Obituaries

May 21, 2019

Kelly Wayne Buckner, age 62, died peacefully in his home May 21, 2019. 

Born to Arthur Blaine and Mary Joanne Buckner on July 3, 1956 in Salt Lake City.

Kelly lived a life filled with learning, service, and love. He graduated from Cypress High School in 1974 and then earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and a...

May 21, 2019

Myrna Joy Banner 

December 13, 1938 to May 21, 2019

Myrna Joy Mathis Banner passed away peacefully from a stroke with her family by her side in her home.

Myrna was born December 13, 1938 in Vernal, Utah to Thomas Ervin Mathis and Pearl Ann Barnes.

Myrna was their youngest child and was a twin to Marvin Mathis he died...

May 19, 2019

LueRae Richardson Burr

July 20, 1943 – May 19, 2019

LueRae Richardson Burr, is back in the embrace of her loving Dad whom she has missed for too long. She  joins him heaven after her long battle with failing health.

LueRae a member of the LDS Church, loved camping and fishing and reading. She touched the lives of everyone she...

May 16, 2019

Irma Kunz

Our earthly angel finally gained her wings.

Irmgard Maria Schendzielorz Kunz was born March 7, 1926 in Langenbielau Germany. She Married Max Charles Kunz on Nov 5, 1952 in Entwistle Canada. She died May 16, 2019 in Vernal Utah.

Irma grew up in Germany during WWII. She didn’t let her experiences and memories of that terrible time affect...

May 15, 2019

No services at this time.

May 14, 2019

Diane Lynn Davis age 65 of Vernal, Utah Passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. 

 

Diane was born February 23, 1954 to James & Gwendolyn Hollingsworth in Soaplake, Washington.

 

Diane married Kevin Davis on January 27, 1985 in Elko, Nevada. They had 4 children between the two of them Angela Davis, Andi Turner,...

May 12, 2019

May 11, 2019

Henry Mike Ortega, was born on November 12th 1956, He returned home to our heavenly father on May 11th 2019.

Henry's greatest love in life was his family, his church, and of course fishing. Henry brought joy to all those around him. He is survived by his brothers Willie Ortega, and Joe Ortega. His sisters Mary Ortega, and Malinda Chaffin....

Apr 28, 2019

Joyce Ward of Whiterocks, UT, wife of Lorin Ward, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at age 72. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 4817 E 11500 N, Whiterocks, UT. Viewing will be held from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. at the same building.

Joyce...

Apr 28, 2019

Norma Temples of Vernal, UT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Norma was born in Kansas to Victor and Laura Berry. Along with her adoring parents, Norma was also blessed to have 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Near the age of 18 Norma left Kansas city by train to live in Bremerton, Washington to...

Apr 25, 2019

Buliah M. Slaugh, age 93 formally of Manila passed away Thursday April 25, 2019 in Vernal

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday May 4, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Manila, Utah.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 AM at the Church

Burial will be next to her...

Apr 21, 2019

Alene Maxine Hendricks, age 88 of Vernal passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday at the Uintah Care Center.

Born on February 28th1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Ancel and Rosa Pogue.

She married the love of her life, Brett Hendricks October 2, 1945 and together they had four children: Sue (Jack) Holmes, Chris (Jody) Hendricks, DeeAnn Oaks, and Russell (Elsie) Hendricks....

Apr 11, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Celebration of life for Rodney Earl Withee, age 56  will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary.

Mar 24, 2019

Carlyle M. Rollins Born June 8, 1938 in Cedar City, Utah to Evan Rollins and Hilda Eyre Rollins. Passed away surrounded by his family on March 24, 2019. He married the love of his life, Helen Nowers, on July 15, 1958, and together had four children: Shane (Melinda) Rollins, Curt (Anita) Rollins, Nicole Rollins, Chance (Paige) Rollins and extended...

Mar 22, 2019

On Friday,  March 22, 2019 Wayde A. Jenkins passed away peacefully at this home in Vernal at the age of 70. Wayde was born November 24, 1948 in Vernal, Utah to Raymond and Alice Price Jenkins. He was born just before his twin brother, Wayne B.

Wayde was raised with five brothers and taught the meaning of hard work and playing...

Mar 20, 2019

Floyd Ray Smuin 82, passed away March 20, 2019 at the Uintah Care Center. He was born July 23, 1936 t in Vernal Utah, to Hyrum and Marvel Richens Smuin. Floyd met the love of his life Joan Garnder and was married September 20, 1957 and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Mar 16, 2019

Our Sweet mother Vesta Pearl Trujillo, returned to the arms of her eternal companion Edward Trujillo Saturday, March 16, 2019  in Vernal. She was born at home, near Campa, Bach County, Colorado May 10, 1930 to Samuel and Ruth Shaw Peters. She was the 5th child of seven children.

 

The family move to Delta Colorado in 1939 where she...

Mar 15, 2019

Gertrude Annebell Smith passed into her next journey March 15, 2019 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. She was born to Maude and Milt Sexson on November 2, 1923, in Goodland, Kansas. She is Survived by her son, Don Shull and Barb Aker of Vernal. Granddaughters, Christine and Jack Egger, Benkelman, Nebraska, Kathy and Shaun Webb, Las Vegas, Nevada...

Mar 12, 2019

Services Pending.