Recent Obituaries
Celina Ornelas
Nov 24, 2023
Our beloved matriarch Celina A. Ornelas gained her wings on November 24, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on May 1, 1932 in Presidio, Texas to Vivian and Josefina Aguilar.
Celina was married on June 5, 1951 to her beloved husband, Tomas Baeza Ornelas. She worked for United States Postal Service for more than 30 years. A...
Dena Hernandez Portillo
Nov 21, 2023
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dena Hernandez Portillo. She was born in Alpine, Texas on December 1, 1957, and peacefully departed from this world on November 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dena had a vibrant spirit, a contagious smile, and a heart full of love.
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Rose Marie Garr
Nov 18, 2023
Rose Garr, 67, of Galveston, TX passed away in Big Bend National Park on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. Rose was born November 2, 1956, to Emma Morrison in Bogalusa, LA. She lived in the Houston and Arlington area of Texas and then southeast Michigan, where she raised her family—though she always remained a Texan at heart. Rose was married to...
William T. Abercrombie, Sr.
Nov 12, 2023
William Thaxton Abercrombie, 86, from Odessa, Texas, died November 12 in Odessa, Texas. Lovingly known as Dad, Papa, Bill, and Catfish. He was born on July 21,1937 in Tucumcari NM to M.J. “Jack” and Dora May Abercrombie.
He moved from NM to Arizona then on to Oklahoma and was always proud to be an Okie. After graduating HS he served...
Jose "Freak" Chavarria
Nov 7, 2023
Sadly, on November 7, 2023, we bid farewell to Jose Chavarria, a beloved member of the community of Alpine, Texas. Born on November 7, 1946, in Marathon, Texas, Jose was the son of Padlo and Augustina Chavarria. He passed away on his 77th birthday following a peaceful and natural end to his journey.
In addition to his professional achievements, he...
Alonzo Ramirez
Oct 30, 2023
Alonzo Balero Ramirez, a beloved member of the Alpine, Texas community, passed away on October 30, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on June 18, 1946, in Alpine, Texas, Alonzo was the son of Mexican heritage. He resided in Alpine, Texas throughout his life, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew him.
Alonzo had an admirable work ethic...
Mary Ann Donaldson
Oct 28, 2023
Mary Ann Donaldson born March 25, 1937 of 705 N. Kelly, Marfa, TX died in her sleep on October 28, 2023. She was married to Bobby Lee Donaldson, Sr., ex-mayor and owner of ABC Pump and Hardware of Marfa, who preceded her in death. They lived and worked in the Marfa Community since 1961. Mary Ann, as her friends called...
James "Jim" Marshall Roberts, Jr.
Oct 26, 2023
James Marshall Roberts, Jr. (“Jim”), 70, of Marathon, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Marathon. Born on February 25, 1953 in Fort Stockton, Texas to James Marshall Roberts, Sr. and Callie Marie Roberts, Jim was the beloved husband of Stephanie Edgar Roberts.
Jim was a dedicated family man and is survived by his loving wife and his sons,...
Linda Gay
Oct 16, 2023
Linda Gay, a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse known for her dedication to helping others, has passed away at the age of 77. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Linda's life was defined by her selflessness, love for nature, and joy in spending time with her great-grandchildren.Born on October 30,...
David P. Dean
Oct 16, 2023
David P. Dean passed away on October 16, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at home, at the age of 71. He was born May 7, 1952 to Paul C. Dean and Anita May Anderson in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was married to Jamie Dyer Dean with whom he celebrated 46 beautiful years of marriage in July of 2023.
As a...
Raymond Reza Ramirez
Oct 13, 2023
You don't have to suffer to learn, but if you don't learn from suffering, then your life becomes truly meaningless. Meaning makes a great many things endurable--perhaps everything. Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes because those who love with their heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. Pray for me, as I did...
Erith Hazel Wallis Vick
Oct 10, 2023
Erith Hazel Wallis Vick, 88 years of age, passed on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep, attended by her cousins, the Murray family in Del Rio, Texas.
Hazel was born February 23, 1935, in Danna, Texas to the late Charlie Wallis and Erith Vilma Easterwood. She was the youngest of two children, preceded in death by her brother...
Doyle Eugene Pearce
Sep 26, 2023
Doyle Eugene Pearce, 61, of Alpine, Tx passed in peace at his home on September 26th, 2023.
Doyle was born on October 31st, 1961 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Inez Ruth Pearce and the late Paul Clayton Pearce, Sr.
In 1985 he married his ex wife Belinda Espinoza in Alpine, Tx together they welcomed 3 children Dolores Ruth Savery,...
Helen Elizabeth McLean
Sep 24, 2023
Lifelong resident of Alpine, Elizabeth McLean, age 96, passed away on September 24, 2023. She was born to the late Kurt and Anna Lange in Alpine, on November 17, 1926. Elizabeth attended Alpine Schools and Graduated in 1943. She then attended Sul Ross State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Education.
Elizabeth met...
Sammy Lee Fitzgerald
Sep 19, 2023
Sammy Lee Fitzgerald, a beloved husband, brother, and son, passed away on September 19, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 5, 1956, in El Paso, Texas, Sammy lived a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to his work as an electrician and his genuine joy for the simple pleasures life had to offer.
Throughout his career as an electrician,...
Isabel Ramirez
Sep 17, 2023
Isabel Ramirez, age 100 of Alpine, TX, passed away September 17, 2023 at home surrounded by family in Alpine, TX. She was born July 7, 1923 to Joe and Isabel White in Marathon, TX. Isabel married Luis Ramirez on November 23, 1952 in Marathon, TX, and lived in Big Bend National Park for many years. She was a devoted housewife...
Diana Gay Thomas
Sep 15, 2023
Diana Gay Martin Thomas, 77 of Alpine, Texas, passed away September 15, 2023. She was born May 4, 1946, in Cuervo, Texas, the daughter of the late William Daniel and Estelle Martin. On July 2, 1964, she married Walter H. Thomas in Midland, Texas. Diana spent her working career as an employee of Curry Motor...
Monserratt D. Curtis
Sep 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Monserratt (Monsey) Dominguez Curtis announce her passing on September 12, 2023, at the age of 92, in San Antonio Texas. Monserratt was born to Pedro and Santos Dominguez of Balmorhea, Texas on September 19, 1930. Monserratt is preceded in death by her loving husband, Oscar Levake Curtis.
Monserratt was a wonderful...
Ellen Buren Melvin
Sep 6, 2023
Ellen Buren Melvin left us and joined our Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. Ellen was born on July 28th, 1961 in Marfa, Texas to Paul and Joan Thomas Buren.
Ellen attended school in Marfa and Graduated Marfa High School in 1979.
She Married the love of her life and best friend, Jimmy “Hammer” Melvin...
Jonathon Jayray Crabb, III
Aug 28, 2023
Due Date: February 17 2024 Date passed away: Monday 28th 2023 @ 9:45pm Place of death: Alpine BBRMC Hospital Weight: 2 oz Age: 15 Weeks 3 Days About Him: JJ III was such a fighter he tried to hang on as long as he could but no one knows why this happened to us. A family of five only god...
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