Recent Obituaries
Donald Helm
Feb 27, 2019
On February 27, 2019, Don Carlton Helm passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away in Midland, Texas at the age of 87. Don was born July 10, 1931 in El Paso, Texas to Elsie "Bill" and Winfield "Sonny" Helm. The family moved to Pecos, Texas where Don graduated from Pecos High...
Rosemary Cox
Feb 20, 2019
Rosemary was born in El Paso, Texas September 23, 1930 to parents Scott Lee Plumbley and Julia Marlowe Ellison Plumbley. At the age of 14 they moved to Marfa, back to her pioneer roots. She was a member of an early pioneer family - the Ellison's, who came to Presidio County in 1183. She loved Marfa and developed many...
Susan Logan
Feb 17, 2019
Susan Carlon Logan 70 of Alpine, Texas, closed her eyes to her earthly home on February 17th, 2019 surrounded by her beloved friends. Carlon was born on March 21st, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Samuel Richard Amspoker and Muriel Lee (Stiles) Amspoker. A celebration of life for Carlon will be held on Friday, March 15th, 2019 at 1:00 pm...
Mark Sanders
Feb 11, 2019
Mark Andrew Sanders, of Alpine, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family and friends, closed his eyes to his earthly home, and opened them to a glorious and joyful homecoming with his mother and stepmother on Feb. 11, 2019. Mark was 61. Mark was born Nov. 1, 1957 to Charles and Renate Sanders in Roswell, New Mexico. Mark was a...
Francisco Viramontes
Feb 10, 2019
There will be no obituary at this time.
Visitation Santa Teresa Catholic Church O'Reilly St. Presidio, TX 79845 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Service Praying of the Most Holy Rosary Santa Teresa Catholic Church O'Reilly St. Presidio, TX 79845 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial...
Carla Lowry
Jan 1, 2019
On September 16, 2019, the beautiful free spirit of Carla Jeanne Lowry entered her second walk at Big Bend Regional Medical Center, with her beloved husband and family by her side. Carla was a member of the Community of Alpine.
A viewing for Carla was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Alpine Memorial Funeral Home. A...
Carolyn Milder
Nov 16, 2018
Our Wife, Mother, and Friend, Carolyn Milder was called home the morning of November 16, 2018. Carolyn was born in Alpine, Texas to Cecil and Eva Duncan. She spent her formative years with her family moving from one duty assignment to another as a result of her Father's service in the United States Air Force. These travels nurtured her...
Merced Uranga
Nov 5, 2018
Merced Uranga, 74, of Alpine, Texas, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 5, 2018. She was born in Alpine, Texas on December 13, 1943 to Rex and Felicita Uranga. She was a graduate of Alpine High School. She had worked in the security department for Northrop Grumman for many years. Rosary service will be held at 10...
Martin Hammer
Nov 1, 2018
With the strength and gentleness of his beloved Lord and Savior, Martin Edward Hammer, closed his eyes to his earthly home and opened them to a much grander and glorious homecoming on Thursday, November 1st, 2018 at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, Texas, Martin was 93. Martin was born on July 21st, 1925 in Blackburn, Oklahoma to...
Maria Rodriguez
Oct 15, 2018
Visitation Alpine Memorial Funeral Home - Geeslin Chapel 209 West Sul Ross Ave. Alpine, TX 79830 Sunday, October 21, 2018 3:00 PM Service Praying of the Most Holy Rosary Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 South 6th Street Alpine, TX 79830 Monday, October 22, 2018 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial ...
Estela Macias
Sep 11, 2018
Estela Ortiz Macias, age 87, of El Paso, Texas, formerly a long-time resident of Marathon, Texas entered enteral life surrounded by her loving family at Pebble Creek Nursing Center on September 11th, 2018. Mrs. Macias was born on November 29th, 1930 in Marfa, Texas. She was born to the late Guillermo Ortiz and Eliza (Contreras) Ortiz. Praying of the...
Teresa Martinez
Aug 30, 2018
Service Praying of the Most Holy Rosary Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 South 6th Street Alpine, TX 79830 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 1:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 South 6th Street Alpine, TX 79830 Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Following the Rosary Cemetery ...
Maria Calderon
Aug 26, 2018
Maria "Chita" Rios Calderon, 91, of Valentine, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in New Braunfels, Texas at Kirkwood Manor surrounded by her family. The Most Holy Rosary will be prayed on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valentine, Texas. Christian Burial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 8,...
Teresa Vega
Aug 9, 2018
Pending
Service Praying of the Most Holy Rosary Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 South 6th Street Alpine, TX 79830 Thursday, August 16, 2018 7:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church 406 South 6th Street Alpine, TX 79830 Friday, August 17, 2018 9:00 AM Cemetery ...
Charles Freeman
Aug 9, 2018
Charles Robert Freeman, 67, of Presidio, passed away at Reeves County Hospital in Pecos, Texas on Thursday, August 9, 2018. A full Military Memorial service was held Thursday, August 16 at the Alpine Memorial Geeslin Chapel. Joe Greer Denham III was the Service Celebrant. Mr. Freeman was born in Marysville, California on December 2, 1950 to Fred Arthur Freeman...
Leticia Juarez
Jul 26, 2018
Leticia Juarez known by all as "Lety", passed away on July 26, 2018 in her home in Presidio, Texas at the age of 77, surrounded by her children and family. Lety was born in Tierras Nuevas, Chihuahua on March 21, 1941 to Albino and Eduwigis Nieto and was raised in Ojinaga. While working at Telefonica de Ojinaga she met...
George Drewry
Jul 18, 2018
George Drewry of Alpine, Texas went to meet his Heavenly Father on July 18, 2018, at the age of 94. He was born in Witts Springs, Arkansas on July 10, 1924 to Ira and Mae Drewry. George served in the 717th tank battalion for the United States Army driving tanks from 1942 to 1945. He met Betty, his wife...
George Roman, Jr.
Jul 17, 2018
George Roman Jr. of Marfa, Texas passed away peacefully July 17, 2018 in Austin, Texas. he was a legend in Marfa and known for his outstanding athleticism and his hook shot, not to mention George won the pole vault in the 1960 Texas Relays, won several medals in regionals and was and outstanding tight end for the Shorthorns. George...
Gerald Granado
Jul 16, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Gerald C. Granado announces his passing on July 16, 2018, at the age of 59 years. Gerald was born and raised in Alpine, Texas, and was a member of the Alpine Fighting Buck Band. He served as drum major for the marching band and played the saxophone. He attended West...
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