Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Gary Lon Welch
Feb 3, 2022
Gary Lon Welch passed away at his home in Jensen, UT on February 3, 2022. Gary was surrounded by his children and wife of almost 50 years, who sweetly held his hand as he found peace. Gary was an extraordinary man with an immense love of life, laughter and family. The day prior to his passing, two of his...
Clyde Norman Ruppe
Jan 29, 2022
Clyde Norman Ruppe, age 84, husband of the late Alice Bodily Ruppe, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born on April 21, 1937, to Reva Marie Simmons Ruppe and Cecil Putnam "Mike" Ruppe on the family farm in Vernal, Utah. He served in the Utah National Guard 115th Engineer...
Stanley Taylor Rasmussen
Jan 29, 2022
Stanley Taylor "Stan" Rasmussen age 77, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away on January 29, 2022. Stan was born on January 17, 1945 to Thelma McGrew and Manfred Rasmussen in Segal, Kentucky. Stan married Terri Cloward in Grand Junction Colorado. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, rock hunting, raising cage birds, champion show pigeons, his green houses and working in his yard....
Julie Deon (Nessen) Hilton
Jan 28, 2022
Julie Deon (Nessen) Hilton age 74, of Vernal, Utah, wife of Michael Hilton, passed away at her home on Friday January 28, 2022 with her family by her side. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services under the direction of the Philips Ashley Valley Funeral...
Juanita (Lucero) Larose
Jan 28, 2022
Juanita (Lucero) LaRose, age 75 of Vernal, Utah, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 28, 2022. Juanita was born on August 16, 1946, in Fort Duchesne, Utah to Clarence and Rose C. Waratza Lucero. Juanita was proud of her years of service with the USDA Rural Development from which she retired. She...
Lyle (Whitey) Holmes
Jan 27, 2022
Lyle Homes passed away on January 27, 2022, at the age of 95. Lyle was born on August 19, 1926, to Emma Christine and William Holmes in Vernal, Utah. Whitey married Alma Lauretta Reynolds on April 12, 1947, in Vernal, Utah. Whitey enjoyed hunting, fishing, shearing sheep and working with livestock. He was devoted to his family and loved...
Donna Gayle (Tramell) Helton
Jan 24, 2022
Donna Gayle Helton, age 59 of Vernal, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday January 24, 2022. Donna was born on September 6, 1962 to Linda Tramell and Orville Tramell in Hobbs, New Mexico. Donna married Shane Helton on September 2, 1994. Donna enjoyed sewing, beading and making jewelry, going to the movies, dancing, and spending time...
Linda Ross Denver
Jan 18, 2022
*ASHLEY VALLEY FUNERAL HOME IS NOT HANDLING SERVICES FOR LINDA. THIS IS A COURTESY LISTING FOR THE FAMILY.
Our wonderful and beautiful Mom and Nana, Linda Ross Denver, passed away from respiratory failure and returned home to our Heavenly Father’s loving arms on Tuesday, 18 January 2022. Linda was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on 14...
Ronald Wayne Williams
Jan 18, 2022
Ronald Wayne Williams passed away on January 18, 2022 at the age of 62. Ron was born on October 28, 1959 to Elder Glen Williams and Reba Fay Bunton. He was raised by his father and the woman he knew as mom his whole life, DeNece Beth Williams. Ron married Cheryl Rasmussen on June 8, 1979 in Neola, Utah...
Kevin J Bowman
Jan 15, 2022
Kevin J Bowman passed away on January 15, 2022 at the age of 63. Kevin was born on November 26, 1958 to Wilma Jeanne Williams and William (Bill) LaDale Bowman in Merced, California where he grew up and graduated from Merced Union High School. He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in...
Diane (Wilkins) Peltier
Jan 13, 2022
Diane Wilkins Peltier passed away on January 13, 2022 she was 79. Diane was born December 1, 1942 to Aaron and Grace Wilkins in Vernal, Ut. Diane married James Junior. Peltier on March 1, 1968 in Vernal, Ut. They lived in Utah, California and Missouri before moving back to Utah in 1972 and settling in Vernal in 1977. Grandma...
Richard James Peters
Jan 11, 2022
Richard Peters of Vernal, Utah passed away on Jan 11, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Olivia Mae White
Jan 11, 2022
Olivia White, baby daughter of Kris and Jessica White, passed away on January 11, 2022.
Dean Dwain Faltrino
Jan 8, 2022
Dean Faltrino of Rangely, Colorado passed away on Jan 8, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Clarence Boren
Jan 8, 2022
Clarence "Butch" Boren passed away January 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born on May 21, 1941 to Ted and Reva Killian Fisher. They later divorced. Reva married Jack Boren and Butch became a beloved member of this new family. He shared many great memories with both families. Butch took State in wrestling while attending Uintah...
Dallas Rial Jacobsen
Jan 6, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dallas Rial Jacobsen of Jensen, Utah, who passed away January 6, 2022, at the age of 61 from congestive heart failure. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 N 800 W, Vernal, Utah). Burial will be in...
Alice (Bodily) Ruppe
Jan 6, 2022
Surrounded by her family, Alice Bodily Ruppe passed away on January 6th, 2022 at the age of 73, just 2 weeks shy of her birthday. Alice was born on January 20th, 1948 to Olen Hunting Bodily and Reed Fisher Bodily in Vernal, Utah. Alice married Clyde Norman Ruppe on November 10th, 1967 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Alice...
Liesl (Johnson) Leyba
Jan 4, 2022
Liesl Leyba, 50, passed away on the 4th of January, 2022. Liesl was born in Granger, Utah, August 29th, 1971 to June and Michael Johnson. She was the oldest of 6 kids. She attended Granger High School where she excelled at volleyball and softball, graduating in 1989. Liesl met Jayme Leyba. They were married in 1994. Jayme and Liesl...
Wilma Sue (Brown) Sims
Jan 4, 2022
Wilma Sue Brown Sims, age 88, passed away on January 4, 2022, from complications from a fall in her home. She was the third of four daughters born to Herb and Etta Brown in Pope County, Arkansas on January 13, 1933. Wilma was nine when her father passed away. She, along with her mother and sisters worked hard to...
Linda Jean (Moodler) Jeffrey
Jan 4, 2022
Linda Jeffrey passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 75. Linda was born on June 29, 1946. Linda married Delford Jeffrey in Craig, Colorado on April 18, 1975. Linda enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Delford Jeffrey. Daughters Jeralee Edmonds, Rona Flesner, Leah Edmonds, and Lois Smith. Sons...
