All Obituaries

Johnny Nunez Razo, passed away on 09/16/2021 in Marfa TX. Rosary will be 09/21/2021 @ 9:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on 09/21/2021 at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marfa TX with Father Mata.   Burial will follow at Merced Cemetery.   Arrangements are by Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, Alpine TX.   Johnny was born in Fort Davis, TX to Juan and Ida Razo on 11/12/1939.  He attended school in Fort Davis...

Modesto Espinoza, a lifelong resident of Alpine, Texas closed his eyes to his earthly home on September 8, 2021, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center, with his beloved family by his side.  Modesto was born on April 27, 1927, in Alpine, Texas to Manuel and Esiquiel Espinoza.  He was a cowboy and a carpenter by trade.  Praying of the Most Holy Rosary was held on Monday, September 13th, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial...

John Wesley Marsh, 92, of Ft. Davis, Texas passed away on August 25, 2021, at his home in Limpia Crossing. John was born in Summit, New Jersey to Forrest and Florence Marsh.  Florence was visiting her sister at the time, but the family made its home in Queens Village, New York City.  John attended Jamaica High School, Hofstra University and New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute.  He was a United States Army veteran having served in Germany in the aftermath of...

Francisco “Pancho” Yslas, 74, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on August 19, 2021. He was born on April 1,1947, to Andres and Enriqueta Yslas in El Paso, Texas. After graduating from Jefferson High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Marksman M-14, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal and two Purple Hearts. He moved back to...

We mourn the loss of a great man and encourage any and all who knew him to remember his kindness, cheerful smile and compassion.  Leon B. “Shorty” Cash, passed away peacefully August 16, 2021 at the age of 75.  He is preceded in death by parents Louisa Bullis Najar, Leon Parker Cash Sr., sisters Pauline and Yolanda Cash, brother Manuel Najar, Jr.  Survived by wife Gloria J. Cash, loving father of son’s Mark Cash wife Isabel, Roger Cash and daughter Norma...

Ella Teague was born in Ft Davis, Texas in 1934 to Barney William Teague & Maude Adele Cooksey Teague as child number 8.  Her 50 years of teaching showed her love of education and was a gift that touched many lives over the years as Coach, Counselor, and Teacher.  She was never satisfied with just one college degree, but worked to fulfill her education dreams with multiple, as is evidenced in her professional bio. Her most recent standing was that of Professor Emeritus of...

Manuel David Carrillo, Jr., “Chaluga”, 52, of Alpine, Texas passed away on August 3, 2021, at his son’s home in Midland, Texas surrounded by the love and support of his family. Chaluga was born in Alpine, Texas to Manuel and Jesusita “Jessie” Carrillo on July 11, 1969. He attended school and graduated from Alpine High School. During his school years, he enjoyed playing baseball, football, basketball, and working in welding. Chaluga worked for many years at...

Mr. Frank Granado Martinez, 77 of Marfa, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  Mr. Martinez was born on October 8, 1943, in Fort Davis, Texas to Manuel and Josefina Martinez.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Father Victorino Loresca will serve as Funeral Celebrant; burial will take place at El Merced Cemetery.  Those serving as pallbearers will be Isaiah Martinez,...