Recent Obituaries

May 10, 2023

Dora Lujan Hinojos went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023 at the Culberson County Hospital in Van Horn, at the age of ninety-one.  She was born on July 10, 1931 to Ignacio and Tomasa (Jimenez) Lujan.

Dora married Alejandro Hinojos in 1956. They lived at the Chispa Ranch, Jeff Davis County for 42 years...

Apr 28, 2023

On April 28, 2023, Faustina Sanchez Flores passed away peacefully at the age of 75 after fighting a good fight, finishing her race, and keeping the faith through her very last breath.

Faustina was born on January 4, 1948, to Julio Sanchez and Francisca Vejar Sanchez.

In September 1969, Faustina married Raul B Flores and...

Apr 13, 2023

Olivia Rayos age 80, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. She was born May 17, 1942, in Luis Leon, Chihuahua Mexico to her parents Eliseo and Isabel Sanchez.

Olivia was her mother’s primary caretaker after her father passed away in March of 1993. They relocated from El Paso to Van Horn, Tx in 2000 to live...

Apr 9, 2023

Lee Roy Applegate was born in Sierra Blanca on July 9, 1939, to William LeRoy and Lorene Applegate.

After graduating High School as class Valedictorian, he joined the Air Force in 1957.  He was stationed at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio.  He was sent next to Chanute Air Base in Champlain, Illinois.  There he took classes...

Feb 22, 2023

Alfredo Navarrete age 84 residing in Valentine Texas sadly left us on February 22, 2023.

Alfredo was born on January 12, 1939, grew up at Rancho La Boquillita, Coyame Chih. He was a funny, witty old timer and an excellent horseman.

In his younger years he had a passion for bronc riding and story has...

Feb 14, 2023

Jose Angel (Joey) Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.   He was born to Maria Florez and Jose Gonzalez on January 7, 1995, in Van Horn, Texas.  He was a caring son, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.  He left this world suddenly at the age of 28.

Joey is preceded in death by his mother...

Jan 14, 2023

Mrs. Alicia Gomez Reyes, of Van Horn, Texas, earned her reward next to Our Father, on January 14, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.  Mrs. Reyes was born to David Gomez and Felipa Benavidez on February 2, 1937 in Van Horn, Texas.  She attended Van Horn schools.

Alicia was a long-time member of the close-knit community.  She...

Jan 13, 2023

Maria De La Luz Gomez, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on January 13, 2023 in Van Horn.  She was born August 19, 1944 in Van Horn, Texas.  Maria was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima on January 20, 2023- Viewing will be at 10:00...

Dec 27, 2022

Gilbert Sanchez Muro of Big Lake, Texas, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022.  He was born on April 13, 1964, to Emiterio and Julia Muro in Van Horn, Texas.

Gilbert attended school in Van Horn, Texas.  He worked as a landscaper and handy man.  He was influenced by his family to be a loving and caring...

Dec 14, 2022

Reynaldo Rodriguez, known as Papi or Rey, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Van Horn, TX.  Reynaldo was born in Lomas de Arena, Chihuahua, Mexico on July 8, 1949, to Luis and Leonor Rodriguez.  He spent most of his life in Van Horn.  He was a hardworking rancher.  He had a wonderful personality and always made others smile with...

Nov 19, 2022

Adalberto Gonzalez Tarango, known to many as Bert or Pajaro, died Saturday November 19th 2022, in Juarez, Mexico.

Bert was born in Van Horn, TX August 28th, 1971, to Elfida Tarango Gonzales and Adalberto Corrales Gonzalez. He spent most of his life in California and spent the last year of his life back in Van Horn, TX....

Nov 18, 2022

Linda Kay Allen Milligan Baker, 79, of Van Horn, Texas peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 18, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.

Linda was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on July 9, 1943 to Fred Henry Allen and Alice Laverne (Edwards) Allen.  She married Donald Edgar Baker on February 23,...

Nov 1, 2022

Jesus Melendez Urias, age 88, passed away peacefully in Glenrose, TX on November 1, 2022.  He was born in Pilares, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 22, 1943 to Jose and Consuelo Melendez.

Jesus was a long-time resident of Van Horn, TX.  He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He had a passion for horses,...

Oct 11, 2022

Isaac J. Franco departed this life on October 11, 2022 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 86. Born in Por Venir, Mexico, on June 3, 1936, to father, Dolores Franco and mother, Maria Juarez Franco. Isaac lived his last 20 years in Van Horn, Texas, having been predeceased by his wife, Petra Baeza Franco on October 10,...

Sep 16, 2022

On September 16, 2022, Elisa Calderon Diaz passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 93 years old. Elisa was born on October 26, 1928, to Porfirio Calderon and Eustacia Flores Calderon in Porvenir, Distrito Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico

In 1950, Elisa met Pablo Badillo and went on to have eight children with him. She was the proud...

Aug 26, 2022

Celestino Garcia 71, passed away peacefully in Denver City on August 26, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born to Celestino and Atocha Garcia in Anahuac, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 12, 1951.  He married his best friend Francisca Rivas in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 15, 1974.

Celes worked in the farming industry around...

Aug 17, 2022

“I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.” – John Wayne

In loving memory of Cornelio Garibay Martinez who passed peacefully on August 17, 2022.

Cornelio lived a long and good...

Aug 14, 2022

Alicia Barrandey Lujan, age 87, passed away on August 14, 2022, in Monahans, Texas.  She was born in Van Horn, Texas on November 6, 1934, to Miguel and Micaela Barrandey.

Those left to cherish Alicia’s memory are her sons James Lujan (Yolanda) of Sierra Blanca, Johnny Lujan (Tina) of Marfa, Manuel Lujan Jr. (Joanna) of Kyle, TX,...

Jul 7, 2022

Juana Muela Baeza, age 83 passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family.  Juana was born on March 6, 1939, in Pilares, Chih., Mexico to her parents Fabian and Simona Muela.  Juana was a resident of Van Horn from 1975 to 2010 then moved to Odessa and settled there to be with her...

Jun 9, 2022

Antonio Alarcon Parada passed away on Thursday June 9, 2022 at the age of eighty.  Antonio died peacefully with his wife and children at his side.  He was born on July 19,1941 in San Elizario, Texas to Jorge and Dolores Parada.

Antonio is survived by his wife Cruz Parada, his daughters Elizabeth, Lori and Jackie and his...