Obituaries
Ralph W. Slaugh
Feb 4, 2026
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Ralph W. Slaugh, age 99, of Roosevelt, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the Uintah Basin Sr. Villa. Ralph was born on April 12, 1926, in Vernal, Utah, to Leonard and Jennie Postma Slaugh. He was the third of six children. Ralph’s early years were spent in Vernal surrounded by a...
Michael Huff
Feb 9, 2026
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Michael Franklin Huff, age 67, of Mountain Home, passed away on February 9, 2026.
Mike was born in Roosevelt, Utah to Wilbur and Pauline Black on April 18, 1958.
Michael was adopted by Gerald and Glenna Huff before he was a year old, and was raised by the Huffs. Mike was raised in Vernal, Utah and graduated from Uintah...
Tia Sunrise Black
Jan 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved baby girl, Tia Sunrise Black. She was born and died on January 12, 2026, to Ysela Lopez Black and Lorenzo Black Jr. at University Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Her siblings include Tevin, Leitza, Marcello, Tanner, and Raymond.
Tia is survived by her parents and siblings; grandparents, Sharon...
Garry Lynn Boren
Feb 9, 2026
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Garry Lynn Boren “Lynn”, age 77, passed away on February 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with AML leukemia. He was born on June 21, 1948, to James and Margaret Boren, who later married Gail Loranger. Lynn was a hardworking man who entered the military and was wounded before returning home...
J'son McNiel
Feb 10, 2026
J'son "Jay McNiel, age 31 of Roosevelt, husband of Yvonne Clark McNiel, passed away on February 10, 2026 after a short valiant fight with cancer.
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Xavier Taveapont
Feb 5, 2026
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Xavier James Vigil Taveapont, age 32, of Coonsville, Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on February 5, 2026 in Provo, from complications of a car accident that happened in 2019, where he was riding as a passenger. Xavier was born March 26, 1993 in Roosevelt, Utah to Raylayne Sue Checora and Franklin James Vigil Taveapont, Sr. ...
Julia Reed
Feb 4, 2026
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Julia Dorthey Reed, age 85, of Roosevelt, passed away February 4, 2026, at the Uintah Basin Sr. Villa.
She was born March 22, 1940, in Bluebell, to Stanley Christopher and Violet Elizabeth Bird Bristol. She married Charles LeRoy “Bud” Reed on March 14, 1970. He died in 1985.
Julia worked for fourteen years as a head...
Janet Alberts
Jan 31, 2026
Janet Wilson Alberts, age 76, of Roosevelt, passed away at her home on January 31, 2026.
She was born on February 1, 1949, in Gainesville, Georgia, to William and Virginia Patterson Wilson.
Janet married, Lars Alberts, on April 21, 1990, in Kingman, Arizona.
Janet had a lifelong passion for animals of all kinds. Over the years, she cared for dogs, cats, birds, chickens,...
Stephanie Ann Reiley
Jan 23, 2026
Stephanie Ann Reiley, age 91, born on September 2, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Roosevelt, Utah, on January 23, 2026.
Stephanie had a fulfilling career as a medical/chemical technologist that afforded her the flexibility to travel and experience new places. She earned her Medical Technologist certificate, showcasing her commitment to both education and...
Velma Frandsen
Jan 22, 2026
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Velma Dean Todd Frandsen, 98, passed away peacefully January 22, 2026, in Roosevelt, Utah at the Parkside Manor. Velma was born November 21, 1927, in Ballard, Utah, to Thomas Richardson and Cora Powell Todd. She met the love of her life in the fifth grade when a new boy named Dean Frandsen...
Lorena Writingbird
Jan 22, 2026
Lorena Chapoose Writingbird, age 72, started her journey home to her Creator and loved ones on January 22, 2026 at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana.
She was born March 15, 1952 in Roosevelt, Utah to Conner Chapoose and Ruth Nannatz Chapoose. In 1964, Lorena joined her brothers Ernie, Lynn, and Billy at her brother and sister-in-law’s home...
Mark Dean Pope
Jan 21, 2026
Mark Dean Pope, age 73, of LaPoint, Utah, passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2026. Mark was born on September 13, 1952, in Heber City, Utah, to Arza Ephraim Pope and Marie Draper Greenland. He proudly served in the United States Army, an experience he carried with honor throughout his life. On December...
Elizabeth Tapoof
Jan 21, 2026
Elizabeth Rose Tapoof, age 75, of Ft. Duchesne, passed away January 21, 2026, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1950, in Roosevelt, UT, to Lander and Nema Myore Santio. She married Joseph Lee Tapoof in March of 1977. Elizabeth worked at the Ute Tribe CHR office and then for several years...
Kay Francis
Jan 20, 2026
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Vivian Kay Whitney Madsen Francis, age 86, died on January 20, 2026, in Orem, Utah, after living a life full of devotion to her faith and family.
Kay was born on April...
Richard McCauley
Jan 20, 2026
Richard Dean McCauley, age 61, of Roosevelt, passed away January 20, 2026, at his home.
He was born July 27, 1964, in Murray, Utah, to Eugene and Elizabeth McCauley. At the age of 18 he served in the US Army.
Dean worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator and superintendent in construction and was a good mechanic, working on cars...
Nova Lynn Peatross
Jan 20, 2026
Nova Lynn Peatross, beloved daughter of Gavin and Sierra Peatross, was born still on January 20, 2026 surrounded by love. Though her time on earth was brief, Nova filled her family’s hearts with immeasurable joy. She was deeply loved from the moment she was known and will forever be cherished. Her tiny hands, sweet presence, and the...
Dusty Tucker
Jan 20, 2026
Dusty Oaks Tucker came into this world on January 20, 2026, and left a short three hours later. He was born to Harlee and Lexee Scott Tucker at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dusty is survived by his parents, Harlee and Lexee; grandparents, Duston & Tereasa Tucker, Cindee & Tyler Scott; great-grandmother,...
Shelly Sue Powers
Jan 15, 2026
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Our stubborn, occasionally Margie Simpson–sounding, fiercely loving mother, grandmother, and friend, Shelly Sue Jackson Powers, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 15, 2026, in Flagstaff, Arizona, after a short but valiant...
Elaine Bowen
Jan 12, 2026
Elaine C. Bowen, age 80, of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, surrounded by family. A cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Elaine will be remembered for her intelligence, independence, beauty—both inside and out—and her quick wit that could brighten any room. Born on September 28, 1945, in Roosevelt, Utah, Elaine was the...
Alfred N Lublin
Jan 12, 2026
Alfred N “Alf” Lublin, age 76, of Fruitland, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2026. Alfred was born on June 11, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ronald and Fanny Mary Chatwin Lublin. When he was very young, his Dad would plan long extended trips, traveling and visiting many landmarks locations...
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