Recent Obituaries

Antonio Molinar

Oct 7, 2016

Antonio Jacquez Molinar passed away at his residence Friday, October 7, 2016 in Alpine, Texas. He was born to Alberto Baeza Molinar and Luisa Jacquez Molinar in Terlingua, Texas on February 9, 1927. He worked for Sul Ross State University, Brewster County, and the City of Alpine. He had a passion for raising animals and being outdoors. He is...

Carmen Velasco

Oct 6, 2016

Carmen Valenzuela Velasco, 97, longtime resident of Presidio, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Giles Nursing Home in El Paso, Texas. Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m., followed with Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Presidio, Texas. Graveside service will follow at the Desert Hills cemetery. Alpine Memorial...

Severiano Holguin

Sep 25, 2016

Robert Nunez

Sep 24, 2016

Service Rosary St. Mary's Catholic Church 211 W San Antonio St Marfa, TX  79843 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary's Catholic Church 211 W San Antonio St Marfa, TX  79843 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 11:00 A.M. Cemetery Merced Cemetery Marfa, TX  79843

Patricia Mather

Sep 17, 2016

it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Patricia Ann Mather announces her passing from this life on September 17, 2016 at the age of 85. Patricia was born in Marfa to George and Ida Chastain on May 30, 1931. She was retired surgical nurse, homemaker, and loving wife to Sam Allen Mather. She was...

Tr Woodward

Sep 16, 2016

TR Woodward, 61 years old, resident of Alpine, Texas passed away in his home with the "love of his life" Elvira, his dog, Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born June 29, 1955 in Wiesbaden, Germany while his father was active Air Force. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School in 1974 and attending Texas A&M University, TR...

Leisha Walker

Sep 15, 2016

Leisha Delvalle Walker, 50, of Fort Davis, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at the Big Bend Regional Hospital in Alpine, Texas. A memorial will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Weinert, Texas. Leisha's ashes will be released to the wind on Elliot Barker Trail, located just...

Jason Orosco

Sep 10, 2016

Jason Joey Orosco, 16, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Marfa, Texas. Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and graveside service will follow at Merced cemetery. Alpine Memorial...

Felix Llanez

Sep 3, 2016

Felix "Gaga" Llanez, Sr., passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the age of 93. He was born in Terlingua, Texas on December 20, 1922. Rosary service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10 a.m....

Richard Williams

Aug 27, 2016

Richard R. Williams, 71, of Marfa, passed away in El Paso, Texas on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Richard was born in Marfa to Candelaria and Guadalupe B. Williams on January 5, 1945. He attended school in Tracy, California as well as Blackwell Elementary in Marfa and graduated in 1961 from Marfa High School. Richard retired from Northrop Grumman in...

Duane Phillips

Aug 25, 2016

Duane A. Phillips and Sarah A. Phillips of Alpine, Texas, were taken home to the Lord on August 25, 2016. Memorial Services for Duane and Sarah will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Alpine, Texas with Rev. Josh Stueve officiating. Duane Arlen Phillips (82) was born in Knox City,...

Sarah Phillips

Aug 25, 2016

Duane A. Phillips and Sarah A. Phillips of Alpine, Texas, were taken home to the Lord on August 25, 2016. Memorial Services for Duane and Sarah will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Alpine, Texas with Rev. Josh Stueve officiating. Duane Arlen Phillips (82) was born in Knox City,...

Manuel Sanchez

Aug 22, 2016

Manuel Galindo Sanchez, 89, longtime resident of Alpine, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 22, 2016. Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace and Military graveside...

Manuel Rodriguez

Aug 21, 2016

Father, husband, son and best friend, Manuel Rodriguez, born June 24, 1933, went to our Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2015. Manuel was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Maria and Antonio Rodriguez. He worked as a laborer with Ms. Juliet Rowley for fourteen years, with the Jeff Davis County Road and Bridge for eight years, with John Robert...

Alice Stevens

Aug 20, 2016

Alice Stevens, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home south of Alpine after a battle with A.L.S. Born Alice Joanne Griffin on August 12,1946, she is survived by her husband, Michael Stevens, two cats and a blue eyed cow dog Gladys - - who is still camped in the bedroom. Alice was truly an...

Kevin O'Cuilinn

Aug 16, 2016

Kevin O'Cuilinn, 77, died unexpectedly and painlessly on August 16, 2016 at his home in Alpine, Texas. Jean, his wife, was at his side. Kevin was best described by those who knew him as a self-made entrepreneur and rugged iconoclast. In Jean, he found the perfect partner to join him for a life of adventure. His career as an...

Antonio Romo

Aug 14, 2016

Carlos Castro

Jul 31, 2016

Carlos "Chapo" Castro, age 54 of Sanderson, TX passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 31, 2016 at his home in Odessa, TX after fighting an 11-month battle against cancer. A viewing was held Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Alpine, TX at Geeslin Chapel. Rosary took place in Sanderson, TX Tuesday, August 2, 2016...

James Gilly, Jr.

Jul 29, 2016

James Weldon Gilly, Jr., 63, of Marfa, passed away Friday, October 29, 2016 in Marfa, Texas. A Memorial Service was held in Marfa at 11:00 a.m. a the First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 6, 2016. James was born October 28, 1952 in Stephenville, Texas to James Weldon and Sara Jo Gilly. He served honorably in the US Army...

Delores Smith

Jul 17, 2016

Delores Jean Smith, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 9, 1943 in Monahans, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Ruby Carney. Delores married Roy Lee Smith on June 13, 1963. She graduated from Monahans High School, earned a Bachelor's degree from Sul...