Recent Obituaries
Bernardo Leyva
Mar 18, 2021
Bernardo Guevara Leyva entered into rest on March 18, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1969, to Guadalupe and Enedina Leyva. Bernardo is survived by his parents Guadalupe and Enedina Leyva: his wife Flavia Leyva; daughter Irassema Leyva and spouse Andreu Hernandez; brothers, Reyes Leyva, Aniceto Leyva, Mayelo Leyva, Francisco Leyva, Carlos Leyva; sisters, Manuela Leyva, Lucila Leyva, Veronica...
Arcilia Garza
Mar 17, 2021
Loved "Arcilia Nieto Garza a resident of Fort Stockton born August 4th, 194. Arcilia was called home by Our Lord, March 17th, 2021. She was 79. Ms. Garza graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1961. She was a Sul Ross State University graduate at 52. She was an ESL educator in El Paso and Presidio, TX. Arcilia loved dancing,...
Javier Lopez
Mar 17, 2021
Javier B. Lopez entered into rest on March 17, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1967, to Roberto Lopez and Manuela Bentiz. With him Javier takes his huge smile and his sense of humor-but we will always keep it in our hearts. He was a father figure not just to his daughter but to his many nieces and nephews...
Guillermo Olivas
Mar 15, 2021
Guillermo R. Olivas entered into rest on March 15, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1946, to Juan and Maria Olivas. Guillermo is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Maria Olivas; Juliana Bursiaga, Julian Olivas, Francisco Olivas, Rosendo Olivas. Guillermo is survived by his wife, Viola P. Olivas of Fort Stockton; his son, Abel Olivas and wife...
Ophelia Calderon
Mar 14, 2021
Ophelia D. Calderon entered into rest on March 14, 2021. She was born on April 3, 1926, to Pedro and Guadalupe Dominguez. She was wonderful, beautiful, brilliant. In her life she was a beautician, a great seamstress, and best cook ever. She was a greatest mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and wife. She traveled to several states, Europe, Rome, Italy, and...
Elpido Baeza
Mar 13, 2021
Elpidio Salgado Baeza entered into rest on March 13, 2021. He was born on December 26, 1945, to Manuel and Maria Baeza. Elpidio worked for 23 years at the State Highway Department. He was an excellent heavy equipment operator, and he enjoyed fishing and his horses. Elpidio is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Maria Baeza; his brothers,...
Manuel Hernandez
Mar 10, 2021
Manuel E. Hernandez, a life-long resident of Fort Stockton Texas, passed away the evening of March 10, 2021 at the age of 81 years old. Manuel was born on May 12, 1939 to Miguel Hernandez and Angela Espino. Manuel was known to all as Nelo. He was born and raised in Fort Stockton by his large family of parents, aunts,...
Patsy Urias
Mar 10, 2021
Patsy Urias entered into rest on March 10th, 2021. She was born on June 28th, 1929, to Jose Vasquez and Irene Caro. Patsy is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jesus "Chuy" Urias; parents, Jose Vasquez and Irene Caro; and brothers, Rodolfo Vasquez, Jose Sonny Jr, and Isael Vasquez. Patsy is survived by her sister, Dale Sanchez...
Sofia Matta
Mar 1, 2021
Sofia Prieto Matta entered into rest on March 1, 2021 in McCamey, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1931 to Jose Prieto and Sista Contreras Prieto in Balmorhea, Texas. She married the love of her life Crispin S Matta on May 20, 1950 in Balmorhea, Texas. They raised their amazing children there, and moved to Fort Stockton, Texas in...
Magdaleno Rios
Feb 28, 2021
Magdaleno, "Leno", passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born on September 20, 1951, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Magdaleno Fierro Rios and Antonia Gonzales Rios. He was preceded in death by Parents and brother Fidel Rios and sister Santos Gonzales. He is survived by siblings, Siblings: Alexandra Lopez, Modesta Dominguez, Nieves Celaya,...
Juan Sanchez
Feb 17, 2021
Juan Reyna Sanchez entered into rest on February 17, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1932, to Rumaldo and Maria Sanchez. Juan served in the U.S. Army and was Specialist 4th Class. He was stationed at Fort Dill, Oklahoma, before settling down in Fort Stockton with his wife of 51 years, Rita Franco. While Juan never had children of...
Lou Mckenzie
Feb 13, 2021
Lou Ann McKenzie, 86, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family and her grand dog, Gigi. Lou Ann’s passing was on the same date as her mother, Ione Lowry, 35 years earlier. Lou Ann Lowry was welcomed into the world by her parents, Lloyd George Lowry, and Florence Ione Booles...
Lorena Ramirez
Feb 12, 2021
Lorena Renteria Ramirez entered into rest on February 12, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1980, to Aurelio and Amelia Renteria. Lorena was a fantastic nurse, who always put others before herself. She loved to spend her days off with her granddaughter and mother. She enjoyed watching her children play sports. She was loved by many people. She lit...
Enedina Baeza
Feb 12, 2021
Enedina C. Baeza entered into rest on February 12, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1940, to Manuel and Anita Contreras. She was an excellent cook who loved to dance and was a friend to everyone. Her quick wit and charm would win you over. Enedina is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Anita Contreras; her husband,...
Abel Acosta
Feb 10, 2021
Abel Garcia Acosta. Abel Garcia Acosta passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born to Eugenio Acosta and Luz Garcia Acosta on April 1, 1935, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was the youngest of 8 children and preceded in death by his parents, and siblings: Tomás, Cisto, Francisco, David, José, Petra, and Guadalupe. He graduated from Grandfalls-Royalty High School...
Banette Bryce
Feb 9, 2021
Banette Bryce entered into rest on February 9, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1956, to David and Aluerna Bryce. Buni was a member of the Pecos County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Hospice Volunteer and was an active member of Church of Christ. Buni is preceded in death by her parents, David and Aluerna Bryce. Buni is survived by...
Dorothea Ferrante
Feb 5, 2021
Dorothea Ferrante passed away in Mesquite, TX on February 5, 2021, at the age of 99 from complications of Covid 19. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on May 31, 1921 to Ruth Knight Norris and Elmer Norris. She married Joe Ferrante in 1942 and they lived in Ohio and Indiana before moving to Fort Stockton in 1962. She was...
Manda Bueno Harkey
Feb 5, 2021
Manda L. Bueno entered into rest on February 5, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1938, to Harvey and Rena Cogdill. Manda was a loving wife and enjoyed her rose garden. She was an active church member, loved to visit the grandchildren and daughters in Hawaii. She loved the Lord and trusted in Him. She enjoyed making friends, always...
Francisco Aguirre
Feb 4, 2021
Francisco “Frank” Subia Aguirre entered into rest on February 4, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1945, to Moises Aguirre and Aleja Subia Aguirre. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Moises Aguirre and Aleja Subia Aguirre; his brothers, Victoriano Aguirre, Audelio Aguirre, Fidel Aguirre, Roberto Aguirre; sisters, Gregoria Aguirre, Angela Contreras, Oralia Jimenez; grandchildren, Samantha Escamilla, Sabrina...
Juan Hernandez
Feb 1, 2021
Juan Deleon Hernandez entered into rest on January 31, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1933, to Pedro Hernandez Ruelas and Delfina Hernandez Deleon. Juan was a hardworking man who started working as a dump truck driver in the Boquillas area and in numerous ranches in Brewster County. He worked for Chilo Acosta in sheep shearing for many years....
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