Recent Obituaries

May 9, 2017

William "Billy" Eugene Ivey Jr. of Fort Stockton passed away Tuesday May 9th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 63 years. William was born on November 4, 1953, to William Ivey Sr. and Nell Drugan in El Paso, Texas. William was a former Marine, having joined at 16. He later worked as an electrician's helper in Houston....

May 3, 2017

Lorenzo Adame Tovar of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday May 3rd, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 50 years. Lorenzo was born on May 27, 1966, to Bartolome Tovar and Jovita Adame in Coyansoa, Texas. Lorenzo is survived by his mother, Jovita Tovar; his wife, Norma Lackey; his daughters, Monica Tovar of Fort Stockton, Amanda Tovar of...

Apr 30, 2017

David Ramirez Nunez Sr. of Fort Stockton passed away Sunday April 30th, 2017, in Midland at the age of 84 years. David was born on June 24, 1932, to Juan and Celerina Ramirez Nunez in Fort Stockton, Texas. David was a Korean War Veteran and the Monarch for the Nunez family. He was self-employed for over fifty years at...

Apr 23, 2017

Edith Smith Kipgen was born Feb. 19, 1925 in Corsicana, TX. Edith was raised on West Texas ranches in Pecos and Brewster counties. Her Dad was an old- time cowboy, and taught her to ride at an early age. In her mid-teens she "broke" and trained 3 and 4 year old colts for ranchers J.W. "Skinny" Friend and Joe...

Apr 20, 2017

Robert G. Primera of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday April 20th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 81 years. Robert was born on July 23rd, 1935, to Serapio and Pricilliana Gonzalez Primera in Fort Stockton, Texas. Robert is survived by his wife, Emma R. Primera; his sons, Bobby Primera and wife Cynthia of Houston, Eric Primera and...

Apr 19, 2017

Harry Edward Ferguson III of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday April 19th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 62 years. Harry was born on March 11, 1955, to Harry Edward Ferguson Jr. and Olga Mello in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was known as "Mr. Ed" to everyone who knew him. He loved his family, and did re-enactments...

Apr 17, 2017

Jesse Earl Young, 88, of Eden, TX, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at a local hospital in San Angelo, TX. His loving wife Peggy Ima Young preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Joyce; son Greg Young and his wife Genora of Eden, TX; daughter Shelley Truesdell and her husband Robert of San Antonio,...

Apr 17, 2017

Much loved daddy, grandad, great granddad and uncle moseyed off April 17, 2017 to join his wife Lil and special pups, Andy and Punkin. J.O. Funderburk was born October 10, 1920 in Estelline, Texas to Maude (Billingsley) and Warren Funderburk the youngest of four children. As a very young man, J.O. worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps until determining...

Apr 17, 2017

Apr 14, 2017

Alvaro "Varito" Rodriguez of Fort Stockton passed away June 14, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 35 years. He was born on April 1, 1982, to Alvaro and Sylvia Rodriguez in Alpine, Texas. Alvaro is survived by his mother, Sylvia Rodriguez; his love, Noemi "Mimi"; his sons, Andre Rodriguez of Kermit, and Luciano Rodriguez; his brother, "JJ"...

Apr 13, 2017

Samuel (Sam) Diaz Guadarrama Jr. of Fort Stockton passed away April 13, 2017 in his home, at the age of 74. Sam was born in Sanderson on November 17, 1942 to Samuel Guadarrama Sr. and Consuelo Diaz Guadarrama. Sam worked for the Firestone Test center for over fifteen years. While there he also worked part time for Central Freight...

Mar 29, 2017

Preston Bennett Baker of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday March 29th, 2017, in Odessa at the age of 86 years. Preston was born on April 23, 1930, to Thomas Baker and Lula Bennett in Lipan, Texas. Preston is survived by his son Lynn Serapo Baker of Fort Stockton; his daughters, Harriet McMasters and husband Wes of Fort Stockton, Sherrilou...

Mar 21, 2017

Estela "Mema" Gonzalez Galvan of Fort Stockton passed away Tuesday March 21st, 2017, in Odessa at the age of 82 years. Estela was born on December 1, 1934, to Elijio Gonzalez and Maria Menjars in Sanderson, Texas. Estela is survived by her husband, Francisco M. Galvan; her sons, Daniel Galvan and wife Pam of Fort Stockton, Pedro Galvan and...

Mar 9, 2017

Francisca Viola Acosta passed away March 09, 2017. She was born to Fred Granado and Petra Gomez Granado on July 02, 1938 in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was the only child from this marriage. Viola was raised by her mother after her parents divorced. Viola loved school, but her mother kept her out so she could work and helped...

Mar 9, 2017

James Sherman Sage "Jim" of Alpine TX, died Friday, March 3, 2017. Jim was born on a farm in Boyd, MT, December 8, 1926, the son of James "Art" and Mabel Sage. Jim was loved from day one. His mother, Mabel, wrote in his baby book on March 28, 1929, "Jimmie laughed out loud several times while Mother and...

Mar 3, 2017

Lucia Ramirez Garza Garcia of Fort Stockton passed away Friday March 3rd, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 84 years. Lucia was born on August 26, 1932, to Bivian and Arcadia Ramirez in Fort Stockton, Texas. Lucia is survived by her husband, Juanito V. Garcia; her sons, Felix R. Garza, Marcus R. Garza, Noe R. Garza, Joel...

Feb 28, 2017

Simon "Paul" Maldonado Galvan of Sanderson passed away Tuesday February 28th, 2017, in Sanderson at the age of 90 years, surrounded by his family. Simon was born on February 18, 1927, to Pedro and Antonia Galvan in Sanderson, Texas. Simon worked hard all his life, starting at a young age. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps with the...

Feb 14, 2017

Shirl C. "Sully" Sullivan Fort Stockton Went home to meet his heavenly Father on February 14, 2017, after a short illness. Born July 7, 1940 to Ed and Shirleyanna Sullivan in Fort Stockton. Shirl joined the U. S. Navy after graduating from Fort Stockton High School. While in the Navy Shirl met and married his wife Mary, and have...

Feb 12, 2017

Guadalupe "Lupita" Hernandez of Fort Stockton passed away Sunday February 12th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 76 years. She was born on December 3, 1940, being raised by Maria and Juan Gudino in Fort Stockton, Texas. She married Jose H. Hernandez on March 13, 1959 in Fort Stockton, where they made their home. Lupita was a...

Feb 11, 2017

Bernie C. Lannom of Fort Stockton passed away Saturday February 11th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 98 years. Bernie was born on August 28, 1918, to C. W. and Jessie Lannom in Leon Farms, Texas. Bernie was honorably discharged from the army. He was a part of the Fort Stockton Fire Department from 1939 to 1947...