All Obituaries

Thomas Leyva, 34, of Alpine, Texas passed away from complications of chronic medical conditions on January 22, 2023. Thomas was born to Arturo Leyva and Naomi Natividad in Alpine, Texas on December 16, 1988. Thomas graduated from Alpine High School in 2007 and he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sul Ross State University in 2015. He worked at Judy’s Bread and Breakfast for the last several years, a place he felt very comfortable and loved.  Thomas was...

Juana V. Armendariz, age 90, of Hacienda de Orientales, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Alpine, Texas.   Juana was born February 8,1932 to Angel Vazquez and Manuela Bustamante in  Hacienda de Orientales, Chihuahua Mexico.  She was married to Concepcion Armendariz and was the mother of Luis Aranda (Lucy Aranda), Elvia Sandate (Martin Sandate) , Concepcion Armendariz Jr, Angel Manuel Armendariz and Jose de la Cruz Armendariz.  She also...

Socorro Nunez Quintana, 98, of Marfa, Texas passed away January 7, 2023 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas. Socorro was born October 30, 1924 to Celso & Amelia Nunez in Grandfalls, Texas.  Socorro worked as a waitress. She was married to Mateo Quintana, Sr. and was the mother to Cruz Quintana. She was also the step mother to Richard Willie and Mateo Quintana. She was preceded in death by her parents Celso and Amelia Nunez, her husband Mateo Quintana, Sr. , step...

In loving memory of Juanita Garcia Muniz, loving mom and homemaker, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 at Val Verde Nursing Home in Del Rio, Texas on December 27, 2022.  She battled Alzheimer’s for many years. She was born on January 5, 1940 in Marathon, Texas to Florentino and Luciana Garcia. She attended grade school in Marathon and then later moved to Alpine with her family where she attended Centennial School and excelled as a basketball player during her time in school...

Armando F. Vasquez, 97, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. Although Mando, as he was known, was born in Marfa, he was raised in Casa Piedra. At this time Casa Piedra was a close-knit ranching community that had about 50 families that lived there and made a living from the land, however the depression brought an end to Casa Piedras prosperity and folks moved to the surrounding towns. Armando lived with his parents Conrado L. Vasquez and Concha H. Vasquez in Casa...

Don G. Slocomb died peacefully on December 22, 2022. Born on March 11, 1934 in Galena Park, he lived a full life. After a year of teaching junior high band, Don decided to pursue his clarinet professionally, earning a master’s degree at the University of Houston and studying at Julliard, polishing his technique in regional orchestras, and finally performing for thirty-three years with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Don and wife Carol long planned to retire to Alpine after twenty-five...

Fred Alvarez, 81, of Marfa, Texas passed away on December 10, 2022, in hospice care in Big Spring, Texas.  Fred Alvarez is survived by his uncle, Miguel Alvarez, of El Paso, Texas. Many other relatives and his long-time friend and caregiver Linda Aguilar of Marfa, Texas.  Fred is preceded in death by his mother Marta Alvarez, Grandmother Catharina Alvarez, Grandfather Victor Alvarez, Aunt Carmen Lafarelle, Uncle Daniel Alvarez, Aunt Antonia Fernanda and Aunt Lucy Ramirez. Fred...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved wife, Mother and Grammy, Rosa Waters Garcia, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2022. Born July 16, 1953, in Alpine, TX. to the late Jesusita Waters and Mack O. Waters. She is preceded in death by Grandfather Franciso Ramirez; Uncles Domingo and Cornelio Ramirez; Aunt Elidora Billings; and sister-in-law Tina Losoya. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Poncho Garcia; son Jason Garcia; daughter-in-law...

  Randolph Roy (Randy) Farmer left this world on Dec. 1, 2022 after a brief illness. Randy was born in 1945 in Seymour, Baylor Co, Texas to George Earl Carley and wife Mary Frances Roch Carley. After Mr. and Mrs. Carley divorced, Mary Frances married C E Farmer. Randy was adopted by his stepfather in 1950. Randy graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas in 1963. He received a music scholarship on the French horn to Lamar Tech in Beaumont. After 2 years of college, Randy was...

Angelita Torres, 86 of Alpine passed away on November 30, 2022, in Alpine.  Angelita Torres was born on August 2,1936 to Leonedez and Santiga Hernandez in Terlingua, TX.  She was a housewife.  Angelita was married to Vidal B Torres, Sr. and was the mother to Vidal Torres, Jr. (Lisa), Frankie, Angel, Sr. (Cecilia), Sylvia Contreras (Esequiel “Zeke” Sr.), and Joel. She is the grandmother of Angel Torres, Jr. (Precilla), Esmeralda (BJ Epson), Julian (Yvonne), Lina...