Recent Obituaries

Sep 16, 2021

Johnny Nunez Razo, passed away on 09/16/2021 in Marfa TX. Rosary will be 09/21/2021 @ 9:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held on 09/21/2021 at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marfa TX with Father Mata.   Burial will follow at Merced Cemetery.   Arrangements are by Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, Alpine TX. Johnny was born in...

Sep 9, 2021

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

Sep 8, 2021

Modesto Espinoza, a lifelong resident of Alpine, Texas closed his eyes to his earthly home on September 8, 2021, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center, with his beloved family by his side.

Modesto was born on April 27, 1927, in Alpine, Texas to Manuel and Esiquiel Espinoza.  He was a cowboy and a carpenter by trade.

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Aug 25, 2021

John Wesley Marsh, 92, of Ft. Davis, Texas passed away on August 25, 2021, at his home in Limpia Crossing.

John was born in Summit, New Jersey to Forrest and Florence Marsh.  Florence was visiting her sister at the time, but the family made its home in Queens Village, New York City.  John attended Jamaica High School,...

Aug 19, 2021

Francisco “Pancho” Yslas, 74, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on August 19, 2021. He was born on April 1,1947, to Andres and Enriqueta Yslas in El Paso, Texas. After graduating from Jefferson High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the National...

Aug 16, 2021

We mourn the loss of a great man and encourage any and all who knew him to remember his kindness, cheerful smile and compassion.  Leon B. “Shorty” Cash, passed away peacefully August 16, 2021 at the age of 75.  He is preceded in death by parents Louisa Bullis Najar, Leon Parker Cash Sr., sisters Pauline and Yolanda Cash, brother...

Aug 13, 2021

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

Aug 12, 2021

Ella Teague was born in Ft Davis, Texas in 1934 to Barney William Teague & Maude Adele Cooksey Teague as child number 8.  Her 50 years of teaching showed her love of education and was a gift that touched many lives over the years as Coach, Counselor, and Teacher.  She was never satisfied with just one college degree, but...

Aug 3, 2021

Manuel David Carrillo, Jr., “Chaluga”, 52, of Alpine, Texas passed away on August 3, 2021, at his son’s home in Midland, Texas surrounded by the love and support of his family. Chaluga was born in Alpine, Texas to Manuel and Jesusita “Jessie” Carrillo on July 11, 1969. He attended school and graduated from Alpine High School. During his school...

Jul 31, 2021

Mr. Frank Granado Martinez, 77 of Marfa, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, July 31, 2021.  Mr. Martinez was born on October 8, 1943, in Fort Davis, Texas to Manuel and Josefina Martinez.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Father Victorino Loresca will serve...

Jul 18, 2021

Ramona Cardona, age 86, of Fort Davis, passed away due to complications for diabetes, on July 18, 2021 in Alpine, Texas.

Rosary was held on Thursday, July 22 at St. Joseph’ s Catholic Church in Fort Davis. Funeral Mass followed the rosary. Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Mrs. Cardona was born in Aquiles Serdan,...

Jul 18, 2021

Leonardo (Leo) Hernandez, Jr was born June 17, 1927 in Fort Davis. He passed away in his sleep July 18, 2021 in his home in Indianapolis, IN.

He is preceded in death by his father, Leonardo Hernandez, Sr.; his mother Virginia Hernandez; a brother Roberto Hernandez; and sister Lupe Tercero.

His surviving sisters are Virginia...

Jul 16, 2021

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

Jul 15, 2021

Socorro Mediano Chavez, 78, of Marfa, passed away on July 15, 2021 in Marfa, Texas.

Rosary was held on 7:00 p.m., July 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Matta, officiating.  Burial will...

Jul 11, 2021

William "Billy" Earl Hawkins was born in Houston, Texas on June 18, 1945 to Richard and Leona Hawkins.  Billy passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 11, 2021 at the age of 76.  Having never married and with no children he had lived with his older brother, Richard and his wife Lora Hawkins.  Billy's hobbies included taking long tractor rides...

Jul 10, 2021

Joe E. Skelton of Alpine, TX passed away on July 10, 2021 after a long illness.  He was born in Pecos, TX on May 15, 1943 to Raymond and Rose Ellen Skelton and raised in Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa, TX. He graduated from Alpine High School in 1963 and was very active in the Ag department and other...

Jul 10, 2021

James C. Roark Jr., 74, of Sanderson, passed away on July10, 2021 in Fort Worth. He was born February 11, 1947, to James C. and Ruth (Murrah) Roark in Del Rio.

Jim grew up on his family’s ranch in Brewster County and was a true Cowboy his entire life. His first vehicle, at the age of 7,...

Jul 10, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joe Edward Skelton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 7, 2021

Maria Virginia Hernandez 90 years young from Presidio, Texas died on July 7, 2021 in Odessa, TX. She was born in Presidio, Texas to Manuel and Andrea Hernandez on February 20, 1931. She attended school in Presidio. She worked at MB Supermarket, Soza’s grocery store before finishing her employment with Presidio ISD cafeteria. Virginia is survived by her daughter Lorraine...

Jul 3, 2021

Diane Baylor, 81 years, passed away on July 3, 2021, in her home in Alpine.

A memorial service for Diane will be held at 10:30 a.m. on July 24, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church with Stephen White officiating.  Arrangements are by Alpine Memorial Funeral Home.

Diane was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Bill...