Recent Obituaries
Alonzo Ramirez
Oct 30, 2023
Alonzo Balero Ramirez, a beloved member of the Alpine, Texas community, passed away on October 30, 2023, at the age of 77. Born on June 18, 1946, in Alpine, Texas, Alonzo was the son of Mexican heritage. He resided in Alpine, Texas throughout his life, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew him.
Alonzo had an admirable work ethic...
Mary Ann Donaldson
Oct 28, 2023
Mary Ann Donaldson born March 25, 1937 of 705 N. Kelly, Marfa, TX died in her sleep on October 28, 2023. She was married to Bobby Lee Donaldson, Sr., ex-mayor and owner of ABC Pump and Hardware of Marfa, who preceded her in death. They lived and worked in the Marfa Community since 1961. Mary Ann, as her friends called...
James "Jim" Marshall Roberts, Jr.
Oct 26, 2023
James Marshall Roberts, Jr. (“Jim”), 70, of Marathon, Texas, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Marathon. Born on February 25, 1953 in Fort Stockton, Texas to James Marshall Roberts, Sr. and Callie Marie Roberts, Jim was the beloved husband of Stephanie Edgar Roberts.
Jim was a dedicated family man and is survived by his loving wife and his sons,...
Linda Gay
Oct 16, 2023
Linda Gay, a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse known for her dedication to helping others, has passed away at the age of 77. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. Linda's life was defined by her selflessness, love for nature, and joy in spending time with her great-grandchildren.Born on October 30,...
David P. Dean
Oct 16, 2023
David P. Dean passed away on October 16, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at home, at the age of 71. He was born May 7, 1952 to Paul C. Dean and Anita May Anderson in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was married to Jamie Dyer Dean with whom he celebrated 46 beautiful years of marriage in July of 2023.
As a...
Raymond Reza Ramirez
Oct 13, 2023
You don't have to suffer to learn, but if you don't learn from suffering, then your life becomes truly meaningless. Meaning makes a great many things endurable--perhaps everything. Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes because those who love with their heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. Pray for me, as I did...
Erith Hazel Wallis Vick
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...
Doyle Eugene Pearce
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,...
Helen Elizabeth McLean
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...
Sammy Lee Fitzgerald
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,...
Isabel Ramirez
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...
Diana Gay Thomas
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...
Monserratt D. Curtis
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...
Ellen Buren Melvin
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...
Jonathon Jayray Crabb, III
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...
Carolina Ortega Brijalba
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...
Mary Theresa Cooper Carroll-Hodkinson
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...
Jimmy Cecil Thomas
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...
Irma Navarrette Lara
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...
Odilia Merino
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...