Anita Rojo

Anita D. Rojo, 89, of Alpine entered into eternal life on Friday, January 29, 2016.

She was born Sunday, July 25, 1926 in Alpine to Natividad and Maria Diaz Rojo. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and music. Anita was a life-long resident of Alpine.

She was a member of the Methodist and Grace Christian churches. Anita was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed but will remain in our hearts forever.

Anita is survived by her son, Larry Rodriguez of Alpine; her four grandchildren, Caitlyn, Madeleine, Zachary, and Mackenzie Rodriguez of Alpine; her adopted children, Leroy Fierro of Colorado, Senida Wright of Alpine, and Josephina Muñiz of Alpine; her sister, Margaret Fierro of Alpine; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Natividad and Maria Rojo; her two sisters, Lucia Florez and Chavela Frias; and her brother, Domingo Rojo.

Viewing was Monday, February 1 at the Hillside Baptist Church. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 2 at the Hillside Baptist Church with Pastors Javier Trevino and Brad McGuire officiating. Burial was in Holy Angels Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jose Fierro, Zachary Rodriguez, Joel Fierro, Reyes Victorino, Anthony Olivas, Jason Rodriguez, and Joseph Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Rodriguez, Robert Fierro, and Stevie Galindo.

Funeral services were under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.

Robert Morales

Robert C. Morales, the editor, publisher and owner of the Van Horn Advocate newspaper, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in Dallas after a lengthy illness.

Robert was a native of Van Horn and graduated from Van Horn High School in 1976.  He attended college in San Angelo before transferring to the University of Texas in Austin, and graduating with a degree in journalism and a minor in English.

Shortly after graduation, Robert got his first job as a reporter for the Laredo Morning News, and was later hired by the City of Laredo as the Public Information Officer.

He was offered a job in Houston and worked for Enron in public relations before being hired by the Dr. Pepper Corporation in Plano, also promoting the brand at Nascar events throughout the country. 

Robert moved back to Van Horn in 2006 to help with ailing parents and worked with WorkForce Solutions in Van Horn, Sierra Blanca, Dell City and Ft. Hancock, mentoring unemployed youth and promoting a local GED program.

Robert also ran and was elected to the Culberson-Allamoore ISD school board, where he served for four years, the last year as president. He also served on the Culberson County property tax appraisal district board of directors and also served on the Town of Van Horn Zoning Board.

He purchased The Van Horn Advocate in late 2012 from Larry Simpson and hired Lisa Morton as his Advertising Executive.

As editor-in-chief, Robert brought about many changes to the newspaper, including adding full color and recently a revamped online edition.

The Advocate was recognized by the Texas Press Association for the past two years for several journalism accomplishments.

Robert was an accomplished musician and played organ at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, and until recently, and was a member of the local band, Los Pecadores.

Services are pending.

Viola R. Adcock, 84, of Casa Piedra passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.

Mrs. Adcock was born in Casa Piedra on August 11, 1931 to William Edward and Louisa Polanco Russell. She was a Marfa High School graduate and a hair stylist.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Lee Best, Wilma Jean Carpenter, and Wanda Jo Carpenter; a sister, Irene Siegle; her friend, Gloria Pryor; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 9, at The Chapel of Casa Piedra, with Fr. Cisco officiating.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Worthie Witherspoon

Worth Lorraine Love Brooks Witherspoon passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016, in her home in Mt. Pleasant, Texas after courageously fighting the odds against cancer for eight years.

Worthie was born to Wert E. Love, III and Vivian Pauline “Polly” Lawhon Love on December 7, 1954, in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, where her father served as first lieutenant with the 508th Regimental Combat Team in the 101st Airborne Division.  Just a few years later, Worthie returned with her mother and father to Marfa so that her father could pursue his career in ranching.

After the unforeseen death of her father, Worthie’s mother remarried Conoly O. Brooks, Jr. and moved Worthie and her brother, Wert “Chip” E. Love, IV, to Fort Stockton, where Worthie began her schooling.  Worthie graduated from Fort Stockton High School, where she was elected Miss Fort Stockton High School, and enrolled in Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Worthie was a proud sister of the Chi Omega sorority, elected to be a fightin’ horned frog cheerleader, and was voted as the 1976 TCU Homecoming Queen.  TCU is where she met Richard Baird Witherspoon. Upon graduating from TCU with a major in merchandising, Worthie worked at a large upscale department store in Dallas. 

On April 22, 1978, Worthie and Richard married in the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Stockton. Pursuing Richard’s career in the family restaurant business, Worthie and Richard began their lives in Mount Pleasant, where they were eventually blessed with two daughters, Richie Love and Conoly Worth. Despite being clear across the state of Texas, Worthie remained close to her ranching heritage by taking her family and her friends on frequent trips to visit and experience West Texas. 

During her 37 years in Mount Pleasant, Worthie committed much of her time to her children’s school and extracurricular activities.  Worthie, along with Richard, also spent countless weekends and summer breaks at the family lake house hosting their friends and children’s friends to cookouts, water activities, sand volleyball, and other games. 

She further devoted herself to the Mount Pleasant community and civic organizations and projects.  Worthie was a long-standing member of the Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church and valued her dear friends of the Fellowship Sunday School class. She was an active member of the Twentieth Century Club, her fun-loving keno group, and most recently served as a board member and volunteer at Titus County Cares. 

Worthie enjoyed entertaining friends and family, playing board games, had an impeccable sense of fashion and interior design, always knew the latest “skinny,” and had a quick wit and funny sense of humor. She impacted the lives of many through her fighting spirit, gift of hospitality and her inherent ability to be a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. 

Worthie considered her husband Richard her greatest gift and blessing from God. Although she left this earthly life at a young age, she, in her words, “lived a wonderful life,” cherishing the experiences spent together with her family and friends. 

Worthie is survived by her husband and daughters; her mother Polly; her brothers Chip Love of Marfa, Conoly O. Brooks III, and Monte Brooks; her sisters, Beverly Brooks Landgraf and Louellen Brooks Meyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Richard’s parents Herschel and Harriette Witherspoon; Richard’s sister Anne and her husband Mike Holloway; and their children and grandchildren.

Worthie and her family would like to thank Dr. Eric Nadler and his nursing staff at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center.  They would also like to thank Dr. Paul Meriwether, Cypress Basin Hospice, and her loving caregivers Catalina Cervantes and Lorena Dorantes, who have tended to both Worthie and her family.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorial contributions in Worthie’s name be directed to the Memorial Garden Fund at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church, 313 N. Church Street, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455, or the charity of one’s choice.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 20, 2pm at Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.

Online registry is available at batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com.

Agapita Sanchez

Agapita “Aggie” S. Sanchez, 93, of Valentine passed away in El Paso on January 23, 2016.

She was born in Valentine on December 25, 1922 to her parents Miguel and Ysidora Sanchez. 

She married the love of her life, Cruz Sanchez, on August 10, 1941 in Valentine. Together they had three children: Victor, Velma and Irma. She provided great support to all her family. She was known for her warm hospitality, and her huge, home-cooked meals. 

Aggie was a lifelong resident of Valentine, where she worked 20 years running a café, and the rest of her years as a homemaker. She was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and loved to help with what was needed. 

Her interests included family, attending her houseplants, sewing, and reading.  Much of her time and energy was devoted to taking care of family. Aggie will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. 

Her surviving relatives are her two sons, Victor Sanchez and Ricky Sanchez, both of El Paso; her two daughters, Velma Gonzales of Chicago, Illinois and Irma Ornelas of Valentine; her brother, Lucas Sanchez of Alpine; and her four sisters, Lydia Moreno of Garden Grove, California, Drucila Rivera of Fort Stockton, Jane Peña of Van Horn, and Armida Best of Houston; also five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cruz Sanchez; her parents, Miguel and Ysidora Sanchez; and her sisters, Mckaly “Micky” Villegas and Eloisa Barraza. 

A memorial Mass was February 13 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valentine, officiated by Father Saul Pacheco. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Valentine.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Van Horn.

Brian Allan Daniels of Eldorado, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 15, 2016, in San Angelo, Texas.

Memorial services will be at 10:30am today, Thursday, February 18 at the PaulAnn Baptist Church Worship Center in San Angelo.

Brian was born in Dallas on July 6, 1966. He attended school in Eldorado with his siblings where he was an athlete and a scholar. Brian never met a challenge he could not overcome and excelled at any task he put his hand to, from remodeling a kitchen to sowing a cotton field.

Brian attended Sul Ross State University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 2002. He used his education to pursue his passion of coaching young people. Brian was a beloved coach in Monahans, Miles, Eldorado and Christoval, where he motivated his students and instilled in them his relentless work ethic.

In life Brian loved fiercely. Friends became family around a grill on a sunny afternoon. Brian loved fishing and outdoor activities, especially with his precious grandchildren. Loving people without condition, helping those in need and an unwavering faith will be his legacy. In his work organizing benefits for community members in need his message was the same, “tell your people you love them every day.”

Brian is survived by his wife, Theresa Daniels; his children, George Chapman and wife Ashley Chapman of San Angelo, Coty Pruit and wife Macy Pruit of Fort Worth, Lena Hill-Spurgin and husband Tyler Spurgin of Marfa, Lauren Daniels and fiancé Reece Albert of San Angelo, Lindy Jones and husband Will Jones of Mertzon, Becky Johnson and husband Matt Johnson of San Angelo, Lynsi Daniels and fiancé Marcos Ramos of San Angelo, Brice Daniels of San Angelo and Logan Daniels of San Angelo.

He is also survived by his 10 wonderful grandkids, Shayleigh Daniels, Addison Coates, Avery Albert, Oliva Ramos, Rylee Chapman, Jaxon Chapman, Pierce Chapman, Wyatt Jones, Thomas Johnson, and soon to join our family in May, Royce Johnson.

Survivors also include his mother, Peggy Daniels of Eldorado; his brothers and sisters, Troy Daniels of Eldorado, Mark Daniels of Eldorado, Becky Sellars of Eldorado, Rhonda Odaniel of Dallas, Donna Ledbetter of Eldorado and Kim Jacobs of Midland.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Frank Daniels of Eldorado; sister Marilyn Carter of Dallas; and both of his maternal and paternal grandparents and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the doctors and staff of Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo for their compassion and expertise.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice .

Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way, and online condolences may be made at shafferpioneer.com.

Caroline Cecil

Caroline “Carrie” Cecil of Presidio passed from this life into Eternity at her home on the CC Ranch in South Presidio County, Texas.

Caroline Edna Louise Schaede was born July 1, 1923 to Mathilda Zabel Schaede and Carl Fred Schaede. She attended and graduated from Arthur Hill High School. She then continued her education at the Saginaw Business Institute where she trained in Accounting.

Carrie’s accounting career included positions at Castle Brothers and Western Steel in Flint, Michigan as well as positions at Bill Elms, CPA and Cecil’s Paraffin in Odessa, Texas.

After meeting in Durango, Mexico, Carrie married the love of her life, Charles L. Cecil Jr. They married in Carlsbad, New Mexico on August 28, 1967. Together, Carrie and Charlie owned and operated Cecil’s Paraffin, traveled extensively and later became actively retired on the CC Ranch.

Survivors include her grandson, Dr. Charles L. Cecil IV and his wife Lauren Cecil; great-granddaughters Channing, Holland and Reagan Cecil, all of Temple, Texas; her late husband’s daughters Suzie Barnes and her husband Danny of Port Hadlock, Washington and Glenda Zidek and husband Buck of Sacramento, California, granddaughter Suzanne, grandsons K. C. Ott, of Odessa, Texas and Phillip Zidek of Roseville, California as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Michigan.

Three special surviving nieces are Ginny St. Onge of Saginaw, Michigan, Marilyn Lesser of Gwinn, Michigan and Sue Lozier of Swartz Creek, Michigan.

Special surviving friends include Alberto and Concha Marquez of Presidio; Audrey Matchett of Andrews; and Becky Wainright of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her father, Carl F. Schaede; her mother, Mathilda Schaede; sisters Mary Shaede, Amanda Winistorf, Eleanor Lesser, Hulda Lesser, Frieda Venton, Ella Escalera and Dorothy Morris as well as her husband, Charles L. Cecil Jr.; and her late husband’s son, Charles L. Cecil III and his wife, Carrie Cecil.

Services were held February 13 at the First Baptist Church in Presidio with burial at the CC Ranch Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Carrie may be honored with donations or memorials made to the Alpine Humane Society located at 2900 Old Marathon Road, Alpine, TX 79830 or the charity of your choice.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements. Condolence may be sent to www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.

Margarita Armenta

Marfa native Margarita Valenzuela Armenta, 74, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 12, 2016.

She was born Saturday, February 22, 1941 in Marfa to Jose and Maria Valenzuela Sr.

She was a homemaker. Margarita was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed but will remain in our hearts forever.

Survivors include three sons, Ruben V. Jacobo of Snyder, Ricky V. Jacobo and wife Carmen of Odessa, and Larry V. Jacobo and wife Olga of Odessa; two daughters, Kelly A. Aguilar of Monahans and Rebecca A. Wilson and husband Albert of Monahans; four brothers, Johnny Valenzuela and wife Mary of Odessa, Salvador Valenzuela and wife Alicia of Pampa, LeRoy Valenzuela and partner Larry of Tampa, Florida; two sisters, Rosa Gomez of Alpine and Senaida Alvarez of Marfa; also 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Abel Armenta.

Visitation was February 16 at the Harkey Funeral Home, Chapel of Hope in Monahans. Funeral service was February 17 with Pastor Annie Martinez officiating.

Her final resting place is Acres West Crematory in Odessa.

Urbano Villanueva Sr.

Urbano Magallanez Villanueva Sr., 94, longtime resident of Marfa, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in El Paso.

Mr. Villanueva was born in Marfa on October 25, 1921 to Bartolo and Concha Villanueva. He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his sons, Ector G. Villanueva of El Paso, Orlando G. Villanueva of Marfa, Urbano G. Villanueva Jr. of San Antonio, and Victor G. Villanueva of Marfa; his sisters, Adelida Fuentes, Paz Jurado, and Maria Rosa Baeza of Marfa; seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

The Rosary, followed by Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa on February 20. A military graveside service was held at Marfa Catholic Cemetery.

Evelyn “Nell” Blackmon Trammell of Alpine passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Fort Stockton at the age of 88 years.

She was born May 3, 1927 to Oscar Blackmon and Floy Edna Rose Vaden in Crowell, Texas.

She was a dedicated housewife and mother. She always enjoyed meeting new friends. She never met a stranger, and made friends wherever she went.

She and Jack Calvert lived in Kermit until 1963 and then moved to Odessa. Then they moved to Mesquite, Texas in 1965. She loved going antique shopping in Forney.

She lost her second husband, WJ Trammell in 1998 and moved back to West Texas in 2000 to Alpine. She then met Eva Calderon, who became her beauty operator and they became best friends. Her other best friend was Elaine Davenport. She will truly be missed.

Evelyn is survived by her three sons, Stephen Harold Calvert, Michael Olan Calvert, and Randy Dale Calvert; her brother, Ruben J. Rose; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, WJ Trammell, and her parents, Oscar Blackmon and Floy Edna Rose Vaden.

Graveside service was held on Friday, February 19 in East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralhomeofthebigbend.com.

Roddy Schoendeldt

William Roderick ‘Roddy’ Schoenfeldt, 70, of Alpine and Brewster County, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.

Mr. Schoenfeldt was born in Dallas on November 27, 1945. He was a rancher at the 4SRanch for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Una Lee “Sissy” Schoenfeldt of Alpine; his daughter, Joy Janita “JJ” Coleman of Midland; and a son, Shad Schoenfeldt of Fort Stockton; also seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Viewing was the evening of Saturday, February 27 at the Geeslin Chapel in Alpine, funeral at Big Bend Cowboy Church, in Alpine, and graveside services in Elm Grove Cemetery, Alpine.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Josef Schlosser

Our beloved, Josef Frederick Schlosser, 19 years of age, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Alpine. Josef was born on March 12, 1996 in Weston, Florida and was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Weimar, Texas by Monsignor Bily. He was an avid swimmer and was on the Swim Team in Huntsville, Texas for years. He loved hiking and camping in the Cub Scouts and one of his favorite things was hiking the Window Trail in Big Bend with his family after his mom recuperated from cancer.

In the seventh grade, Josef was awarded “High Honors” by the John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth for being among the highest scoring participants in Texas; and for “High Honors” in Mathematics, Verbal Talent and Reading. Josef attended the Southern Methodist Summer Camp for gifted children after 8th and 9th grades for two weeks each summer. After his first summer, he told his family, “I’ve finally found my ‘Peeps.’” He was invited to work as a summer intern at John Hopkins in the cancer research project that was working on skin replacements for wounded soldiers.

Josef was a recent graduate of Alpine High School where he went to state in debate in his junior year. He played French Horn and Tuba in the high school band. After graduation, Josef attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Josef loved band, powerlifting, computer technology, and electronic music. Josef wanted to attend law school and was taking practice exams for the LSAT- and scoring near perfect scores.

Recently, Josef had been researching his family and German heritage. One thing that especially interested him was both of his grandfathers’ service in World War II and he was planning on ordering the complete record of their awarded medals. His maternal grandfather was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and his paternal grandfather was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Josef was very proud of their service and his father’s service in Vietnam. As a Christmas gift this year for his mother and aunt, Josef collected, organized, and prepared a digital documentary of his maternal grandfather’s letters and photos of wartime service in England.

Josef was an active blogger on basketball sites. His favorite team was the Miami Heat. Josef enjoyed playing in Internet chess and video game championships with competitors around the world. He had many friends in Korea that he played games with and he was learning Korean to better visit with them. Josef loved traveling and visited Disney many times in Florida and California. His favorite trips were to the Bahamas and Hawaii where he swam with the turtles, dolphins, and whales. Josef enjoyed many trips to the family lake house in Minnesota where he would fish, fish and then fish some more only taking breaks to wake board and travel to Montana and Wyoming for fly fishing. Josef attended electronic music concerts in Austin, Houston, and Las Vegas. He attended the Electronic Daisy Festival in Las Vegas last July and said it was a life-changing event for him.

Josef is survived by his loving parents, Frederick Schlosser and Dr. Rebecca Schlosser, Aunt and Uncle and Godparents, Kathleen and James McIver and their children Kamille and Colin, Uncle Ray Van Keuren, Aunt Wyn Rossi and daughter Wendy, Aunt and Uncle, Lynn and Richard Schlosser and their children Richard, Nicholas and Jenna, and Aunt Mary Schlosser Rothacker and her children Dennis and Beth. Josef cherished his family and had a special fondness for all his cousins.

A Rosary was held on March 2. A Funeral Mass will be held today, March 3 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 406 S. 6th Street in Alpine. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolence may be sent to www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.

Dub Polson

W.C. “Dub” Polson of Marfa passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the age of 82.

Dub was born to parents Seldon and Claudia Wright Polson on October 14, 1933, in Big Spring, Texas.

He grew up as the middle child of three boys and raised in many towns, due to his family following the booms of the oil patch. He graduated from Central City High School in Oklahoma, where he excelled in sports, especially football. He was playing football for the University of Houston when he was drafted into the Army to serve in the Korean Conflict. When he returned he entered Sul Ross State University to finish his degree and it was there that he met Nancy Jean Clift.

Dub and Nancy were married on February 11, 1956, and settled in Marfa, where he would begin his football coaching career. Dub was a very successful coach, known for his single-wing offense and won the 1969 6AA district championship.

Dub coached, taught and served on the Marfa ISD School Board, and he and Nancy both retired from teaching after long careers in the Marfa school district. They raised two sons, Rink and Jon, and their house was always filled with friends and family. Dub loved Marfa, the place he could call home and raise a family after moving around for so much of his young life. He loved to hunt, fish, tell jokes and pay for everybody’s dinner. He did this to pay forward to all the people who had helped him along the way.

Dub is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy; son Rink and daughter-in-law Paige Polson of Loma, Colorado; son, Jon Polson of Austin; granddaughter, Whitney and her husband John Denham; great-granddaughter Brynn; Grandson, Wyatt Polson; brother, Tommy and sister-in-law Judy Polson; nephew, Mark Polson, niece Mindy Rogers and her husband Lee Rogers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Seldon and Claudia, his brother Billy Joe and his granddaughter, Hayley Brynn Polson.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm Saturday, March 26 at the First Methodist Church, 118 W. Washington Street, Marfa. Casual attire may be worn for the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to the W.C. Polson Scholarship Fund at the Marfa National Bank, PO Box S, Marfa, TX 79843.

Arrangements under the care of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr. Austin, Texas 78749 (512) 892-1172. Condolences may be made at www.cookwalden/forestoaks.com.

Linda Henderson

Linda Nell Reynolds Henderson passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Friday, February 26th.  She was born August 24th, 1943 in El Paso, Texas to Wood and Nell Reynolds. She is survived by her daughter: Julie Vickery (Eric) of Boerne, TX; son: Hank Henderson (Courtney) of Loveland, CO; sister: Anne Reich of Cartersville, GA; grandchildren: Andrew Henderson, Regan Henderson, Carlie Aguilar, Abbie Henderson, Hannah Henderson and Hud Vickery.

Linda spent her early childhood living on the family ranch in Chihuahua, Mexico before moving back to Texas.  She and her husband, Jimmy Henderson, moved from El Paso to Del Rio in 1976.

Linda worked for the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce for 26 years, 18 of those as Executive Director.  She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi social sorority, and a member of St. James Episcopal Church, serving on both the Altar Guild and Vestry.  Linda volunteered for Meals on Wheels and served on the Laughlin Heritage Foundation as a Board Member and Secretary.  She also volunteered for many years with the American Cancer Society as a Board Member and Chair.

If Linda was anything, she was honest; almost to a fault. Her willingness to be direct only served to endear her to her friends and coworkers. She absolutely loved Del Rio, and spent a quarter of a century both serving and representing this city to the world.

Funeral services were held on February 29th, at St. James Episcopal Church in Del Rio.  Interment was held on March 1st in Marfa. In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests donations be made to Meals on Wheels at the First Methodist Church of Del Rio or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas.

To share in Memories of Linda Henderson, please visit our website at www.gwcoxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

Jesus ‘’Chuy’’ Becerra opened his eyes to eternal glory on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Van Horn surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He was 71.

Chuy was born August 21, 1944 in Ejido Emilio Carranza, Mexico to Candelario and Luz Becerra. Chuy married Manuela U. Becerra, and they had four wonderful children together.

Chuy was a devoted father, son, grandfather, friend and employee. Chuy was a very kind hearted man, and only wanted the very best for his family. So much, that Chuy never missed a day of work so he could provide only the best for his family. In 2003 Chuy accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. His faith was seen by all who knew and loved Chuy. Chuy was a member of Highway 54 Church of Christ in Van Horn.

Surviving Chuy is his wife Manuela U. Becerra of Van Horn; his mother Luz Becerra of Marfa; his son Abel and wife Terry Becerra of Van Horn, Jesus Becerra, Jr. and his wife Greta Cervera of Carlsbad, New Mexico; his daughters Gracie Baeza and husband Arturo of Carlsbad, New Mexico and Nina Ramirez and husband Jesus of Van Horn; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his brothers Eliseo Becerra and wife Lupe of Hagerman, New Mexico, Manuel Becerra and wife Nelly of Fabens, Pilar Becerra and wife Christina of Artesia, New Mexico; his sisters Maria Baeza and husband Efren of Artesia, New Mexico, Socorro Becerra of Marfa, Dora Padilla and husband Santiago of Artesia, New Mexico and Mariana Gabaldon and husband Johnny of Marfa.

Chuy is preceded in death by his father Candelario Becerra.

Visitation for Chuy was Tuesday, March 1 at the Highway 54 Church of Christ in Van Horn. Funeral Service was Wednesday, March 3 at the church with Brother Juan Palacios officiating. Burial was in followed at Van Horn Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Abelito Becerra, Michael Sanchez, Arturito Baeza Jr., Matthew Ramirez, Alex Gonzalez and Santiago Padilla. Honorary pallbearers are Alyssa Mayeux, Kimberly Ramirez, Sonja Becerra, Angelica Baeza and Andrew Baeza.

The Becerra family has entrusted Heritage Funeral Home with funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.pecosfuneralhome.com

Malorie Cano-Perez

Malorie Cano-Perez

Malorie Ann Cano-Perez, 27, of Marfa passed away in Midland after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

The Rosary will be held at the First Christian Church of Marfa at 2pm Friday, March 4, 2016 with funeral service 3pm. Burial with full military honors will be in Merced Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Michael Cano (brother), Little Ant (Brother), Chris Pulido (uncle), Anthony Cano (cousin), Michael Silva (cousin), Andrew Phuntim (friend), Mathias Martinez (cousin) and David Cano (uncle).

Malorie was born December 1, 1988 in Mentica, California to Javier Cano and Brenda Cordero. She was a United States Army veteran and served from 2008 until her medical discharge on January 27, 2012.

She married the love of her life, Joaquin Perez, three days before her passing with a small, beautiful ceremony.

Malorie was an incredible woman with a passion for life. She was an extremely strong woman with a great sense of humor. She was one of the most selfless people you could ever meet and she loved to help others. She loved her niece and nephew, and her Chihuahua, Dom, was her baby.

Malorie is survived by her husband, Joaquin Perez; father, Javier Cano Sr.; mother, Brenda Cordero-Quintana; sister, Melinda Cano; brothers, Javier Cano Jr. and Michael Cano; nephew, Troy Cano; niece, Mia Cordero; grandparents, Aurelio and Aida Tarin, Felipe Cordero, Estela Cordero, Mary Acosta, Pedro Cano; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the church, to Hester White, Martinez family for the food, the City of Marfa, all those who prayed, and all friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

Frank Campos

Frank Campos, 53, of Marfa entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 20, 2016.

Frank was born March 20, 1963 in Marfa to Irene Madrid and Julian Campos Sr. He was educated in Marfa schools and worked in retail, many of those years at Corder Lumber Co. He was a loving son, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed but will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his mother, Irene Campos of Marfa; his three brothers, Ricky M. Campos, Julian Campos Jr., both of Marfa, and David Campos of Brackettville, Texas; his three sisters, Armida Villarreal, Viola Leyva, and Nancy Francis, all of Marfa.

He was preceded in death by his father, Julian Campos Sr.; his brother, Benjamin Campos Sr.; and his nephew, Rudy Corrales Jr.

Rosary and the funeral Mass were the afternoon of Wednesday, March 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa with burial in Merced Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Ricardo Campos, Devin Francis, Derek Francis, Johnny Valenzuela Jr., Christopher Campos and Eliseo Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Villarreal, Mark Campos, David Campos, Daniel R. Campos, David Derek Campos, Julian Campos Jr. and Dan David Tarango.

Funeral services are under direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.

Margarita Sanchez

Margarita Rojo Sanchez, 67, of Marfa was called to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Alpine.

She was born Monday, September 13, 1948 in Marfa to Eliza Melendez. Margarita was a graduate of Marfa High School. While attending Marfa public schools, she met and fell in love with Johnny Sanchez. The couple married on Saturday, February 4, 1967 and spent 49 wonderful years together. Margarita and Johnny had two children, Esmeralda and Ruben.

Margarita was a fantastic cook. She loved making awesome hamburgers for her family and friends. Those who knew her well know that she cooked the most awesome burgers and that they will truly be missed.

She enjoyed raising turtles as well as looking after her newest addition, her cotton tail bunnies.

Margarita was an avid storyteller, telling her wonderful stories to her family and friends leaving a lasting memory upon them all.

Margarita was an avid computer game player, playing The Bears, Candy Crush and Cradle of Athena, and she would play both games on her iPad and DS. Both of these she would always have with her.

She enjoyed playing couples golf with her husband as well as traveling visiting casinos around the county always playing her favorite game “video poker.” She would always travel to Las Vegas three times a year to visit her two favorite casinos. Margarita was a “VIP” member of West Ward Ho Casino until the casino was closed and demolished. She then became a “VIP” member of The Riviera until it was closed last year.

Margarita loved to travel, and following Johnny’s retirement, Margarita and Johnny traveled by motorcycle seeing America. In 1994, Margarita and Johnny traveled to Washington, D.C as part of “Rolling Thunder” to visit the Vietnam War Memorial and to pay tribute to the brave American soldiers who gave their lives for our country.

Margarita was a beloved Dallas Cowboy fan. Win, Lose or Draw, no one could say a bad word about her beloved Cowboys. Several years ago, Margarita’s daughter Esmeralda honored her mother with a trip of a lifetime to travel to Irving to see the Cowboys play.

Margarita is survived by her husband of 49 years, Johnny Sanchez of Marfa; her mother, Eliza Melendez of Marfa; her children, son Ruben Sanchez of Tucumcari, New Mexico, her daughter Esmeralda Subia of El Paso; her sisters, Rosemary Barraza of Marfa, Delores Upchurch of Van Horn, and Yolanda Mc Laughlin of Norwich, Connecticut; her brothers, Ricky Rojo of Marfa and Raul Melendez of Alpine; also four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Margarita is preceded in death by her grandparents and one brother.

Rosary was recited Tuesday, March 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday, March 30 at the church. Burial followed in Merced Cemetery, and Fr. Estevan Sescon officiated.

Serving as pallbearers were Nieves Gutierrez, Raul Melendez, Raul Sanchez, Lando Sanchez, Willie Sanchez and Noel Ornelas. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Oscar Sanchez, John Robert Subia, Jacob Sanchez, Ricky Rojo and Joe Sanchez.

The Sanchez family has entrusted Alpine Memorial Funeral Home with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made at: www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.

Rebekah Santabar

Rebekah Lynn ‘Bekah’ Santabar, 26, of Alpine passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at her residence.

A memorial service is 2pm Saturday, April 9 at the Valentine Community Center. A memorial service in Alpine will be held at a later date.

Rebekah’s Native name was Yellow Flower, and she was born of the Ani Sahoni (Panther Clan) of the Tsalagiyi Nvdagi Tribe. She was born in Easton, New York.

Bekah was a talented artist and enjoyed handicrafts, decorating cakes, gardening, and sewing for her children. Halloween was her favorite time of year.

She is survived by her husband, John Lear; her parents, Tracy Kemp and Scott Santabar; her daughters, Aurora VanBeasichem, Ella Kemp and Naomi Lear; her son, Waylon Dunshee; her sisters, Hannah Santabar, Angeni Kemp; her brothers, Greg Santabar, Daniel Garnsey, Latham Garnsey, Gordon Kemp, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Services for Luciana Morales, 88, of Marfa who passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at her home have been scheduled as follows.

Rosary at 7pm Friday at Saint Mary’s Catholic church, funeral Mass Saturday at 10 am with burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery.