All Obituaries

Catherine (Cathy) Louise Rainer left this world on June 18, 2022, to be with our Lord surrounded by her loved ones.  Cathy was born on July 21, 1944, to John Larkin and Jennel Scott in El Paso, Texas.  She graduated from Ysleta High School in 1962.  She married Robert Rainer of El Paso, four children were born to the couple (Melody Rainer of Capitan, NM; Texas Rainer Temple (James D. Temple) of Alpine, TX; RaeLee Rainer Hopkins (Henry Hopkins) of Caballo, NM; Robert D. Rainer,...

Maria Lorisa Gallego- daughter, sister, mother, and friend to all went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 12, 2022.   Lorisa, as she was known by those closest to her, was born on December 1, 1943 to Ben and Amelia Gallego in Alpine, Texas.  After attending Alpine Centennial School she combined her affectionate personality with her love of feeding people, working in the Sul Ross State University cafeteria for more than twenty years.  She then moved onto Alpine ISD...

Heaven gained an Angel early morning June 11th, 2022. Jennibelle Denham passed into Jesus’ loving arms. She was undoubtedly greeted by her mom and dad, Velma and Joe Denham. Oh, what a celebration there was on those golden streets by the pearly gates!!    Graveside services for Jennibelle will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Llano Cemetery with Reverend Stacey Nobles serving as funeral celebrant.    Jennibelle was born in...

Ben Krauskopf, Jr. (also known as Junior to many) age 57 of Del Rio, Texas passed away on June 10, 2022 in San Angelo, Texas after a courageous battle with ALS.   Ben was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Bennie and Joan Krauskopf on November 15, 1964. He grew up in Del Rio and graduated from Del Rio High School. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Roxanne Marie Krauskopf. Ben was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing and camping.  He also loved gardening...

Antonio (Tony) Munoz Pacheco, of Marfa, passed away on June 9, 2022 in Marfa, Texas.   Visitation will be between 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 17, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church in Marfa.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Merced Cemetery in Marfa.  Arrangements are by Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.   Antonio (Tony) Munoz Pacheco was born in Marfa, Texas to Mariana Munoz and Antonio Pacheco on September 9, 1943. He has a...

Dan Bihl Dunagan, age 73, departed to heaven May 17, 2022. Dan was born August 31, 1948 in Monahans, Texas to Robert L. Dunagan and Elizabeth Dan Bihl Dunagan. In high school, Dan loved playing guitar with his rock band, driving his ‘55 Chevy, and playing football. Always a Lobo, Dan played football for the Monahans Loboes in high school and then, upon entering college, he became a Sul Ross Lobo. Dan graduated from Sul Ross State University with a business degree in 1974. During that...

Bettye Lynn McGehee, 71, gave her final solo performance on May 4, 2022 quietly in her home after a short illness. She joined Heaven’s Orchestra after 66 years of performances that started with a gifted violin at 5 years of age. Her mother’s gift along with several decades of lessons, created a musical path for Bettye that included Houston’s Junior Symphony (tours of Great Britain, Mexico, and Europe), All State Symphony, a bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from...

On Monday, May 2nd, 2022, Luz Z. Ochoa, of Marfa, closed her eyes to her earthly home and was so gloriously welcomed to her heavenly home, she was 86. Luz was born on March 1, 1936, in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to Guillermo Zubia and Concepcion (Galindo) Zubia.  Luz married the love of her life Esteban Ochoa and together they built a loving and caring home. Luz was laid to rest on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Ochoa Family Cemetery in Presidio County. Those preceding Luz in...

Patricia Shely Martin, retired rancher, passed away peacefully at her home in Marathon on April 30, 2022.    Pat is survived by her three children:  Ann, husband Walter Miller of Horizon City; Don, wife Bernice McKinney Martin of Marathon; and James, wife Dawn Quent Martin of Midland. Her husband of 60+ years, Biddy Martin, preceded her in death in 2010.   Her grandchildren are Wesley and Lori, Cody and Leslee, Juston and Norma, Weldon and Benita, Shely and Ryan...

On Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022, Luz Aranda Becerra, 97 of Marfa, Texas, with her beloved family by her side, moved to her Heavenly home. Luz was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. Luz was born in Mexico on December 31, 1924, to the late Demtrio Aranda and Maria (Ponce) Aranda.  She married the love of her life, the late...