Recent Obituaries

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...

Apr 5, 2022

With the love of her beloved family by her side, Estela C. Madrid, 83 of Marfa closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened them to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Estela was born in Shafter, Texas on September 16, 1938, to Angel Cabezuela and Leandra (Rodriguez) Cabezuela.  Estela also worked for Victims...

Apr 2, 2022

Betsy Lou Brown of Marfa, Texas passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas.  She died of natural causes with her family by her side.

Betsy was born March 9, 1943, in San Angelo, Texas to Jack E. and Mary Etta Baugh Brown.  She grew up in San Angelo and...

Mar 29, 2022

Patsy Silvas Rodriguez went to her heavenly home while surrounded by close family, March, 29, 2022.

Patsy was born July 17, 1935 to Clara and Gregorio Silvas in Fort Davis, Texas.

Patsy married Juan Rodriguez, November 16, 1950....

Mar 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Jo Colwell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 23, 2022

Frances DeAnda Frias, 79, of Marfa went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.

Viewing will be held at the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home “Memorial Chapel” on April 2, 2022, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cremation Burial will be scheduled for the immediate family at a later date.

Frances...

Mar 22, 2022

Oscar Caballero “Porroy” Sanchez was born on a rainy night, October 30th, 1953 in Marfa, TX to Tomas and Pauline Sanchez. Oscar joined the Lord in heaven on March 22, 2022 after 68 ½ wonderful years full of life. Nicknamed, “Waterboy” because of the rain, his nickname quickly became “Porroy” due to his young siblings not being able to...

Mar 22, 2022

Rodolfo Rene Gordon, better known as Rudy G., a life-long resident of Alpine, TX, entered eternal rest in his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

In his church at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., with the funeral...

Mar 20, 2022

Irma Irelda Segura Luna Morales, age 77, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Marfa, Texas with her beloved family by her side.

Irma Segura was born on November 10, 1944, to Joe D. Segura and Vidalia G. Segura in Marfa, Texas.

Celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, April...

Mar 5, 2022

Josie Madrid, 72, was called to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 18, 1949, to Gabino and Juanita Bejaran.  She married Frank Madrid on May 9, 1968.  Josie was a devoted wife and mother.  She was very creative. ...

Feb 25, 2022

Myrtle Ann Wallis (Greenough)

Myrtle Ann was born June 22, 1938 in Billings, Montana.  The daughter of Frank and Doris Greenough (Corwin).  Her father was the cow boss on the Antler Ranch and she began school in Wyola, Montana.  In 1945, the family moved to Wyoming where she attended the SA School a couple miles from their...

Feb 20, 2022

On February 20, 2022, the Lord’s beautiful angel, Patricia Tompkins, 65 of Marfa, Texas was called home by our heavenly Father. She was born on February 20, 1957 to Thomas and Pauline Sanchez of Marfa, Texas. She was raised and spent some of her life in Marfa, Texas where she was a longtime cook for the Thunderbird restaurant. On...