Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Irene Cooper Wayland, age 78, passed away January 4, 2025 in Wasilla, Alaska at her son's home amongst her family. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's over five years ago which also accelerated her dementia. Even though these ailments frustrated her, she tried her best to be patient and pleasant but was even more ready to join Karl and her...

Dec 31, 2024

Maria Camacho (Trujillo) Obituary 5/29/1948-12/31/24

Maria Camacho (Trujillo). 76, Grangville, Idaho passed away December 31,

2024 at Cottonwood hospital. She was born May 29, 1948 in Tierra, Amarilla,

New Mexico to Donaciano (Don) Aguilar, and Clorinda (Lola) Jaramillo. Maria

married Manuel Trujillo, who was serving in the Marine Corp at Fort...

Dec 30, 2024

Bueanna (Ann) Powell Jensen, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Vernal, Utah, at the age of 82. She was born on February 1, 1942, in Pima, Arizona, to Albert Gobel Powell and Merle Shelton Powell. Ann is survived by her two brothers, Carrol and Charles Powell (Lehi, AZ); her three children,...

Dec 30, 2024

Paula Gabriel, age 79 of Vernal, Utah, formerly of Kokomo, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2024 at the Unitah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. Paula was born on July 6, 1945 to Alice (Walker) Gabriel and Felix Edward Gabriel in Kokomo, Indiana. Paula attended school and Kokomo, and spend the majority of her life there....

Dec 27, 2024

Bernice "Geri" Geraldine Sligar, age 92 of Vernal, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home in Vernal. Geri's was born on March 11, 1932 in Escalon, California to Malcom Hugh McSawn and Maxine Elberta Pritchard. She was raised in California where she met and married Edwin Eugene Sligar. Geri's wishes are to be buried in Mount...

Dec 26, 2024

Thomas James O'Brien "TJ", age 45, completed his journey on earth on December 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with epithelioid sarcoma, at his home in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by family and loved ones. TJ was born on August 30, 1979, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Thomas and Denise (Murphy) O'Brien. Although he only lived in Colorado until he...

Dec 22, 2024

Trena Fae (Wilkins) Baker of South Jordan, Utah passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 22, 2024. Trena was born on May 27, 1959 in Vernal, Utah to Joyce Robbins Wilkins and Clyde Wilkins. Trena married Ronald Lee Baker on March 19, 1982. Ron and Trena were blessed with two children Beau Wesley and Brooke Lee. They...

Dec 20, 2024

Kathryn Ann (Bagley) Van Wagoner passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 57. Kate was born on January 26, 1967, to Coene (Larson) Bagley and Calvin Dean Bagley in Murray, Utah. Kate grew up in the Uintah Basin going on picnics and hiking in the mountains. As a child, she loved exploring Dinosaur land with her...

Dec 19, 2024

Kyle David Mathiesen, age 28, was born on October 7, 1996, in Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kyle was a devoted family man, known for his kindness, sense of humor, and zest for life. He found joy in spending time with his loved ones, engaging with children, riding his motorcycle, fishing,...

Dec 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Lamar Rose, who departed this life on December 18, 2024, on his 69th birthday. Born on December 18, 1955, in Kanab, Utah, Keith was a cherished father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura Featherstone Rose, his parents Donald and...

Dec 17, 2024

Judith Vierra of Vernal, Utah passed away on Dec 17, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 14, 2024

Shirley Kay Nickson, fondly known to family and friends as "Kay," passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 89, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was a vibrant, happy and giving soul, deeply committed to family, friends, and community.

Kay was born on October 4, 1935, in Walla Walla, Washington, to parents Otha N. and Helen Campbell. An only...

Dec 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Bobbie Sue Mattson, our Fama. August 12, 1942 - December 7, 2024 Bobbie Sue Mattson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, surrounded by the family she adored. Born on August 12, 1942, Bobbie lived a beautiful life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to those closest to her....

Dec 5, 2024

Patricia Reynolds of Vernal, Utah passed away on Dec 5, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 1, 2024

Dale Devilla Carr passed away December, 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. Dale was born to Paul Devilla Carr and Emma Mae Simon Bohrer on December 19, 1956 in Craig, Colorado. He married Elaine Fisher on April 24, 1976. They were blessed with three boys, Jason Gale, Justin Dale and Travis James Carr. Dale loved life. He was a...

Nov 28, 2024

Wyatt Wayne Northern, son of Alexis "Lexie" Northern, made his earthly appearance on Thursday November 28th at 3:14am. Wyatt's beautiful, perfect, little body weighed in at just 13 ounces. He may have only been here a short time but he captured our hearts forever with his fighting spirit. "Through tears and trials, through fears and sorrows, through the heartache and...

Nov 26, 2024

Charles Neill Fields passed away November 26, 2024 at the age of 83. Neill was a history buff and a reenactor. Neill started out as a mountain man of the early 1800's, and found his place in colonial times. Neill was born 200 years to late. He was an avid reader and loved spending his day sinking into a...

Nov 24, 2024

Michael Blakeway of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on Nov 24, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" Cecil Halbert, age 82 of Vernal, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Bob was a man that lived a life full of service towards others. Bob was born on 8-10-42 in Texas, to Cecil and Juanita Halbert. Bob was the oldest of 3 brothers, Bob, Ron,& Terry Lee. Cecil Halbert, Bob's dad, passed when Bob was 12....

Nov 19, 2024

Patricia Sue Wallace Holt Stump (Patsy) of Tridell passed away surrounded by family, November 19, 2024 at 5:55 a.m. quickly and unexpectedly but peacefully from an infection that lead to organ failure. She was born September 22,1953 to Elma Lawana Harvey and Claude Eugene Wallace, Jr., After she graduated from Union High School she met and was married and...