Recent Obituaries

Aug 25, 2023

It is with profound sadness, the family of Carolina O. Brijalba, announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Carolina, 72, of Marfa, TX passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, in her home. Carolina was born August 3rd, 1951, to Salvador and Barbara Ortega in Pecos, TX.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Alfredo...

Aug 23, 2023

Mary Theresa Cooper Carroll-Hodkinson was born to Mary Quintrell Carroll and James Carroll in Stuttgart, Germany on August 25, 1954. She was united with her departed loved ones on August 23, 2023 at her home in Alpine, Texas.

Mary grew up in Fort Walton Beach and Woodville, Florida and moved to Midland, Texas in 1971. She graduated from Midland High...

Aug 15, 2023

Jimmy Cecil Thomas, a beloved pillar of the Alpine, Texas community, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, at the age of 84. Born December 5, 1938 in Lubbock, Texas, he was the son of the late Johnny Cecil Thomas and Ora Imerree Shirley. Jimmy was reunited in death with his parents, as well as his sister Wanda Britnell and...

Aug 9, 2023

Irma Navarrette Lara transitioned peacefully on August 9, 2023 at the age of 83 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Irma was born on July 3, 1940 to Patricio (Picho) and Carmen Navarrette in Alpine, Texas where she attended Centennial School.. As the eldest of three children, she took pride in looking after her younger brothers, David and...

Aug 8, 2023

Odilia Vasquez Merino 74, of Alpine passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023, following a short illness. Odilia was born January 21, 1949 in Alpine where she spent most of her life. 

Odilia was the daughter of the late Jesusita Escareno. 

Prior to her failing health, Odilia enjoyed music, dancing and socializing.  Odilia’s loud and spunky personality could not be...

Aug 6, 2023

It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Aida Elisa Flores, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.

She was born in Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma, to Erasmo Torres and Juanita Fierro Arriola on September 10, 1930.   She was the oldest of...

Jul 14, 2023

On July 14th, 2023, Ronald Gene Smith, loving husband, dad, and granddad passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. 

Ron was born on April 15th, 1953 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas to I.N. Smith and Lille Belle (LeDeaux) Smith.  He was the youngest of their three sons.  Ron had a son, Scott, with his second wife...

Jul 11, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce that our beloved, sweet, kind, gentle loving mother, wife, sister, friend and prayer warrior Lupe Rubio of Fort Davis, closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened them to her heavenly home on July 11, 2023 in El Paso, TX at the age of 75. 

Lupe was born on May 9, 1948 in...

Jun 27, 2023

Benito “Ben” Aranda Cobos Jr., 89 years old, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Alpine, Texas.

Ben was born on April 13, 1934, to Benito Franco Cobos and Elvira Aranda Cobos in Alpine, Texas.  Ben was part of the Cobos family that was one of the first...

Jun 18, 2023

It is with great sadness and extremely heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Gabriella (Gabby) Allyse Rodriguez, beloved mother, daughter, fiancee, friend and her unborn son, Ezekiel Nathaniel Rodriguez Gonzalez.

Gabby was born March 16th, 1996 in Del Rio, TX to parents Lupita Celaya and Roy Oscar Rodriguez.

Gabby lived life fully and with...

Jun 13, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Adalinda Valeriano Hinojos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2023

Mirna Fabiola Borunda, 33, of Pecos, Texas passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Mirna was born on December 5 th , 1989, to Miguel Borunda and Irma Borunda in Chihuahua, CH Mexico. She attended Marfa High School and Sul Ross State University. After graduating she became a Spanish teacher at Marfa high...

Jun 1, 2023

Mario Gonzales, 62, of Marathon, Texas passed away on June 1, 2023, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.  Mario was born on February 14, 1961, to Antonio and Juana Gonzales in Alpine, Texas.

Mario lived in New York for a short time and then came back to Marathon to be with his father.  Mario was the...

May 24, 2023

Roy Thomas McBride passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2023, on a ranch near Alpine Texas.  He was almost 87 years old, and resided in Alpine, Texas most of his life.   He was an international wildlife biologist, entrepreneur, inventor, manufacturer, and rancher.   He married Jere Jean Johnson of San Antonio, Texas in 1957, and they are both survived by...

May 12, 2023

Juan Anaya Chavez, Jr. of Alpine, Texas passed away on May 12, 2023, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 91 from health issues.

Juan Chavez was born on July 29, 1931, in Terlingua to Lucia Anaya and Juan Gomez Chavez.  He was born and raised, until his teenage years, in...

May 6, 2023

Silvestra Lara Molinar of Fort Davis passed away at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas on Saturday May 6th, 2023 at the age of 92.  Silvestra was born on January 30, 1931 to Brijido Dutchover Lara and Maria Quiroz Lara in Fort Davis, Texas. She said she finished fourth grade & continued to practice and improve by reading the...

May 1, 2023

Dora G. Henry was 101 years old and lived in Fort Davis, Texas. Dora Henry passed away on May 1, 2023, at about 10:15 a.m. in New Braunfels, Texas hospital. Dora G. Henry was born on January 5, 1922, to parents Alfredo and Nora Granado in Fort Davis, Texas. Dora attended school in Fort Davis, Texas. She later married...

Apr 12, 2023

Joseph Paul Milder was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  He and his wife Carolyn were longtime residents of Alpine, TX.  He was a lifelong fan of baseball. It didn't matter too much who was playing, but definitely a fan of the Braves and Rangers.  His introduction to baseball came from the Assumption Seminary in...

Apr 8, 2023

Christopher Paul Chavez, 33, of Early, Texas went to his heavenly home on April 8, 2023 surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. Chris was born in Alpine, Texas on October 13, 1989. He was known for his humor, sarcasm, and great passion for everything he loved. He was a lover of all sports at all levels,...

Apr 6, 2023

Acencion Garcia, 87, of Alpine, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Midland, TX.

Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic at Church with Mass to follow.  Burial will follow at the Holy Angels Cemetery, Alpine TX.

Acencion was born June 2, 1935, in...