Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Celia Wells

Celia Wells

November 14, 2018

Celia Darlene Wells of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the age of 64 years. She was born on September 16, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Cliff and Leadrianne Moore. Celia is survived by her sons, Greg wells and Billie Jean of Fort Stockton, Charlie Wells and Tiana of Fort Stockton; her brother, Donnie Moore;...

Catalina Bustamante

Catalina Bustamante

November 5, 2018

Catalina Flores Bustamante of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, at the age of 63 years. She was born on March 22, 1955 in Mexico to Braulio and Paula Bustamante. Catalina is survived by her husband, Santiago De La Rosa; her son, Raul Bustamante, Fermin De La Rosa; her daughter, Claribel Martinez; her brother, Victor Bustamante; her...

Florine Blair

Florine Blair

November 2, 2018

Florine (Flo) Elizabeth Blair of Fort Stockton passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at the age of 86 years. She was born on November 11, 1931 in Balmorhea, Texas, to James Monroe Harbour Sr. and Ella Elizabeth Stichler Harbour. Florine is survived by her husband of 53 years, Wayne Blair; her sons, James Blair of Richardson, Larry Clayton and...

Lavonne Alexander

Lavonne Alexander

November 1, 2018

LaVonne Alexander of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the age of 89 years. She was born on October 25, 1929 in Rosenberg, Texas, to Johnny James Foss and Alma Sabrasula Foss. She attended college at Tarleton State University where she met her future husband, Joe Riley Alexander. They married December 21, 1950 in Houston, Texas....

Elena Tillotson

Elena Tillotson

October 29, 2018

Elena Pearl Tillotson of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 86 years. She was born on July 7, 1932 in Mississippi to Pierce and Gussie Arnold. Elena was raised in Franklin County, Mississippi. She married her high school sweetheart Jerry Jim Tillotson on November 27, 1948, in Franklin County, Mississippi....

Francisco Fabela Sr.

Francisco Fabela Sr.

October 22, 2018

Francisco "Frank" V. Fabela Sr. of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at his home in Fort Stockton, Texas surrounded by his children at the age of 84 years. He was born on October 5, 1934 to Francisco and Romana Fabela. Daddy was a strong willed man. Loving, caring, was always willing to help others. He was...

Ida Casias

Ida Casias

October 11, 2018

Ida C. Casias of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, in Plano, Texas at the age of 74 years. She was born on December 2, 1943 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Macedonio Carrillo and Candelaria Montez. Ida is survived by her sons; Danny Diaz and wife Misty of Fort Stockton, Paul Casias and wife Norma of Fort...

Carmen Esparza

Carmen Esparza

October 7, 2018

Carmen Garcia Esparza of Fort Stockton passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 91 years. She was born on January 13, 1927 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Francisco and Guadalupe Garcia. Carmen is survived by her son, Juan G. Esparza Jr. and wife Imelda of Fort Stockton; her daughter, Geneva E. Garcia and...

Manuel Salmon

Manuel Salmon

September 22, 2018

Manuel F. Salmon of Fort Stockton passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018, in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 78 years. He was born on September 5, 1940 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Sefferino and Cruz F. Salmon. He was a great father friend and neighbor. He never met a stranger and always wanted to help anyone in...

Valentin Gomez

Valentin Gomez

September 21, 2018

Valentin V. Gomez of Fort Stockton passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018, in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 81 years. He was born on February 14, 1937 in Mexico, to Miguel and Emeteria V. Gomez. Valentin married Maria Del Rosario on January 18, 1959 in Mexico. He lived in Terrell County from 1954-1969 when he moved...

Janet Sears

Janet Sears

September 20, 2018

Janet Loraine Sears of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 79 years. She was born on September 8, 1939, in Michigan. Janet is survived by her husband, Dwayne Sears; her son, T.J. Wallace of San Angelo; her daughters, Janie Hoerauf of Claire MI, Theresa Wallace of Claire, MI; four grandchildren;...

Jesus Talavera

Jesus Talavera

September 19, 2018

Jesus Talavera of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 48 years. He was born on January 4, 1970 in Mexico. Jesus is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Talavera; his sons, Brando Talavera, Jessie Talavera; his daughters, Salma Talavera, Arlene Talavera; his grandchildren, Valentino Talavera, Sebastian Talavera, Rafita Talavera, James Talavera....

Angelo Almendarez

Angelo Almendarez

September 19, 2018

Angelo Jerome Almendarez, 42, son of David and Mary Lou Almendarez, was born on May 15, 1976 in Fort Stockton, Texas. He attended Fort Stockton High School and was a graduate of FSHS Class of 1994. Jerome attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He was a very dedicated and loyal employee. He enjoyed working for Caprock Midstream and...

Mary Ruiz

Mary Ruiz

September 17, 2018

Mary Alice Ruiz of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 60 years. She was born on October 28, 1957 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Raymundo and Esther Ruiz. Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, Mary Alice Ruiz, left this world on September 17th to begin a new journey. Mary touched...

Robert Beal

Robert Beal

August 27, 2018

A private service will be held at a later date.

Elvira Montalvo

Elvira Montalvo

August 26, 2018

Elvira T. Montalvo of Midland passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Midland, Texas at the age of 87 years. She was born on May 2, 1931 in Knippa, Texas, to Carlos and Felicitas Talavera. Elvira was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a devout Catholic and very active at Saint James Catholic Church. She was a Eucharistic...

Jo Ezell

Jo Ezell

August 21, 2018

Jo Ella Keyes Ezell of Fort Stockton passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 75 years. She was born on February 2, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Joseph Edward Keyes and Margie Ausburne. Jo Ella was a very caring mom who loved everyone she met. She was a devoted wife and...

Diana Haby

Diana Haby

August 20, 2018

Diana Gail Haby of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 64 years. She was born on September 25, 1953 in Medina County, to Edward L. Capps and Alice Mae Jungman. Diana is survived by her husband, Walter Haby; her brother, Randolph Capps; her sisters, Karen Capps, Cheryl Capps Mason....

Joe Ybarra

Joe Ybarra

August 18, 2018

Joe Luis Ybarra, of Fort Stockton passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018, in Fort Stockton, Texas at the age of 53 years. He was born on August 1, 1965 in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Joe and Jesusita Ybarra. Joe graduated in 1984 from Fort Stockton, Texas. He was involved with the community as an EMT, always putting others first....

Ramon Gonzales

Ramon Gonzales

August 18, 2018

Ramon T. "Roman" Gonzales was born August 9, 1937 and left this world on August 18, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Ramon loved life and loved God with all his heart, mind, and soul. His first ambition in life was to talk to others about how wonderful God is. He cared for all souls and he showed...