Recent Obituaries
Ismael Javier Vega
Feb 15, 2024
Ismael Javier Vega, known for his dedication to his career at B & S Services, passed away in Alpine, Texas. Born in Alpine on April 26, 2000, Ismael, or "IJ" to those who knew him best, touched the lives of many with his vibrant personality and a heart full of love.
One of the fondest memories cherished by those who knew...
Pilar Llanez
Feb 15, 2024
Pilar H. Llanez passed away at the age of 90 and was a resident of Alpine, TX. Pilar was born to the late Ursolo & Catarina Llanez. Pilar came from a family of ten children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Santos Lopez, Catarina Garcia, his brothers Felix, Laco, granddaughter Kaitlyn Llanez, son-in-law George Ramos, and great-granddaughters...
Catarina S. Rivera
Feb 11, 2024
Catarina S. Rivera, a loving housewife and devoted mother, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1935, in Marfa, Texas. Catarina was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for taking care of her grandchildren.
Born to Martin and Sara Sotelo, Catarina...
David M. De La O
Feb 10, 2024
On February 10th, 2024, David M. De La O was welcomed into his heavenly home. Born in Alpine, Texas on April 14th, 1955, David lived a life that was as bold and unyielding as the West Texas sunsets.
A combination of survival street smarts, the cunning of Tuco, (The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly), and the true grit spirit of...
Daniel Montoya Celaya
Feb 6, 2024
Daniel Montoya Celaya, known to loved ones as Danny, passed on February 6, 2024, in his hometown of Alpine, Texas.
Born on April 6, 1989, in Alpine, Texas, Danny's presence illuminated the lives of those fortunate enough to know him. As we reflect on his journey and the impact he had on all who were blessed to cross paths with him,...
Homer Mills
Feb 5, 2024
Homer Ferguson Mills, a native of Alpine, Texas passed away at the age of 71 on Monday, February 5, 2024 in Houston, Texas after many months battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was a rancher, conservationist, wildlife enthusiast and a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Homer was born in Alpine, Texas on April 1,1952 and grew up on the family ranch in...
Kathleen Holland Olsen
Feb 3, 2024
Kathleen Holland Olsen, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the age of 89 in Hurst, Texas. Born on July 24, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, Kathleen lived a remarkable life filled with elegance, charm, and no-nonsense practicality. She was a devoted rancher who cherished her beautiful ranch in West Texas and deeply valued her friends and family. Kathleen's wisdom...
Antonio Nunez
Jan 27, 2024
Antonio Nunez, Jr., 80, “Tony or Chito” as he was known to family, beloved father and spouse was called to his eternal resting place on January 27, 2024. He entered this world on December 26, 1943 in Marfa, Texas, born to Antonio and Carmen Nunez.
Tony graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary School and Marfa High School. He married his...
Rosendo Marquez Evaro
Jan 26, 2024
Rosendo Marquez Evaro was born on September 30, 1932. He passed away, surrounded by his family on January 26, 2024. He was 91 years old. He was the son of Rosendo Acosta Carrasco and Pascuala Morales Marquez. His mother passed away when he was 3 months old and he was raised by his father’s sister Victar and husband Pablo Evaro...
Rebecca Jane Smith
Jan 20, 2024
Rebecca Smith (Becky) passed away on January 20th, 2024, at the age of 92, after a long illness. She was a registered nurse and a Captain in the Air Force, stationed at Loring Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command in Limestone, Maine. For the last 40 years, she ranched in Alpine, Texas.
She is survived by a longtime friend and partner,...
Olga Llanez
Jan 20, 2024
Olga Ramirez Llanez of Alpine, Texas died on Saturday January 20, 2024 in Odessa, Texas at the age of 69.
Olga was born in Seminole, Texas on June 19, 1954 to Gregorio and Audelia Betancourt. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Felix Llanez, Jr. in 1984. She leaves behind her spouse, Johnny Valencia of 36 years, a daughter...
Charlene "Bunny" West
Jan 17, 2024
Jesus Loves Me This I Know for the Bible Tells Me So.
Bunny believed in Jesus wholeheartedly and loved sharing Jesus with others during her time on this earth. On January 17, 2024 Charlene “Bunny” West departed her earthly temporary home after a brief illness and is in glory with the One who loves her the most. Bunny was born February 23,...
Charles John Gilheany
Jan 16, 2024
Charles John Gilheany of Alpine passed away on January 16, 2024. Charles was born to Charles and Mary Helena Gilheany on September 29, 1961.
Tana Stringfellow
Jan 13, 2024
Tana Williams Stringfellow of Alpine, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday January 13, 2024.
Tana was born in Marfa, Texas on April, 24, 1955 to Dewey and Ginny Williams. She attended school in Marfa until 4th grade, until the family moved to Van Horn, Texas where Tana graduated High School in 1973.
After High...
Dan "Chito" Portillo Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
Dan Portillo Jr., a beloved member of the Alpine, Texas community, passed on January 10, 2024. Born on January 23, 1949, in Alpine, he was the son of Daniel V. Portillo and Eulalia Ramos Portillo. Dan was a dedicated individual who worked tirelessly as part of the city maintenance team and was also skilled in carpentry.
Dan was a doting husband...
Baby Everly Lorraine Rose Guevara
Jan 10, 2024
Everly Lorraine Rose Guevara was called to heaven on January 10th, 2024, in Alpine, Texas. Although Everly departed from this world too soon, for the time she was with us all she knew was warmth and love from her mother and father. Our little angel will forever be in the memory and hearts of family and friends.
She is survived...
John Wesley Simchick
Dec 26, 2023
John Simchick died peacefully on December 26th, 2023, after a battle with mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer. He lived in Terlingua, Texas.
John was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1943. After graduating from Sandia High School, he joined the Army as part of the 101st Airborne Division and jumped out of airplanes with one parachute. He was a...
Jose "Pancha" Willie Rodriguez
Dec 26, 2023
Jose Willie Rodriguez (80), of Alpine, Texas passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, with his family by his side. Jose, affectionately known by many as “Pancha,” was born on 02/10/1943 in Alpine, Texas to Charles and Clara (Gallego) Rodriguez. A lifelong Alpine resident, he operated several successful businesses and was a talented chef....
Shirley Ann Biellier
Dec 22, 2023
Shirley Bellier passed away peacefully at home on Dec 22, 2023. Shirley Ann Bellier was born in Wichita Falls, TX on September 1, 1944, to Albert Kelley and Ruby Davis. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Kelley, mother, Ruby Mae Davis, and son-in-law Mark Cole.
She is survived by her siblings: brothers Mike (Linda) Kelly, Nathan (Shelley)...
James Branch Taylor, Jr.
Dec 20, 2023
Jimmy was 91 on October 17, 2023, and passed away December 20, 2023, in Alpine, TX. He was born in Houston, Texas in 1932 to James Branch and Cosette Maud Taylor, both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sons James Garfield Taylor and Spencer Alba Taylor, and siblings Weldon Burns Taylor and Gwendolyn Taylor...
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