Richard “Rikki” T. Jukes, age 54, of Price, Utah, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Rikki was born on May 13, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Richard Jukes and Maureen Thomas Duarte.

On June 21, 1994 he married Michelle Bethel in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Rikki worked in Wendover, Nevada as an Executive Host for over twenty years. He then later went on to have a career in insurance sales. He loved his work and all the friends he made along the way. He retired in June of 2022 and planned to travel. Rikki loved spending time with his grandson, camping, going on road trips, and being a host for the Bonneville Speed Week for many years.

Rikki is survived by his daughter, Brielle Jukes and her son, Beckham as well as his other daughter, Alysha Benbo.

He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Michelle Bethel, and his parents, Richard Jukes and Maureen Duarte.

Per Rikki’s wishes; he was cremated. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price and Huntington where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Rikki online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net