Recent Obituaries

September 26, 2019

Ernesto C. Ruiz (Neto) peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 26th, 2019, at the age of 87.  He was born on November 11th, 1931, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Tomas Ruiz and Antonia C. Ruiz. He was preceded in death by brothers Ricardo C. Ruiz, Salvador C. Ruiz, Tomas C. Ruiz, Pablo C. Ruiz and sister Felisita.

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September 6, 2019

Elia M. Sotelo Fathree passed away on Friday, September 6th, 2019, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 71. She was born on May 1st, 1948, in Fort Stockton, Texas.She was preceded in death by her father Carlos Sotelo, mother Maria Sotelo, and brother Ray Sotelo. She is survived by husband, Louis A. Fathree, Jr. of Fort Stockton, Texas;...

September 5, 2019

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Martha Jane Martin passed away at the age of 90, surrounded by family and friends. Martha was born January 18, 1929, in Rankin, Texas, to Walter and Nora Holcombe. She graduated from Pecos High School in 1946 and obtained a degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 1950. Returning to Pecos, she worked several...

September 5, 2019

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, Martha Jane Martin passed away at the age of 90, surrounded by family and friends.

Martha was born January 18, 1929, in Rankin, Texas, to Walter and Nora Holcombe. She graduated from Pecos High School in 1946 and obtained a degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 1950. Returning...

September 5, 2019

Yolanda B. Sarabia of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away September 5, 2019. She was born April 2, 1949, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father Arnulfo Bueno; mother Louisa D. Bueno; sister Mercedes Winer; brother Alex Bueno; son Michael Ruiz; and Juan Manuel. Yolanda is survived by husband Arturo Sarabia; her sisters Maria Carrasco...

September 2, 2019

Joshua Lopez of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away Monday, September 2nd, 2019, at the age of 23. He was born on August 15th, 1996 to Luis Lopez and Leonora Diaz. He was preceded in death by his brother, Luis Lopez. Joshua is survived by his wife, Briann Lopez of Fort Stockton, Texas; mother, Leonora Diaz and father, Luis Lopez; brothers,...

September 2, 2019

Erica Jane Ornelas passed away Monday, September 2nd, 2019, at the age of 40 years. She was born on January 29, 1979 to Ricky Pacheco Baiza and Rebecca Sue Nunez in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother Rebecca Sue Nunez, father Ricky Pacheco Baiza, maternal grandfather, David Nunez, Sr. Erica is survived by her...

August 31, 2019

Tilden Stewart of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Aug 31, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

August 26, 2019

Ricky Carroll Murphree passed away on August 26th, 2019 at the age of 65 years. He was born on June 16th, 1954 to Willie C. Murphree and Jewel Hobbs. Ricky is survived by his wife, Barbara Black Murphree of Fort Stockton, Texas; son, Ricky W. Murphree of McKinney, Texas; daughter Traci Stone Triche and husband Jared of Magnolia, Texas;...

August 24, 2019

Mercedes (Mercy) Irigoyen Sais passed away on August 24th, 2019 at the age of 64 years. She was born on September 24, 1954 to Enrique and Eustolia Irigoyen who preceded her in death. She leaves behind a son, Isaac Bilano of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Marissa Ontiveros and husband Hector, of Fort Stockton, Texas, Alyssa Bilano of Fort Stockton, Texas;...

August 21, 2019

Jose S. Rodriguez of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, in Fort Stockton at the age of 79 years. He was born on February 27, 1940, to Timoteo and Angelita Rodriguez in Mexico. Jose is survived by his sons, Catarino Rodriguez, Saul Rodriguez and wife Jaunita, Eloy Rodriguez and wife Norma, Efrain Rodriguez and wife Nubia, Rodolfo Rodriguez...

August 20, 2019

Silbestre (Bobby) Rosas of Odessa, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, at the age of 69. He was born on June 12th, 1950 to Faustino Rosas Sr. and Sarah Y Rosas. Silbestre is survived by his wife, Esperanza Baez Rosas, and sons Bobby Rosas, Jr. and spouse Christina of Monahans, Texas, Marco Castillo and spouse Patricia of Harlingen, Texas,...

August 20, 2019

Charles Travis Lorenz of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, at the age of 60 years. He was born on February 14, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Debra Lynn Ezell of Fort Stockton, son Will Lorenz of Fort Stockton, daughters Amy Reeves and spouse of Bronte, Texas and Jane Olivas and spouse of Shiner, Texas,...

August 16, 2019

Juan Flores Gonzales of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Friday, August 16th, 2019, at the age of 90 years. He was born on July 11, 1929 in Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico to Isabel Gonzalez Rodriguez and Otila Flores Huerta. Juan is survived by his wife, Porfiria Sanchez Gonzalez and daughter, Santa S. Gonzalez (Sotero Brito) of Monclova, Coahuila, son Juan S....

August 11, 2019

Linda Velasquez Hernandez of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the age of 72 years surrounded by her family. She was born on July 23, 1947 in Fort Stockton, to Francisco and Mary Velasquez.

Linda is survived by her husband, Alfonso Hernandez; her son, Gabriel Hernandez; her sister, Mary Linda V. Cantu and...

August 6, 2019

It is with great sorrow, sadness, and heavy hearts that the family of Domingo Velasquez Fabela must announce his passing on Monday August 5, 2019 at Medical City Hospital Dallas Texas. He was 82 years of age. He was a longtime resident of Ft. Stockton Texas born December 20, 1936 he was also better known as Mingo to family and...

July 27, 2019

Jon Richard Rodriguez of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the age of 51 years. He was born on October 28, 1967 in Del Rio, Texas, to Richard Rodriguez and Olga Lugo. Jon was the first grandchild and first grandson born into the Lugo side, of grandparents; Alfredo Lugo Jr and Natividad Lugo of Comstock, Texas....

July 27, 2019

Jon Richard Rodriguez of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the age of 51 years. He was born on October 28, 1967 in Del Rio, Texas, to Richard Rodriguez and Olga Lugo. Jon was the first grandchild and first grandson born into the Lugo side, of grandparents; Alfredo Lugo Jr and Natividad Lugo of Comstock,...

July 25, 2019

Ratilal N. Bhakta died July 25th in Odessa Texas. Visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home, 301 N. Main, on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be Monday, July 29th, 2019 at the Pecos County Civic Center located at 1674 Airport Dr. beginning at 10:00 a.m.

July 18, 2019

Pauline Villalba Granado, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2019 at  her residence, in the presence of her daughters. Paulita was born on June 22, 1925 to Atilano (Tilly) Gutierrez Villalba and Margarita Terrazas Sanchez Villalba who began six generations of deep Texan roots, dating back to 1886. Paulita was born in Fort Stockton, Texas along with...