Recent Obituaries

Jul 23, 2022

Elena “Helen” Dutchover Bentley, 96, of Fort Davis, Texas passed away on  Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Burleson, Texas.

Viewing will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at  Memorial Chapel at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home in Alpine, Texas. Praying of  the most holy rosary will be recited on Saturday, July...

Jul 15, 2022

Our beloved, Jacob Ramirez, passed away on July 15th after battling cancer. Jacob was 35 and was surrounded by loving family members when he passed.

Jacob was born to Raymond and Elsa Ramirez on November 6th, 1986, in Alpine, Texas. A member of the church from a very young age, Jacob participated in church alongside...

Jul 15, 2022

Our Loving Husband, better known as “Jampa” to his granddaughters closed his eyes to his earthly home on Friday, July 15, 2022, with his loving wife and family at his side.

Bobby was born on July 20, 1946, in Marfa, Texas to Consuelo Rivera and Eliseo Martinez.  Bobby was a devoted Catholic and a true Christian.  Bobby...

Jul 9, 2022

Jerry Vaughn Millsapps, 88, passed away July 9, 2022, at his home in Fort Davis, Texas. He was born in Lamesa, Texas, November 13, 1933, to Ida (Harp) and Rufus Millsapps. Jerry grew up in Lamesa, attending school with the same classmates for 12 years. Many of these friendships have endured and continue to this day. He always said...

Jul 8, 2022

Robert William Simpson, age 68, passed away in his home on July 8, 2022. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 8, 1953, the oldest of three children born to Robert and Margaret Simpson. Robert lived a remarkable life, filled with changes and the ups and downs that come along with them. After graduating from Gregory-Portland High...

Jul 5, 2022

Timothy James Brown passed away on July 5, 2022 of natural causes.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father.  He has a brother and two sisters still living in Montana.  He was a maintenance man at McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis before his passing.  He also worked at Napa auto shop and Quarter Circle Hotel previously....

Jun 28, 2022

With the faith and love of his blessed Lord and Savior, Lorenzo Moreno Lara closed his eyes to his earthly home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 and opened his eyes to a glorious homecoming to be welcomed by Jesus Christ, his personal Lord and Savior.

Praying of the most holy rosary will be recited on...

Jun 25, 2022

Donald George Satterwhite, 92, of Alpine, passed away at his residence on June 25, 2022.

He was born in Necessity, Texas on September 2, 1929, the eldest of three children of George and Winifred Satterwhite. After graduating from high school, he joined the armed forces and proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps. Following...

Jun 21, 2022

Carmen Cristina Mungaray Rodriguez, 29, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and mother of Guymon, Oklahoma tragically passed away on June 21st, 2022 in Presidio County, Texas.

Carmen was born in Sain Alto, Zacatecas, Mexico to Lucio Mungaray and Maria del Socorro Rodriguez and was the light of their world as they were to her.  Carmen...

Jun 18, 2022

Catherine (Cathy) Louise Rainer left this world on June 18, 2022, to be with our Lord surrounded by her loved ones.  Cathy was born on July 21, 1944, to John Larkin and Jennel Scott in El Paso, Texas.  She graduated from Ysleta High School in 1962.  She married Robert Rainer of El Paso, four children were born to the...

Jun 12, 2022

Maria Lorisa Gallego- daughter, sister, mother, and friend to all went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 12, 2022.

Lorisa, as she was known by those closest to her, was born on December 1, 1943 to Ben and Amelia Gallego in Alpine, Texas.  After attending Alpine Centennial School she combined her affectionate personality with her...

Jun 11, 2022

Heaven gained an Angel early morning June 11th, 2022. Jennibelle Denham passed into Jesus’ loving arms. She was undoubtedly greeted by her mom and dad, Velma and Joe Denham. Oh, what a celebration there was on those golden streets by the pearly gates!!

Graveside services for Jennibelle will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022,...

Jun 10, 2022

Ben Krauskopf, Jr. (also known as Junior to many) age 57 of Del Rio, Texas passed away on June 10, 2022 in San Angelo, Texas after a courageous battle with ALS.

Ben was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Bennie and Joan Krauskopf on November 15, 1964. He grew up in Del Rio and graduated from Del...

Jun 9, 2022

Antonio (Tony) Munoz Pacheco, of Marfa, passed away on June 9, 2022 in Marfa, Texas.

Visitation will be between 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, June 17, 2022 at St. Mary’s Church in Marfa.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Merced Cemetery in Marfa.

Arrangements are by Alpine...

May 27, 2022

On Friday, May 27th, 2022, with her beloved children by her side, Gloria Luna Chavira, 76 of Marfa closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened them to a glorious homecoming.

The community, friends, and family of Gloria are invited to share a meal, fellowship, and gather in remembrance of her life which will be held...

May 17, 2022

Dan Bihl Dunagan, age 73, departed to heaven May 17, 2022. Dan was born August 31, 1948 in Monahans, Texas to Robert L. Dunagan and Elizabeth Dan Bihl Dunagan. In high school, Dan loved playing guitar with his rock band, driving his ‘55 Chevy, and playing football. Always a Lobo, Dan played football for the Monahans Loboes in high...

May 4, 2022

Bettye Lynn McGehee, 71, gave her final solo performance on May 4, 2022 quietly in her home after a short illness. She joined Heaven’s Orchestra after 66 years of performances that started with a gifted violin at 5 years of age. Her mother’s gift along with several decades of lessons, created a musical path for Bettye that included Houston’s...

May 2, 2022

On Monday, May 2 nd , 2022, Luz Z. Ochoa, of Marfa, closed her eyes to her earthly home and was so gloriously welcomed to her heavenly home, she was 86.

Luz was born on March 1, 1936, in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to Guillermo Zubia and Concepcion (Galindo) Zubia.  Luz...

Apr 30, 2022

Patricia Shely Martin, retired rancher, passed away peacefully at her home in Marathon on April 30, 2022.

Pat is survived by her three children:  Ann, husband Walter Miller of Horizon City; Don, wife Bernice McKinney Martin of Marathon; and James, wife Dawn Quent Martin of Midland. Her husband of 60+ years, Biddy Martin, preceded her...

Apr 6, 2022

On Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022, Luz Aranda Becerra, 97 of Marfa, Texas, with her beloved family by her side, moved to her Heavenly home.

Luz was a godly woman who loved the Lord and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren that will...