Recent Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

James “Jim” Thomas Tinkler father and grandfather took his last ride April 3, 2022, at the age of 85.  Jim was born September 6, 1936, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Emerson “Tink” and Effie Mae Courtney Tinkler and had one sister Mary Elizabeth Tinkler.

Jim grew up in Fort Stockton and attended school there.  Jim spent most...

Apr 2, 2022

On April2, 2022 our Heavenly Father called Hollyce D’Layne (Ward) Johnson to eternal rest.  Holly was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma on August 31, 1956, to Odas

Lee and Jacky Ward.

While Holly was in her primary years she moved with her family to Fort Stockton, where she graduated from Fort Stockton High School...

Mar 23, 2022

Alfonso "Fonz" Pando, 44, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on March 23, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.  He fought a long, hard battle with Cancer He never gave up, our Lord was just ready to have him home.  We are certain he is in heaven blaring his music for all of heaven to hear, dancing with the angels,...

Mar 20, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Christina Lopez Leyva, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend.  On March 20, 2022, at the young age of 65, she joined our Heavenly Father surrounded by her loved ones, after braving a long battle with liver cancer.

Christina was born on July 24, 1956, in...

Mar 19, 2022

Jose Ben Gallegos was born on November 12, 1928, in Alpine, Brewster County Texas and he was called to eternal rest on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Ben, as he was popularly known, was the owner of the Comanche Tortilla and Tamale Factory originally founded by Angel R Terrazas and his mother Eliza Webster Terrazas in 1947. Son...

Mar 18, 2022

Samuel Brent Franklin died unexpectedly at his home in Fort Stockton, Texas, on Sunday, March 13, 2022.  Sam was born September 3, 1989 and his survived by his wife, Rhonda, his sons, Maurice, Mason, and his daughter Nyliah of Fort Stockton, Texas as well as his mother, Renee Parson, his sister Addy and brother Lakota, his uncles Kavin Franklin,...

Mar 15, 2022

Karisa Ann “Little Red” Raines, 21, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed from this life on March 15, 2022, in a tragic accident outside of Andrews, Texas. Karisa was born on February 5, 2001 in Denton, Texas her parents are Gary and Sandy Raines.

Karisa graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 2019. She excelled in academics and athletics. She...

Mar 12, 2022

Pedro Rivera Ureste, 74, of Fort Stockton, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2022.

Pedro was born in Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico to Nestor Gallegos Ureste and Engracia Ortiz Rivera on April 29, 1947.  Pedro married his beautiful wife Maria del Refugio Chavez Tapia and together they had 2 children.  Pedro moved his family to the...

Mar 10, 2022

Arlouine Cummings Humphrey

Arla Humphrey “MawMaw”, 96, made the light in heaven a little brighter on March 10, 2022.

Arla was born on Aug. 25, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to John and Marie Cummings. She grew up in New York and made her way to Texas after marrying Amos Humphrey on Sept. 3, 1946....

Mar 6, 2022

Concepcion "Chon" Gomez Jr., 55, of Imperial, TX, passed away on March 6th, 2022, in Odessa, TX. Chon was born in Uvalde, TX to Concepcion Gomez and Francisca Esparza on December 3rd, 1966. He went to school at Buena Vista where he played football and was voted Mr. BVHS in 1985. He married the love of his life Cynthia...

Mar 5, 2022

Consuelo Rodriguez Tarin, 94, of Fort Stockton Passed from this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1928, to Antonio and Dolores Rodriguez in DuBose, Texas. Consuelo was married to the late Rumaldo G. Tarin, who passed away in 2019. They were married for 72 love filled years.

Consuelo took great joy...

Mar 2, 2022

Sheriff Santiago Gonzalez, Jr., 55, of Sanderson, was called by our heavenly Father on March 2, 2022.  He was born November 24, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois to Santiago Gonzalez, Sr. and Maria Rafaela Garcia De Gonzalez. He was raised and spent most adolescence in Laredo, Texas.

Santiago graduated in 1988 with his degree in Criminal Justice. From...

Feb 19, 2022

Rian Stevenson, 25, of Sheffield, passed suddenly from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Rian Was born on January 22, 1997, in Temple, Texas to Stacy Medina and Pedro Stevenson.

Rian was first and foremost a mother that loved her family with all her heart. She had a beautiful smile that lit up every room she...

Feb 15, 2022

Felix E. Arredondo also known as "Shuga" of Sanderson, Texas passed away at the age of 58 on Feb. 15th, 2022.

He is proceeded in death by his father Frank P. Arredondo and his sister Norma Jean Arredondo.

He is survived by his mother Amelia E. Pena, his brother Mario and wife...

Feb 8, 2022

Barbara Marie Southern, 79, of Longview, Texas died in her sleep on February 9, 2022. Barbara loved reading, gardening, and helping others. She was a housewife devoted to her friends and family.

Born in Odessa, TX, on May 5, 1942, Mrs. Southern graduated from Odessa Permian High School in 1960. She went to Texas Tech in Lubbock,...

Feb 5, 2022

Idali Galindo 49, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on February 5th, 2022, in her hometown of Fort Stockton, Texas.  Idali was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to David and Maria Galindo on November 13, 1972.  She went to school in Fort Stockton, Texas and made many lifelong friendships.  She had a bright and willful soul that will be missed...

Feb 4, 2022

Francisco M. Galvan was born in Sanderson, Texas to Pedro R. and Antonia M. Galvan on August 24th, 1932.  Frank is preceded in death by his loving wife Estella Galvan, sons Raymond and David Galvan.  He is survived by his sons Danny Galvan and wife Pam, Pete Galvan and wife Amy, Dino Galvan, and daughter Sonya Sheehan.  Frank also...

Feb 3, 2022

Alejandra Lopez, 90 of Fort Stockton died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the local hospital. She was born August 26, 1931, in Sanderson, Texas to Antonia and Magdaleno Rios. The family moved to Fort Stockton in the mid-1940 and was marred to Ramiro Lopez, they married in Sanderson, Texas. Alejandra worked for Home Health as a home caretaker as...

Jan 30, 2022

Richard Lynn Sanders Sr. 73, of Fort Stockton. TX. passed away on January 30, 2022, in his home. Richard is preceded in death by his Wife Deborah Sanders, Daughters Denis, and Laura Sanders, Mother Vivian Sanders, Father Charles Sanders, and Brother Darrell Sanders. Richard is survived by his Sons Sheldon Sanders and, Richard Sanders Jr., and wife Deana, 2...

Jan 26, 2022

Nestor Nanez Calderon peacefully passed on January 26, 2022. Born in Fort Stockton in 1924, he was 97 years and 11 months. Nestor worked in many trades including the Civilian Conservation Corp in the Fort Davis Mountains, working on a cattle ranch during World War II to help feed the military and finally found his calling as a custom...