Recent Obituaries

Jul 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,...

Jul 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.

Jul 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...

Jul 15, 2019

Ernestina Ramos Chavarria of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at the age of 82 years. She was born on November 12, 1936 in Fort Stockton, to Florentino and Juanita Ramos. Ernestina is survived by her husband, Ricardo Y. Chavarria; sons, Ricardo Lee Chavarria, wife Rosa of Austin, TX, Raul Chavarria; daughters, Rosalie Bustos, husband Luis...

Jul 15, 2019

Ernestina Ramos Chavarria of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at the age of 82 years. She was born on November 12, 1936 in Fort Stockton, to Florentino and Juanita Ramos.

Ernestina is survived by her husband, Ricardo Y. Chavarria; sons, Ricardo Lee Chavarria, wife Rosa of Austin, TX, Raul Chavarria; daughters, Rosalie Bustos,...

Jul 14, 2019

Esteban (Tevon) Pena Velasquez of Fort Stockton, TX joined his family in heaven on July 14, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born April 26, 1937 in Fort Stockton, Tx to Gerardo and Margarita Velasquez. He was well known in the community for being a musician and a contract painter. He was also well known in the...

Jul 14, 2019

Esteban (Tevon) Pena Velasquez of Fort Stockton, TX joined his family in heaven on July 14, 2019 at the age of 82. He was born April 26, 1937 in Fort Stockton, Tx to Gerardo (Lalito) and Margarita Velasquez. He was well known in the community for being a musician and a contract painter. He was also well known in the...

Jul 12, 2019

Odelia (Lila) Ramirez Calderon of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at the age of 71 years. She was born on October 4, 1947 in Fort Stockton, to Manuel and Sista Calderon. Lila is survived by her sons, Rene Ramirez, Oscar Ramirez, David Ramirez, Raymundo Ramirez all of Fort Stockton; daughter, Leticia Calderon of Fort Stockton; brother,...

Jul 8, 2019

Peggie Armstrong Gonzales of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at the age of 82 years. She was born on June 30, 1937 in Odessa, Texas, to Dexter and Hattie Armstrong.

Peggie is survived by her son, Rick Thomas and daughter Kelli Daggett-Wilson and husband Robert Wilson, her brother; Bill Armstrong, sisters;...

Jul 8, 2019

John Mac Carpenter of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at the age of 81 years. He was born on January 10, 1938 in Anthony, New Mexico, to Alva and Velma Carpenter.

John served on the Pecos County Historical Commission and was the President of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He was a...

Jul 4, 2019

Elisama Rivera of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, at the age of 49 years. She was born on February 11, 1970 in Mexico, to Carlos Escontrias and Efida Guevara.

Elisama was a loving caring person. She loved to bake for anybody. She loved her grandkids. She loved to make jokes and be funny....

Jun 26, 2019

Donald Joe Dutchover of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at the age of 71 years. He was born on July 30, 1947 in Fort Davis, Texas, to Ernest and Katherine Dutchover.

He was a Jack of all trades. He was a very loving family man. He loved deer hunting, ranching, and fishing. He...

Jun 23, 2019

Jessica Yvonne Sotelo of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the age of 24 years. She was born on October 19, 1994 in Odessa, Texas, to Jesus and Eva Sotelo.

She was an outgoing person who loved to dance and enjoy her life to the fullest. She loved to sing, and she always...

Jun 20, 2019

Evelyn Virginia Scott of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the age of 72 years. She was born on February 21, 1947 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to J.R. Scott and Elizabeth Ann Stires.

Evelyn is survived by her brother, Jimmy Scott; her sister, Katherine Chavarria; her nieces, Pauline Brown, Heather Cope; and her...

Jun 11, 2019

Anahi Leliene Vizcarra Granado was born August 30, 2007 to Rosana Vizcarra. Anahi entered the gates of heaven June 11, 2019 at the very tender age of 11. Tragedy took Anahi's mother from her in May of 2015, Anahi and her brother Alex came to live with Angela Granado Lujan and her two sons, Avan and Angel. The Granado...

Jun 4, 2019

Jose "Jessie" Jesus Rivera of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the age of 64 years. He was born on April 2, 1955 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Jesus and Guadalupe Rivera. He enjoyed music and played several instruments. He was a joker. He loved to cook. He was KFST number 1 fan. Jessie is...

Jun 4, 2019

Antonio Gonzalez Calzada of Sanderson, TX passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at the age of 92 years. Antonio lovingly known as "Tony/Toño" or "Gramps" was a lifelong resident of Sanderson. He was born on July 19, 1926 to Jesus Calzada and Francisca Gonzalez Calzada. Antonio married Edelmira Coronado on September 7, 1947. The...

May 19, 2019

John "J.D." Dewey Stutes of Sanderson, TX passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, at the age of 69 years. He was born on March 10, 1950 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Kenneth and Sophia Stutes. John was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed his help. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. John...

May 2, 2019

Belia Castro Gonzales of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the age of 87 years. She was born on June 8, 1931 in Ozona, Texas, to Henio and Victoria Castro. Belia is survived by daughter, Deborah G. Bernard and husband Wally of Ft. Worth, Texas; son, David Coldwell and wife Beate of Niederwerm, Germany; grandchildren,...

May 2, 2019

Pablo Aranda Lujan of Fort Stockton, TX passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the age of 92 years. He was born on June 30, 1926 in Grandfalls, Texas, to Santos Lujan and Julia Aranda. Pablo is survived by his sons, Hijinio Lujan of Odessa, Manuel Lujan of Midland, Kachy Lujan of Odessa, Pablo Lujan Jr. of Odessa, Apolonio...