Recent Obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

Maria de la Luz Rocha, a life-long family woman, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Odessa TX.  She went Home in much of the same style in which she lived, after a long day filled with her loved ones as they recounted stories of a woman with absolutely no quit. Affectionately known as “Luz”, she was born...

Aug 25, 2020

Aurelia Aguilar Luna passed on to her Heavenly home on August 25, 2020. Aurelia was born to Natividad and Anita Aguilar, who predeceased her.

Aurelia leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Heradio G. Luna. From this union, they had Seven children, her son, Heradio (Roddy) Luna, Jr., predeceased her. She leaves behind a legacy of Six...

Aug 17, 2020

Isabel P. “Chavelo” Mendoza age 78 passed away on August 17, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Isabel was born in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Julio and Cleotilde Mendoza on January 15, 1942. Chavelo enjoyed farming, he started farming at the age of 13 and made that his lifelong career. He loved western movies. His favorite TV show...

Jul 27, 2020

Johnny was born on September 21, 1951 in Pecos, Texas to Esequiel Rodarte and Erlinda Tarango. Johnny was married to his loving wife Olga (Sanchez) Rodarte for 48 years. Together they raised three sons Juan Carlos, Cesar and Adrian. Johnny was a proud grandfather to Camilla, Lorenzo and Viviana.

A graveside service for Johnny was held on...

Jul 3, 2020

Alberto “Pinky” Garcia peacefully entered eternal glory on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 in El Paso, Texas.  He was 95.

Pinky as his family and friends called him was born on April 7th, 1925 in Shafter, Texas to his parents Fabian Garcia and Catalina (Gonzalez) Garcia.  His mother died early in his life, and with his father having...

Jun 26, 2020

Felipe Uranga Banderas, age 84 of Van Horn, Texas passed away on June 26, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on February 5th in Alamo De San Antonio, Chihuahua, Mexico to Locaria and Cruz Balderas. Felipe met and married the love of his life Inocenta Madrid and together they had six children. As a young man, Felipe...

Jun 26, 2020

Yadira Adriana Barrera, age 16, passed away on June 25, 2020 in El Paso Texas. She was born on December 4, 2003, in El Paso, Texas to Araceli Velasquez and Reynaldo Barrera. Yadi was hilarious and always spoke her mind; there was never a dull moment with her. She attended the Eleventh grade at Ysleta High School. Yadi loved...

Jun 19, 2020

Petra P. Torres of Van Horn entered eternal life in El Paso, Texas on Friday, June 19th, 2020 at the age of 69. Petra was born on April 29, 1951 in Pilares, Mexico to Lucio Perales and Guadalupe Gutierrez.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo with Pastor Ruben...

Jun 15, 2020

Maria Carrasco a lifelong resident of Van Horn peacefully entered eternal life with her beloved family by her side on Monday, June 15, 2020 she was 85.

Maria was born to Clemente Herrera and Teresa Elizondo on December 27, 1934 in Coahuila, Mexico.  Maria was a lifelong resident of Van Horn.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Jun 6, 2020

Hilario B. Diaz passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Giles Nursing Home in El Paso, Texas at the age of 90 years old.  Hilario was born on October 21, 1929 in Puebla Santa Clara, Jalisco to Pablo Beltran and Pascuala Diaz.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00...

May 12, 2020

Antonio G. Vidaña was born in El Paso, Texas on March 24, 1928, to Manuel and Juliana Vidaña. He passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020, in San Angelo, Texas at 92 years of age. He retired with over 30 plus years of service at Gifford Hill Rock Crusher.

We find solace that he will be joined...

Apr 25, 2020

Irma Ann Sanchez Ornelas, age 70, of Valentine, Texas passed away in El Paso, Texas on April 25, 2020.

Irma was born in Alpine, Texas on June 17, 1949, to her parents Cruz and Agapita Sanchez.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 from 10:30 am to 11:00 am at the Evergreen Cemetery...

Apr 18, 2020

On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, Maria de los Angeles Quintana, loving mother of six children, passed away at the age of 70.  Maria was born on September 28th, 1949 in Pilares, Chihuahua, Mexico to Domingo and Manuela Baeza.  Along with Maria, Domingo and Manuela had nine other children whose names are Manuel, Ernesto, Domingo, Enriquetta, Cirila, Maria de la...

Jan 24, 2020

Noe Carrillo, born on September 24, 1947 in Valentine, Texas to Aniseto and Clara Carrillo passed away on January 24, 2020 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 73. Noe was a lifetime resident of Van Horn. He loved to spend time with friends and family. Noe was the youngest of six boys and had many nicknames like...

Jan 7, 2020

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

Dec 15, 2019

Charles Smith of Sanderson, Texas passed away on Dec 15, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 16, 2019

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

Nov 13, 2019

C. R. “Kit” Bramblett Obituary

In the early morning hours of November 13, 2019, with his loving wife of 68 years by his side, C.R. “Kit” Bramblett rode off into the sunset for the last time. Born July 19, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas to John D. and Sammy (Gunn) Bramblett. As a long- time farmer, rancher...

Oct 9, 2019

Isabel Olivas of Van Horn was called to be with the Lord on October 9,2019. Services to celebrate her life will be held on October 12,2019 at Van Horn Seventh Day Adventist church. Isabel was born July 24,1944 to Dolores and Jesusita Quintana. Isabel was loved  because of her generous spririt and pleasant personality.  Her contagious  smile and charismatic ways were what...

Oct 1, 2019

Julia Muro, age 88, passed away in Midland, Texas on October 1, 2019.  Julia was born in Pilares, Texas on April 19, 1931 to Julio and Francisca Sanchez. Julia was a loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her joy was her children, but her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her greatest joy.  She was a strong lady, even when...