Obituaries
Gayla Kay Jack
Jun 23, 2024
Gayla Kay Jack, age 62, of Roosevelt, passed away June 23, 2024, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
She was born March 22, 1962, of Roosevelt, to Roger and Esther Myore Penning Jack.
Gayla was a very private person who liked to be home with her grandchildren. She did enjoy going to the Pow Wows and Sundances, traveling to Idaho and Colorado,...
Susan Kounalis
Jun 22, 2024
Susan Kounalis, age 71, of Roosevelt, also known lovingly as “Mama Buggz,” passed away June 22, 2024, at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo.
She was born December 27, 1952, in Salt Lake City, to John and Virginia Small Kounalis. She traveled to and lived in various places in the world in her youth because of her father’s active...
Donald M Gibbs
Jun 21, 2024
Donald M Gibbs, age 75, of LaVerkin, UT, passed away on June 21, 2024.
Donald was born on June 22, 1948, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Paul Deloss and Wilda Marie Meacham Gibbs. He grew up in Roosevelt and Maeser, Utah, and graduated high school in California. After graduating high school, he worked as a fire fighter and later moved back to...
Veranda Danette "Dede" Auld
Jun 19, 2024
Veranda Dannette "Dede" Auld, age 52, of Whiterocks, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2024, at her home. She dearly missed her two sons and now they are back together again.
She was born November 5, 1971, in Oakland, California, to Edward and Nadine Cuch Auld. She graduated from Davis High School while attending Weber Basin Job Corps and later started...
Michael Hanke
Jun 18, 2024
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Michael Peter Hanke “Mike”, age 87, of Hyde Park, Utah (former resident of the Uintah Basin), passed away on June 18, 2024 surrounded by many close family members.
Mike was born May 29, 1937 in his parents home, near Buffalo Lake, Sibley County, Minnesota to Alvin August “Oscar” Hanke and Marion Ann Merrill. Mike was...
Marilyn Griffin
Jun 18, 2024
Marilyn Daniels Griffin, age 83, of Neola, passed away June 18, 2024 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
Marilyn was born March 29, 1942 in Roosevelt, Utah to John Henry and Lena Elmira Elmer Daniels. She married Roger Frank Griffin, they were together for over 50 years. He died March 12, 2020.
Marilyn enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She liked...
Jean Bills
Jun 17, 2024
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Lucille Jean Wimmer Bills, age 91, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, neighbor and friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024 in Millcreek, Utah surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 12, 1933 in Duchesne, Utah to Harold “Jack” and Lucille Wimmer. One of 13 children born into the family, she grew up, in the...
Mildred "Millie" Bowerman
Jun 16, 2024
An informal celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11 AM at Duchesne's Strawberry Riverwalk Park, near the rodeo grounds. Light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring a chair, refreshments, and anything else you'd like to share. Thank you for all of your love and support, Mark.
Millie Love Ardebili Bowerman, 83, of Myton...
Rosenaldo "Ross" Herrera
Jun 13, 2024
Rosenaldo “Ross” Herrera, age 92, of Duchesne, passed away June 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.Ross was born November 29, 1931, in La Mesa, New Mexico, to Jose and Pauline Salazar Herrera. He married Olivia Gallegos on May 26, 1951, in New Mexico. She died September 24, 2023.Ross grew up in New Mexico and that is where...
Christine Kozisek
Jun 11, 2024
Christine Kozisek, age 71, passed away at her home in Roosevelt on June 11, 2024.
Christine was born September 27, 1952 in Asheville, North Carolina, to Ben William and Peggy Ann Diltz Staadts. She was raised by her mother and step-father, Arthur “K.O.” Fackerell.
She married Gary John Bird on July 20, 2018 in Roosevelt.
Christine was always on the go. She loved...
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...