All Obituaries

Berta Natera Fierro of Alpine, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Midland, Texas at the age of 91, surrounded by the love and support of her family. Berta was born on June 26, 1929, in Alpine, Texas to Alfonso and Anita Torres Natera. She was the third child of five siblings. She was a devout Christian woman of faith and a proud member of the Guadalupanas at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. She loved the company of her family and friends. She gave us so many memories that...

Patrick “Trey” Anthony Ward February 9, 1993-June 4, 2021 "I am grateful for every precious moment life offers me. It allows me to see the miracle in each experience." - Emmanuel Dagher Patrick “Trey” Anthony Ward, loving son, left us on June 4, 2021, to join his heavenly Father. Since his birth on February 9, 1993, in Odessa, Texas, Trey shared his wisdom, curiosity, and passion for life with all he encountered. The impact of his presence continues to echo...

Agripino Austria Uniforme, 62 years of age, of Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines, passed away on May 25th, 2021 in Presidio, Texas USA.   Rosary will be 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 1st  at Sta. Teresa De Jesus Parish Church, Presidio, Texas.   Funeral mass will be held 12:30 P.M.  Wednesday, June 2nd  at Sta. Teresa De Jesus Parish Church, Presidio, Texas with the Fr. Mike Alquino, officiating.   His body will be cremated.  In the future we will be...

On May 24, 2021, our Beloved mother Merced, with family by her side, passed into Heaven.  She was greeted by her loving mother, whom she never knew, and by her brothers and father. Merced was born on September 8, 1934 in Marfa, Texas to Santos (Saldana) Cortez and Carlos Cortez.  She attended Blackwell School in Marfa.  She was a faithful Catholic and loved being a Guadalupana.  She attended Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church faithfully.  Our mother was a longtime...

With the Love of her beloved family by her side, Luz Ybarra entered the Gates of Paradise to the warm embrace of her beloved Savior on May 23, 2021, she was 92. Born on May 12, 1929, to Jesus Magallanes and Teresa Reyes.  She was married to the love of her life for over 50 years and together they made there home in Alpine and had seven children. Praying of the Most Holy Rosary was recited on May 29, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial following at Holy Angles Cemetery in Alpine, Texas...

Michael Terry Segura, 76, of Fort Davis, went home to Heaven on Friday, May 21, 2021. Terry was born on June 15, 1944, in Corpus Christi to Ovey & Margaret Segura. He was the eldest of 8 children and was raised in Port Arthur, Texas. In February of 1962, he married Sue Stokes and eventually became the proud father of 3 daughters, Karen, Betsy and Ellen. Terry was a decorated military veteran of the Vietnam War. In 1968, he voluntarily signed up to join the Marines and was a Corporal in...

On May 19, 2021, after a long illness Georgia Ann Dumas ended her earthly career as animal caretaker extraordinaire to ascend to an all-pervasive higher consciousness realm (which some of us call Heaven). She was born on December 6, 1957, in Hamilton, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Fort Worth, and Aledo, before settling in Alpine. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, and two children (one of whom is her favorite, but we’re still uncertain of which). Like most legends,...

Billy Eugene Cowell, 86, of Alpine, Texas, passed away May 15, 2021, at his residence in Alpine. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Kokernot Lodge amphitheater at 11 a.m. with Dick Zimmer officiating.  Billy was born in Alpine on Oct. 12, 1934, to Charles C. “Charlie” and Louise Cowell. He married Betty Stapleton of Balmorhea on May 24, 1959. He graduated Alpine High School, Sul Ross State College with a B.S. in chemistry and math, and the...

Gordie Sanborn was born May 23, 1943, and left this world on May 12, 2021. He was an adventurer whoose journey led him from his birthplace in Springfield, Vt., to Detroit, Mich., to Colorado, to Alaska, to Alpine, Texas. In the summer in Alaska he fished commercially, and in the winter he used his extraordinary carpenter skills, leaving his mark on many a building in Ninilchik, his home for many years. He loved rocks. Agates brought him to Texas, but Martha, his beloved wife, is why he...

On May 11, 2021, with the Love and Compassion of Jesus Christ, Diana V. Torres 63 of San Angelo, Texas entered eternal life with her beloved family by her side. Diana was born on September 3, 1957, to Juan Valencia and Virtudes (Ybarra) Valencia in Pecos, Texas.  Diana was a homemaker and had lived with her husband Ramon Valdez in San Angelo for 21 years. Visitation for Diana will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home Geeslin...