Recent Obituaries

Jan 10, 2023

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) ,...

Jan 7, 2023

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...

Dec 27, 2022

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...

Dec 25, 2022

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...

Dec 23, 2022

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...

Dec 10, 2022

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...

Dec 2, 2022

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;...

Dec 1, 2022

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...

Nov 30, 2022

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...

Nov 23, 2022

Manuela Leos Aguilar, 95, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 12, 1927 to Juana Cervantez and Genaro Aguilar in Terlingua, Texas. Manuela was a selfless woman and spent most of her time serving her community by working at the Nutrition Center in Marfa up until her retirement. Manuela was...

Nov 22, 2022

Josefina “Josie” Vasquez, 94, of Marfa, Texas passed away on November 22, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Josie was born in Marfa, Texas to Jose and Cosme Velasco on December 11, 1927. Josie & Armando Vasquez from Casa Piedra, Texas were married on February 20, 1946. They were married for 76 years.

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Nov 12, 2022

Janice Wilder Smith passed away on November 12, 2022, in hospice care in Brownwood, TX. She was born May 9, 1926, in central Texas, the youngest of 8 children. She met Larry Smith, and they were married in 1948. Together they built a life that took them to New Orleans, Houston, and Dallas, before finally settling in Alpine, TX...

Nov 9, 2022

Mary Olympia Chaisson Henderson, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Georgetown, Texas. She was born October 4, 1933 to Maurice Anthony Chaisson and Blanche Tomplait Chaisson in Port Arthur, Texas.

In her late teens and early 20’s Mary worked at a local drug store, Den Russ Pharmacy. She worked as a cashier...

Nov 7, 2022

Baudilio “Leo” Garcia, age 89, of Huntington Beach, California, was called home November 7, 2022 to be with his wife, Alice and his son, Leo. He was born May 20, 1933 in Marathon, Texas to Marcos Garcia and Irene Ureta. Leo was the youngest in his family and had three older brothers - Magdaleno, Alberto and Liborio; and three...

Nov 7, 2022

Anita Sue Balog passed away on November 7, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022  at 11:00 at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, officiating will be Kirk Betz...

Nov 4, 2022

On November 4, 2022, Herminia “Minnie” Salcido was called to The Kingdom of God to join the love of her life for eternal rest.

Viewing will be on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., praying of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. by Rosella Salmon....

Nov 2, 2022

Wanda Laquita Baker (née Willis), 92, of Alpine, passed away on November 2, 2022, in Alpine.

Her family will be receiving friends beginning at 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 10 at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 11 at the Alpine Church of Christ where Laquita was a...

Oct 28, 2022

Michael Garcia Muniz Sr. born October 26, 1969 in Alpine, Texas, was called home October 27, 2022, after an unexpected hospitalization.  He was preceded in death by his father, Cruz Huerta Muniz, Sr, Alpine, TX, and his brother, Cruz Garcia Muniz, Jr, Alpine, TX and his sister Martha Garcia Muniz, Alpine.  He is survived by his sister Annabel Muniz...

Oct 21, 2022

Katharine Ann Crockett Davis was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a gifted concert pianist whose rich alto voice was often lifted to praise Jesus Christ.

Katharine made her debut in Havre, Montana on August 26, 1934. She was welcomed by her parents Jean & John Crockett, her brother John and sister Margery (Tede). (Little...

Oct 15, 2022

Reid Hampton McClellan was born to Robley (Bob) McClellan and Grace Oweta McClellan on April 27, 1940, in Colorado City, Texas. He was nearly born on the Spade Ranch but luckily, they made it to the Colorado City hospital just in time.

After Reid’s birth, Bob left the cattle punchers way of life and purchased a small...