Recent Obituaries
Ernest Adams
Nov 13, 2020
The term "Legend" is widely overused today to describe everyone from overpaid sports figures to politicians and movie stars. But on Friday, November 13, 2020, we lost a true legendary cowboy, Apache Adams. Apache was born on September 11, 1937, in Del Rio, Texas. His mother, Mildred, had traveled from their River Ranch 75 miles south of Marathon, heavy...
Jobita Garcia
Nov 11, 2020
Jobita Pillado Garcia, age 93, of Fort Stockton TX. Entered the eternal glory of her forever home on November 11, 2020. She was surrounded with loved ones at her side. Jobita was born February 15, 1927, in Presidio, Tx to Eleuterio and Brijida Pillado. She lived an exceptionally full life; she was married to the one true love of her...
Carlos Galvan
Nov 8, 2020
Carlos Galvan passed away on November 8, 2020, at the age of 70. He was born October 26, 1950, in Cameron County, Texas to Melecio Galvan and Zenaida Garcia who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Maria Galvan; Brothers Guadalupe and Daniel; sisters Gloria Santos and Virginia. Preceding him in death were his brothers Erasmo and Clemente; his...
Justin Galindo
Nov 7, 2020
Justin Galindo passed away on November 7, 2020, at the age of 20 years old. He was born May 8, 2000 in Guymon, Oklahoma. He loved Spending time with family and friends, always with a big smile seeing the positive out of everything. Big dreams for everyone not just himself. Making his family his priority always. “No llores por mi!...
Oralia Dominguez
Nov 2, 2020
Oralia “Laya” Dominguez entered rest on November 2, 2020. She was born on July 20, 1930 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Felix Porras and Cruz Franco. She married J.R. (Cuti) Dominguez in 1946. Oralia was widowed at the age of 33. She exhibited great strength and worked extremely hard throughout her life. She was a great cook and enjoyed...
Florentino Arriaga
Nov 1, 2020
Florentino C. Arriaga entered rest on November 1, 2020. He was born on September 06, 1940, to Florentino and Aucencion Arriaga. His parents preceded him in death. Florentino leaves behind children, Ruben Arriaga and wife Irma of Fort Stockton, Laura Arriaga Bailey and husband John of San Antonio, Florentino (Fritz) Arriaga of San Antonio, MiMi Arriaga Sena and husband...
Travis Cottrell
Oct 31, 2020
Travis Cottrell passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 87. He was born June 12, 1933, in Comanche, Texas to Connie Cottrell and Ova Hurt who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Shirley Croker Cottrell; sons Denzil Cottrell and wife, Molly, of Fort Stockton, Tx, Brooks Cottrell and wife, Jana, of Arlington, Tx: four...
Gil Martinez
Oct 29, 2020
Gil F. Martinez passed away on October 29, 2020, at the age of 77. He was born August 10, 1943, in Sanderson, Texas and resided in Fort Stockton, Texas. Gil Martinez was born and raised in Sanderson, Texas. Soon after High School, he worked for Southern Pacific Railroad which later was known as Union Pacific Railroad when he retired. His...
Jeanne Gallemore
Oct 29, 2020
Jeanne Anita Gallemore entered rest on October 29, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1945, to George and Glayds Crane who preceded her in death. Jeanne leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years, Jerry Gallemore; a son Myles Gallemore and wife, Marla, of Irving, Texas; a daughter Susann Hall and husband, James of Fort Stockton, Texas; and nine...
Margaret Newton
Oct 28, 2020
Margaret Ruth Hayter Newton was born in the Routh Cottage on Texas Street in Fort Stockton, October 5, 1921.She left this world and went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020.She led a full life with many friends and family members.Margaret attended Hovey School through the sixth grade when the Hayter family started commuting to school from...
Bentura Sanchez
Oct 28, 2020
Bentura Sanchez passed away on October 28, 2020, at the age of 78. He was born January 29, 1942 in Alpine, Texas. Bentura had a passion for fishing and was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan. He was proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Survivors include sons Javier Sanchez and wife,...
Raul Hinojos
Oct 25, 2020
Raul Hinojos passed away on October 25, 2020, at the age of 74. He was born May 06, 1946, in Mexico, to Incarnacion Hinojos and Maria Infanta who preceded him in death. Raul is survived by his best friend, Eva Munoz; sons Ernesto, Gerardo, Alfredo, Fernando, Raul Jr., Hinojos; and daughter Aracely Hinojos; brothers Ramon and Luciano Hinojos; sisters Chavela-Isabel...
Jesus Tavarez
Oct 24, 2020
Jesus M. Tavarez passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born October 27, 1935 in Presidio, Texas to Manuel Tavarez and Juanita Melendez who preceded him in death along with his wife, Amanda V. Tavarez, and brothers Julian and Jose Tavarez. Survivors include sons Ricardo Tavarez, and wife, Lesa, of Fort Stockton, Texas, Jesus...
Steven Beard
Oct 22, 2020
Steven Scott Beard, 65, beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away on October 22, 2020. Born on October 15, 1955, in Fort Stockton, Texas, he was a resident of Fort Stockton most of his life. He left West Texas as an adult, working as a truck driver in Arkansas and the DFW metroplex. Work in the system prison brought him...
Julio Nunez
Oct 20, 2020
Julio Vara Nunez entered eternal rest on October 20, 2020, in Odessa, Texas. He followed the love of his life and loving wife of 55 years, Pascuala Dominguez Nunez, three weeks after her passing. He is survived by his daughter Rachel DeLeon, and husband Paul, of Odessa, Texas; son Joel Nunez, and wife, Nereida, of San Angelo, Texas; grandchildren Fabian...
Jose Grado
Oct 20, 2020
Jose Grado passed away on October 20, 2020. at the age of 37. He was born September 16, 1983 in Ojinaga, Mexico to Jose Grado and Socorro Dominguez Jose Grado was Fun loving person and always had a smile. He loved kids because he was a kid at heart especially his nieces and nephews. He loved big and loved everyone,...

Roberto Garcia
Oct 16, 2020
Roberto Garcia passed away on October 16, 2020, at the age of 80. He was born August 11, 1940 and was a resident of Fort Stockton. A Rosary will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Downtown Campus, Fort Stockton, on October 21st, 2020, at 9AM followed by mass at 10AM, and burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery, Fort...

Glen Hodges
Oct 12, 2020
Glen Hodges passed away on October 12, 2020 in Fort Stockton, Texas. Services are pending at Heritage Funeral Home, Fort Stockton, Texas.
Manuel Martinez
Oct 7, 2020
Manuel P. Martinez (Manny) entered rest on October 7, 2020. He was born on August 24, 1946 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Jose and Maria Martinez. Manny graduated from Fort Stockton High School with the class of 1969. He worked at the Bridgestone Firestone Test Track for over 20 years. Manny is survived by his wife Guadalupe Martinez; children Manuel...
Amelia Ramirez
Sep 30, 2020
If you are about to throw away the seed to your avocado, stop and consider Ameila Ramirez, known to some as “Molly” or the “My Pitbull”. She entered into eternal life on Monday September 30, 2020. Her spirit is carried on by her 6 children, 23 grandchildren, 3 surviving siblings and an extended family of friends from many walks of...