All Obituaries

    Geoffery Riley Cesspooch, age 31, of Ignacio, Colorado, formerly of Ft. Duchesne, passed away on July 10, 2019 with his family by his side in Durango, CO.     Geoffery was born October 28, 1987 in Roosevelt, to Scott Cesspooch, Sr., and Pamela McCook.     He enjoyed being around his kids who were his pride and joy, and spending time with all of his family.  He liked to play basketball and thought he was a pro at volleyball.  While...

    Stanford Checora, Jr., age 43, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Randlett/Whiterocks, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2019, at his home in North Salt Lake.     He was born September 4, 1975, in Roosevelt, to Stanford Checora, Sr., and Viola Arlyne Tabbee.  He was also raised by foster-parents, Leslie & Brad Harmston, whom he loved very much. He was also raised by Merilee and the late Alvin Longhair, and by the late Lydia Oarum and Ben Watts....

Cole C Rasmussen, age 23, of Bluebell, born February 11, 1996, in Salt Lake City, to Clint C and Nicole Sheppick Rasmussen, passed away July 5, 2019, at Primary Children's Hospital after a short battle with a rare lung disease     Cole's sweet spirit touched everyone he met, he knew how to make everyone smile. He enjoyed being around friends and family, watching movies, especially Winnie the Pooh, listening and dancing to music, and really liked teasing his dad and...

    Kenneth Ray Aman, age 78, of Hanna passed away July 5, 2019, at his home with members of his family by his side, from congestive heart failure.     Ken was born May 28, 1941 in Nampa, Idaho to Loy Denzil and Mae Glenore Dalton Aman.  He graduated in 1959.  He joined the US Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He traveled and saw many new places.  It was in the military that he received his High Voltage Power Certificate.  After the service he...

    Ethan Eli May, age 26, of Midvale, formerly of Duchesne, passed away July 4, 2019, at his home.     He was born January 8, 1993, in Roosevelt, to Daryl Eugene and Connie Sue Stacy May.  He attended and graduated Duchesne High School where he was a state champion wrestler.     Ethan worked as a welder at Central Machine in Duchesne and then as a concrete worker at a landscaping company in Salt Lake City where he excelled at his job. ...

Herbert Kenneth Holcomb, age 63, better known as “Bear” on the rigs passed away on July 4, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City.     Ken was born on January 2, 1956 in Richwood, West Virginia to John P. And Bertha Ann Workman Holcomb.     He served in the US Navy from June 26, 1975 to June 27, 1979, stationed on the aircraft carrier, Saratoga, during the Vietnam War.  He was honorably released from the Navy on June 27, 1981....

Richard D Mace, age 73, of Roosevelt, passed away July 4, 2019 at his home. Richard was born March 19, 1946 in Provo to Delbert Ray and Naomi Young Mace.  He married Patty Sue Christopherson, they later divorced.  He married Christine Larson, they later divorced.  He met Betty Lankford and they have been together for 27 years. Richard had a real talent, he could fix or jerryrig anything and everything.  He worked as a welder and mechanic.  He enjoyed fishing,...

    Neldon Iowa Hacking, age 81, beloved husband of Karen Hacking, died July 1, 2019 at his home in Roosevelt, after a short battle with cancer.  His family was by his side.     He was born February 4,1938 in Vernal Utah to Iowa Clive Hacking and Lucy Smith Hacking. He was the third of four children.  Neldon's siblings include Gayla Duke, Lorin Hacking (deceased), and Lela Van Duren.     He grew up as an avid outdoor person.  He...

    Leo Boyd Foy, age 88, of Duchesne, passed away June 20, 2019, at home with his wife and family by his side.     He was born November 8, 1930, in Duchesne, to William Clarence and Ottillia Shepard Foy.  He graduated from Duchesne High School, then received his Bachelor of Science degree at BYU and was working towards his Master’s degree at BYU.  Receiving his Administration Degree from U of U.     He married Kenna Anderson on...

    Bruce Don Taylor, age 59, of Roosevelt, passed away June 20, 2019.     He was born December 29, 1959 in Salt Lake City, to Jesse William and Gloria Lee Osborne Taylor.       He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the London England South mission. He married Jodi Lin Woodland Taylor August 19, 1981 in the Provo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.     He was a gifted...