Recent Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Erith Hazel Wallis Vick, 88 years of age, passed on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep, attended by her cousins, the Murray family in Del Rio, Texas.

Hazel was born February 23, 1935, in Danna, Texas to the late Charlie Wallis and Erith Vilma Easterwood. She was the youngest of two children, preceded in death by her brother...

Sep 26, 2023

Doyle Eugene Pearce, 61, of Alpine, Tx passed in peace at his home on September 26th, 2023.

Doyle was born on October 31st, 1961 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Inez Ruth Pearce and the late Paul Clayton Pearce, Sr.

In 1985 he married his ex wife Belinda Espinoza in Alpine, Tx together they welcomed 3 children Dolores Ruth Savery,...

Sep 24, 2023

Lifelong resident of Alpine, Elizabeth McLean, age 96, passed away on September 24, 2023. She was born to the late Kurt and Anna Lange in Alpine, on November 17, 1926. Elizabeth attended Alpine Schools and Graduated in 1943. She then attended Sul Ross State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Education.

Elizabeth met...

Sep 19, 2023

Sammy Lee Fitzgerald, a beloved husband, brother, and son, passed away on September 19, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 5, 1956, in El Paso, Texas, Sammy lived a fulfilling life marked by his dedication to his work as an electrician and his genuine joy for the simple pleasures life had to offer.

Throughout his career as an electrician,...

Sep 17, 2023

Isabel Ramirez, age 100 of Alpine, TX, passed away September 17, 2023 at home surrounded by family in Alpine, TX. She was born July 7, 1923 to Joe and Isabel White in Marathon, TX. Isabel married Luis Ramirez on November 23, 1952 in Marathon, TX, and lived in Big Bend National Park for many years. She was a devoted housewife...

Sep 15, 2023

Diana Gay Martin Thomas, 77 of Alpine, Texas, passed away September 15, 2023. She was born May 4, 1946, in Cuervo, Texas, the daughter of the late William Daniel and Estelle Martin. On July 2, 1964, she married Walter H. Thomas in Midland, Texas.             Diana spent her working career as an employee of Curry Motor...

Sep 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Monserratt (Monsey) Dominguez Curtis announce her passing on September 12, 2023, at the age of 92, in San Antonio Texas. Monserratt was born to Pedro and Santos Dominguez of Balmorhea, Texas on September 19, 1930. Monserratt is preceded in death by her loving husband, Oscar Levake Curtis.

Monserratt was a wonderful...

Sep 6, 2023

Ellen Buren Melvin left us and joined our Lord in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6th, 2023. Ellen was born on July 28th, 1961 in Marfa, Texas to Paul and Joan Thomas Buren.

Ellen attended school in Marfa and Graduated Marfa High School in 1979.

She Married the love of her life and best friend, Jimmy “Hammer” Melvin...

Aug 28, 2023

Due Date: February 17 2024 Date passed away: Monday 28th 2023 @ 9:45pm Place of death: Alpine BBRMC Hospital Weight: 2 oz Age: 15 Weeks 3 Days About Him: JJ III was such a fighter he tried to hang on as long as he could but no one knows why this happened to us. A family of five only god...

Aug 25, 2023

It is with profound sadness, the family of Carolina O. Brijalba, announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Carolina, 72, of Marfa, TX passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, in her home. Carolina was born August 3rd, 1951, to Salvador and Barbara Ortega in Pecos, TX.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Alfredo...

Aug 23, 2023

Mary Theresa Cooper Carroll-Hodkinson was born to Mary Quintrell Carroll and James Carroll in Stuttgart, Germany on August 25, 1954. She was united with her departed loved ones on August 23, 2023 at her home in Alpine, Texas.

Mary grew up in Fort Walton Beach and Woodville, Florida and moved to Midland, Texas in 1971. She graduated from Midland High...

Aug 15, 2023

Jimmy Cecil Thomas, a beloved pillar of the Alpine, Texas community, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, at the age of 84. Born December 5, 1938 in Lubbock, Texas, he was the son of the late Johnny Cecil Thomas and Ora Imerree Shirley. Jimmy was reunited in death with his parents, as well as his sister Wanda Britnell and...

Aug 9, 2023

Irma Navarrette Lara transitioned peacefully on August 9, 2023 at the age of 83 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Irma was born on July 3, 1940 to Patricio (Picho) and Carmen Navarrette in Alpine, Texas where she attended Centennial School.. As the eldest of three children, she took pride in looking after her younger brothers, David and...

Aug 8, 2023

Odilia Vasquez Merino 74, of Alpine passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023, following a short illness. Odilia was born January 21, 1949 in Alpine where she spent most of her life. 

Odilia was the daughter of the late Jesusita Escareno. 

Prior to her failing health, Odilia enjoyed music, dancing and socializing.  Odilia’s loud and spunky personality could not be...

Aug 6, 2023

It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Aida Elisa Flores, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.

She was born in Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma, to Erasmo Torres and Juanita Fierro Arriola on September 10, 1930.   She was the oldest of...

Jul 14, 2023

On July 14th, 2023, Ronald Gene Smith, loving husband, dad, and granddad passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. 

Ron was born on April 15th, 1953 in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas to I.N. Smith and Lille Belle (LeDeaux) Smith.  He was the youngest of their three sons.  Ron had a son, Scott, with his second wife...

Jul 11, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce that our beloved, sweet, kind, gentle loving mother, wife, sister, friend and prayer warrior Lupe Rubio of Fort Davis, closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened them to her heavenly home on July 11, 2023 in El Paso, TX at the age of 75. 

Lupe was born on May 9, 1948 in...

Jun 27, 2023

Benito “Ben” Aranda Cobos Jr., 89 years old, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Alpine, Texas.

Ben was born on April 13, 1934, to Benito Franco Cobos and Elvira Aranda Cobos in Alpine, Texas.  Ben was part of the Cobos family that was one of the first...

Jun 18, 2023

It is with great sadness and extremely heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Gabriella (Gabby) Allyse Rodriguez, beloved mother, daughter, fiancee, friend and her unborn son, Ezekiel Nathaniel Rodriguez Gonzalez.

Gabby was born March 16th, 1996 in Del Rio, TX to parents Lupita Celaya and Roy Oscar Rodriguez.

Gabby lived life fully and with...

Jun 13, 2023

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