medical Center at the age of 87 on July 13, 2021, surrounded by his family. Lynn was born on February 5, 1934 along with his identical twin brother, Loren F. Sleight to Roscoe Kelsey and Julia Elise Rohner Sleight at home in Ovid, Idaho....
Juan Saavedra Ramirez
Jul 9, 2021
Our dear Juan Leobardo Rameriz-Saavedra, age 37, of Gusher, passed away July 10, 2021. He was born January 18, 1984 in Ocotlan Jalisco, Mexico to Ramon Saavedra Delgado and Aurora Ramirez Torrez. He married Jerline Yadira Monroy. You were one of the best people this world could offer us. A loving person and a warrior in the face of life...
Deon Cooper
Jul 8, 2021
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A light went out in our lives as our precious Deon left us and passed into the loving arms of our Savior in the early morning hours of July 8, 2021. Her fragile body could no longer withstand the effects of the debilitating disease of Lupus....
Andrew Lee Christensen
Jul 8, 2021
Andrew Lee Christensen, age 40, of Ballard, passed away July 8, 2021, from a sudden heart attack. He was born August 28, 1980, in Roosevelt, to Ted Lee Christensen and Teresa Affleck. Andrew really enjoyed listening to music and smoking! He loved his Chevy Camero and his twin dogs, Wrinkles and Brownie. Watching fireworks, swimming, eating, and barbeques with the...
Brian Jenkins
Jul 7, 2021
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Clinton Brian Jenkins, age 57, of Ballard, passed away July 7, 2021, after a long struggle with many illnesses. He was born July 19, 1963, in Roosevelt, to Junior Beckstead and Rola Bird Jenkins. He married Kim Brown, and later divorced. Brian was an auto mechanic all of his life. When he was just a young kid, he...
John Martin, Jr.
Jul 6, 2021
John Martin Jr, age 47, passed away of natural causes, July 6, 2021 in Wheatridge, CO. John was born July 18, 1973 in Logan, Utah to John Martin, Sr. and Lorena Chapoose. He married Heather Hanson, March 30, 2012 in Hawaii. John graduated from Union High in 1991. He attended Fort Lewis College and graduated in 2001 with a double...
Romaine J Harris
Jul 5, 2021
Romaine J Harris, age 54, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away July 5, 2021, at his home. He was born July 19, 1966, in Roosevelt, to Everett and Nettie Duncan Harris and was raised by his grandparents, Clarence and Winnifred Harris. Romaine had worked as a blasting tech in the oil field and as a gunsmith. He enjoyed everything outdoors: hunting,...
JoyLeen Clayburn
Jul 3, 2021
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Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, JoyLeen Potts Clayburn, passed away on July 3, 2021 at the age of 89, Joy was born on June 15, 1932 to Percy and Novella Carrell Potts, who she loved and adored. Joy grew up in Upalco, where she loved her hometown and the people that lived...
Teresa Houston
Jul 2, 2021
Teresa Houston, age 55, of Lapoint, passed away July 2, 2021 at the University of Utah Hospital from Lung disease. She was surrounded by family as she left this earth.
She was born in Provo, Utah to Max and Audrey Clark Houston. She married Jeff Shepherd in 1983. They had two daughters, Aubrey in 1983 and Laura in 1985. They...
Arlynn James Wyasket
Jun 30, 2021
Arlynn James Wyasket, age 46, of Roosevelt, passed away June 30, 2021 at his home. Arlynn was born January 17, 1975 in Roosevelt to William and Mary Elizabeth Root Wyasket. Arlynn was a great Pow Wow singer. He enjoyed old cars, low riders, traveling, and especially attending concerts. He cherished his native culture and participating in Sundance and Pow Wows....
Stan Knight
Jun 26, 2021
William "Stan" Knight, age 83, of Roosevelt, passed away in his home on June 26, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1938 in Logan Utah to Richard and Gale Stewart Knight. He grew up with so much joy, surrounded by his 9 siblings while riding horses, farming in Mink Creek Idaho, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beautiful nature of...
Willard J Johnson, Sr.
Jun 26, 2021
Our father, son, uncle, husband, nephew, and friend, Willard “John” J Johnson, Sr., age 79, of Neola, passed away June 26, 2021, after a short illness. He was born March 9, 1942, in Ft. Duchesne, to Margret Accawanna and Wilson Johnson. He was raised by Ruby Accawanna. He married Peggy Johnson, they had 5 kids and later divorced. He married...
Angie Earl
Jun 25, 2021
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Angela Dawn “Angie” (Fieldsted) Earl, age 43, passed away on June 25, 2021 after a 4 year battle with cancer. She fought with tremendous valiance, grace, courage and strength. She was born July 30, 1977, in Provo, Utah, the first child and only daughter born to Brent...
Kelly Grant Olsen
Jun 25, 2021
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Kelly Grant Olsen, age 41, of Roosevelt, passed away June 25, 2021, at his home. He was born August 8, 1979, in Roosevelt, to Eddie and Marilyn Stringham Olsen. He married Shantel Barker and they later divorced. Kelly really enjoyed all sports even as a young boy....
John Garcia
Jun 22, 2021
John Isidro Cresencio Garcia, Sr., age 78, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away June 21, 2021. He was born April 19, 1943, in Conjilon, New Mexico, to Victor and Adelaida Sandoval Garcia. He married Dorothea UncaSam and they have been together for over 58 years. John worked for the Ute Indian Tribe for many years and in various services throughout the...
Chad Burton McClure
Jun 22, 2021
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Chad Burton McClure, age 64, of Ballard, passed away at his home on June 22, 2021. He was born July 2, 1956, in Roosevelt, to Rex McClure and LaRae Reed McClure. He was raised by his mother and Bob Nyberg. Chad married Doreen Ferguson and...
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