Obituaries
Kenneth Kirk Santio
Jun 7, 2024
Watch Live Stream HERE Kenneth Kirk “Kay” Santio, age 51, passed away on June 7, 2024 at his home in Ft. Duchesne. Kirk was born September 1, 1972 in Vernal, Utah to Kenneth Tahreep and Nataline Maxine Chapoose Santio. Kirk enjoyed traveling, drawing, cooking, dancing, listening to music, attending family gatherings and delighted in...
Tracy Jay Williams
Jun 5, 2024
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Tracy Jay Williams, age 71, passed peacefully at his home in Bluebell, Utah on June 5, 2024. Tracy was born August 19, 1952, to William “Bill” and Carlene Slater Williams in Duchesne Utah. His childhood roots fostered a love of agriculture from their family’s ranch which was nestled in Tabiona, Utah.
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Jon Rasmussen
May 31, 2024
Watch Live Stream HERE Jon Douglas Rasmussen; our incredible father, brother, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend left his earthly body early on the morning of May 31, 2024. Dad was surrounded by his children, and loving family. Dad was born July 4,1954 in Roosevelt, UT to Arthur Marion Rasmussen and Audrey Birtcher. He married Sheryl Crow in 1972...
Kim Thacker
May 29, 2024
Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE. Kim Childs Thacker, age 69, of Altamont, left this frail existence peacefully with loved ones by his side on May 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 1, 1954, in Murray, Utah, the third son of Kenn and Lois Childs Thacker. He married Suzanne “Sue” Best on June...
Perry Getchell
May 29, 2024
Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE.Perry Eugene Getchell, age 70, passed away May 29, 2024 at his home in Bluebell, Utah. He was born November 2, 1953 in Mohall, North Dakota, to Eugene George and Irene Edith Allen Getchell. He was the second oldest of nine children. He graduated high school in Dickinson, North Dakota, in 1973. After graduating, he...
Fabian Jenks
May 29, 2024
Fabian Parsanoo Jenks, age 64, of Randlett, passed away May 29, 2024. He was born January 22, 1960, in Roosevelt, to Richard Jenks Sr. and Katherine Root Jenks. He was together with the love of his life, Alfonso Reyes, for eleven years and they finally tied the knot on November 7, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Fabian had been...
Leon Ferris Casper
May 26, 2024
Watch Live-Stream of the Graveside HERE.After a long battle with silicosis of the lungs, Leon Ferris Casper, age 74, of Tabiona, passed away on May 26, 2024, with his family by his side. Leon was born on February 15, 1950, to LaVerna Young and Ferris "Babe" Casper in Salt Lake City, Utah. Leon was their only child. He has seven half-siblings....
Beverly Ann Haws
May 26, 2024
The funeral service will be live-streamed here. Our beloved wife and mother, Beverly Ann Taylor Haws, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, on May 26, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer. Bev was born in Salt Lake City on January 10, 1949, to Gene & Opal Taylor, the only girl in the middle of three...
Cody Rasmussen
May 26, 2024
Watch Live-Stream of Funeral HERE.Cody Louis Rasmussen, age 47, of Roosevelt, passed away May 26, 2024, at his home after a short illness. He was born May 25, 1977, in Roosevelt, to Larry and Kitty Wills Rasmussen. He met the love of his life, Emily Paulsen, when she was fourteen, he was sixteen, and they’ve been together ever since. They...
Angeline Evans
May 26, 2024
Watch the Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE. Angeline Lewis Evans, age 81, returned to her heavenly family on May 26, 2024, at her home in Arcadia, Utah. “Angie” was born May 5, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Elvin William and Angeline Lunceford Lewis. As one of ten children, Angie grew up on a sheep ranch in the small...
Russell Van Prooyen
May 25, 2024
Russell Eugene Van Prooyen, age 65, of Vernal, passed away May 25, 2024, at the Uintah Basin Senior Villa in Roosevelt. He was born September 1, 1958, in San Pablo, California, to Jan and Carolyn Clifton Van Prooyen. He married Geraldine Aura Lewis on November 4, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. They were sealed in the Sacramento Temple of The Church...
Brant Thompson
May 22, 2024
Brant Andrew Thompson, age 41, loved and cherished partner to Sonja Willie, died May 22, 2024 in an automotive accident the day before his birthday. Befriended by Emilio and Toni Walker Mascarenas; he came to find his home on the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in Fort Duchesne, Utah. Brant was born May 23, 1982, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Lonnie...
Trinity Lance Bird
May 21, 2024
Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE After a very long battle with addiction, our son, Trinity Lance Bird, age 44, of Neola, returned to his Heavenly Father on May 21, 2024. We all love him and will miss his beautiful spirit and bright smile. He was born October 7, 1979, in Ashton, Idaho, to Tom and Brenda Elder Bird. ...
Royce W. Curry
May 21, 2024
Royce W Curry, age 69, of Independence, passed away May 21, 2024, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 5, 1954, in Roosevelt, to Richard Henry Curry, Sr., and Rafella Verna Smith. He married Margaret Chapoose on May 18, 1981, in Elko, Nevada. Royce worked for many...
Janeil S Hicks
May 19, 2024
Watch the Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE. With a life spanning almost 88 years, our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend has left this world behind for far better things to come. Janeil Smith Hicks, age 87, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Parkside Manor in Roosevelt, Utah. Janeil was born to Ernan Hoffman Smith and...
Bonnie Nielsen
May 18, 2024
Bonnie Taylor Nielsen, age 65 of Duchesne, Utah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was born January 15, 1959, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Viola Hayes and Elmo Dusty Taylor. Bonnie lived in Indian Canyon where she spent the last 20 years. She loved it up there, it was quiet and she could watch the hummingbirds. Bonnie...
Vickie Rasmussen
May 17, 2024
Watch Live-Stream of the Funeral HERE. Vickie Lee Huber Rasmussen, age 71, of Neola, the most kind, loving, thoughtful, compassionate lady passed away May 17, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was diagnosed four and a half years ago and was only given six months to live at that time, but she fought so hard...
Shirley "Shirl" Larsen
May 15, 2024
Shirley “Shirl” Van Whitehead Larsen, passed away May 15, 2024 at her home in Ft Mohave Arizona with her husband Jack Larsen of 38 years by her side. She was born on September 16, 1943 in Oregon to Ed and Afton Van.Shirley married Larry Whitehead in 1959 and he later passed in 1983 they had 4 children;Laura,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" N Lee
May 11, 2024
Jacqueline N. Lee, passed away May 11, 2024 at home with her family.
Jackie was born January 20, 1957 to Darlene and Fernando Nephi and lived in Fort Duchesne, Utah all her life. Jackie was known for her caring personality and love for family and friends.
Jackie enjoyed traveling to numerous powwows and bear dances throughout Indian
country, she loved watching all her...
Dirk Oman
May 10, 2024
Watch Live Stream HERE Daniel Dirk Oman, age 66, of Boneta, Utah, passed away May 10, 2024. He was born August 2, 1957, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Clarence and Hannah Swasey Oman. He was raised in Boneta on his family’s ranch that he later purchased from his mother. He primarily...