Recent Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

Mark Owen Williams was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 25, 1956, to French Byron and Patricia Ann Williams.

Mark graduated from Riverside High School in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1975. In 1980, he graduated from Stephen F. Austin State...

Mar 20, 2025

Scott C. Emerick, MD, originally from South Bend, Indiana, landed and fell in love with Alpine, TX, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his home in Alpine.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Irene, and his remarkable sons Aaron Emerick (Miriam) and Seth Emerick (Bekah), his brother Arvey Stone, MD (Leslie Stone, MD), his sisters Janet Minner (Audiologist) of Ashville,...

Mar 18, 2025

John Howard Finley, Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 67. Born on October 9, 1957, in Fort Davis, Texas, John was a lifelong resident of west Texas and the Big Bend area, where he touched many lives with his warmth and kindness.

John graduated from Midland...

Mar 17, 2025

Beth Ann Collins, lovingly known by her husband as "Cutestuff," graced this world with her presence from January 11, 1942, until her departure on March 17, 2025. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Beth lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and love. After completing her education at Rhinelander High School in 1958 and Milwaukee Secretarial College, Beth embarked on a professional...

Mar 17, 2025

Olga Prieto Church, a beloved member of the Marfa community, passed away on March 17, 2025, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 82. She was born on November 5, 1942, in Marfa, Texas, to Catarino and Maria Baeza Prieto.

Olga's life was marked by her dedication to education and her faith as a devout Catholic. She pursued her passion...

Mar 17, 2025

Jim David Bowen died March 17, 2025, in Alpine, Texas, from the flu. Jim was 78 and a half years old. He was born in Fort Davis, Texas on September 4, 1946, and raised by Goldie and Larry A. Martin, in Houston, Texas. After attending Deady Junior High and Milby High School in the Houston area, he decided to join...

Feb 22, 2025

Gilberto Martinez Rodriguez, Sr., affectionately known as "Gily," was a remarkable individual whose passionate spirit and nurturing nature touched the lives of many. Born on February 22 1955, in Alpine, Texas, Gily spent his years building both a thriving career and a loving family. He passed away peacefully on his 70th birthday, February 22, 2025, in the town he cherished.

Gily's...

Feb 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruben D. Melgoza announce his passing to be with our Lord and Savior on February 14, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1942, in Brownsville, Texas to Victor and Catalina Melgoza. Ruben married the love of his life, Maria Elia Melgoza, on September 18, 1958, where they shared 67 beautiful...

Feb 14, 2025

June was a person of enormous curiosity and creativity. Throughout her life, she created many works of art — from paintings to wall hangings to ceramics. She made furniture and her home in Alpine is furnished with many of her works. As an older person, she learned how to use computers and create web sites. She was always learning and...

Feb 8, 2025

Manuel Gallego Ybarra, affectionately known as "Manny", "Mel," or "Popo" was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 8, 1939, in Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico, Manuel later made his home in Alpine, Texas.  

Throughout his life, Manuel was dedicated to hard work....

Feb 1, 2025

Armando Oscar Garcia, life-long resident of Marfa, and proud Veteran of the United States Army, answered the call to his eternal home on February 1, 2025, while in the company of his loved ones. Born in Marfa on July 23, 1937 to Juanita Garcia, "Mando" attended St. Mary's Catholic School, and remained a devoted member of the Parish, serving it...

Jan 29, 2025

Minerva Benavidez Alonzo, aged 71, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Born to Domingo Benavidez and Lorenza Abreo Rosa, Minerva was preceded in death by both her parents, sisters Adelinda and Yolanda; brothers Alfredo, Mario, Gilberto; son Juan Luis; her loving partner of 31 years, Jesus Franco; and great-grandchildren Jack, Autumn, Witten, Kailee, & Jayden

Minerva's...

Jan 28, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” – 2 Timothy 4:7 KJV

Shirley Ann Williams was born in Cleburne, Texas on June 21st, 1966 to Rev. Cordell and Odena Mitchell. Shirley received Jesus as her Savior at an early age and received the Holy Spirit at age eleven. When Shirley was a...

Jan 27, 2025

Larry Lee McCallister, age 70, passed away on January 27, 2025, at his home in Alpine, Texas.

Born on February 8, 1954, in Hugoton, Kansas, Larry was the son of Thomas and Dorothy McCallister and the younger brother of Jim McCallister. Throughout his life, the family moved frequently due to job opportunities, living in various parts of New Mexico before moving...

Jan 22, 2025

Frank Sotelo Nunez (Chiquitin) age 86 of Marfa, Texas passed away at his residence on January 22, 2025. Chiquitin was born in Marfa, Texas to Juan Nunez Sr. and Genoveva S. Nunez on July 30, 1938.

Chiquitin attended school at the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas. He then left and enlisted in the U.S. Army and was in the Military Police....

Jan 8, 2025

Paul Roger Olsen of Alpine, Texas, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Midland, Texas. He was born on January 28, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, the son of Lois (Mead) and Peter Olsen. Paul grew up in small-town Iowa and, after graduating as a Political Science major from the University of Iowa, served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in...

Jan 2, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

Rebecca Chavez Portillo departed this life on January 2, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Alpine, Texas.

Rebecca is preceded in death by the love of her life, Leocadio "Lucky" S. Portillo, and her...

Dec 25, 2024

Ronnie Lane Drewry, born on June 29, 1953, in Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, in Alpine, TX after a hard fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Ronnie was a hard-working man of integrity who inspired all who knew him with his unwavering strength and positive attitude.

Ronnie was the second son to George and Betty Drewry and...

Dec 20, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Johnnie Lois Tucker Chambers completed her journey through this life on December 19, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas. Johnnie was born September 28, 1929, on a ranch near Iraan in Crockett County, Texas—about a month before the stock market crash in 1929 that started the Great Depression. While her family was of modest means, they were ranchers and consequently never...