Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT

Kandice  Jean Rice

Kandice Jean Rice

Dec 12, 2020

PRIVATE FAMILY LIVESTREAM LINK https://vimeo.com/491776840 (PASSWORD REQUIRED) Kandice Jean Hatch Rice, 63, was called home on December 12, 2020. She entered this world on June 28, 1957 in Eureka, CA, born to Charles and Mary Hatch. Kandie loved going on adventures, loved picnics and making up new games with her grandchildren. She loved animals dearly, She loved the smallest things...

Colleen (Mordue)  Thomas

Colleen (Mordue) Thomas

Dec 11, 2020

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Colleen Mordue Hollyoak Thomas passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 87.

Colleen was born on March 3, 1933, to Verda and Fred Mordue in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Colleen married Richard Garrett Hollyoak on November 3, 1951. He was serving his country in Korea when he...

Charles  Henry Nuesmeyer  Jr.

Charles Henry Nuesmeyer Jr.

Dec 11, 2020

Charles H. Nuesmeyer passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 90. Charlie was born on June 22, 1930 to Kathryn and Charles Nuesmeyer in Granger, Utah. He was the 10th of 11 children and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Charlie married Jean Bromley on June 21, 1950 in Elko, NV. He married Eva Merkley on...

Wyatt  Dave Pittsenbarger

Wyatt Dave Pittsenbarger

Dec 10, 2020

Wyatt Pittsenbarger passed away on Dec 10, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Season  Of (Canceled)  Remembrance

Season Of (Canceled) Remembrance

Dec 8, 2020

Annual Season of Remembrance has been canceled this year due to COVID-19. We hope to see everyone next year at this community event.

Tracy  Clark Webster

Tracy Clark Webster

Dec 7, 2020

LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/489614884 Tracy grew up in Heber, Utah. He spent as much time as possible with his cousins doing everything from riding bikes to get ice cream to camping and hunting in the mountains. After he moved to Vernal in 9th grade, he quickly made friends and continued to spend time outdoors. He married Alicia and they had three...

Angel  Of (Canceled)  Hope

Angel Of (Canceled) Hope

Dec 7, 2020

Annual Angel of Hope has been canceled this year due to COVID-19. We hope to see everyone next year.

Selmar  Ray Purcell

Selmar Ray Purcell

Dec 6, 2020

Selmar Purcell of Salt Lake City, Utah passed away on Dec 6, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

James  Paul Kendall

James Paul Kendall

Dec 5, 2020

James Paul Kendall, age 61, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home in Vernal surrounded by his family and dear wife Lizzeth Kendall. He was born on February 20, 1959 to Connie Laie Garfield and Gordan Paul Kendall in Salt Lake City, Utah. James married Lizzeth on August 25, 2007 in Houston, Texas. James enjoyed going to...

James Paul Kendall

James Paul Kendall

Dec 5, 2020

James Paul Kendall, age 61, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home in Vernal surrounded by his family and dear wife Lizzeth Kendall. He was born on February 20, 1959 to Connie Laie Garfield and Gordan Paul Kendall in Salt Lake City, Utah. James married Lizzeth on August 25, 2007 in Houston, Texas. James enjoyed going to...

Patrick  Cody Mccormick

Patrick Cody Mccormick

Dec 3, 2020

LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/487440061 Patrick Cody McCormick passed away on December 3, 2020 at the age of 52. Cody was born on November 3, 1968 to Patricia and Reid McCormick in Salt Lake City. Cody enjoyed operating and working on all kinds of equipment and took pride in everything he did. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with his children...

Ralph  R Pierce

Ralph R Pierce

Nov 29, 2020

It was a bright and sunny day when the Angels came down from Heaven and carried our Shining Star away. Ralph passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020. Ralph was born on December 20, 1932 in Evanston, Wyoming; he was raised on a Family Ranch in Hilliard with seven brothers and two sisters. Ralph married June Etta Cook from Evanston...

Martin Bengoechea

Martin Bengoechea

Nov 28, 2020

Martin Bengoechea, 80, of Manila, Utah was reunited with his loving wife on November 28, 2020. He was born in Beinza-Lanbayten, Spain to Fermin and Joaqvina Bengoechea on October 27, 1940. Martin grew up in Spain but started his American adventure landing in Seattle, Washington June 15, 1959. He came to America with Modesto Mendicoa to work for JR Broadbent's...

Barbara (Bodily)  Fairey

Barbara (Bodily) Fairey

Nov 23, 2020

LIVESTREAM LINK https://vimeo.com/483272293 Barbara Bodily Fairey returned to her Heavenly Home on November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was 83 years young. Barbara was born in Vernal, UT to Reed Bodily and Olen Hunting Bodily, and was the 5th of eleven children. She attended Uintah High School, graduating with the class of 1955. Shortly after high...

Herman R Hoops Jr.

Herman R Hoops Jr.

Nov 23, 2020

LIVE STREAM LINK https://vimeo.com/483267521 Herman Hoops passed away on November 23rd, 2020 after a long fight against those who would despoil the rivers of the Colorado Plateau. It is thought that he died of a broken heart for not being able to do more; he was wearing the inside out. The rivers have been good to him, and perhaps,...

Casey Jones Neves

Casey Jones Neves

Nov 17, 2020

AUDIO RECORDING LINK https://soundcloud.com/user-879355845/casey-jones-neves Casey Jones Neves passed away November 17, 2020, at the age of 22. Casey was born on July 14, 1998, in Provo, Utah. His parents are Taya and Jack Harper and Casey Neves. Casey enjoyed baseball, running, camping, skateboarding, rap music and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Taya...

Maren Nicole Collier

Maren Nicole Collier

Nov 15, 2020

Maren Turner Collier passed away on November 15, 2020 at the age of 33. Maren was born on October 29, 1987 to MaryLou Speer and William Lee Turner in Vernal, Utah. Maren married Jacob Collier on June 24, 2011 in Vernal, Utah. They have two children Jossilyn Isis and Deaglan Jude. Maren enjoyed her friends and family, hiking, animals,...

Marjorie  Charlene Gadd

Marjorie Charlene Gadd

Nov 13, 2020

MEMORIAL SERVICE LIVESTREAM https://vimeo.com/479336270 Marjorie Charlene Gadd passed away on November 13, 2020 at the age of 86. Marjorie was born on August 20, 1934 to Margaret and Arthur Boyum in Fargo, North Dakota. Marjorie married CL Bob Gadd on August 20, 1953 in Montana. Marge enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren and family. She enjoyed playing cards with...

Adele (Taylor)  Hanchett

Adele (Taylor) Hanchett

Nov 11, 2020

LINK FOR LIVE STREAM: https://vimeo.com/478741468 We say goodbye to our Wife, Mom and Grandma, Adele Taylor Hanchett, age 73, on Nov 11, 2020. We have been blessed to know her. She was a strong woman full of faith and kindness. Adele was born on Feb 17, 1947 to Mabel Davis and Leonard Allen Taylor in Boise, ID. She has...

George Gerald Dimick

George Gerald Dimick

Nov 4, 2020

George (Jerry) Gerald Dimick age 85 of Vernal passed away on November 4, 2020. George was born on September 1, 1935 to Francis and Annie Dimick in Sunnyside, Utah. George married Lois Elaine McFarlane on February 24, 1956. They were later sealed in the Vernal LDS Temple on September 7, 2000. George Enjoyed hunting, the outdoors and being around...

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