All Obituaries

David R. Esqueda was born in Del Rio, Texas, on May 20, 1965. He passed away March 24, 2020, at 5:15 A.M. He married Ramona, on May 13, 2000. He had one son, Michael Garza; daughters, Telma Garza, Alexis Esqueda, and Priscilla Esqueda; grandchildren, Aundrea Renteria, Rogelio Esqueda, Deangelo Najar, Toby Aaron, Blake Aaron, Savannah Rubio, and Justin Rubio; and one great granddaughter, Novalee Garza. He is survived by his mother, Margarita Esqueda; sisters, Elvira Reza, and Mary...

Lavoy Glen Hinkle, 93, of Sanderson, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Born January 5, 1927 in Elk City, Oklahoma, Lavoy was the only child of Glen O. and Viola Haddock Hinkle. After growing up in Kermit, Texas and graduating from Kermit High School, Lavoy enlisted in the Navy. While attending Sul Ross State Teachers College on the GI Bill in the late 1940s he met Mary Nell Higgins. After graduation, Lavoy and Mary Nell were married in...

  Graysen Ryger Davis, son of Bryan and Natalie Davis, of Fort Stockton, Texas, went to be with Jesus on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born November 19, 2019 in Fort Stockton. Graysen was a little miracle from birth. With many complications from his birth, he fought so hard for so long. God promised him a complete healing and now Graysen is in heaven made completely whole; no more pain and no more suffering. His mommy and daddy are now parents to a perfect angel. He...

Ines H. Sotelo entered rest on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born April 20, 1927, in Terlingua, Texas to Abundio Sotelo and Dolores Hinojos. Our father was an amazing cowboy and loved fishing, hunting, and horses. He cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He showed his children the importance of love and respect and was always willing to take off to be with them. Our fondest memories are of him dancing with mom as he...

Donavyn D’Ontre Vaughn, son, brother, friend, and hero joined his heavenly father on Saturday, March 7,2020, at the age of 14. He was born November 19, 2005 in Hobbs, New Mexico to his loving parents, Donald Jr. and Jennifer Vaughn of Fort Stockton, Texas. Donavyn loved basketball, football, and running track. He was kind, humble, and had big plans for his future. He was loved by all that knew him and touched so many lives in his short 14 years on earth. He was a hero to many,...

Maria Paz Gonzalez passed away on Sunday, March 1st, 2020. She was born January 25, 1931, to Fedrico Barraza and Josefa Rivas. She is survived by sons Clemente Gonzalez and wife, Rosa Elva, of Fort Stockton, Saul Gonzalez, and wife Guadalupe, of Fort Stockton, Noel Gonzalez of Fort Stockton, Erasmo Gonzalez and wife, Marcie, of Fort Stockton, Herminio Gonzalez Jr., of Midland; daughters Gabina Villa and husband Polo, of Odessa, Tx, Tomasa Pacheco, and husband Hector of Fort Stockton, Norma...

Concepcion M. Smith entered rest on February 26, 2020. She was born on February 20, 1931. Concepcion was born and raised in Edinburg, Texas. Her mother and baby sister passed in 1939, when she was 8 years old. She and her siblings went to live with her grandmother. Concepcion took on the role of mother to her younger brother Robert. She and her siblings would migrate to work the cotton fields with her father. Later, she traveled to Indiana with her brother, Robert, to pick tomatoes. After...

Hector L. Leyva passed away at his home in Fort Stockton, Tx., on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the age of 26. He was born May 2, 1993, in Denver, Colorado.             Hector was a great guy! He would do anything for anyone. His love was known to all who knew him. He cherished his wife, families, and nieces and nephews. He also had a love for his awesome truck.             He is...

Alva Francis Carpenter (Frank), age 83, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Frank was born on June 13, 1936, to Alva and Velma McElhannon Carpenter, in Anthony, New Mexico.             He is survived by his wife of 62 years,  Carolyn Brown Carpenter, of Fort Stockton, Texas; his daughter, Velma Kay Campbell, of Fort Stockton, Tx and his son, Steven Francis Carpenter, of  Dell City, Texas; three...

Raymundo O. Lopez passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the age of 91. He was born January 7, 1929, in Big Spring, Tx. Raymundo grew up in Odessa, Texas and moved to Fort Stockton to raise his family. He temporarily moved to Orlando, Florida, back to Odessa, Tx, and then again to Fort Stockton, Tx. He worked in construction driving heavy machinery and was also a mechanic. He loved working on classic trucks. He greatly loved his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his...