Recent Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Orlando Espinosa, 67, of Pflugerville, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2022 in his hometown Alpine, Texas at Big Bend Regional Hospital. As many of you know, Orlando was a devout Catholic and prayed his rosary daily, please pray for the repose of his soul. As one friend mentioned, “God needed an angel” and called him home.

Aug 29, 2022

Margaret R. Martinez, 99, of Marfa, Texas, passed away on August 29, 2022 in Marfa, Texas.

Praying of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Monday, September 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas with Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Father Victorino...

Aug 29, 2022

Shelly Dawn Pearce of Alpine, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2022, at the age of 59. Shelly was born October 2, 1963, in Guyman, Oklahoma to Jack and Patricia Smith.

Viewing for Shelly will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.  Services for Shelly will be held...

Aug 26, 2022

Gloria “Grandma” Gallego, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 in Odessa, Texas.  She was a lifelong resident of Alpine.  Gloria was the eldest daughter born on December 18, 1930 to Jesus Portillo and Teresa Cobos.  She married Joe Gallego, where they made a home in California and eventually returned to Alpine.

Praying of the Most...

Aug 20, 2022

Gloria A. Myers, 88, of Presidio, Texas passed away on August 20, 2022, in San Angelo, Texas.

Funeral services will be held in Presidio, Texas.  Rosary will be at 9:30 am, Saturday, August 27, 2022, followed by Mass at 10:00 am at St. Teresa Catholic Church with Father Mike Alcuino officiating.  Burial will follow at Desert Hills Cemetery.  Arrangements are by...

Aug 6, 2022

Angelita Valenzuela, 101, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on Aug. 6, 2022, at her home.

Praying of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Aug. 15, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, with Mass of Christian Burial following. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery.

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Aug 1, 2022

At the age of 60, James passed away on August 1, 2022, at his home in Fort Davis, Texas.  James was known to everyone as Jim.  He was born on August 26, 1961, in Florida.  He grew up in Florida, got his GED and was a member of the United States Army.  After living in several different states and...

Jul 30, 2022

Herbert Lawrence Surber, 84, of Marfa, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 4, at 10:00 a.m. at Marfa Cemetery, with Pastor Robert Fields officiating.

Mr. Surber was born in rural Kerr County, Texas on April 15, 1938. He was a cowboy and was owner...

Jul 30, 2022

Sally passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by her family as she went to be with her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Marfa, TX on April 6, 1954, to Les and Helen Bell. She grew up in Alpine, TX. Eventually, she moved to Marathon, TX where she graduated high school in 1972. In later...

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...