Recent Obituaries
Rosa Elva Madrid
Apr 7, 2024
Rosa Elva Madrid, a beloved teacher's aide in Candelaria and Presidio, Texas, who had a great sense of joy from being around her students, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Candelaria, Texas. She was born on September 27, 1951, in San Antonio del Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico.Rosa was known for her passion for fishing, spending quality time with her family,...
Oliver Lee O'Bryant
Apr 6, 2024
Oliver “Olie” Lee O'Bryant passed away on April 6, 2024, in Alpine, Texas, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Born on September 20, 1949, in Del Rio, Texas. He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1967. After high school he attended Uvalde Junior College, then was employed constructing the development of...
Travis Leo Tucker
Apr 4, 2024
Long time Alpine resident, businessman and civic leader, Travis Tucker, passed away at his home among family on April 4th.
Born to parents John and Vera Tucker (Sprott) in Bandera Texas, where he attended high school and would meet and later marry Joslyn Joyce, “JJ”, Wright in 1956. They had four sons before moving to Alpine in 1964 and their fifth...
Vicente Vega Urquidez
Mar 31, 2024
Vicente Vega Urquidez, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this world on March 31st, 2024, in his hometown of Alpine, Texas. Born in the same town on December 16th, 1947, Vicente's legacy will forever be remembered by those whose lives he touched.In his illustrious career, Vicente worked diligently for the Santa Fe Railroad, the Texas Highway Department, Sul Ross...
Manuela B. Granado
Mar 29, 2024
Manuela B. Granado, a beloved homemaker for her passion for cooking, gardening, raising chickens, passed away in Ft. Davis, Texas at the age of 88. Born in Ft. Davis on June 20, 1935, she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.In her lifetime, Manuela lovingly nurtured her children and grandchildren, creating a home filled with love and...
Warren L. Bain
Mar 28, 2024
Warren L. Bain, a dedicated firefighter and law enforcement officer in the U.S. Forest Service of New Mexico, has sadly passed away in Alpine, Texas on March 28, 2024. Born on September 17, 1943, Warren's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to serving and protecting his community.Throughout his career, Warren displayed courage and selflessness in the face of danger,...
John Howard Finley
Mar 25, 2024
John Howard Finley of Alpine, TX passed away Monday, March 25th in El Paso, Texas at 87 years old. John was born on December 12, 1936 in Marfa, TX to Mae Howard and Merrit Finley. He will be forever remembered as a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.Recalling his childhood, he described it as wild and free. He was...
Alejandro Franco Leos
Mar 13, 2024
Alex “Binky” Leos, 59, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on March 13, 2024, peacefully in his home. Born on September 10, 1964, to Alejandro and Lola Leos, Alex leaves behind a legacy of love and community service and leadership. Raised in Marfa, Texas, Alex graduated from Marfa High, where he met his high school sweetheart and lifelong love,...
Ildefonso Celaya
Mar 10, 2024
Ildefonso S. Celaya, also known as Poncho, age 89, of Alpine, Texas was called to his eternal home on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center.Poncho was born August 1, 1934 to Maria Santiago Celaya and Federico Celaya in San Vicente, Texas. On December 2, 1957, he married Berta Gallego. After residing in Marathon, Texas for 29...
Alice Jones Harris
Mar 7, 2024
Alice Jones Harris was born July 19, 1934, In El Paso, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. George and Lillian Jones. Alice lived on the Double Circle Ranch in Eagle Creek, Arizona, where her father George Jones was a rancher, and ran large numbers of cattle there until 1936. Due to financial and governmental issues, George then moved 22,000 head of...
Olive Hill Snow
Mar 7, 2024
Olive Evelyn Hill Snow passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on March 7, 2024. Born in Alpine, TX on December 6, 1921 to Eva May Hinson and Jesse James Harding Hill, she survived the Great Depression and spent her incredibly interesting childhood in Texas and Arkansas.
Olive graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1939...
Ismael Javier Vega
Feb 15, 2024
Ismael Javier Vega, known for his dedication to his career at B & S Services, passed away in Alpine, Texas. Born in Alpine on April 26, 2000, Ismael, or "IJ" to those who knew him best, touched the lives of many with his vibrant personality and a heart full of love.
One of the fondest memories cherished by those who knew...
Pilar Llanez
Feb 15, 2024
Pilar H. Llanez passed away at the age of 90 and was a resident of Alpine, TX. Pilar was born to the late Ursolo & Catarina Llanez. Pilar came from a family of ten children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Santos Lopez, Catarina Garcia, his brothers Felix, Laco, granddaughter Kaitlyn Llanez, son-in-law George Ramos, and great-granddaughters...
Catarina S. Rivera
Feb 11, 2024
Catarina S. Rivera, a loving housewife and devoted mother, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1935, in Marfa, Texas. Catarina was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for taking care of her grandchildren.
Born to Martin and Sara Sotelo, Catarina...
David M. De La O
Feb 10, 2024
On February 10th, 2024, David M. De La O was welcomed into his heavenly home. Born in Alpine, Texas on April 14th, 1955, David lived a life that was as bold and unyielding as the West Texas sunsets.
A combination of survival street smarts, the cunning of Tuco, (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly), and the true grit spirit of...
Daniel Montoya Celaya
Feb 6, 2024
Daniel Montoya Celaya, known to loved ones as Danny, passed on February 6, 2024, in his hometown of Alpine, Texas.
Born on April 6, 1989, in Alpine, Texas, Danny's presence illuminated the lives of those fortunate enough to know him. As we reflect on his journey and the impact he had on all who were blessed to cross paths with him,...
Homer Mills
Feb 5, 2024
Homer Ferguson Mills, a native of Alpine, Texas passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, February 5, 2024 in Houston, Texas after many months battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was a rancher, conservationist, wildlife enthusiast and a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Homer was born in Alpine, Texas on April 1,1952 and grew up on the family ranch in...
Kathleen Holland Olsen
Feb 3, 2024
Kathleen Holland Olsen, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 89 in Hurst, Texas. Born on July 24, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, Kathleen lived a remarkable life filled with elegance, charm, and no-nonsense practicality. She was a devoted rancher who cherished her beautiful ranch in West Texas and deeply valued her friends and family. Kathleen's wisdom...
Antonio Nunez
Jan 27, 2024
Antonio Nunez, Jr., 80, “Tony or Chito” as he was known to family, beloved father and spouse was called to his eternal resting place on January 27, 2024. He entered this world on December 26, 1943 in Marfa, Texas, born to Antonio and Carmen Nunez.
Tony graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary School and Marfa High School. He married his...
Rosendo Marquez Evaro
Jan 26, 2024
Rosendo Marquez Evaro was born on September 30, 1932. He passed away, surrounded by his family on January 26, 2024. He was 91 years old. He was the son of Rosendo Acosta Carrasco and Pascuala Morales Marquez. His mother passed away when he was 3 months old and he was raised by his father’s sister Victar and husband Pablo Evaro...
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