Recent Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Born Elizabeth Clare Magers on March 23, 1976 at Odessa Regional Medical Center to her parents Hugh Magers and Joan Magers.  Called Clare from the beginning by her family, her older sister of 11 years, Laura, often called her Clare Bear or Baby Clare. She was the youngest of her five female cousins, older only than her one male...

Jan 29, 2023

Eusebio Ramirez gained his angel wings on January 29, 2023.

He was born in Marfa, Texas on March 5, 1938 to Jose and Sista Ramirez. He attended Marfa High School and was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Eusebio worked at Safeway for 29 years and American National Insurance for 24 years. He...

Jan 29, 2023

Billy Gene Roberts, 82, better known to everyone as Ike Roberts from Marathon, entered eternal rest on January 29, 2023. Ike was born November 26, 1940, in Alpine Texas to Travis and Polly Roberts. He was raised in Marathon, Texas and grew up working on the family ranch and the Catto Gage Ranch. He attended Sul Ross State University...

Jan 27, 2023

Elena Rios Fierro, age 80, of Alpine, Texas passed away on January 27, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Elena was born on June 12, 1942 to Ines and Lucia Rios in Paso San Antonio, Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua. She married Felipe S. Fierro, Sr. and was the mother of Daniel N. Rios, Jr., Retired Brewster County Clerk Berta Rios-Martinez, Felipe...

Jan 22, 2023

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...

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.

...

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...