Recent Obituaries

October 16, 2021

Salvador Rios Castro Jr., 84, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home, on October 16, 2021.

Family, friends and those whose lives he touched are invited to Heritage Funeral Home of Big Bend for the viewing on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. a Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October...

September 23, 2021

Alicia Hernandez Arcides, 90 years old, of Fort Stockton passed away on September 23, 2021, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Alicia was born in Fort Stockton to Jose L. Hernandez and Rumalda C. Rodriguez on September 29, 1930. She married Adan D. Arcides on June 29,1951 in Fort Stockton, Texas. As a devout Catholic and committed wife and mother of...

September 20, 2021

Rosa Contreras Jurado, 73, of Imperial, Texas gained her angels wings on September 20, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Visitation for Ms. Jurado will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend Chapel on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass is scheduled for...

September 19, 2021

Santana F. Sarabia July 26, 1934 - September 19, 2021 (Age 87) Santana F. Sarabia entered rest on September 19, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Sanderson, Texas to Manuela Fuentes DelaCruz and Epifanio Sarabia. Santana was highly active in his Catholic faith while his health permitted him to participate. He served as Eucharistic Minister, Choir...

September 17, 2021

We regretfully announce Anita Blanco Subia entered rest on September 17, 2021. Anita was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. Anita was born on August 19th, 1931 to Pablo and Virginia Blanco in Fort Stockton, TX. She was one of ten siblings. Anita was a fiercely dedicated mom to all of her children, raising four equally loyal...

September 13, 2021

Paula O. Picaso, of Sanderson, Texas gained her angel wings peacefully at home on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Sanderson, Tx. A memorial service will be held in Paula's honor 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. James Catholic Church in Sanderson, Texas with an inurnment at Santa Rita Cemetery. Paula was born in Study Butte, Texas on...

September 3, 2021

Modesta G. Rios passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the age of 88. She was born February 24, 1933, in Sanderson, Texas to Mr. Magdaleno Fierro Rios and Ms. Antonia Gonzales Rios. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Fidel Rios, Magdaleno G Rios, Jr.; sister, Santos Gonzales; sons, Daniel Chavez and Frank Chavez. She is...

September 3, 2021

Jerry Succa went home to be with Jesus on September 3, 2021, at the age of 64. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Maria Aguero Succa. He is survived by his wife Angie Gomez Succa; his father Pete Succa; his brothers Eddie and his wife Carmen Succa, Larry and Mirna Succa; his daughters Holly and her husband Robert...

August 31, 2021

Longtime Resident of Fort Stockton, Texas, Madeline McDaniel Waldrep was called home to be with her Lord on August 31, 2021. She died at her home in Fort Stockton, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Madeline was born on September 8, 1932, in Hughes County, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald Vaughn and Lois Conditt Cash,...

August 28, 2021

Domingo Arenas left us to be with Jehovah God and His Son Jesus Christ this 28th day of August. Domingo was born on June 19th, 1938, in Terlingua, TX to Mr. Jesus Arenas and Ms. Ruperta Cedillos. Domingo is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Ruperta as well as brother Juan G Baeza. Domingo is survived by...

August 19, 2021

Jackie Prince of Houston, Texas passed away on Aug 19, 2021. Jackie’s loved ones are composing Jackie’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

August 18, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Daren McIntyre, a larger than life, fun loving friend, garrulous stranger, and loving husband who lit up a room with his charm, magnetic personality, and infectious laugh. After a long struggle with health issues, Daren left us on August 18, 2021. He began his life in 1967 and grew...

August 14, 2021

Micaela B. De Rodriguez left us to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on August 14, 2021. She was born on February 10, 1939, in Mexico to Santos Bernal and Manuela Perales. Micaela is preceded in death by her husband Jose Rodriguez; her father, Santos Bernal; her mother, Manuela Perales; her daughters, Maria Elena, and Griselda; her son, Chonito....

August 14, 2021

Verna Upshaw left us to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on August 14, 2021. She was born on June 23, 1923, in Rotan, TX to Rey Vaughn Kingsfield and Elizabeth Rives. Verna is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Upshaw; her father, Rey Vaughn Kingsfield; her mother, Elizabeth Rives; her sisters, Neva Phillips and Lanelle Fillingim; and her...

August 9, 2021

Juanita Delgado. left us to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on August 9, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1952, in Fort Stockton to Nicholas Cruz. and Guadalupe Ruiz. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband Jose Luis Delgado Sr; her father, Nicolas Cruz; her mother, Guadalupe Ruiz. Juanita is survived by her son Jose Luis Delgado...

July 29, 2021

Nieves L. Gonzalez left us to be with Jesus on July 29, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1927, in Chizos, TX to Anastacio Gonzalez and Rebecca Lopez. Nieves was a loving grandmother and mother. She enjoyed singing with her son-in-law Victor Leyva who would sing to her every morning. She was a wonderful person inside and out and...

July 27, 2021

Fidel Q. Terrazas Jr. left us to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on July the 27th. He was born on January 1st, 1934, in Fort Stockton to Fidel Terrazas Sr. and Balbina Quintana. Fidel is preceded in death by his wife, Dora G. Terrazas; his father, Fidel Terrazas Sr; his mother, Balbina Quintana; his brother, Camilo Terrazas; and...

July 24, 2021

Corina Ortiz left us to be with Jesus this July 24th, 2021. She was born on January 31st, 1955, in Marfa, Texas to Maximo Villarreal and Estella Dominguez. Corina is preceded in death by her parents, Maximo and Estella; brothers Max Villarreal and Armando Villarreal; sisters Nancy Villarreal, Nora Hughes, and Rosalinda Aguilar. Corina is survived by her brothers Ernest...

July 23, 2021

James Gilbert Castro Sr. left us to be with Jesus this July 23rd, 2021. He was born on May 1st, 1966, in El Paso, Texas, to Joseph G. Castro, Sr., and Adelina Castro. James is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Adelina; and brothers, Joseph G. Castro Jr. and Joel G. Castro Sr. James is survived by...

July 21, 2021

Ramon P. "Monchie" Garcia left us to be in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 21, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born on Sept. 24, 1931, in Ft Stockton to Feliciano Nunez Garcia and Eglentina Pacheco. Ramon attended Ft Stockton schools and was a life-long Ft Stockton resident. In April 1951...