Obituaries
Sterling John Stubbs
Apr 12, 2024
STERLING JOHN STUBBS
(GRAMPS) 08-27-1943 to 04-12-2024
Our dad, grandfather, brother and best friend was welcomed home to heaven. Sterling passed with many family and friends at his side on April the 12th 2024 in his home. At the age of 80.
Sterling was born August 27th, 1943, to John Richie Stubbs and Sara Pearl Stubbs in Vernal Utah.
Dad was married to Wendy...
Reita Ruppe
Apr 12, 2024
Reita Arlene Ruppe, loving wife of Jack B. Ruppe, returned to the loving arms of our Savior on April 12th 2024 following a 2 decade long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. As a devoted mother of 6, her life was spent in service to her family, her community and to the Savior as a faithful member of The Church of Jesus...
John Despain
Apr 11, 2024
John Elden Despain
Born November 15, 1942 to John Arthur Despain and Mary Elizabeth Swett, in Green River, Wyoming. He was the 6th child and the only boy. At the time of his birth, they lived on Henry’s Fork, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. When John was only 9 months old his father died and his mother moved the family to Vernal, Uintah...
Deborah "Deb" Sue Pflieger
Apr 10, 2024
Deborah “Deb” Sue Pflieger, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024. She was born on September 17, 1955 in Sterling, CO. Deb loved animals from her earliest years, especially her dogs and cats, and always had one of her beloved animals by her side. Her family moved...
Donald Romero
Apr 9, 2024
Mass will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:30 am at the St James Catholic Church. Rosary will start at 11:00. A Viewing will be held Monday 6-8pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park.
Barbara Joyce Coleman
Apr 9, 2024
Barbara Joyce Coleman joined her Savior Jesus and her husband Charles (Chuck) Coleman, her forever love in heaven on April/9/2024, surrounded by her family. Barbara died of congestive heart failure and dementia.
Barbara was born in French Camp, CA on 1/16/1944 to Rosie Elizabeth Hawkins Durling and Delbert E. Durling, she was the first daughter and the 4th child.
Barbara married Charles...
Carol Manwaring Southam
Apr 7, 2024
Carol (Manwaring) Southam
June 22,1930 - April 7, 2024
Carol Southam, our cherished mother, joined her sweetheart Willis on April 7th, 2024. Her warmth, kindness, positive attitude and smile will be missed. She lived the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was an influencer of good to her children and grandchildren.
Carol was born to Elva Merrell and Ashel Manwaring on...
Amy Strain Elder
Apr 4, 2024
Amy Strain Elder, a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 4, 2024, in Rangely CO, after her brave battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on June 6, 1965, to her loving parents Jack Strain, and Kay Cudo.
After raising their families, and years apart from one another, on July 5, 2012,...
Kathleen Adams Reynolds
Mar 29, 2024
Our beloved Kathleen Adams Reynolds (“Kathy”) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 29, 2024.
Born on November 17, 1938, to Vesta "Virginia" and Lawrence Adams, Kathy brought joy to everyone around her. Her bright spirit shone throughout her life, enriching the lives of family and friends.
Kathy found her forever love when she married Cal Dee Reynolds on March...
Ardith Wolf
Mar 27, 2024
Ardith Harrison Wolf born July 16, 1929 in Vernal, Utah to Aurthur and Ruth Gardiner Harrison passed away March 27, 2024.
Ardith graduated Uintah High School 1947 then went to Salt Lake City and took Nurse’s Training at the LDS Hospital. She graduated from Salt Lake Community College School of Nursing in 1950.
Ardith spent the next 30 years working at hospitals...
Courtney Kistner Ellifritz
Mar 22, 2024
Courtney Dyan Kistner Ellifritz passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home in Rock Springs after losing a battle with cancer. She was born on July 26, 1985 in Russellville, Arkansas to Janice Kistner and James Harwood.
Courtney attended school in Arkansas where she was in the graduating class of 2003. She later moved to Wyoming at age 21 and...
Jeffery Hamblin Allison
Mar 22, 2024
Jeffery Hamblin Allison passed away March 22, 2024 at his home in Lapoint, UT. He was born on September 20, 1959 to Jack William Allison and Wanda Glee Hamblin Allison in Salt Lake City, UT.
Jeffery graduated High School in 1977. He married Mildred Arlene Brierley on July 30, 1979 and were blessed with 3 children. Susan, Lisa, and William.
Jeff loved...
Phebe Jane Merkley Hall
Mar 19, 2024
Phebe Jane Merkley Hall passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at the age of 95 in Vernal, Utah. Phebe was born on November 12, 1928 in Vernal, Utah to Morgan Merkley and Irma Carpenter Merkley. She was the 7th of 8 children.
Phebe graduated from Uintah High School in 1946. She married Charles W (Peck) Hall and they later divorced....
Rex Lance Gardner
Mar 16, 2024
Rex “Lance” Gardner died on March 16, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. Lance was born April 22, 1953 to Elden and Carole Kelsey Gardner. He enjoyed spending his winters in Scottdale, AZ and summers in Vernal, UT. Lance owned and operated several businesses during his lifetime, including Bull Ring in Vernal and Roosevelt; a ranch in Deep Creek; and property management...
Rodney Marvin Jones
Mar 12, 2024
Rodney Marvin Jones reunited with his true love Martha, March 12th, 2024. Born second of five children to Joseph Marvin and Viola Elizabeth (Pope) Jones, February 27, 1948, Rod was his own person in every way.
Growing up Rod played sports and enjoyed all the family vacations piled in the car with his siblings visiting family in Idaho and traveling the...
James Christy Gibbons
Mar 10, 2024
James Chris Gibbons 75 of Dinosaur Colorado passed into his eternal life March 10, 2024 leaving his wife Bonnie, and two daughters Michelle and Rebecca to carry on his legacy. His life was fast fun and full with three grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He previously worked for the operating engineers out of Craig, Colorado, 20 mile from steamboat, desperado...
Jerame Baker
Mar 8, 2024
Jerame is survived by his mom Kathy Roberts and brother Justin Baker and preceded in death by his dad Daniel Roberts. Jerame was a very kind and considerate person. He was very hard working, loved helping others, loved movies, anime, comic books, food, animals, and loved his family dearly.Graveside Services will be held Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10 am at the Vernal Memorial...
Kendra Trevino
Mar 6, 2024
Kendra Terry Burger-Trevino of Vernal, Utah passed away unexpectedly on March 6th, 2024 in Provo, Utah with her family by her side.
Kendra was born on September 14th, 1978 to Robert and Gloria Burger in Atwater, California. In 1980, they moved to Dinosaur, Colorado where Kendra resided throughout her younger years until she graduated high school in Rangely, Colorado. In...
Sandra Sue Idol Shimko
Mar 3, 2024
Sandra was born in Meeker, Colorado to Loren and Lana Idol on August 5, 1941. She grew up with her siblings, Pam, Arlene, Ken, Lorna and Polly at their 9th Street home. She loved her horses and rode throughout Meeker with her friends Lani and Susan. In 1959 she married Joe Shimko (d.) and gave birth to Ken...
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