Recent Obituaries

Apr 30, 2022

Patricia Shely Martin, retired rancher, passed away peacefully at her home in Marathon on April 30, 2022.

Pat is survived by her three children:  Ann, husband Walter Miller of Horizon City; Don, wife Bernice McKinney Martin of Marathon; and James, wife Dawn Quent Martin of Midland. Her husband of 60+ years, Biddy Martin, preceded her...

Apr 6, 2022

On Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022, Luz Aranda Becerra, 97 of Marfa, Texas, with her beloved family by her side, moved to her Heavenly home.

Luz was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren that will...

Apr 5, 2022

With the love of her beloved family by her side, Estela C. Madrid, 83 of Marfa closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened them to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Estela was born in Shafter, Texas on September 16, 1938, to Angel Cabezuela and Leandra (Rodriguez) Cabezuela.  Estela also worked for Victims...

Apr 2, 2022

Betsy Lou Brown of Marfa, Texas passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas.  She died of natural causes with her family by her side.

Betsy was born March 9, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas to Jack E. and Mary Etta Baugh Brown.  She grew up in San Angelo and...

Mar 29, 2022

Patsy Silvas Rodriguez went to her heavenly home while surrounded by close family, March, 29, 2022.

Patsy was born July 17, 1935 to Clara and Gregorio Silvas in Fort Davis, Texas.

Patsy married Juan Rodriguez, November 16, 1950....

Mar 27, 2022

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

Mar 23, 2022

Frances DeAnda Frias, 79, of Marfa went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.

Viewing will be held at the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home “Memorial Chapel” on April 2, 2022, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cremation Burial will be scheduled for the immediate family at a later date.

Frances...

Mar 22, 2022

Oscar Caballero “Porroy” Sanchez was born on a rainy night, October 30th, 1953 in Marfa, TX to Tomas and Pauline Sanchez. Oscar joined the Lord in heaven on March 22, 2022 after 68 ½ wonderful years full of life. Nicknamed, “Waterboy” because of the rain, his nickname quickly became “Porroy” due to his young siblings not being able to...

Mar 22, 2022

Rodolfo Rene Gordon, better known as Rudy G., a life-long resident of Alpine, TX, entered eternal rest in his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

In his church at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., with the funeral...

Mar 20, 2022

Irma Irelda Segura Luna Morales, age 77, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Marfa, Texas with her beloved family by her side.

Irma Segura was born on November 10, 1944, to Joe D. Segura and Vidalia G. Segura in Marfa, Texas.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, April...

Mar 5, 2022

Josie Madrid, 72, was called to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 18, 1949, to Gabino and Juanita Bejaran.  She married Frank Madrid on May 9, 1968.  Josie was a devoted wife and mother.  She was very creative. ...

Feb 25, 2022

Myrtle Ann Wallis (Greenough)

Myrtle Ann was born June 22, 1938 in Billings, Montana.  The daughter of Frank and Doris Greenough (Corwin).  Her father was the cow boss on the Antler Ranch and she began school in Wyola, Montana.  In 1945, the family moved to Wyoming where she attended the SA School a couple miles from their...

Feb 20, 2022

Efrain M. Gallegos, Sr. 84, of Presidio, TX, passed away on February the 20th at Houston Methodist Hospital after a valiant battle with COVID.

Viewing for Mr. Gallegos will be on Friday, February 25, 2022 at   Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus in Presidio, Texas from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, with funeral services to follow.  Burial will...

Feb 20, 2022

On February 20, 2022, the Lord’s beautiful angel, Patricia Tompkins, 65 of Marfa, Texas was called home by our heavenly Father. She was born on February 20, 1957 to Thomas and Pauline Sanchez of Marfa, Texas. She was raised and spent some of her life in Marfa, Texas where she was a longtime cook for the Thunderbird restaurant. On...

Feb 19, 2022

Nelda Ann Gallego, 66, passed away on February 19, 2022, at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center in Austin. She was born June 21, 1955, in Alpine, the daughter of Santiago and Olga Gallego. She graduated from Alpine High School, Class of 1973. Following graduation Nelda married Juan Llanez and was the loving mother of Jay Llanez Aguirre and...

Feb 16, 2022

Alicia Olivares Salazar was called to be with the Lord on February 16, 2022.  She was a lifelong resident of Sanderson, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roberto M. Salazar, her father Isidoro, and mother Trina Olivares.

She is survived by her two sons Hector and wife Debra, Robert and wife Rhonda,...

Feb 15, 2022

Pedro Baeza Frias, 83, of Marfa, Texas went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

Viewing was held at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home “Memorial Chapel” on February 19, 2022.  Cremation Burial will be scheduled for the immediate family at a later date.

Pedro was born in Marfa, Texas to...

Feb 13, 2022

Joanne Lara Ortega, age 64, surrounded by family, gained her wings on February 13, 2022.  Joanne was born February 7, 1958, to Brigido Lara, Jr. and Mary B. Lara.  She was raised in Fort Davis and attended all school years at Fort Davis schools.  Due to health reasons, she moved to San Angelo where she lived with her son. ...

Feb 13, 2022

Usbaldo “Baldo” Ybarra, 84, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on February 13, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Services for “Baldo” will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022.  Viewing will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with praying of the Most Holy Rosary beginning at 2:00 p.m. with mass to follow at Our Lady of...

Jan 31, 2022

Jesse Bob Fisher, 76, passed away in Odessa, Texas on January 31, 2022.  He was born on June 17, 1945, in Pecos, Texas to Jesse Davis Fisher and Florine Roby Bell Fisher.  He was always known as Bob to his family and friends.  He grew up in Sanderson, Texas then went to El Paso, Texas to work.  He worked...