Recent Obituaries

Jul 5, 2017

Iva Aline Harral Collins passed away on July 5. 2017. She was born in dear Fort Stockton on March 12, 1923 to Alph and Georgia Harral. She went to the University of Texas and graduated with a Home Economics degree. Iva Aline soon married her high school sweetheart, John Collins. He was training for the air force during World...

Jul 4, 2017

Hortencia "Tencha" Carrasco Galindo of Fort Stockton passed away Tuesday July 4th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 78 years. Tencha was born on January 8th, 1939, to Fidel and Trinidad Carrasco in Mexico. Tencha is survived by her sons, Esben Galindo, Fidel Galindo, Jesus Galindo, Ofrael Galindo; her daughters, Alfa Leyva, Yesenia Renteria, Norma Rodriguez, Alma...

Jun 29, 2017

Sergio Melendez Quiroz of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday June 29th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 62 years. Sergio was born on October 18, 1954, to Manuel and Isabel Quiroz in Mexico. Sergio is survived by his wife, Bertha Quiroz; his sons, Sergio Quiroz and wife Kristina of El Paso, Elmer Quiroz and wife Adriana of...

Jun 25, 2017

Madge Weatherby of Fort Stockton and Coyanosa passed away Sunday June 25th, 2017, in Odessa at the age of 95 years. Madge was born on June 17th, 1922, Myron and Cora Moore of Guymon, Oklahoma. She was an Outstanding Texas 4-H Leader, and an Outstanding Librarian-Texas Library Association. She received the honor of Citizen of the Year in Big...

Jun 23, 2017

Tito Rafael Fernandez of Fort Stockton passed away Friday June 23rd, 2017, in Odessa at the age of 69 years. Tito was born on February 6, 1948, to Rafael and Manuila Fernandez in Fort Stockton, Texas. Tito is survived by his sister, Rosa Ybarra. Tito is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Endino Galindo, Francisco Gonzalez, Rodolfo...

Jun 8, 2017

Abel Olivas Quintela Sr. of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday June 8th, 2017, in Fort Stockton at the age of 74 years. Abel was born on February 5, 1943, to Julio Quintela and Antonia Olivas Quintela in Fort Stockton, Texas. Abel is survived by his sons, Abel Quintela of Fort Stockton, Isaac Quintela of Fort Stockton, James Quintela of...

May 26, 2017

Brigido (Vico) P. Garcia of Fort Stockton passed away Friday May 26th, 2017, in Fort Stockton. Brigido was born on September 20, 1942, to Apolonio and Angelita Garcia in Fort Stockton, Texas. Brigido, Vico, Garcia was 74 years old. He was a man with a big loving heart, and very devoted to his family. During the illness of his...

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

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 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...