All Obituaries

Roy Thomas McBride passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2023, on a ranch near Alpine Texas.  He was almost 87 years old, and resided in Alpine, Texas most of his life.   He was an international wildlife biologist, entrepreneur, inventor, manufacturer, and rancher.   He married Jere Jean Johnson of San Antonio, Texas in 1957, and they are both survived by three children (Rocky, Randy, Rowdy), his daughter-in-laws Monica and Mistie, five grandchildren (Cougar, Caleb, Micah,...

Juan Anaya Chavez, Jr. of Alpine, Texas passed away on May 12, 2023, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 91 from health issues. Juan Chavez was born on July 29, 1931, in Terlingua to Lucia Anaya and Juan Gomez Chavez.  He was born and raised, until his teenage years, in Terlingua along with his brothers Manuel and Alfonso, and two sisters Manuela Vega and Josephina Iniguez.  He liked adventuring throughout the area of the mines where his family...

Silvestra Lara Molinar of Fort Davis passed away at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas on Saturday May 6th, 2023 at the age of 92.  Silvestra was born on January 30, 1931 to Brijido Dutchover Lara and Maria Quiroz Lara in Fort Davis, Texas. She said she finished fourth grade & continued to practice and improve by reading the Bible and newspapers.  She made a living as a self-employed housekeeper. She was married to Florencio (Lencho) Molinar and they had 2 children;...

Dora G. Henry was 101 years old and lived in Fort Davis, Texas. Dora Henry passed away on May 1, 2023, at about 10:15 a.m. in New Braunfels, Texas hospital. Dora G. Henry was born on January 5, 1922, to parents Alfredo and Nora Granado in Fort Davis, Texas. Dora attended school in Fort Davis, Texas. She later married Allen Allworth Henry and was the mother of seven children Bob Henry, Nancy Henry, Earl Henry, Richard Henry, John Henry, Terry Henry, and Beverly Cooper.  Dora is survived...

Joseph Paul Milder was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  He and his wife Carolyn were longtime residents of Alpine, TX.  He was a lifelong fan of baseball. It didn't matter too much who was playing, but definitely a fan of the Braves and Rangers.  His introduction to baseball came from the Assumption Seminary in San Antonio while he was a student in the 1950s. He spent much of his life as a mechanic and metal fabricator (mechanics and fabrication were...

Christopher Paul Chavez, 33, of Early, Texas went to his heavenly home on April 8, 2023 surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. Chris was born in Alpine, Texas on October 13, 1989. He was known for his humor, sarcasm, and great passion for everything he loved. He was a lover of all sports at all levels, but was fiercely loyal to the Texas Longhorns, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, and any team his father was coaching. Chris brought joy with his mischievous smile and...

Acencion Garcia, 87, of Alpine, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Midland, TX. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic at Church with Mass to follow.  Burial will follow at the Holy Angels Cemetery, Alpine TX. Acencion was born June 2, 1935, in Castolon National Park, TX to Tubercio and Magdelena Silvas Garcia. He grew up in Castolon, TX in the Magdalena House and made history by cutting the ribbon when the Magdalena House...

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid …” John 14:1 John “Jay” William Ward, age 90, of Fort Davis, Texas, passed away on Sunday 2 April, 2023 in Alpine, Texas. John was born on 21 May, 1932 to John Irby and Cora Ellie (Cole) Ward in Gainesville, Texas (Cooke County). He was the fifth child–the first son–of eight children. Jay moved with his parents and siblings to Denver City in 1946 where he attended school and earned his high...

Betty Lou Grimm, age 92, passed away April, 1, 2023 in Crane, Texas. Betty was born December 12, 1930 in Trenton, New Jersey to Henry Cain and Josephine Palmer Cain.  Betty worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved family and friends, reading, and traveling with a companion.  Betty had no family survivors except for friends she considered family.  No services are planned.  Her ashes will be interred in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery, Jomis River,...