Recent Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesus Hernandez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 11, 2021

Raul W. Ramos, 77 of Alpine, Texas entered eternal life on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center with his beloved family by his side.

Raul was born on November 10, 1944, in Terlingua, Texas to Juan C. Ramos and Jesusita (White) Ramos.  Raul later met and married the love of his life Sylvia...

Dec 8, 2021

Maria Cindy Huertas, 59, of Odessa, passed away on December 8, 2021 in Odessa.

Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis, Texas with...

Dec 8, 2021

James William Wells (Jim Bill), perished from this world On December 8, 2021, after succumbing to illness.

He was born in Marfa, Texas on March 4, 1952, to Oscar Thomas “Tommy” Wells Jr. of Marfa, Texas and Bernice Wade Wells of Brownwood, Texas. Being the son of a rancher, Jim Bill spent much of his childhood and...

Dec 5, 2021

Alice Dominguez Rodriguez, 84, of Morrison, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2021. She was born to Manuela Dominguez on June 21, 1937. Alice was also known as “Pepi”; a nickname she inherited due to her energetic personality.

Alice was raised in Marfa, Texas and graduated from Marfa High School in 1957 and immediately went on to work as a Legal Secretary in Marfa...

Dec 5, 2021

EMS Director and Fire Chief Michael Lane Scudder was called to heaven on the evening of December 5th, 2021.

Funeral services for Mike will be held on Monday, December 13th, 2021, at 3:00 pm at the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Station located at 102 South Second Street, Alpine, Texas 79830. Mike will be laid to...

Dec 2, 2021

At the age of 82, Lucia Valenzuela passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Dec. 2, 2021, two days before her 83rd birthday.

Lucia, known to everyone as Lucy, was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Terlingua, Texas, to Jorge and Jesusita Valenzuela. She graduated from Alpine High School, and soon after she was...

Nov 30, 2021

Mildred Elizabeth Newman Roach of Alpine, Texas passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, following a brief illness she was 87 years old.

Graveside services for Mildred will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11:00 am at Elm Grove Cemetery with Pastor Chris Powel of First Baptist Church in Monahans, Texas.

Mildred was born...

Nov 26, 2021

On November 26, 2021, Alpine lost the greatest man, son, father, husband, grandfather, brother anyone could ask for.  Hector M. Holguin, 65, of Alpine, Texas was a tough Marine who fought and gave his all, he went peacefully while surrounded by his loving family.

Hector was born on January 20, 1956.  He is the son of Victoria...

Nov 24, 2021

Patrick Andrew Downing, 47, passed away November 23, 2021 in Fort Davis, Texas. He was born to Stephen Downing (deceased) and Dianne (Manson) (Downing) Collicott on January 2, 1974.

He attended Sacred Heart Jr. Sr. High School in Salina, Kansas and graduated in 1992. Attended Pratt Jr. College with a track scholarship and then Kansas State University...

Nov 21, 2021

Jesus Glen Valenzuela (Kachoo) passed away on November 21, 2021 in El Paso, Texas after a long illness.  He passed away peacefully having been surrounded by many of his loved ones just hours before.

Born on May 17, 1939 in Alpine, Texas, Kachoo was the son of Tomas and Leonor Valenzuela.  He grew up in Alpine along...

Nov 16, 2021

Abelardo C. Marquez, 77, of Marfa, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2021 following a brief illness.

Abelardo was born on December 10, 1943 to Maria Santos Cordero and Francisco Marquez in San Carlos, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico.  He and his family emigrated to Marfa, Texas in 1953. He became a US citizen on February 21st, 1975....

Nov 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Redmon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 12, 2021

Patricia Garcia Llanez of Alpine, Tx, passed away on November 12, 2021, in Odessa, Tx.

Visitation will be Wednesday November 17, 2021, between 1:00PM and 9:00PM  Chapel Service will be Thursday November 18, 2021, at 10:00AM. with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.

Patricia Garcia Llanez was born August 25, 1942, in Marthon, Tx to Antonio and...

Nov 9, 2021

Judy Turner Sproul was called home to our Lord on November 9, 2021 at her home in Fort  Davis, TX. She passed peacefully surrounded by family.

Judy was born February 23,1946 in Sweetwater, TX to the parents of Essie Mae and Everett  Eugene Turner who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death, step-mother LaNelle  Turner...

Nov 6, 2021

Nov 4, 2021

Dina Sue Turner Sledge, 75, beloved mother and wife, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021.  She was born in Alpine, Texas to the late Cecil “Beke” and Shirley Turner.

Dina is survived by her husband Steve of 57 years, son Steven and wife Zulema of San Antonio, TX, and son Chris and...

Oct 26, 2021

Fort Davis native John Kimball Miller (Kimball), 90, was an aviator, family man, rancher, entrepreneur, and servant leader. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 26, 2021, in Alpine, Texas.  The only child of John Keesey and Lillian Yarbro Miller, Kimball graduated from Fort Davis High School in 1948. Like his father, he attended Texas A&M University, where he studied Animal Husbandry and proudly...

Oct 25, 2021

Aurora Calanche, 69, went home with Jesus on October 24, 2021.  She was born on April 29, 1952, to Manuel and Catherine Calanche in El Paso, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Manny; and nephew, Danny.

She is survived by her sister, Gina; brothers, Dan (Lupe), and...

Oct 18, 2021

Alberto Lara Rojo, also affectionately known as Popo Beto, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven to join the love of his life, Margaret, on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the age of 95. He was born on January 6, 1926 to Ruperto and Marcela Rojo, in Marfa, TX.

Alberto attended segregated Blackwell School in Marfa, TX. He...