Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Margret Arlene Boughan Zufelt
Sep 13, 2023
Margret Arlene Boughan Zufelt passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023 at the age of 95 in Vernal, Utah.
Born on June 22, 1928 in Bayfield, Colorado to Carmen Lopez Boughan and Silas Boughan. She was the oldest and only girl of three children.
She spent her childhood in Colorado.
When she was 15 years old, she moved to Durango, Colorado....
Dean Southam
Sep 7, 2023
Dean H. Southam passed away September 7, 2023 at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born August 1, 1962 in Vernal, UT to Vicke Ellsworth and Lavor H. Southam.
Dean worked as a pipefitter for many years. He loved fishing, camping, hanging out at the cabin and riding 4-wheelers.
Dean married Tereasa Southam she later passed...
Alan L Wolfinjer
Sep 7, 2023
Alan, a man who was not only a father figure to his own child, but to many others who were not bound by blood.
Alan is a man who believed in caring for life and happiness, in giving a helping hand, and in being a role model for those who looked up to him. His passion for fatherhood was evident...
Joan Gilroy
Sep 5, 2023
On September 5th 2023 Joan Gilroy was finally reunited with her beloved husband of 60 years. She spent the past 11 years writing him love letters and looking forward to seeing him again.
Joan was born on April 26th, 1932 to Jess and Kathryn Brown in Springville Utah. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1950. She married Lloyd...
Kyeta Taylor
Sep 3, 2023
Kyeta Taylor passed away September 5, 2023 in Rangely, Colorado. She was born December 24, 1975 to Kenneth Sheley and Sheryl Kay
She loved reading, and kept a book in every room.
She attended Rangely High School and got her GED.
Kyeta attended Northeastern Colorado college and enjoyed studying Geology and Anthropology.
She later attended Nursing School in Delta Montross...
Rena Dawn McMickell Lopez
Sep 1, 2023
Rena Dawn Mcmickell Lopez, age 60, passed away in her home on September 1, 2023 with one of her beloved sisters by her side. She was born in Vernal, Utah on January 19, 1963 to Kenna Sue Oaks, and Virgil Lynn Mcmickell. Rena was the youngest of 5 children. She moved around to Salt Lake City, Springville, Woods Cross, and...
RaNae Labrum
Sep 1, 2023
RaNae Emma' Salisbury Labrum, age 86 passed away peacefully on September 1st 2023.She was born April 11, 1937 in Murray, Utah to Wilford Gibbs Salisbury and LaVon Emma Toone Salisbury.
RaNae married her eternal companion, Kay S Labrum, in the Salt Lake Temple on July 1, 1959. Harold B. Lee performed the sealing.RaNae graduated from Granite High School in 1955...
William "Bill" Foster Coulter
Aug 27, 2023
William “Bill” Foster Coulter passed away in the early hours of August 27, 2023 at his home in Manila, UT. He was born May 13, 1944 to William J. Coulter and Geraldine M. Foster in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
Bill married Mary F. Rock on August 8, 1981.
Bill worked for Westinghouse/ Cutler Hammer Eaton in Vanport PA. He loved antiques, classic...
William "Steve" Stephenson
Aug 25, 2023
***Blackburn Vernal Mortuary is not handling the services for Steve, the family has request us to share his information here. Please visit Webbmortuary.com for further information.***
William Alvin (Steve) Stephenson was born July 13,1940 and passed away August 25,
2023. He was born in Loa, Utah to Riley Stephenson and Burl Potter Stephenson. After
graduating from high school, Steve...
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