Recent Obituaries

Richard Ethen

May 23, 2018

Richard Dean Ethen, known at friends as "Rick", passed away on May 23, 2018, at Big Bend Regional Hospital in Alpine, Texas. Rick was born on July 25, 1947, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Alfred A. Ethen and Sally Kossick. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Patricia and Sandra; and son, Alan Dean Ethen. He is...

Donald Tanner

May 22, 2018

Pending

James Glendinning

May 21, 2018

A great spirit has left us. James Ewart Andrew Glendinning passed away Monday, May 21 after a battle with cancer. Veteran traveler, adventurer, author, he touched our lives with his unique and spirited approach to living and being a friend. Born near Lockerbie, Scotland on December 16, 1937, Jim grew up on a sheep farm. His family has owned...

Aquiles Gonzales

Apr 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Aquiles Armendariz Gonzales announces his sudden passing on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas. Aquiles was only 37 years of age when he was taken away from us as a result of a tragic accident. Praying of the Most Holy Rosary was held...

Salavador Rodriguez

Apr 28, 2018

Pending

Visitation Geeslin Chapel 209 W. Sul Ross Ave. Alpine, TX  79830 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 4pm to 5:30p.m. Service Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 S. 6th St. Alpine, TX  79830 Thursday, May 3, 2018 10:00 a.m. Cemetery Holy Angels Cemetery East Ave I...

Roy Rodriguez

Apr 16, 2018

Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and a "One of a Kind Person", Roy "Okie" Oscar Rodriguez, 47, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on April 16th, 2018. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at Alpine First Assembly of God with Paster Suzano Carillo, Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Holy Angles Cemetery. Those honoring Okie by serving...

Betty Beach

Apr 13, 2018

On April 13, 2018 Jesus welcomed, with opened arms, Betty Lou Beach. We will be celebrating the life of this wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother at a graveside service Friday the 20th of April at 2 p.m. at Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas with an ice cream social at First Baptist Church to follow. Ice cream...

Vilma Simental

Apr 10, 2018

Vilma Lopez Simental died peacefully surrounded by her family on April 10, 2018 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 78. Vilma is survived by daughter Lili Ann Ramirez, of El Paso, Texas, son Frank Lee Simental of San Antonio, Texas, niece Nannette Redd and nephew James Valdez. She is preceded in death by her father Elizandro Lopez,...

Christopher Sweeney

Apr 9, 2018

Christopher Moriarty Sweeney of Alpine, Texas departed this earth on April 9, 2018 in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his devoted wife and sisters, he was 62. A happy, fun and witty man, he never met a stranger. Chris was born March 7, 1956 in Houston, Texas. His childhood years were spent in Houston with many summers in San...

Maria Williams

Mar 30, 2018

Her services will be held at a later date. Mary M. Williams, 66, lifetime resident of Marfa, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Odessa Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mary was born in Marfa, Texas on September 20, 1951. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School, was a graduate of Marfa High School, received her Bachelor...

Tony Delbart

Mar 21, 2018

Pending

Service Graveside Service Elm Grove Cemetery East Ave I (Cemetery Road) Alpine, TX  79830 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:00 A.M. Cemetery Elm Grove Cemetery East Ave I (Cemetery Road) Alpine, TX  79830

Len Ernhart

Feb 28, 2018

Len Ernhart a member of the Fort Davis community for over thrity years entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Len was 77. Len Ernhart was born on February 24, 1941 in Winsted, Minnesota to Frank and Dorothy and was raised on a farm in Silver Lake. He attended Silver Lake High...

Socorro Armendariz

Feb 9, 2018

Socorro Armendariz, 95, died on February 9, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on June 27, 1922 in Marfa, Texas to Chrisantos and Luz (Sanchez) Tavarez. Socorro was a homemaker and a longtime Colorado Springs resident. She is survived by two sons, Roberto Armendariz of Odessa, Texas, and Daniel M. Armendariz of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two daughters,...

Samuel Jimenez

Feb 6, 2018

Samuel Jose Jimenez, 84, of Marfa, Texas , passed away on February 6th, 2018, peacefully at home. Viewing and rosary was held Friday, February 9th for immediate family. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 17th at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Pastor John Paul Madanu will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at...

Dick Hartnett

Feb 3, 2018

Richard "Dick" Hartnett, 80, a lifelong resident of Fort Davis, beloved husband and best friend of Minnie Hartnett for 56 years, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018, in El Paso, TX, surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved. Dick was born on March 21, 1937 in Fort Davis, Texas to Edward "Lalo" Hartnett, and...

Rosa Hinojos

Jan 26, 2018

Pending

Service Praying of the Holy Rosary Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Gallego and 6th St. Alpine, TX  79830 Tuesday, January 30, 2018 7:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Gallego and 6th St. Alpine, TX  79830 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:00 AM Cemetery Holy...