Recent Obituaries
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...
Elidia Gallego Leyva
Dec 18, 2023
Elidia Gallego Leyva, 89, of Alpine, Texas passed away December 18, 2023 at her residence. Elidia was born on July 19, 1934 to Ben and Amelia Gallego in Alpine, Texas. She attended Centennial School. She was married to Abelardo Leyva and was mother to Abelardo “Ito” Leyva, Jr. and Orlando Leyva.
Elidia was an avid baseball fan and attended the...
Jesusita Granado
Dec 16, 2023
Jesusita Lara Granado, a beloved homemaker and cherished member of the Fort Davis community, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2023, in Midland, Texas. Jesusita was born on December 26, 1938, in Fort Davis, TX.
Though her formal education ended after the 8th grade, Jesusita possessed a wealth of life experience and wisdom that she shared with those around her....
Olivia Ramos
Dec 8, 2023
Olivia Ramos, 107, of Alpine, Texas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salomon Ramos, Jr., daughter Rosemary, and the following sisters: Augustina Gonzales, Susana Galindo, Angelita Valenzuela; and the following brothers: Eusebio, Manuel, Daniel, Gorgonio, and Guadalupe Ramirez.
Olivia was born in Alpine on September...
Vivian Frances Santry
Dec 5, 2023
Vivian Frances Williams Santry aged 91, of Alpine passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 5, 2023. Born in Hondale, New Mexico on November 14, 1932, she was the only child of George Williams and Ophelia Gardner Salyer. Vivian grew up in Deming, New Mexico. After graduating in 1952 from Deming High School she moved to El Paso, Texas to...
Florencio Uranga
Dec 4, 2023
Florencio Saenz Uranga, 87, of Marathon and Alpine, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2023, in Ft. Stockton. Florencio was born in La Boquilla de San Isidro, Chihuahua, Mexico. He settled in Marathon and later moved to Alpine. During this time, he worked for Brewster County Road & Bridge department from which he retired. He was married to Rosa Uranga,...
Alfred Soza
Nov 30, 2023
Alfredo A. Soza, an Alpine High School graduate, died in San Antonio on November 30, 2023, at the age of 57. Alfredo accomplished much in his lifetime, earning a degree in Accounting from Sul Ross University in 1989, and a law degree from Texas Tech Law School in 1992. For many years he practiced law in West Texas. Alfredo began...
Paz Jurado
Nov 29, 2023
Paz Jurado was called by our Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
Paz was a wife, a mother, a sister, an aunt, a friend, and provider to her grandchildren. She worked as a home healthcare provider. Paz was a long-time member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she served as a member of the church...
Richard Charles Kelly
Nov 28, 2023
On November 28, 2023, Richard Charles Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior. Rick was 80 years old and from Midland, Texas born on February 19, 1943, in Stockton, California to Harold Francis and Beatrice Marsha Kelly. The family moved to Midland in 1948 where he graduated from Midland High School and in 1965 from Sul Ross University...
Antonio Ybarra Villarreal
Nov 25, 2023
Antonio Ybarra Villarreal, a beloved husband, father, and retired bus driver, peacefully passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on December 6, 1948, in Coahuila, Mexico, Antonio's life was filled with love, laughter, and a strong sense of family.
Antonio immigrated to the United States and became a proud citizen, devoting over 30 years of...
Celina Ornelas
Nov 24, 2023
Our beloved matriarch Celina A. Ornelas gained her wings on November 24, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on May 1, 1932 in Presidio, Texas to Vivian and Josefina Aguilar.
Celina was married on June 5, 1951 to her beloved husband, Tomas Baeza Ornelas. She worked for United States Postal Service for more than 30 years. A...
Dena Hernandez Portillo
Nov 21, 2023
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dena Hernandez Portillo. She was born in Alpine, Texas on December 1, 1957, and peacefully departed from this world on November 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dena had a vibrant spirit, a contagious smile, and a heart full of love.
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Rose Marie Garr
Nov 18, 2023
Rose Garr, 67, of Galveston, TX passed away in Big Bend National Park on Saturday, November 18th, 2023. Rose was born November 2, 1956, to Emma Morrison in Bogalusa, LA. She lived in the Houston and Arlington area of Texas and then southeast Michigan, where she raised her family—though she always remained a Texan at heart. Rose was married to...
William T. Abercrombie, Sr.
Nov 12, 2023
William Thaxton Abercrombie, 86, from Odessa, Texas, died November 12 in Odessa, Texas. Lovingly known as Dad, Papa, Bill, and Catfish. He was born on July 21,1937 in Tucumcari NM to M.J. “Jack” and Dora May Abercrombie.
He moved from NM to Arizona then on to Oklahoma and was always proud to be an Okie. After graduating HS he served...
Jose "Freak" Chavarria
Nov 7, 2023
Sadly, on November 7, 2023, we bid farewell to Jose Chavarria, a beloved member of the community of Alpine, Texas. Born on November 7, 1946, in Marathon, Texas, Jose was the son of Padlo and Augustina Chavarria. He passed away on his 77th birthday following a peaceful and natural end to his journey.
In addition to his professional achievements, he...
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