Obituaries

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Joe Daniel Miranda

Joe Daniel Miranda

Jul 21, 2024

"Say not in grief that he is no more but live in thankfulness that he was."

Our beloved son, Joe Daniel Miranda passed away on July 21, 2024. 

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fernando A. Gomez, and Mary L. Guitron, and his paternal grandparents Gilberto A. and Guadalupe B. Miranda.

He leaves behind his parents, Miguel B. and Maria...

Kenneth Gossett

Kenneth Gossett

Jul 18, 2024

Kenneth Gossett died July 18th, 2024 of cancer. He was a native Texan and graduated from Fort Worth's Trimble Technical Vocational High School and received an Associate Degree in Applied Science and Electrical Engineering Technology from Tarrant County College.

Ken and Cathy met and married in 1981. “The smartest decision I ever made,” said Ken. After Cathy got her RN, she...

Paul Victor Loeffler

Paul Victor Loeffler

Jul 3, 2024

Paul Loeffler passed away on July 3, 2024, in Alpine, Texas. Paul was born to Victor and Cayloma Loeffler in Kerrville, Texas, on September 13, 1956. Paul grew up in Junction, Texas learning many life lessons working in the family business, Loeffler Motor Company, and on the Loeffler Ranch. Upon graduation from Junction High School, Paul followed a family tradition...

James Horatio Torres

James Horatio Torres

Jul 2, 2024

James Horatio Torres of Alpine, Texas made 50 adventurous trips around the Sun, before he was called home on July 02, 2024, in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. James earned his wings and flew into the palms of Jesus Christ.

James was born into a pioneering family in Alpine, Texas on May 24, 1974. The only son of...

Rosa Maria Sanchez

Rosa Maria Sanchez

Jul 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that Rosa Maria Sanchez has departed this life on July 2, 2024. Rosa was born on July 13, 1948 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was a sister to Olivia Holguin, Esther Carrasco and Saul Sanchez. Saul Holguin and Martin Holguin are her nephews.

Rosa is preceded in death by her father, Benito Sanchez and her mother,...

Peter Woodruff

Peter Woodruff

Jul 1, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Peter "Pete" Woodruff on July 1, 2024, in Alpine, Texas. Pete was born October 4,1960 in Alpine to Anna Gene and Guy C. "Woody" Woodruff and returned permanently to live in Alpine as an adult around 2015. Pete, known by family as “sweet Pete”, attended elementary and...

Joe Luis Natera

Joe Luis Natera

Jun 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Luis Natera, Sr., on June 29, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born in Alpine, Texas on March 4, 1951, to the late Saturnino Natera, Sr. and Victoria Natera. He was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, a dedicated auto mechanic and a long-term...

Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Losoya

Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Losoya

Jun 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Losoya, who departed this world on June 9, 2024, at the age of 56. Kenny was born on May 5, 1968 in Alpine, Texas to Joe and Tina Losoya. 

Kenny attended Catholic school during his primary education in Alpine and continued his intermediate education in Presidio, TX. He...

Barba and Robert Clanton

Barba and Robert Clanton

Jun 7, 2024

Barba Evelyn Dunn Clanton

September 16, 1939 - March 22, 2024

Barba Evelyn Dunn Clanton went home to her Lord and Savior in peace on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was met there by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert Cloman Clanton, her parents, CJ and Evelyn Dunn, and her siblings Betty Glass, Bobby Dunn, and Beverly Howard.

Barba was born in...

Anita Losoya Pyle

Anita Losoya Pyle

Jun 6, 2024

Anita O. Losoya, born on August 28, 1945, in Alpine, Texas, bid farewell to this world on June 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas.

Anita earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sul Ross State University. She continued to broaden her horizons by enrolling in business courses post-graduation. One of Anita's proudest accomplishments was the refurbishment of a colonel's home in Fort...

Roy Granado Hartnett

Roy Granado Hartnett

Jun 5, 2024

Roy G. Hartnett, a cherished husband, father, and Popo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 5, 2024, in Ft. Stockton, Texas, at age 88. He was born on January 1, 1936, in Ft. Davis Texas, to Ramon and Consuelo Hartnett. Roy lived a life marked by faith, love and laughter, leaving an impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

He married the love...

Jose Hernandez Camarena

Jose Hernandez Camarena

May 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Hernandez Camarena. Born on September 8, 1941, in El Venado, Jalisco, Mexico.  Jose peacefully departed this world on May 12, 2024. He is survived by his beloved sons, Daniel Hernandez Ruiz (Naomi), Joseph Hernandez Ruiz (Claudia), Jose “Chuy” Hernandez, and Diego Serrano (Yvonne) and numerous grandchildren.   

He is...

Robert Lewis Dawson

Robert Lewis Dawson

May 1, 2024

Robert “Bob/Bobby” Lewis Dawson passed away May 1, 2024 in Terlingua, Texas.

Robert was born on April 24, 1956 to William and Geraldine Dawson in Pennsylvania. Robert enlisted in the Army at the tail end of the Vietnam war, spending much of his military career in Germany. He went on to become a mechanic, but “if it was broke, he fixed...

Bennye Meredith

Bennye Meredith

Apr 26, 2024

            In the early morning hours of April 26, 2024, Bennye Sims Meredith, 93, quietly and peacefully walked into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She did not waste one minute worrying about the future or what would happen next. She knew.

 

            Born and raised in southern Arkansas,...

Rome Rene Roman

Rome Rene Roman

Apr 25, 2024

A truly amazing man, Rome Rene Roman, Sr. of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, in Round Rock, Texas, leaving a void that will never be filled.Rome Rene Roman, Sr., was born on July 14, 1969 in Alpine, Texas to parents; George and Maria Roman. Rome graduated from Del Valle High School in 1987, ranking in the...

Rosa Elva Madrid

Rosa Elva Madrid

Apr 7, 2024

Rosa Elva Madrid, a beloved teacher's aide in Candelaria and Presidio, Texas, who had a great sense of joy from being around her students, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Candelaria, Texas. She was born on September 27, 1951, in San Antonio del Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico.Rosa was known for her passion for fishing, spending quality time with her family,...

Oliver Lee O'Bryant

Oliver Lee O'Bryant

Apr 6, 2024

Oliver “Olie” Lee O'Bryant passed away on April 6, 2024, in Alpine, Texas, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Born on September 20, 1949, in Del Rio, Texas. He graduated from Del Rio High School in 1967. After high school he attended Uvalde Junior College, then was employed constructing the development of...

Travis Leo Tucker

Travis Leo Tucker

Apr 4, 2024

Long time Alpine resident, businessman and civic leader, Travis Tucker, passed away at his home among family on April 4th.

Born to parents John and Vera Tucker (Sprott) in Bandera Texas, where he attended high school and would meet and later marry Joslyn Joyce, “JJ”, Wright in 1956.  They had four sons before moving to Alpine in 1964 and their fifth...

Vicente Vega Urquidez

Vicente Vega Urquidez

Mar 31, 2024

Vicente Vega Urquidez, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, left this world on March 31st, 2024, in his hometown of Alpine, Texas. Born in the same town on December 16th, 1947, Vicente's legacy will forever be remembered by those whose lives he touched.In his illustrious career, Vicente worked diligently for the Santa Fe Railroad, the Texas Highway Department, Sul Ross...

Manuela B. Granado

Manuela B. Granado

Mar 29, 2024

Manuela B. Granado, a beloved homemaker for her passion for cooking, gardening, raising chickens, passed away in Ft. Davis, Texas at the age of 88. Born in Ft. Davis on June 20, 1935, she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.In her lifetime, Manuela lovingly nurtured her children and grandchildren, creating a home filled with love and...