Recent Obituaries
Jose D. De La O
Nov 17, 2024
Jose De La O, 66, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Joe was born on September 21, 1958, in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico, to Jose de la luz and Ninfa De La O.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mariana De La O and loving daughter Jennifer...
Mary E. Licon
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Esparza Licon passed away on November 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Mary was born in Van Horn, Texas to Manuel and Socorro Esparza on October 14, 1955.
Mary lived in Van Horn all her life. At the age of fifteen she welcomed her son, Marcos, into this world; he was the light of her life. Her mom passed away...
Annie Baeza
Nov 5, 2024
Annie Baeza, age 79 passed away November 5, 2024. Annie was born on February 17,1945 to Conrado and Annie Reza. Annie was a lifetime resident of Van Horn.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters: Lou Ann Baeza and Virginia DeLaO, both of Van Horn and her stepson Pablo Baeza of Van Horn....
Enrique S. Tarango
Nov 5, 2024
Enrique Tarango Jr passed Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home in Pecos, TX, after a lengthy illness at the age of 69. He was born March 7, 1955, in Los Fresnos Chihuahua Mexico to Enrique Tarango and Esther Saenz Tarango. He lived and attended school in his hometown of Van Horn, TX. He was a welder by trade. His...
Jose Luis "Joey" Cabezuela III
Oct 18, 2024
Jose Luis Cabezuela III of Odessa, Tx, affectionately known as Joey passed away Friday night, October 18, 2024, at the Veteran Hospital in Big Spring, Tx at the age of fifty with his mother at his side. Joey was the eldest of four boys born to Jose Luis Cabezuela, Jr and Viola Cabezuela.
Joey was born and raised in Van Horn,...
Jennifer Carrillo
Sep 17, 2024
Jennifer Rebecca Carrillo, 51, entered eternal rest on September 17, 2024, in Van Horn, Texas. Born on January 3, 1973, Jennifer led a life marked by her vibrant spirit and deep commitment to her family and community.
Jennifer spent her childhood in Van Horn, attending Eagle Elementary and Van Horn High School, before furthering her education at Ranger College. Her professional...
Vicky C. Fuentes
Sep 8, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Edubijes "Vicky" Carrasco Fuentes, who left this world at the remarkable age of ninety-five. She was a source of love, strength, and wisdom to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her gentle spirit and kind heart touched the lives of many. Her...
Julia M. Vasquez
Aug 14, 2024
Our beloved mother, Julia Vasquez, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 14, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. Julia was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Justo Martinez and Anita Rodriguez. Julia was a long-time resident of Van Horn alongside her husband Jesus Vasquez. She was a wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and great, great grandma that loved to cook for...
Marcos Esparza
Aug 9, 2024
Marcos Anthony Esparza, 51, experienced cardiac arrest on August 09, 2024 at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso Texas. His mom was in the same medical facility in critical condition at the time of his death and was not able to be with him.
He was born on March 21, 1973 in El Paso, Texas to Mary Esparza. He was...
Rosa Isela DeAnda Valdez
Jul 20, 2024
Rosa Isela DeAnda Valdez, of Van Horn, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 3, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, Isela was the proud daughter of Cristobal B. DeAnda and Sofia Gonzales DeAnda.
Isela was also a devoted parent, supportive daughter, loving aunt and sister. She enjoyed listening...
Isabel Vasquez
Jul 10, 2024
Our dear mother, Isabel Vasquez, was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday July 10, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. Isabel was born in Van Horn Texas on September 20,1933. Isabel was a lifelong resident of Van Horn with her husband Vicente of fifty-two years. She was a devout Roman Catholic with strong faith...
Carmen Gonzales
Jun 16, 2024
Carmen B. Gonzales, 95, of Van Horn, TX. passed away on Sunday, June 16,2024 in Monahan’s, TX. She was born on December 19,1928 to Miguel and Micaela Diaz Barranday. She married Alfredo Gonzales in Van Horn, Tx., and worked as hairdresser, and a Secretary/ Engineers for Hughes Aircraft for many years. Carmen was a lifetime Van Horn resident and Catholic.
Carmen...
Gertrudes "Tula" D. Vargas
Jun 16, 2024
Gertrudes “Tula” Vargas entered the gates of heaven on June 16, 2024. She was born on November 15, 1939, to Edwardo and Agustina De La O in San Antonio Del Bravo, Chih. Mexico.
Those left to Cherish her memory are her husband Nicolas Vargas, her sisters Juana Rocha, Socorro Jimenez and Beta Lujan. Tula was blessed with numerous nieces and nephews.
Those...
Eduviges "Vicky" Gonzales
Jun 12, 2024
Eduvijes Gonzales, better known as “Vicky” was born on September 10, 1934, in Mexico to parents Jose and Teodora Valdez. Vicky was the oldest of seven children. She had 5 brothers Felipe Valdez (Marta), Lorenzo Valdez (Olga), Jose Valdez (Delia), Guadalupe Valdez (Sylvia), Jesus Valdez (Rita), and one sister, Soledad Melendez (Manuel). A cousin but more like a brother, Lolo...
Carmen J. Fierro
Jun 9, 2024
Our beloved Carmen Fierro was born in Casper, Wyoming on July 6th, 1923, to Antonio and Leonor Jacques. She went peacefully to her eternal home on June 9th, 2023, in Van Horn, Texas.
Her family lived in Marfa and Shafter, Texas, on and off, for about four years. For the next 96 years, she would call Van Horn, TX home. At...
Valentin Urias
May 29, 2024
Valentin Franco Urias was called to his eternal home on May 29, 2024. He was born on April 28, 1961, in Lomas De Arena Chihuahua, Mexico to Manuel and Manuela Urias.
Valentin was a lifelong resident of Van Horn. He had a passion for the cowboy life, riding horses, roping and working with animals out at the ranch. He loved music,...
Erlinda T. Tarango
May 18, 2024
Erlinda Telles Tarango was born on November 13, 1927, in Candelaria, Texas to Jerardo and Natividad Telles. Erlinda was married to Amador Tarango, they were married forty-two years. She is survived by her husband Amador Tarango, her daughters Carmen Garibay of Van Horn, Gloria LaViers of San Antonio, her sons Ismael Rodarte of Houston, Israel Rodarte of Arlington, Zeke Rodarte...
Billy Willis
Mar 9, 2024
Billy K Willis passed away on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Willis; his three children, Michelle Choate, Justin Willis, and David Willis; his sister, Wanda Long; his brother Dale Willis, Sr; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, B.J., Junior, Kaisey, Bailey, Makenzie, Abby, Emma, Haven, Lando, and Lawson.
Billy was born in Longview,...
Eustolia Tarango Garcia
Feb 22, 2024
Eustolia Tarango Garcia peacefully departed this life on February 22, 2024 surrounded by her cherished family and friends. Born on January 2, 1948 to Ramon and Josefa Tarango in Candelaria, Texas. Eustolia brought light and warmth into the lives of all who knew her. She was an avid coffee drinker, tireless worker, amazing cook, loved going out to dance and...
David E. George Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
David E. George Jr. age 48, of Van Horn passed away on January 15, 2024, in Van Horn, Texas. He was born on April 1, 1975, to David (Dave) E. George Sr. and Deborah (Debbie) A. Loretz in Phoenix, Arizona.
David attended Moon Valley High School and then joined the Navy from 1993 to 1997 and afterward settled in Seattle, Washington...
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