Benjiman Samuels, Jr.

   Benjiman Cyrus Samuels, Jr., also known as June Bug, age 28, of Myton, passed away December 5, 2022.
    Ben was born November 26, 1994 in Coulee Dam, Washington to Benjiman Cyrus Samuels and Jody Lynn Colorow.
    He enjoyed fishing, skateboarding, music, hunting, camping, playing basketball and stereo installation.  He was a very talented artist who loved to draw and share his work with others.  He participated in Ute Bear Dances growing up and enjoyed being with his family.          
    Benjiman is survived by his mother, Jody Colorow, father, Benjiman Samuels, Sr., children, Ben Samuels, Milena Samuels, siblings, Enid Samuels, Sidney Colorow, Fernisha Samuels, Mary Jane Samuels, grandparents, Everett & Mary Colorow, Rose Ioupe.                    
    He was preceded in death by his brother,  Alex Samuels, sister, Michel Samuels, grandparents, Melba Accawinna, William Appawora, Hewitt Colorow, Phoebe  & Glen Tom, Vivian F. Pierre, Chuck F. Samuels, Sr., aunts and uncles, Velma Sireech, Eloise Ledbetter, Nelson Colorow, Milo Sireech, Cody Appawora, Anthony Chavez, Rose Jenks, and Robin Colorow
    Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton Community Building.  A wake will be held after 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the community building.
    Burial in the Myton Cemetery.