Recent Obituaries

Oct 17, 2020

Richard Leroy Hawkins, 84, a resident of Alpine, Texas passed away on October 17, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Lora Hawkins and his brother William Earl "Billy" Hawkins. He also leaves behind a large and loving family and many friends near and far to mourn his passing;

Richard was born July 25, 1936...

Oct 12, 2020

Robert Lynn Bowden, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Teacher, passed on October 12, 2020. Robert was born October 18, 1937 to Elizabeth & Buel Bowden in Witchita Falls, Texas. Robert grew up in Munday, Texas and graduating a Munday Mogal always followed and took pride inn the Mogul victories. Robert graduated from Sul Ross University, got his masters from Colorado State,...

Oct 12, 2020

Mikel was the only son of Duff and Ann Talley, who had been married 15 years before they were blessed with his adoption. he was raised in Alpine. Mikel accepted Jesus Christ at the age of 7 while at Paisano Baptist Encampment. He was so excited after the fact that he talked and talked  well until 1 a.m. when...

Oct 11, 2020

Angela Garcia Garcia, 98, of Alpine, Texas, was called home Oct. 11, 2020, to be with her husband, Tiburcio, and her son, Peter. She was born March 21, 1922, in Marathon, Texas, to Marcos Garcia and Irene Ureta.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marathon before her marriage, and Our Lady of Peace...

Sep 29, 2020

On September 29th at 6:42 p.m., the heavens opened up to receive a beautiful, kind, God-fearing man loved by his family and many, many people not only in his beloved hometown of Marathon, but surrounding cities. Donaciano (Don) De La O Fuentez was born to Salvador Zamora Fuentez and Micaela De La O Fuentez on September 5, 1945 in...

Sep 26, 2020

Joe Raul "Magoo" Torres, 69, resident of Alpine, Texas passed away on September 26, 2020, in Odessa, Texas, after a brief illness.

He was born in Alpine, Texas on March 6, 1951, son of Horacio and Paulita Torres. He was the oldest of eleven children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Horacio and...

Sep 1, 2020

Magdalena "Nena" N. Hernandez, 83, of Terlingua, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 at her home in Terlingua, Texas with her family by her side. Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church and burial will follow at the Hernandez Family Cemetery on Utopia...

Aug 21, 2020

Enedina Carmona of Del Rio, Texas passed away on Aug 21, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 14, 2020

Cinderela "Cindy" Cordova, 93, lifetime resident of Alpine, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Cindy was born June 19, 1927 in Alpine, Texas to Felipe and Clara Maya Valenzuela. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Diana Ramos...

Aug 8, 2020

Brandon Keith White of Fort Davis and Elephant Mountain passed away August 8, 2020, at the age of 52, while surveying his beloved desert bighorn sheep on Black Gap Wildlife Management Area as a fish and wildlife technician for the great State of Texas.

To know Brandon was to be loved by Brandon. Although he was tough and...

Jul 24, 2020

Tomas Salgado, a man of honor and dignity who became the patriarch of a family of 10 loving children, whose life was shaped living on the land of Northern Mexico and Far West Texas, passed peacefully away the night of Friday, July 24, 2020 surrounded by family in Marfa. He turned 98 years old in June.

He was...

Jul 17, 2020

Ellery Pat Aufdengarten, "Elrod", 62, died at the ranch south of Marfa in the saddle on July 17, 2020. It was his dream to be a rancher. He lived and died that dream. It rained that afternoon, a good day.

Public viewing will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 between 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Alpine Memorial...

Jul 1, 2020

Susie Doris Colwell, 96 of Alpine entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 at Focus Care at Fort Stockton.  Susie was born on October 21st, 1923 in Alpine, Texas to B.K. Colwell and Maudie Eva (Roberts) Colwell.  She was a resident of Alpine and Brewster County for over 57 years.

Graveside Services will be held on...

Jun 29, 2020

Charles Rudder (Chuck) 54, from Alpine, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on June 29th, 2020. Chuck born and raised in Alpine. He lived most of his life in Alpine and loved to spend most of his time down south. He was a hard worker and loved his job at the McDonald Observatory where he worked many years. Chuck is preceded in...

Jun 28, 2020

On Sunday, June 28th, 2020, Ernesto Bermudez, loving husband and father of three children passed away at the age of 70.

Ernesto was born on April 26, 1950 to Eulalio Morales Bermudez and Maria Zamarron and was a lifelong resident of Alpine, TX. On May 2, 1970 he was married to his wife Angela Bruns and just...

Jun 27, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and great friend.  Leocadio “Lucky” S. Portillo lifelong resident of Alpine, Texas closed his eyes to his earthly home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 with his beloved wife by his side, he was 80.

Lucky was born...

May 17, 2020

Vernelle Pirtle of Lubbock, Texas passed away on May 17, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 11, 2020

Rodolfo “Rudy” Gallego Valenzuela entered eternal rest on May 11, 2020 at the age of 92. Rudy was born on June 13, 1927 in Alpine, Texas.

Rudy married Leonor “Nonie” Galindo on April 9, 1950 in Alpine.

He started his career as a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Alpine, and continued that career after moving...

May 8, 2020

David Rogers Moore, 70, passed peacefully into the arms of God the night of May 8, 2020, surrounded by his wife Zane Switzer Moore, and his three children, Brandi Arnold, Braydon Moore, and Dagan Moore.  He entered this world as the only child of Edward and Mojella Moore on December 27, 1949, in Alpine, Texas.  He lived in Alpine his...

May 5, 2020

Libby Bumpas, 61, beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 5, 2020. She entered this world on August 22, 1958 in Madisonville, TX, first-born child, to Ted and Margaret Bumpas. She is survived by her sister Martha Bumpas; sister Beth Bumpas Kerzee; sister Emily Haj and brother David B. Bumpas. Libby is also survived by...