Robert “Bob” Yahnel, June 4, 1935 – October 16, 2017
Robert “Bob” Yahnel was born on June 4, 1935, in Helmetta, New Jersey, to Auto and Hazel Yahnel. He died on October 16, 2017, surrounded by his family. Bob Yahnel was a Master…
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James Edward Purcell, January 12, 1933 – September 27, 2017
James Edward Purcell, 84, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on the morning of September 27. A resident of Moab since 1957, He was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on…
Kathryn Gizler
Kathryn Gizler, 90, passed away on September 25, 2017, at Canyonlands Care Center. At Kathryn’s request, cremation will take place and a private service is planned for a later date. Condolences may be…
Michael Bastian, June 12, 1957 – September 13, 2017
Michael Anthon Bastian, 60, of Moab, Utah, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was surrounded by his family and friends who loved him…
Threcia Lenamond, November 29, 1937 – September 17, 2017
Threcia Lenamond, 79, passed away on September 17, 2017, at Moab Regional Hospital. Threcia was born November 29, 1937, in Turkey, Texas, to Clarence and Alsie Hawkins Browning. She was a household engineer…
Ken Bertwell, April 25, 1936 – September 10, 2017
Ken Bertwell, 81, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was our beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle. He was born to Jim and Opal Bertwell…
Suzann Vee Hill
Suzann Vee Hill, 67, passed away in the comfort of her home after battling pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband Michael Eugene Hill; children Barberella Leah Hill, Yancy Eugene Hill (Dalena),…
James Laverne Gregoire, 1947 – 2017
James Laverne Gregoire, a 70-year-old resident of Moab, Utah, passed away on September 13, 2017. In one final act of heroism, he gave his own life to secure the safety of a young…
Ruth Burraston, March 6, 1922 – September 16, 2017
Ruth Burraston passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Ruth was our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was…
Thomas Lee Edwards, 1952 – 2017
Our loving father and husband, Thomas, passed away on Thursday night, September 7, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on July 28, 1952, in Patterson, New Jersey. He worked…