Obituaries

Kevin Van Houten

Kevin Van Houten

Nov 15, 2023

Kevin Van Houten ,59, left this earth November 15th, 2023 with his wife Luz by his side at his home in Cedar City, Utah. 

He was born November 17th, 1964, in Mt. Vernon Ohio. To Pamela Robison, And Richard Vanhouten. Richard worked construction and Pamela was a mother and homemaker.

When Kevin was a child, he loved to play church...

Alice Hall

Alice Hall

Nov 15, 2023

The world lost a tiny woman who had a personality bigger than life.  She grew up on her father's portion of the Freestone Homestead in Vernal, Utah.  She always made an impression on everyone she met.  She truly was sugar and spice.  She would always let you know how she felt about you and that she loved you dearly.  She...

Thomas A Wood

Thomas A Wood

Nov 14, 2023

Thomas Allen Wood, age 89 of Naples passed away on November 14, 2023.  He was born July 22, 1934 in Farmington, Utah to William Albert and Minnie Louise Hess Wood.  Tom served in the U.S. Navy.  He married Elaine Mikesell and together they had 4 children.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....

Dylan Atwood

Dylan Atwood

Nov 9, 2023

Dylan Joe Atwood was born Jan 18, 1995 in Vernal, Utah Death Date Nov. 9, 2023 Religious activity; He was baptized when he was young to the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. Dylan passed away on November 9, 2023, after a long battle with the disease of addiction. He was the oldest cousin and first born to...

Jerrie Lyn Coupe

Jerrie Lyn Coupe

Nov 6, 2023

Jerrie Lyn Coupe passed away November 6, 2023 in Vernal.  A celebration of Jerrie Lynn's Life will be held Saturday,

 November 18, 2023 at 12 Noon at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary Friends may Gather  at 11 Am. Her wishes were for Cremation.

Darlene Keser DeDios

Darlene Keser DeDios

Nov 1, 2023

Services for Darlene will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 10 am at the Uintah Stake Center with a viewing held 1 hour prior at the Chapel.

Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery.

Glen Allen

Glen Allen

Oct 28, 2023

Funeral Services Thursday, November 2, 2023.  at 2 PM at the Mortuary. Viewing for Glen will be Thursday 1:30-2.

Burial in the Measer Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors from the American Legion.

Norman Hall

Norman Hall

Oct 25, 2023

Norman Allen Hall Sr., at age 91, went home to be with our Lord on Oct. 25th, 2023, at Larchwood Inn Nursing Home in Grand Junction, CO.

Norm was born on April 30th, 1932 in Torrence, CA. His parents were Gordon Allen and Mary Francis Hall. At the age of 17, Norm enlisted in the Navy. Norm earned the rank...

Shelby "Kent" Bentley

Shelby "Kent" Bentley

Oct 25, 2023

Shelby “Kent” Bentley was born March 7, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT to Shelby Mickelson Bentley and Ruth Clark Bentley. He passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in his home surrounded by his wife and children.

Kent was raised in Farmington, UT where he later graduated from Davis High School in 1965. He served a two-year mission for the...

Gail William Gardiner

Gail William Gardiner

Oct 21, 2023

Gail William Gardiner was born January 23, 1924 to William Joseph and Violet Eliza Robbins Gardiner in Kenilworth, Utah. He passed away at the age of 99 on October 21, 2023 surrounded by his children.Gail, in his youth, worked in the CCC camps. When he had enough of that he came back to Vernal and worked in a dairy until...

LaRae Baese

LaRae Baese

Oct 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaRae Baese, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who left this world on October 16th, 2023. LaRae, cherished wife of Karl “Boom” Baese, was a pillar of strength and love in her family. She is survived by her devoted husband Karl and their children Scott, Teri, and...

Danny Joe Harris

Danny Joe Harris

Oct 9, 2023

Danny Joe Harris passed away on October 9th, 2023, due to complications of diabetes. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Born on April 14th, 1959, in Roosevelt, UT, Danny grew up enjoying the simple pleasures of life, often spending time "burning...

Darlene Leeper

Darlene Leeper

Oct 6, 2023

Darlene Leeper passed away October 6, 2023 in her home in Vernal. No services are being held at this time.

Ayeliffe "Motsie" Lavonne Burnite Massey

Ayeliffe "Motsie" Lavonne Burnite Massey

Oct 5, 2023

Ayeliffe Lavonne Burnite Massey “Motsie” passed away October 5, 2023 at her daughters’ home in Vernal, Utah. She was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota to John and Selma Lang Burnite on November 14, 1929.

Motsie was a very active member at St. James Catholic Parish.

She was once chosen as lady of the year. She did a variety of...

Tasha Heng

Tasha Heng

Oct 3, 2023

The day that Tasha was born in Longmont, CO, June 17, 1979 Father’s Day, was a day of extreme weather on the front range of CO. 

From that day forward, for all of the days of her life, Tash would need the protection of the armor of God.  As the Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 6:10, “…be strong in the...

Addie George Oldham

Addie George Oldham

Sep 25, 2023

 Addie George Oldham

         Addie George Oldham passed away on September 25, 2023. Addie was born on April 29, 2009 to Trini Rich Oldham and Gwen Marie Obermueller in Roosevelt Utah. She was our Ray of sunshine, a true gift from God. Even if it was just a moment we had with her, Addie was the most miraculous gift I...

Justin Ray Lang

Justin Ray Lang

Sep 22, 2023

Justin Ray Lang, born January 27th 1984 in Sterling, Colorado, passed on September 22, 2023 in Vernal, Utah. He attended school in Sterling, Peetz, and Merino.

He survived by his father Gregory Lang of Vernal Utah, his mother Raelene Rhodes Merino Colorado, Fiancé Mindy Holmes of Vernal Utah, His twin brother Jason Lang of Merino Colorado, His other brother John...

Kim W. Abplanalp

Kim W. Abplanalp

Sep 20, 2023

Kim W. Abplanalp, age 63, peacefully passed away from this earth life on September 20th, 2023, surrounded by his family after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kim was born July 15th, 1960, to Warren Ross Abplanalp and Lois H. Abplanalp in Vernal, UT. He spent most of his childhood in Vernal with a loving family, wonderful friends, and a...

Shirley Kalka

Shirley Kalka

Sep 16, 2023

Shirley Ann Kalka passed away September 16, 2023 at her home in Vernal, UT. She was born June 4, 1961 in Bandera, TX.

Shirley loved her family and friends. She was a very strong woman, and had a forgiving heart. She helped others in any way she could and never asked why or what for. She loved her father God,...

Reta LaVon Winn Smith

Reta LaVon Winn Smith

Sep 13, 2023

RETA LAVON WINN SMITH

Reta Lavon Winn was born to Morris Alton and Mary Perry Winn on August 17, 1921 while her father and grandfather were working on the project that became known as Pelican Lake in Duchesne County, Utah.   Her birth was assisted by her grandmother, Effie Mae Weeks Winn, and when Effie registered the birth, she inadvertently recorded...