Recent Obituaries

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...

October 1, 2022

Linda Sue (McAnally) Diebitsch passed away on October 1, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family and furry companions.  She was born on November 21, 1941, in Santa Anna, Texas to Carl & Charline McAnally.  She attended school, played basketball, and graduated salutatorian in Balmorhea, Texas in 1959.  While attending Angelo State, on a weekend visit her oldest...

September 29, 2022

Ernesto G. Gonzales was called home by our Heavenly father at the age of 84 on September 29, 2022.  Ernesto was born June 20, 1938, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Guillermo and Priscillana Gonzales.

Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents Guillermo and Priscillana, sister Lupe, brother Rudy, and niece Irma.

Ernesto is survived...

September 24, 2022

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Jose L. Milan, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83.

Jose was born on April 25, 1939 in Terlingua, TX to Martin and Nicanora Milan. He moved to Fort Stockton in 1950. In 1961, he joined the U.S. Army and on May 10, 1975, he married...

September 23, 2022

Christy Coleman, 44, of Fort Stockton, passed away on September 23, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Visitation will be from 2pm-7pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12pm, with a pre-service viewing from 10am-12pm, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Apostolic Church of Fort Stockton, with the Reverend Kevin Johnson...

September 22, 2022

Efrain Molinar Sosa Sr. “Cabin” 69 of Presidio, Tx passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Rosary will be held at 9:30AM on Friday September 30th, 2022, at the Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Presidio, Texas

Funeral Services will be at 10:00AM on Friday, September 30th, 2022, in Presidio, Texas with...

September 17, 2022

Edelia Moya Dutchover, 71, of Fort Stockton passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday 17, 2022. Edelia was born on August 14, 1951, in Lamesa Texas to Donna Medrano and Leonardo Moya.

She was preceded in death by her mother Donna and her sister Pats

y Sproles.  She is survived by the...

September 16, 2022

Elena B. Villarreal, de 75 años, de Fort Stockton, Texas, falleció pacíficamente en su casa rodeada de sus hijos el Viernes 16 de Septiembre de 2022.

El velorio será el Lunes 19 de Septiembre de 2022, de 2pm.-7pm y el rosario a las 7pm.., en Heritage Funeral Home, 301 N. Main, Fort Stockton, Texas.

Los...