Recent Obituaries
Bill Waters
Oct 23, 2026
Bill Waters, a gentle soul with an enormous heart, passed away on October 23, 2026. Born on July 30, 1950, in Ray, Arizona, Bill was the beloved son of Betty Waters and adopted father Henry Armstrong, who raised him with unwavering love and care. He was predeceased by his cherished parents but leaves behind a family and community that will...
Macky Shackelford
Oct 22, 2026
Macky Jay Shackelford passed into Eternal Life on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Born on May 22, 1940, Macky grew up in Marathon and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He passed at the age of 86 years, 153 days.
Macky was born to Lyndell and Merle Gulihur Shackelford in Brewster County, the youngest of four children. At the...
Guadalupe "Lupita" Castano
Oct 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Guadalupe “Lupita” Castano
Services for Lupita will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marfa. The recitation of the Holy Rosary begins at 9:30 a.m. and the Funeral Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Cementerio de la Merced.
We remember and celebrate the life of our beloved cousin, Guadalupe...
Henry Cornelio Ramirez
Oct 11, 2026
Henry Cornelio (Indio) Ramirez, 69, of Alpine, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family.
Henry was born on October 1, 1957, in Alpine, Texas, to Cornelio C. and Cecilia Ramos Ramirez and was the first baby to be born at the newly opened Brewster County Memorial Hospital in Alpine.
Henry graduated from Alpine High School...
Arthur O. Pattillo
Oct 7, 2026
Should you have had the privilege of meeting Arthur, you would have been greeted by his big smile, joyful personality, and the feeling that you were his best friend. Arthur wanted everyone to feel loved. If you never had the opportunity to know him, it truly was your loss.
Arthur O. Pattillo was born on July 27, 1959, in Rochester, New...
Margarita Urquidez
Oct 5, 2026
Margarita “Margie” Urquidez, a longtime resident of Alpine, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on September 18, 1942, in Shafter, Texas, she moved to Alpine with her family as an infant. She attended Centennial School and graduated from Alpine High School in 1962.
Margie dedicated much of her working life to serving others. She...
Alfonso Ramos
Sep 27, 2026
Alfonso Ramos, 89, of Alpine, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026.
Alfonso was born on September 30, 1937, in Alpine, Texas, to Solomon and Josefina Ramos.
Alfonso proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Light Weapons Infantryman in Korea. His military service was a source of great pride, and he remained a proud veteran throughout his...
John Daniel McCrory
Sep 7, 2026
John Daniel McCrory was born on January 25, 1938, to Roy L. and Othella Daniel McCrory in Lubbock, TX. The family lived in Amherst, TX, a small town northwest of Lubbock where John started elementary school. In 1945 as World War II was ending, his father was drafted into the U.S. Army and the family traveled via train and troop...
Luz Maria Valencia
Sep 3, 2026
Luz Valencia, 64, passed away on September 3, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1962, in Pecos, Texas to Juan and Virtudes Valencia.
Luz dedicated many years of her life working at Safeway in Alpine, Texas and as a home care provider in San Angelo, Texas. More than anything, she always took care of her family. She always knew how...
Gayle F. Lewis
Aug 30, 2026
Mrs. Gayle F. Lewis passed on Sunday morning, Aug. 30, 2026, aged 82. She is survived by her son, Aaron C. Lewis of Las Vegas, NV, her daughter, Shari Turney of Alpine, TX, her beloved sister, Charlsie Wyerts of Alpine, her four grandchildren, her great grandchildren and four lovely nieces. She greatly enjoyed the fellowship she had within her church...
Jack Weldon Smith
Aug 29, 2026
Our Dad, Jack Weldon Smith passed away at home on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Dad was born on January 28, 1945, in Dumas, Texas to Hazel Elizabeth (Palmer) Smith and Weldon Raymond Smith, who have both preceded him in death. Dad was also preceded in death by his older brother Arthur “Art” Lewis Smith, his sister-in-law Esther Smith, his mother-in-law...
Dora Delia Vega Rojo
Aug 20, 2026
Our beloved mother, Dora Delia Vega Rojo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, in Odessa, TX, with her children at her side. Dora was born in Ft. Stockton, TX, on April 2, 1954 to Tomas Granado Vega and Teresa Fierro Vega. She attended Centennial School and Alpine High School where she played volleyball and was a cheerleader. She married...
Berta Flores Valenzuela
Aug 20, 2026
Our beloved Berta Valenzuela passed away peacefully, surrounded by the warmth of her family, on August 20, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1942, to Guadalupe and Esperanza Flores in El Paso, Texas. She grew up in Fabens and proudly graduated from Texas Western College in 1966, later pursuing her postgraduate education at Sul Ross State University, where she...
Luciana Valenzuela
Aug 9, 2026
With great love and heartfelt remembrance, the family of Luciana “Chana” Valenzuela announces her peaceful passing on August 9, 2026, in Alpine, Texas. Born on June 9, 1932, in the warm, close-knit community of Terlingua, Texas, Luciana's life became a tapestry woven with resilience, devotion, and boundless affection, all of which rippled through each generation she embraced.
Luciana—cherished by so many...
Salvador G. Cardona
Aug 1, 2026
Salvador Cardona, age 89, of Fort Davis, passes away due to respiratory complications, on August 1, 2026, in Odessa, Texas.
Visitation will take place at the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 PM. The following day, the recitation of the most Holy Rosary will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at St....
William Henry Doherty
Jul 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, William "Will" Doherty, affectionately known by many as "Wild Bill."
Will was born on January 23, 1983 in Cottonwood, AZ, to Henry and Corrie Doherty, who both preceded him in death.
Will graduated from Alpine High School in 2001 and went on to attend Texas...
Apolinaria "Pola" Rodriguez
Jul 13, 2026
Apolinaria "Pola" Rodriguez, a life long resident of Alpine was called home to glory on July 13, 2026 at the age of 95.
Services for Pola will take place at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The Recitation of the most holy rosary will begin at 9:30 am and the funeral mass will follow...
Connie White
Jul 12, 2026
Connie White, 85, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Idaho. She was born on June 9, 1941, and lived a life marked by faith, love, creativity, and quiet strength.
Connie retired from the Criminal Justice Department at Sul Ross State University after many years of dedicated service. She was an intelligent, articulate, and talented woman whose kindness, humor,...
Vicki Kempf Harris
Jul 8, 2026
Victoria "Vicki" Kempf Harris
Victoria "Vicki" Kempf Harris, 64, passed away on July 8, 2026. A lifelong resident of Terlingua Ghost Town, Texas, Vicki was a beloved member of the Big Bend community whose spirit was as wild and beautiful as the desert she called home.
Vicki is survived by her three children, Elena, Viola, and Hance; her sister, Elizabeth...
Joe Jerry Juarez
Jul 2, 2026
Joe Jerry Juarez, lovingly known as “El Tio,” passed away on July 2, 2026, in Big Spring, Texas. He was born on March 21, 1935, in Alpine, Texas, a place that remained closely tied to the rhythms of his life and the memories he shared with so many.
Joe Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He later...
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