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Patsy Urias

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...

Manuel Hernandez

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,...

Sofia Matta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Lilia Morales

Lilia Morales

Jan 30, 2021

Lilia Beanes Morales went peacefully to be with her Lord surrounded by her children on January 30, 2021. She was born on May 17, 1926, to Luciano and Gabriela Beanes. Lilia is preceded in death by her parents, Luciano and Gabriela Beanes; her husband, Lorenzo A. Morales; and her grandchildren, Jorge Morales, Beckie Sewell, Patrick Joel Martinez. Lilia is survived...

Sandra Tinkler

Sandra Tinkler

Jan 29, 2021

Sandra “Sandi” Kay Tinkler, loving mother and grandmother fulfilled her life’s work on January 29,2021 at the age of 77.   She was born on December 26, 1943, in Colorado Springs, CO to Kenneth and Sylvia Drumm. Sandi moved around much during her childhood due to her father being in the military.  Sandi graduated from Pecos High School.  She then attended Sul Ross State...

Romelia Armendariz

Romelia Armendariz

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Romelia Sanchez Armendariz age 87, of Fort Stockton, peacefully passed away Sunday January 24, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 4, 1933, in Escobillas, Chihuahua Mexico, a daughter of the late Jose Sanchez and Andrea Almazan Sanchez. Romelia was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Martin Armendariz, one brother; Gaudencio Sanchez, sister; Alicia Carrasco....

Andres Nevarez

Andres Nevarez

Jan 20, 2021

Andrés Nevarez “La Borrega” entró en descanso el 21 de enero de 2021. Nació el 10 de mayo de 1954, hijo de Refugio Nevarez y Claudia Casares. Los sobrevivientes incluyen a su esposa, Bertha Villarreal, y sus hijos Adrian Nevarez, de Midland, Texas. Orlando Nevarez de Midland, Texas; Gabriel Lopez, de Fort Stockton, hijas; Julie Lopez, Crystal Lopez, Maggie Lopez;...

Margarita Muniz

Margarita Muniz

Jan 18, 2021

Margarita Lopez Muñiz entered into rest on January 18, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1932, to Francisco and Elpidia Lopez. Margarita was a long-time homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her biggest joy. Margarita is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Elpidia Lopez; her husband, Felipe Muñiz; her brothers, Manuel Lopez,...

Alexandro Ramirez

Alexandro Ramirez

Jan 15, 2021

Alexandro Marcelo Ramirez, known to many as Big Al or Fred, entered into rest on January 15, 2021. He was born on December 19, 1954, to Benito and Grace Ramirez in Lamar, Colorado. Al is preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Grace Ramirez; his daughter, Brittany Cartwright; his brother, Eddie Ramirez. Al is survived by his brothers Benny...