Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
John Robert Madsen
Feb 20, 2024
John Robert Madsen, age 75 of Roosevelt, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Big John was born John Robert Madsen to Tennys Redick and Chloe Nichols Madsen in Ephraim, Utah. He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Rae Madsen, who passed March 17, 2023. Dad was very proud of his service in the United States Navy from...
Vadrus Joyce (Bodily) Wall Roberts
Feb 20, 2024
Vadrus Joyce (Bodily) Roberts passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 90. Vadrus was born on October 18, 1933, to Olen and Reed Bodily in Vernal, Utah. She married Edward Burghardt and they later divorced. Vadrus married her eternal companion, Duane Wall and they were married for 36 years before his passing. She then married Lowell...
Judith Ann (Baker) Betts
Feb 19, 2024
Judith Betts of Vernal, Utah passed away on Feb 19, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kathleen (Harris) Farnsworth
Feb 18, 2024
Our beloved Kathy passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 after a valiant battle with metastatic endometrial cancer. Kathy met her diagnosis with courage and grace, and throughout it all, remained steadfast in her determination to live out each of her days with as much joy as this life has to offer. Kathy was born in Provo, Utah on October...
Gordon Douglas Womack
Feb 16, 2024
Doug passed away February 16, 2024 peacefully in his home after he courageously battled with a two-year diagnosis with cancer. Doug was born February 8, 1950 to Gordon Warren & Gloria Ellen (Pace) who raised him in Roosevelt, Utah. He was the oldest of three children. Janet (Paul) Roberts and Jeff (Tracy) Womack. Doug spent as much times as...
Sylvia Martinez-Lind
Feb 16, 2024
Sylvia Martinez Lind, 80, died peacefully of natural causes in her home in Naples, Utah on February 16, 2024. Born on March 12, 1943, Sylvia led a full and vibrant life and was much loved by her family and friends. Sylvia was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Vernal, Utah, and was named Woman of the...
Kurt D Johnson
Feb 15, 2024
Kurt D Johnson, of Vernal, UT, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 44. Born on June 25, 1979, Kurt was the son of Dell and Joyce Johnson of Vernal, UT. Kurt worked in the oil and gas industry, specifically in wireline operations. Kurt enjoyed watching NASCAR, and spending timewith his daughter Paisley. He enjoyed going...
Brad Alan Watkins
Feb 14, 2024
Brad Watkins of Vernal, Utah passed away on Feb 14, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
David J Haslem
Feb 13, 2024
David J Haslem passed away on February 13, 2024 at the age of 83. David was born on October 13, 1940 to Jenny Marie Allred and Niles Reno Haslem in Ballard, UT. Dave married Barbara Jean Boyatt on July 4, 1961 in Vernal, UT. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Dave loved his...
Willard Ronald Etheredge
Feb 13, 2024
Willard Ronald (Ron) Etheredge, age 76, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home in Bennett, Utah. Ron was born August 20, 1947, in Roosevelt, Utah to Willard Etheredge and Mildred McKowen Etheredge. He lived in Roosevelt for most of his life. He married Lynette Brough and they had two children, Beverly Lydee and Willard Michael (Mike). They...
Scott Buckholz
Feb 12, 2024
Scott "Tweety" Bucholz, age 52 of Jensen, husband of Bev Buckholz, passed away on Monday February 12, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Scott was born on February 1, 1972 to Kay Eldridge in Phoenix, Arizona. Scott married Bev on April 20,1998 in Aztec, New Mexico. Tweety enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time with family and...
Mackenzie Alisa Cordova
Feb 11, 2024
Today, as we gather to honor the life of Mackenzie Alisa Brasfield, we remember not only the vibrant individual she was but also the profound connections she shared with her family, encompassing a long list of guardian angels who watched over Mackenzie's life journey. Mackenzie was not just a daughter, sister, mother, and fiancée; she was her own unique...
Carrie Lynette (Slaugh) Murray
Feb 11, 2024
Carrie Lynette Slaugh Murray passed away in her sleep on Feb. 11, 2024. She was born Jan. 3, 1957 to Doug & Phillis Slaugh in Rangely, Colorado. Even with it being the 3rd day of January she was the new year's baby. Seven years later she got a baby brother, Travis (Carlene) Slaugh, who she loved to tease. Carrie...
Bonita Elizabeth (Herold) Steele
Feb 9, 2024
Bonita E. Steele passed away on February 9th, 2023, at the age of 89. Bonita was born on February 16th, 1934, to Bonita Nay and Carl Herold in Oak Creek, Colorado. Bonita married Carl Duane Steele on June 29th, 1952 in Oak Creek Colorado. Bonita never met a stranger, loved to hum a tune, and she was very generous with...
Jacob Kim Rinderknecht
Feb 9, 2024
Jacob "Jake" Kim Rinderknecht, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2024, at the age of 40, at his home in Vernal, Utah. Jake was born to Kim and Annette Rinderknect on February 18, 1983, in Logan, Utah. He was the fourth of six children and the first son. The family moved to Vernal...
John Christian Urry
Feb 5, 2024
John Christian Urry was born October 9th, 1980, in San Diego, California. When he was born, he was given the name Stephen but when adopted, his name was changed to John because there were already two Stephens in the household. John Christian was his adopted father's favorite name. John was born with Spina Bifida, club feet, no muscle in...
Joshua Michael Frei
Feb 1, 2024
Josh was welcomed home in to his mother's loving arms on February 1, 2024 at the age of 38. Josh was born on September 16, 1985 to Jeralyn and Russell Frei in Murray, Utah. Josh enjoyed lifting weights, hanging out and shooting with friends, and working on cars. "Josh was the smartest dumbass we will ever know." Josh is...
Stephen Nason
Feb 1, 2024
Stephen Nason passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on April 10, 1952, in Vernal, Utah, to Mary and Joseph Nason in New York, New York. Stephen married Lorraine Aiello Baker on July 14, 2010. Stephen was known for his exceptional achievements and love for adventure. Stephen's passion for skiing led...
Lee Edgar Nelson
Jan 30, 2024
Lee Edgar Nelson, 86, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side. He was born August 4, 1937, in Ferron, Utah, to Edgar C. and Vernice Mead Nelson. Lee served in the Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He also served in Vietnam from 1963 to 1964. Lee worked at...
Justin Edward Aiono
Jan 28, 2024
Our beloved Son, Brother, Nephew, Grandson, and Friend, Justin Aiono Mamea, age 18, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at Primary Children's Hospital surrounded by all his loved ones after courageously battling cancer the last 2 years. Justin was born on April 1st, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah and was the 2nd of 5 children. He was...
