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Roy Granado Hartnett

Roy Granado Hartnett

Jun 5, 2024

Roy G. Hartnett, a cherished husband, father, and Popo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 5, 2024, in Ft. Stockton, Texas, at age 88. He was born on January 1, 1936, in Ft. Davis Texas, to Ramon and Consuelo Hartnett. Roy lived a life marked by faith, love and laughter, leaving an impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

He married the love...

Jose Hernandez Camarena

Jose Hernandez Camarena

May 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Hernandez Camarena. Born on September 8, 1941, in El Venado, Jalisco, Mexico.  Jose peacefully departed this world on May 12, 2024. He is survived by his beloved sons, Daniel Hernandez Ruiz (Naomi), Joseph Hernandez Ruiz (Claudia), Jose “Chuy” Hernandez, and Diego Serrano (Yvonne) and numerous grandchildren.   

He is...

Robert Lewis Dawson

Robert Lewis Dawson

May 1, 2024

Robert “Bob/Bobby” Lewis Dawson passed away May 1, 2024 in Terlingua, Texas.

Robert was born on April 24, 1956 to William and Geraldine Dawson in Pennsylvania. Robert enlisted in the Army at the tail end of the Vietnam war, spending much of his military career in Germany. He went on to become a mechanic, but “if it was broke, he fixed...

Bennye Meredith

Bennye Meredith

Apr 26, 2024

            In the early morning hours of April 26, 2024, Bennye Sims Meredith, 93, quietly and peacefully walked into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She did not waste one minute worrying about the future or what would happen next. She knew.

 

            Born and raised in southern Arkansas,...

Rome Rene Roman

Rome Rene Roman

Apr 25, 2024

A truly amazing man, Rome Rene Roman, Sr. of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas, leaving a void that will never be filled.Rome Rene Roman, Sr., was born on July 14, 1969 in Alpine, Texas to parents; George and Maria Roman. Rome graduated from Del Valle High School in 1987, ranking in the...

Rosa Elva Madrid

Rosa Elva Madrid

Apr 7, 2024

Rosa Elva Madrid, a beloved teacher's aide in Candelaria and Presidio, Texas, who had a great sense of joy from being around her students, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Candelaria, Texas. She was born on September 27, 1951, in San Antonio del Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico.Rosa was known for her passion for fishing, spending quality time with her family,...

Oliver Lee O'Bryant

Oliver Lee O'Bryant

Apr 6, 2024

Oliver “Olie” Lee O'Bryant passed away on April 6, 2024, in Alpine, Texas, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Born on September 20, 1949, in Del Rio, Texas. He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1967. After high school he attended Uvalde Junior College, then was employed constructing the development of...

Travis Leo Tucker

Travis Leo Tucker

Apr 4, 2024

Long time Alpine resident, businessman and civic leader, Travis Tucker, passed away at his home among family on April 4th.

Born to parents John and Vera Tucker (Sprott) in Bandera Texas, where he attended high school and would meet and later marry Joslyn Joyce, “JJ”, Wright in 1956.  They had four sons before moving to Alpine in 1964 and their fifth...

Vicente Vega Urquidez

Vicente Vega Urquidez

Mar 31, 2024

Vicente Vega Urquidez, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this world on March 31st, 2024, in his hometown of Alpine, Texas. Born in the same town on December 16th, 1947, Vicente's legacy will forever be remembered by those whose lives he touched.In his illustrious career, Vicente worked diligently for the Santa Fe Railroad, the Texas Highway Department, Sul Ross...

Manuela B. Granado

Manuela B. Granado

Mar 29, 2024

Manuela B. Granado, a beloved homemaker for her passion for cooking, gardening, raising chickens, passed away in Ft. Davis, Texas at the age of 88. Born in Ft. Davis on June 20, 1935, she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.In her lifetime, Manuela lovingly nurtured her children and grandchildren, creating a home filled with love and...

Warren L. Bain

Warren L. Bain

Mar 28, 2024

Warren L. Bain, a dedicated firefighter and law enforcement officer in the U.S. Forest Service of New Mexico, has sadly passed away in Alpine, Texas on March 28, 2024. Born on September 17, 1943, Warren's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to serving and protecting his community.Throughout his career, Warren displayed courage and selflessness in the face of danger,...

John Howard Finley

John Howard Finley

Mar 25, 2024

John Howard Finley of Alpine, TX passed away Monday, March 25th in El Paso, Texas at 87 years old. John was born on December 12, 1936 in Marfa, TX to Mae Howard and Merrit Finley. He will be forever remembered as a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Recalling his childhood, he described it as wild and free. He was...

Alejandro Franco Leos

Alejandro Franco Leos

Mar 13, 2024

Alex “Binky” Leos, 59, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on March 13, 2024, peacefully in his home. Born on September 10, 1964, to Alejandro and Lola Leos, Alex leaves behind a legacy of love and community service and leadership. Raised in Marfa, Texas, Alex graduated from Marfa High, where he met his high school sweetheart and lifelong love,...

Ildefonso Celaya

Ildefonso Celaya

Mar 10, 2024

Ildefonso S. Celaya, also known as Poncho, age 89, of Alpine, Texas was called to his eternal home on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center.Poncho was born August 1, 1934 to Maria Santiago Celaya and Federico Celaya in San Vicente, Texas. On December 2, 1957, he married Berta Gallego. After residing in Marathon, Texas for 29...

Alice Jones Harris

Alice Jones Harris

Mar 7, 2024

Alice Jones Harris was born July 19, 1934, In El Paso, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. George and Lillian Jones. Alice lived on the Double Circle Ranch in Eagle Creek, Arizona, where her father George Jones was a rancher, and ran large numbers of cattle there until 1936. Due to financial and governmental issues, George then moved 22,000 head of...

Olive Hill Snow

Olive Hill Snow

Mar 7, 2024

Olive Evelyn Hill Snow passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on March 7, 2024. Born in Alpine, TX on December 6, 1921 to Eva May Hinson and Jesse James Harding Hill, she survived the Great Depression and spent her incredibly interesting childhood in Texas and Arkansas. 

Olive graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1939...

Ismael Javier Vega

Ismael Javier Vega

Feb 15, 2024

Ismael Javier Vega, known for his dedication to his career at B & S Services, passed away in Alpine, Texas. Born in Alpine on April 26, 2000, Ismael, or "IJ" to those who knew him best, touched the lives of many with his vibrant personality and a heart full of love.

One of the fondest memories cherished by those who knew...

Pilar Llanez

Pilar Llanez

Feb 15, 2024

Pilar H. Llanez passed away at the age of 90 and was a resident of Alpine, TX. Pilar was born to the late Ursolo & Catarina Llanez. Pilar came from a family of ten children. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Santos Lopez, Catarina Garcia, his brothers Felix, Laco, granddaughter Kaitlyn Llanez, son-in-law George Ramos, and great-granddaughters...

Catarina S. Rivera

Catarina S. Rivera

Feb 11, 2024

Catarina S. Rivera, a loving housewife and devoted mother, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1935, in Marfa, Texas. Catarina was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for taking care of her grandchildren.

Born to Martin and Sara Sotelo, Catarina...

David M. De La O

David M. De La O

Feb 10, 2024

On February 10th, 2024, David M. De La O was welcomed into his heavenly home. Born in Alpine, Texas on April 14th, 1955, David lived a life that was as bold and unyielding as the West Texas sunsets.

 

A combination of survival street smarts, the cunning of Tuco, (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly), and the true grit spirit of...