All Obituaries

Brandon Keith White, 52, of Fort Davis, Texas passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. Brandon was born in Lubbock, Texas on December 7, 1967 to Ronnie White and Glenda Robertson White. He was a Fish and Wildlife Technician for Texas Parks and Wildlife. He is survived by his wife Leticia Hartnett, his parents Ronnie and Glenda White, a daughter, Cortnee , a son Ryder, and brothers Cody and Lance. Alpine Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with his...

Tomas Salgado, a man of honor and dignity who became the patriarch of a family of 10 loving children, whose life was shaped living on the land of Northern Mexico and Far West Texas, passed peacefully away the night of Friday, July 24, 2020 surrounded by family in Marfa. He turned 98 years old in June. He was Papa to his daughters and sons and to all his extended family. The homes he shared for 69 years of marriage with his late wife and mother of their children, Abigail Aranda Salgado,...

Ellery Pat Aufdengarten, "Elrod", 62, died at the ranch south of Marfa in the saddle on July 17, 2020. It was his dream to be a rancher. He lived and died that dream. It rained that afternoon, a good day. Public viewing will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 between 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home for anyone who would like to go. The family will not be in attendance at that time. Masks are required at the funeral home. A private family graveside service will be...

Susie Doris Colwell, 96 of Alpine entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 at Focus Care at Fort Stockton.  Susie was born on October 21st, 1923 in Alpine, Texas to B.K. Colwell and Maudie Eva (Roberts) Colwell.  She was a resident of Alpine and Brewster County for over 57 years. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 pm with Joe Greer Denham, III serving as Funeral Celebrant.  Susie was a dedicated hard worker and a member of the Baptist...

Charles Rudder (Chuck) 54, form Alpine, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on June 29th, 2020. Chuck born and raised in Alpine. He lived most of his life in Alpine and loved to spend most of his time down south. He was a hard worker and loved his job at the McDonald Observatory where he worked many years. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Gracie (Nell) Rudder and one brother, Bill Witcher. Chuck is survived by his wife Shari, two stepdaughters, Monica Skinner and husband...

On Sunday, June 28th, 2020, Ernesto Bermudez, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 70. Ernesto was born on April 26, 1950 to Eulalio Morales Bermudez and Maria Zamarron and was a lifelong resident of Alpine, TX. On May 2, 1970 he was married to his wife Angela Bruns and just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Ernesto worked as a building manager for Dr. Malone Hill, MD. He enjoyed building homes and chasing the UPS delivery truck for packages. He had a...

  It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and great friend.  Leocadio “Lucky” S. Portillo lifelong resident of Alpine, Texas closed his eyes to his earthly home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 with his beloved wife by his side, he was 80. Lucky was born on February 1st, 1940 in Alpine, Texas to Adan Portillo and Antonia (Sanchez) Portillo.  He later met and married the love of his life Rebecca Chavez...

Vernelle Pirtle of Lubbock, Texas passed away on May 17, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

David Rogers Moore, 70, passed peacefully into the arms of God the night of May 8, 2020, surrounded by his wife Zane Switzer Moore, and his three children, Brandi Arnold, Braydon Moore, and Dagan Moore.  He entered this world as the only child of Edward and Mojella Moore on December 27, 1949, in Alpine, Texas.  He lived in Alpine his entire life. A graduate of both Alpine High School (1968) and Sul Ross State University (1972).  He married Zana on December 31,...

Libby Bumpas, 61, beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 5, 2020. She entered this world on August 22, 1958 in Madisonville, TX, first-born child, to Ted and Margaret Bumpas. She is survived by her sister Martha Bumpas; sister Beth Bumpas Kerzee; sister Emily Haj and brother David B. Bumpas. Libby is also survived by 5 nephews; Jordan, Kyle, Kevin, Levi and Julian and 1 niece; Sarah. She was a great-aunt to Zephyr Kerzee. Libby enjoyed attending church, singing,...