Recent Obituaries

Sep 30, 2022

David Quintela Saenz, 59, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2022 in Fort Stockton, Texas.

David was born in Alpine, Texas to Daniel and Zulema Saenz on December 18, 1962. He attended Alpine High School and Sul Ross State University in his hometown. David married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie Saenz, on February 6, 1988...

Sep 27, 2022

Earl Richard “Dick” Wallis passed away on September 27, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on October 1, 2022 at  Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine, Texas.

Dick was born on September 25, 1931 near Bosler, Wyoming.  He is the son of Lew Elmer Wallis and Esther Anna Drube Wallis. He graduated...

Sep 24, 2022

Robert Dean Fields of Alpine, Texas went to be with the Lord on September 24th, 2022, at the age of 51. Robert was born October 17, 1970, in Germany to Richard and Louise Fields.

Robert grew up in Abilene and New Braunfels, graduating from New Braunfels High School in 1989.  He received his BA in Speech Communication...

Sep 21, 2022

Violeta Jimenez Vasquez, loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother, of Fort Davis, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2022, in San Antonio at the age of 81.

Visitation will be at 9:00am, followed by The Rosary at 9:30am, and the funeral mass immediately following at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 27 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Sep 9, 2022

Anita Villarreal, 94, passed away on September 9th in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her Sisters Irene Campos, Betty Robles, and grandsons Jason and Eric Galindo. Funeral services will be performed at St. Mary's Catholic Church on September 15th at 9:30am.

Sep 6, 2022

Richard Glenn Allen, born August 19, 1949, died Tuesday September 6, 2022 in his home in Marathon, TX. Richard was an artist and an engineer, an inventor, and a dreamer; a true renaissance man. He spent his last years in quiet contemplation and passed content with his life and secure in his beliefs.

He leaves behind his...

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 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 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 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...