Recent Obituaries

May 28, 2022

On the morning of May 28, 2022, Richard Donald (Don) Shoemake, of Van Horn, TX., passed away at the age of 78.

Don was born to Elva and Elvin Shoemake on October 30, 1943 in San Diego, California. He was the oldest child of three children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Apr 15, 2022

Richard Monroe Koehn, Jr., of Van Horn and Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, Lacey, his mother, and his sisters.  Richard was born on September 25, 1970, in Van Horn, Texas, and was the first of three children to Kaye and Richard Koehn.  Alongside his father, he learned from an...

Mar 19, 2022

Consuelo Muñoz Rodriguez, was born on January 13, 1926 in Alpine, Tx to her beloved parents Teclo Beaza Muñoz and Petrolina Tarin Muñoz. She lived in Alpine for a few years. Later her family decided to move to Presidio, Texas. During her younger adult years she started her new chapter and moved to Van Horn, Texas.  On April 7,...

Mar 12, 2022

Ramon Mora, age 87, passed away on March 12, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Hipolito and Nazaria Mora on February 20, 1935.  Ramon was a lifetime resident of Van Horn.  He enjoyed being around his family and friends and horseback riding.  He was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will...

Mar 2, 2022

Ascension, “Chon,” Mora, age 81, passed away on March 2, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.  He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Hipolito and Nazaria Mora on August 15, 1940.  Chon was a lifetime resident of Van Horn.  He enjoyed being around his friends and family and playing the guitar and singing.  He was a great son, brother,...

Feb 22, 2022

Jesus “Chumba” Santa Cruz

By Justice Santa Cruz

Jesus R. “Chumba” Santa Cruz was born in Por Venir Chihuahua, Mexico on December 8th

1938. He is the son of Jesus Santa Cruz and Severiana Robla, and one of eight children.

He settled in Van Horn at a...

Feb 19, 2022

Julio Reyna Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family in Fort Worth, Texas.  Julio leaves behind his devoted wife Eva Reyna of 64 years and six children: Orlando Reyna, Eddie Reyna, Carol Barger, Julie Balcazar, Monica Clawson, and Julio Reyna III, 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren....

Jan 29, 2022

Gloria Ann Carrillo Valdez, our beloved mother went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ peacefully, in her sleep in her home, on January 29,2022.  Gloria was born on December 6, 1944, in Pecos, Texas to Manuel and Celia Valdez.

Gloria was raised in Pecos and later resided in Van Horn, Texas where she raised her family. ...

Jan 22, 2022

Jesus Licon Valdez, age 81 passed away in Van Horn, Texas on January 22, 2022.  He was born on December 25, 1940, in San Antonio, Chih.  Mexico to Francisco and Cristina Valdez.

He was a resident of Van Horn.  Jesus was a business owner, He owned a restaurant in Ojinaga, Mexico and the Park Store in Van...

Jan 18, 2022

Israel Q. Rangel (known as Racas by many) was called by the Lord on January 18, 2022 in Van Horn Texas.  He was surrounded by all his children at the time.  He was born to Angel Rangel and Esther Quintana on February 20, 1945, in Mexico.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life...

Dec 29, 2021

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CARLOS GRANADOS

Dear brother, your memory will never fade.

Carlos was a fun, loving dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He loved spending time with family.  He enjoyed his kids every minute and loved them very much.  He enjoyed spending time with his brother, Juan Granados, and talking about his father’s...

Dec 8, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Virginia O. Mendoza, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched.  She passed away in El Paso, Texas at Del Sol Medical Center.  Virginia was born on March 12, 1951, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Celestino and Rita Ortega.

On December 8,...

Dec 3, 2021

Jane T. Pena, age 84 passed away on Friday December 3, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas.  She was born on August 20,1937 in Valentine, Texas to Louis Carrasco Tarin and Isadora Sanchez.  Jane was a beautiful, strong, gentle, hardworking lady, who was caring and elegant.  She loved to spend time with family and friends, laughing, sharing, and listening to...

Nov 10, 2021

On November 10, 2021, Merced Pantoja Nunez passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 81 years old. Merced was the mother of four children, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was born in Valentine, Texas and moved to Van Horn, Texas where she spent most of her life. In 2002, she moved to Midland, Texas. Merced always provided...

Nov 5, 2021

Joe Bob Jolly was born May 10th, 1966 to Joan and Eddie Bob Jolly in Brownfield, TX.  He gained his wings and won the race in El Paso, TX on November 5th, 2021.  Joe Bob spent most of his life in Brownfield, where he graduated high school in 1984.

Joe Bob married the love of his life...

Oct 6, 2021

Norma Jean Carrasco was born July 12, 1967, in Portales, New Mexico to Jose Trinidad Carrasco and Celia Torres Carrasco. She passed away October 6, 2021, surrounded by her two children, her mother, her brothers and sisters. Norma was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, TX. Norma loved to spend time with her son Cody and daughter Shannon, all...

Sep 19, 2021

Ruben Gomez “Chapo” age 66 passed away in Van Horn, Texas on September 19, 2021. Chapo was born on November 19, 1954 to Fabian and Maria Gomez in El Paso, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Van Horn and a Van Horn High School Graduate. He enjoyed working with cars, his specialty was bodywork. His passion was reading,...

Sep 14, 2021

Javier Mendoza a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Tx, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 14,2021.

Javier was born to Victor and Manuela Mendoza on December 8, 1961 in Van Horn, Tx.

Javier was a retired Border Patrol agent of 30 years and was currently serving as the County Commissioner of Precinct 1.  He spent...

Sep 9, 2021

Gisela Johanna Helene Fischer Heath, age 85, passed away on September 9, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas. Gisela was born on October 20, 1935, in Ratibor/Oberschlesien, which is currently in Poland. She was the daughter of Friedrich August Ludwig Fischer and Margarete Hoerike Fischer. Gisela grew up in Nurnberg, Germany, where her two brothers still reside.

Gisela's...

Sep 5, 2021

Cruz Mendez, age 95 died on Sept 5, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas. A veteran of World War II, he received a letter of commendation by President Harry S. Truman.

Cruz was born on May 3,1926 in Van Horn, TX to Jose and Maria B. Mendez. At the age of 17, he joined the United Sates Navy...