Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Modena Bell
Oct 8, 2019
Mom, Modena Horrocks Bell, finally did it! On the evening of October 8, 2019, and after 89 years of hard work and dealing with the issues of an aging body, she entered into the arms of loving family and friends who have gone before her. We cant help but feel the tender love that her and our dad, Berle J....
Walter Clarence Fread
Oct 8, 2019
Walter Clarence Fread, age 87 died peacefully surrounded by his family in the Uintah Care Center. Walt was born in Newllano, LA in a share croppers tent to Warren and Vivian Parker Fread on May 17, 1932. Walt had one brother and two sisters. He grew up and went to school in Craig, Colorado where he enjoyed football and wrestling....
Marline Kay Holfeltz
Oct 8, 2019
Marline Kay Holfeltz passed peacefully from this life on October 8, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. She was born in Manila, Utah on August 16, 1937 in the same house as her father. She was the youngest daughter of Harold and Lula (Kidd) Twitchell. She moved to Vernal when she was 2 years old and spent much of her life there....
Laurie Lee Roybal
Oct 4, 2019
A celebration of life for Laurie Lee Roybal will be held Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:30PM at the Church in Dinosaur. Interment will be held in the Dinosaur Cemetery.
Karlene Measom Capps
Oct 1, 2019
Karlene Measom Capps, age 75 of Vernal, Utah passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct 1, 2019. Karlene was born August 7, 1944, in Provo, Utah to Karl Harrison Measom and LaVerne Kelsey Measom. Karlene married Roger Groo, and together they had four children, JanaLee, Lonnie, Wayne, and Linda. They later divorced. On September 17, 1983, Karlene married,...
Joshua Shane Wood
Sep 27, 2019
Joshua Shane Wood, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 27th, 2019 at his home in Vernal, Utah. Joshua was born in Orem, Utah on March 5, 1983 to Johnny Shane and Jeanne Wood. He was the oldest of ten children. He earned his Eagle Scout award at the age of 14. He graduated from American School in 2001....
Helen Elaine Cooley
Sep 26, 2019
Helen Elaine Rose Cooley, 84, died peacefully September 26, 2019, in Vernal Utah. She was born January 13, 1935, in Florence, Arizona the daughter of Marie Awrey Rose and Robert Harold Rose. Helens father worked for the US. Park Service, so the family moved frequently among the most beautiful places in the West. She attended Wasatch Academy boarding school and...
Dorothy Rae Siddoway Anderson
Sep 20, 2019
Beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Dorothy Anderson, passed away in Vernal, Utah at the age 91, on Friday, September 20, 2019. Dorothy was born February 2, 1928, in Vernal, Utah to James Raymond and Ezma Tess Siddoway. She was born in the same home and same room as her daddy on North Vernal Avenue, weighing only 4 lbs....
Mavis Wilson
Sep 18, 2019
Mavis Marnie Wilson returned to the arms of her loving husband Larry Martin Wilson on September 18, 2019. Mavis was born to Mirl Fredrick Jennings and Eva Katherine Jensen Jennings on May 20, 1931. Mavis was raised on a farm in Bridgeland, Utah with her 7 siblings. She was married at a young age and had 3 children that she...
Loren Richard Anderson
Sep 17, 2019
Loren Richard Dick Anderson, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend passed away at his home in Vernal, Utah on September 17th, 2019 at the age of 88. Loren was born on June 6th, 1931, in Lehi, Utah to Duwayne and Fern Anderson. At age three his family moved to Adrian, Oregon where he grew up and later to Portland,...
Warren A Sutton
Sep 14, 2019
Warren (Bill) Angus Sutton of Vernal, Utah, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the amazing age of 97 years old with his family by his side. Bill was born on November 6th, 1921 in Pocatello, Idaho to David and Emma Sutton. At a young age, Bill learned to work hard towards...
Adelaida Olivas Herrera
Sep 13, 2019
Adelaida Olivas Herrera age 91, wife of Juvention "Joe" Herrera of Vernal, Utah, passed away September 13th, 2019. Adelaida was born January 15th, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Solomon Olivas and Inez Chavez Olivas.On May 7th, 1949 Adelaida and Joe were married in Los Angeles, California. Adelaida is One of Jehovah's Witnesses. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time...
Kayzlee Love Powell
Sep 11, 2019
Rick and Crystal Powell welcomed Kayzlee Love Powell on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 2:24am. She came into this world at 1 pound 8.3 ounces and over the next 132 days she grew into a mighty 8 pounds 9.568 ounces. While she was only with us for a short while, during her life she was such a blessing and a...
Michael J Winn
Sep 8, 2019
Mike Winn, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin passed away on September 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Winn, daughter Desiree Brown, son-in-law, Rance Brown, sons Micheal and McCoy Winn, and two grandsons, Decker and Ryker Brown. He is preceded in death by his father, Irwin Earl Winn and mother, Mary Marie Price Winn. Mike...
Floyd Holfeltz
Sep 8, 2019
Floyd Holfeltz, beloved father and grandfather, died peacefully on September 8, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. He was born on September 19, 1934 in Vernal, Utah. He is the oldest son of George and Frances (Marshall) Holfeltz. He married his sweetheart, Marline Kay Twitchell, on October 15, 1955 in Vernal, Utah and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in...
Salvatore Macri
Sep 5, 2019
Salvatore Macri of Manila, Utah passed away on Sep 5, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Brent John "Bear" Young
Sep 3, 2019
Brent John (Bear) Young passed away on September 3, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 12, 1953, in Salt Lake City, to Marion and Catherine Rebecca Young. He was the youngest of 4 children; he had a brother Bruce, and two sisters, Bonnie and Colleen. Brent was adored by his aunt Lois. She thought he...
Eleanor Roosevelt Conant
Aug 29, 2019
Eleanor Conant of Vernal, Utah passed away on Aug 29, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Glendon Ray Hanberg
Aug 27, 2019
On August 27, 2019 Glendon passed from this life and returned to his Heavenly Home. He was born April 29, 1927 in Park City, Utah. He grew up in Altamont and lived his adult life in Vernal, Utah. He proudly served in the Navy during World War II. Glendon lived a good life and had many friends and acquaintances. He...
Sylvia Kay Carrell
Aug 27, 2019
Sylvia Kay McBride Carrell Blue Our beautiful beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend returned to her Creator on August 27, 2019, at the age of 65. Sylvia was born January 23, 1954, in California. She graduated from Apple Valley High School, Class of 1972. She attended Dixie State University studying pre-veterinarian. She also attended Utah State University studying music and...
