Recent Obituaries

Jul 15, 2021

Socorro Mediano Chavez, 78, of Marfa, passed away on July 15, 2021 in Marfa, Texas.

Rosary was held on 7:00 p.m., July 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Matta, officiating.  Burial will...

Jul 11, 2021

William "Billy" Earl Hawkins was born in Houston, Texas on June 18, 1945 to Richard and Leona Hawkins.  Billy passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 11, 2021 at the age of 76.  Having never married and with no children he had lived with his older brother, Richard and his wife Lora Hawkins.  Billy's hobbies included taking long tractor rides...

Jul 10, 2021

Joe E. Skelton of Alpine, TX passed away on July 10, 2021 after a long illness.  He was born in Pecos, TX on May 15, 1943 to Raymond and Rose Ellen Skelton and raised in Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa, TX. He graduated from Alpine High School in 1963 and was very active in the Ag department and other...

Jul 10, 2021

James C. Roark Jr., 74, of Sanderson, passed away on July10, 2021 in Fort Worth. He was born February 11, 1947, to James C. and Ruth (Murrah) Roark in Del Rio.

Jim grew up on his family’s ranch in Brewster County and was a true Cowboy his entire life. His first vehicle, at the age of 7,...

Jul 10, 2021

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

Jul 7, 2021

Maria Virginia Hernandez 90 years young from Presidio, Texas died on July 7, 2021 in Odessa, TX. She was born in Presidio, Texas to Manuel and Andrea Hernandez on February 20, 1931. She attended school in Presidio. She worked at MB Supermarket, Soza’s grocery store before finishing her employment with Presidio ISD cafeteria. Virginia is survived by her daughter Lorraine...

Jul 3, 2021

Diane Baylor, 81 years, passed away on July 3, 2021, in her home in Alpine.

A memorial service for Diane will be held at 10:30 a.m. on July 24, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church with Stephen White officiating.  Arrangements are by Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.

Diane was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Bill...

Jun 30, 2021

Leo Lara, Sr. passed away on June 30, 2021 at Odessa Medical Center.  He was born on November 2, 1941 to Luis and Ernestina Lara.

He married Irma Parras on February 24, 1968.  They were married for 53 years.

Those left to cherish his love and memories are his wife Irma and brother Lorenzo Lara;...

Jun 29, 2021

Did you know Ruth Abel?

Ruth Abel was born Ruth Knupfer in the town of Plauen in Germany on a beautiful June day in 1933. War had not yet found the country. She was her father’s favorite of the four children, trailing after him through errands in town, and through gardens on the weekend. Her life was...

Jun 28, 2021

Rogelio Luna Valenzuela Sr., of Alpine, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2021. Rosary will be held on Friday July 9, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, followed by mass. Burial will follow at the Holy Angels Cemetery.

Roy was born to Fernando Valenzuela and Angelita Luna Valenzuela on November 29, 1959. He was married...

Jun 25, 2021

Nora Villanueva Lujan, 56, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Nora was born on August 25,1964 in Marfa, Texas to Ventura Herrera and Luz Villanueva.

She was preceded in death by her first love, Daniel Lujan; her parents Luz and Ventura Herrera; her husband, Luis Alvarez; siblings Rudy Herrera and Corina Herrera.

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Jun 19, 2021

Richard V. Portillo

Richard V. Portillo, 62 of Alpine, Tx., passed away on June 19, 2021.

Rosary will be held Monday, June 28, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, Tx., conducted by Robert and Elidia Polanco.

Funeral mass services will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Our Lady...

Jun 7, 2021

Berta Natera Fierro of Alpine, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Midland, Texas at the age of 91, surrounded by the love and support of her family.

Berta was born on June 26, 1929, in Alpine, Texas to Alfonso and Anita Torres Natera. She was the third child of five siblings.

She...

Jun 4, 2021

Patrick “Trey” Anthony Ward February 9, 1993-June 4, 2021 "I am grateful for every precious moment life offers me. It allows me to see the miracle in each experience." - Emmanuel Dagher Patrick “Trey” Anthony Ward, loving son, left us on June 4, 2021, to join his heavenly Father. Since his birth on February 9, 1993, in Odessa, Texas,...

May 25, 2021

Agripino Austria Uniforme, 62 years of age, of Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines, passed away on May 25th, 2021 in Presidio, Texas USA.

Rosary will be 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 1st  at Sta. Teresa De Jesus Parish Church, Presidio, Texas.

Funeral mass will be held 12:30 P.M.  Wednesday, June 2nd  at Sta....

May 24, 2021

On May 24, 2021, our Beloved mother Merced, with family by her side, passed into Heaven.  She was greeted by her loving mother, whom she never knew, and by her brothers and father.

Merced was born on September 8, 1934 in Marfa, Texas to Santos (Saldana) Cortez and Carlos Cortez.  She attended Blackwell School in Marfa.  She...

May 23, 2021

With the Love of her beloved family by her side, Luz Ybarra entered the Gates of Paradise to the warm embrace of her beloved Savior on May 23, 2021, she was 92.

Born on May 12, 1929, to Jesus Magallanes and Teresa Reyes.  She was married to the love of her life for over 50 years and...

May 21, 2021

Michael Terry Segura, 76, of Fort Davis, went home to Heaven on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Terry was born on June 15, 1944, in Corpus Christi to Ovey & Margaret Segura. He was the eldest of 8 children and was raised in Port Arthur, Texas. In February of 1962, he married Sue Stokes and eventually became the...

May 20, 2021

Robert Charles Johns February 27, 1955 – May 20, 2021

The idea of encapsulating the life of a man as magnificent as Robert Charles Johns in something as trite and permanent as an obituary has been a true struggle.

Robert Charles Johns, also known as Bobby Johns and Bob Johns, was born one minute after...

May 19, 2021

On May 19, 2021, after a long illness Georgia Ann Dumas ended her earthly career as animal caretaker extraordinaire to ascend to an all-pervasive higher consciousness realm (which some of us call Heaven). She was born on December 6, 1957, in Hamilton, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Fort Worth, and Aledo, before settling in Alpine. She is...