Recent Obituaries

December 10, 2022

Flora R. Franco, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

The visitation will be on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 12:00pm – 8:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend 301 N. Main St. Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. Rosary will be Friday December 17, 2022, at 7:00pm at Heritage Funeral...

December 9, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Jaime Rios Torrez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

December 9, 2022

Guillermo (Willie) Gomez, our beloved son and brother, was called home at the age of 46 on December 9th, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.

Guillermo was born on December 4th, 1976, in Alpine, Texas to Julio Gomez, Sr. and Elda Eunice Manzano. He graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1996 and attended Devry Institute where he obtained...

December 8, 2022

Roslyn K. McIntyre, 81, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 14, from 10:00 am - 12:00pm at Heritage Funeral Funeral Home of the Big Bend.  Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm at East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton.

Roslyn (“Rozzie”) was born on July 19, 1941,...

December 7, 2022

Maria Sanchez Molinar 81, of Fort Stockton, Texas was called home to our Heavenly Father on December 07, 2022.  Maria was born September 09, 1941, in Boquillas del Carmen, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan and Josefa Sanchez.

Mama Ria lived a happy life among a loving family and friends. She enjoyed playing loteria and spending time with her...

December 7, 2022

Jaime De La Torre Maldonado of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on December 07, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.

Visitation will be on Monday December 12, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend 301 N. Main Fort Stockton, Texas at 12:00pm – 6:00pm.  Rosary will be at 6:00pm also at Heritage Funeral Home.

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December 2, 2022

Abigail Carrasco Gonzalez, 93 years old, of Fort Stockton, TX. passed away on December 2nd, 2022, in Crane, TX.

Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home 301 N. Main in Fort Stockton, TX.

Viewing from 2:00PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, December 4th, 2022, for families and friends.

Rosary at 5:00PM Sunday, December 4th,...

November 19, 2022

Antonio Rascon Carrasco passed away November 19, 2022 in his home.  Tony was born November 5, 1951, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Brigido Chavarria Carrasco and Merigilda Gomez Rascon.

Tony attended the Fort Stockton Independent School District where he graduated high school.  Tony married Josephine (Jody) Baker on November 5, 1982, in Midland, Texas.

Tony...

November 15, 2022

Socorro C. Lujan, 89, of Los Alamos de San Antonio, Mexico, passed away on November 15, 2022, in her home in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 pm November 17, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton, Texas. Please join us for a rosary at 7:00 pm that evening.

Funeral services will...

November 6, 2022

Maria Elena “Maney” Bernal, 54 passed from this life November 6,2022 in Odessa, Texas.  She was born in Pecos, Texas to Jose and Rufina Bernal on December 23, 1967.

Maney, as many would call her, was such a joy to our family. She graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1988. She taught us all about compassionate...

November 6, 2022

Dora Naranjo Alvarado was called home by our heavenly father on November 06,2022.  Dora was born in Beeville, Texas on December 20, 1937 to Francisco Naranjo and to Olivia Gutierrez.

Dora met the love of her life Benito Alvarado Sr. and were married April 30, 1955.  Together they raised a beautiful family of 11 children.  Dora worked...

October 30, 2022

Bunyan Richard Johnson, 91, of Ft. Stockton passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Born December 16, 1930 in Old Glory, Texas to Bunyan Reese and Mary Lee (Towles) Johnson.

His early education began in Old Glory Texas, where he was a member of the Pirates basketball team playing guard.  He graduated Valedictorian from Old Glory High...

October 20, 2022

Juliana Miramontez, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born in Terlingua, Texas on January 28, 1934, to Francisco and Elpidia Lopez.

Juliana was an exceptional mother and father to her children. She was also her grandchildren’s caretaker. She worked very hard to provide for her family. Juliana loved to cook and made sure...

October 19, 2022

Patricia Anne VanAuken, 79 passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born on May 8, 1943 in Towanda, Pa. to Hugh Hall and Eleanor Wright.

Patricia was raised and attended school in Towanda, Pa. She was a housewife and mother to 3 sons.

Patricia is preceded in death by her husband Robert C....

October 18, 2022

Michelle Levario Diaz entered eternal life on October 1 8th, 2022, at 6:56 PM surrounded by her loved ones in Lubbock, Texas at the University Medical Center. While her death was sudden and devastating, her love for Faith, Family and Friends left lasting impressions to anyone who met her.

Michelle was born and raised in Fort Stockton,...

October 18, 2022

Betty Roberts Hargus passed away October 18, 2022. She was born in Alpine, Texas June 12, 1939, to James Travis Roberts, Sr. and Annie Pauline Roberts. Betty was raised in Marathon, Texas and grew up on the family ranch. She graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. After college, she was an elementary teacher for Fort Stockton...

October 16, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Amelia Marquez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

October 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Honesty Vela. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

October 11, 2022

Consuelo “Hermana Chelito” Benavides Mendiola, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation will be 11:00am Monday, October 17, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Vicente Cabello of Templo Agua Viva Iglesia, officiating. Burial...

October 5, 2022

Juan Jose “John Joe” Garcia of Alpine, TX passed away on October 5th, 2022, in Fort Stockton, TX.

A graveside burial will be at 10:00 am, October 22, 2022, at Holy Angels Cemetery with a meal to follow at Our Lady of Peace Parish Hall.

John Joe was born in Alpine, Texas to Daniel and...