American sculptor Tony Feher, 60, died Friday, June 24, 2016 of liver cancer, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Feher was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and spent most of his young life in Corpus Christi.

As an artist, Feher was represented by Houston-based Hiram Butler Gallery and was honored with a 20-year retrospective of his work at the Blaffer Art Museum in Houston in late 2012. The companion show at DiverseWorks was also exhibited during this time. The retrospective travelled through Iowa, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio.

Feher also held an exhibition in Marfa during the 2006 Chinati Foundation Open House weekend at the Arena, utilizing his trademark use of plastic water bottles and twine.

The late artist was one of the first major artists to be diagnosed with AIDs, which fueled many of his works through artistic metaphor, such as one work, “The Penny Piece,” in which a line of pennies led up to a jar, with the artist adding one more for each birthday he had.

Feher spent the final few years of his life working and living in New York City.

Memorial services for the artist are pending.

Chuck Cobb

Longtime Marfa Church of Christ preacher and accountant Chuck Cobb went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016.

A memorial service will be 2pm Friday, July 1 at the Alpine Church of Christ.

Born Charles L. Cobb on March 23, 1934 in Athens, Alabama, he was the fourth son of Bob Cobb and Velma Covington Cob. He was a graduate of Athens Bible School and attended Abilene Christian College where he met his bride and love of his life, June Sheppard Cobb.

Chuck worked at Gulf Envelope in Houston for 15 years. He served as song leader and Deacon at the Broadway Church of Christ.

Chuck and June moved their family to Fort Davis in 1968 to work at McDonald Observatory and to fulfill his dream of being a preacher, serving as the Fort Davis Church of Christ pastor for 20 years. During this time, the Marfa Church of Christ asked him to preach on a temporary basis. Chuck remained their preacher until his passing.

The Cobb family lived in Fort Davis and McDonald Observatory until the mid-1980s, moving to Alpine to open Cobb Bookkeeping upon his graduation from Sul Ross State University with an accounting degree. Chuck was a member of the NAEA, Enrolled Agent, allowing him to represent clients before the IRS.

He was a member of the Alpha Chi and Who’s Who of Colleges and Universities. He was a member of the Alpine Parks Board. Chuck also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alpine Credit Union for 21 years, where he held offices of vice president and treasurer.

Chuck loved to officiate high school sports for 20 years, and was state certified in football, basketball, and volleyball. He served the schools in the tri-county area proudly.

Survivors include his wife, June; a son Craig and his wife Sharon of Woodbridge Virginia; three grandchildren, Jesi Cobb, Chace and Tara Cobb, great-granddaughters, Bennet and Elliott, and Alyssa and Chip Lyon; a son, Lane of Lajitas Golf Resort; granddaughters Taryn Cobb, and Kelsey and her husband, Cory Lydens, great-grandson, Tanner, and daughter, Cecilia Cobb of Athens, Texas; his brothers, James and John; sisters, Joann, Sue, and Linda; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Bob and Luther Cobb.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Lifeline Chaplaincy Inc., Administrative Office, 1415 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX 77004-9906; http://www.lifelinechaplaincy.org.

Condolences may sent to www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.

Juan Muñiz, a long-time Presidio resident, passed away this week.

Rosary was held Wednesday evening at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Presidio.

Funeral Mass is 10am today, Thursday, July 7 at the church with Father Mike Alcuino officiating.

Rodolfo Monclova

Rodolfo Portillo Monclova, 49, of Alpine passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso.

The Rosary will be recited at 10am Saturday, July 9 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery.

Mr. Monclova was born in Alpine on May 24, 1967 to Pablo and Julia Monclova.

He had worked with the City of Alpine in the Parks and Recreation Department.

He is survived by his mother, Julia Monclova; sons, Joseph and Austin Monclova; sisters, Belinda and Corina Monclova; brothers, Jose Luis “Guy” and Randy Monclova; and many nieces and nephews.

Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mark Greenwalt

Friends of the late Mark Greenwalt will host a celebration of his life from 4-8pm Friday, July 8 at the Lost Horse Saloon in Marfa.

Greenwalt, 62, of East Freetown, Massachusetts and formerly of Marfa, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 23, 2016.

Mark worked for more than 30 years as a mud engineer for oil companies that he traveled the world with. He loved motorcycles, especially his BMWs. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and loved Texas, especially Marfa.

Juan Muñiz

South Presidio County native Juan Muñiz, 97, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 4, 2016.

Mr. Muñiz was born August 11, 1918 in Candelaria to Eduvijes Tarango and Juan N. Muñiz. He was a family man and devoted Catholic. He was a life-long rancher and enjoyed raising cattle, horse riding, and singing. He enjoyed the time he spent with his friends Norbeto Ornelas, †Moises Cruz, †Daniel “Naite” Hernandez, †Tomas Ornelas Sr., and †Simon Gonzales.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed but will remain in our hearts forever.

Juan is survived by his six sons, Victor Muñiz, Juan Jose Muñiz, Armando Muñiz, Alfredo P. Muñiz, and Jose Alonzo Muñiz, all of Presidio, and Felipe Muñiz of Pecos; his five daughters, Socorro Muñiz, Gloria Brito, and Lorina Coker, all of Presidio, Adelia Valdez of Lovington, New Mexico, and Ninfa Rodriquez of Alpine; his three brothers, Esequiel Muñiz, Feliciano Muñiz and Cruz Muñiz, all of Saragosa, Texas; his sister, Paula Fuentes of Seminole, Texas; also 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Librada P. Muñiz; his parents, Juan and Eduvijes; his sisters, Ester Mendoza, Anatalia Muñiz; brothers Ricardo Muñiz, Luis Muñiz, Ramon Muñiz Sr.; and a grandson, Aaron G. Muñiz.

Rosary was the evening of Wednesday, July 6 at Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Presidio. Funeral Mass was the morning of Thursday, July 7 at the church with Father Mike Alcuino officiating. Burial was in Desert Hills Cemetery.

Pallbearers were his sons, Felipe Muñiz, Victor Muñiz, Juan Jose Muñiz, Armando Muñiz, Alfredo Muñiz and Jose Alonzo Muñiz.

Services were under direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.

Consuelo Corrales Hurley, 89, passed away July 6, 2016 at the St. Teresa Nursing Home in El Paso.

She was born November 29, 1926 in Valentine to Francisco and Elisa Corrales. Consuelo grew up and married in Valentine.

After marriage, she moved to El Paso where she worked in the medical field for 35 years as an X-Ray technician and office manager. She received several professional awards for her hard work and dedication to her profession.

Consuelo did volunteer work through church ministry to the elderly in nursing homes. She enjoyed reading and art hobbies.

Consuelo is survived by her last remaining son, Isaac Segura of Dallas; three sisters of El Paso; seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Elisa Corrales, and her younger son, Armando Segura.

Visitation and a prayer service were the evening of Tuesday, July 12 at the Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Funeral Home on Dyer Street. A graveside service was the morning of Wednesday, July 13 at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Karen Boyd

Karen Craig Boyd, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home in Alpine, surrounded by her family.

She had her humorous and loving spirit up until the end of her battle with cancer.

She will be missed by her family, Giggles; her daughters, Craig Currier of San Diego, California and Nissa Harrington of Fort Worth; stepdaughter Naomi Gartner of Lynchburg, Virginia; stepsons Stephen Boyd of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Tristan Boyd of Frisco, Texas; her brother Roger Craig of Plano, Texas; her special friend James Beaulieu of Alpine; and 13 grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alpine Public Library, where Karen volunteered for many years. (805 W. Avenue E Alpine, TX 79830 or www.alpinepubliclibrary.org)

The Boyd Family has entrusted Alpine Memorial Funeral Home with professional services. Online condolences may be made at www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.

Delores Smith

Delores Jean Smith passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at her Alpine home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 9, 1943 in Monahans. She married Roy Lee Smith on June 13, 1963.

She graduated from Monahans High School, earned a Bachelor’s degree from Sul Ross State University, a M.ED degree and ED.D from East Texas State University in Commerce.

Delores was a Professor of Education at Sul Ross State University as well as a public school teacher for Alpine ISD.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Roy Lee Smith of Alpine; her sister, Carol Neff of Pekin, Indiana; two daughters, Twila Hardaway and Kimra Rogers, both of Alpine; and grandchildren Keller, Kara, Kendyl and Kaysen Hardaway, and Kylee and Lauren Rogers.

She was preceded in death by her parents Pete and Ruby Carney.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to The Sunshine House, 205 E. Sul Ross Avenue, Alpine, Texas 79830.

The family wishes to thank all for the tremendous outpouring of love and support.

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

Nancy Polson

Nancy Jean Clift Polson of Marfa passed away June 22, 2016 at the age of 80.

A memorial service will be at 1pm Saturday, August 6 at the First United Methodist Church, Marfa.

Nancy was born March 19, 1936 to Hugh and Claudia Clift in Seguin, Texas.

She also had a brother, Rodney Allon Clift. Nancy grew up in a strong Christian family in Sweetwater, Texas and they were members of the Highland Heights United Methodist Church. She graduated from high school in Sweetwater and attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine where she met Dub Polson.

Dub and Nancy were married in Sweetwater on February 11, 1956 and after a short stay in Clyde, moved to Marfa. Nancy was hired to teach at Marfa ISD and taught there for 35 years before retiring. During her teaching years, Nancy’s 8th grade class was instrumental in petitioning the Texas Department of Transportation to build the Marfa Lights rest stop and viewing area so popular today with the many travelers on Highway 90.

After retirement, Nancy served on the Marfa school board and enjoyed her many friends. In particular, a group of friends known as the “3 o’clock Dairy Queen coffee bunch,” a very special group of women that loved, respected and cared for each other.

Nancy raised two sons, Rink and Jon Polson that she was very close to, attending every sporting event and carefully clipping out the newspaper articles of their accomplishments. She also dearly loved her grandchildren, filling the house with their pictures as they grew up. Dub and Nancy lived in the same block for over 50 years and they developed strong relationships with their closest neighbors. As the years went by, it was these dear friends that they came to rely on for their help and support and to whom they were very grateful.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rink and Paige Polson of Loma, Colorado; a son, Jon Polson of Austin and his children, Grandson, Wyatt Polson; granddaughter and her husband Whitney and John Denham; and great-granddaughter Brynn; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Judy Polson; nephew Mark Polson; niece Mindy Rogers and her husband Lee Rogers; and several cousins, including double-cousin Carolyn De La Cruz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dub Polson; her parents, Hugh and Claudia Clift; her brother, Rodney Allon Clift; her infant son, Bobby Darrell; and her granddaughter, Hayley Brynn Polson.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 687, Marfa, TX, 79843, or to the W.C. and Nancy Polson Memorial Scholarship fund, c/o the Marfa National Bank, PO Box S, Marfa, TX, 79843.

Arrangements are by Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, TX, 78749, (512) 892-1172, and condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.

Betty Machuca

Marfa native Betty Gonzales Machuca, a longtime Las Cruces, New Mexico resident, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center following complications and due to a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10am Mountain Time, Saturday, July 23 at Las Cruces Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Her ashes will be placed in the family gravesite in Marfa at a later date.

Born to Eligio Gonzales and Esther Rice Gonzales in Marfa, Betty attended the segregated Blackwell School, graduating in 1961.

She stayed with aunts and uncles in California, working at a Laundromat in order to attend cosmetology school in El Paso.

She worked at various Las Cruces salons, including the Tip-Top Beauty Salon. She opened her own salon on Solano Avenue and the present Ramada Inn.

Betty is a member of the Roman Catholic Church, holding on to her faith as the hour was near.

She is survived by her daughter Melissa and son Mark; her siblings, Bill Gonzales, Joe Gonzales, Mary Jane G. Mendoza, Norma G. Granado, Cecilia G. Uvalle, Linda G. Rojo, Cinderela G. Guevara, and Sylvia G. Cano; also four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Her oldest son, Jerry-Lee, was called upon by our Lord at a very young age. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Henry Gonzales, Frank Gonzales, and Eligio Gonzales; and a sister, Esther Gonzales Ortiz.

Betty was the type of person who gave and gave to family. All praise and glory are yours, Lord our God, for hearing our prayers.

Services are pending for long time Presidio resident and farmer Oscar Spencer who passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas.

Marfa native Glenn M. Jimenez, 66, of Artesia, New Mexico passed away July 22, 2016 at his home.

Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary beginning at 10am Mountain Time Tuesday, July 25 with the Rosary at 6:30pm. Services are scheduled at 9:30am Wednesday July 27 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

Glenn was born March 22, 1950 in Marfa, the son of Juan Jimenez and Carolina Marquez. He was married to Elsa Franco on August 30, 1977 in Fort Stockton, and came to Artesia in 1979.

He received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and was a case worker for the State of New Mexico at the Roswell Correctional Center.

Glenn was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Eastern New Mexico Seniors Association, Artesia Country Club and enjoyed golfing, watching movies and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include Elsa Jimenez and Mark; his companion, Kris Martinez of Carlsbad; sons Jon Fellows and wife Sandra of Alpine, and Juan Jimenez and wife Peggy of Artesia; daughter Gail Jimenez of Artesia; brothers Sam Jimenez of Marfa and Oscar Jimenez of Houston; grandchildren Andrew, Gabby and Aaron Fellows, Bo Williams, Gage and Karsyn Jimenez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, David Jimenez; and a sister, Natalia Perez.

Pallbearers are Bob Bratcher, Vernon Asbill, Tony Huerta, David Porter, Ricky Esquibel, Sug Floore, Willie Pinson, and Stan McKee. Honorary pallbearers are all the seniors at the Artesia Country Club.

Services for long time Presidio resident and farmer, Oscar Spencer, who passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 in Dallas will be held next week in Midland.

Rosary will be recited at 7pm on Monday, August 1, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church located at 4601 Neely Ave, Midland.

Funeral Mass is scheduled for 3pm on Tuesday, August 2 at St. Stephen with interment at Rest Haven Cemetery in Midland.

A memorial and Rosary for the late Betty Gonzales Machuca will be 10:30am this Saturday, July 30 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa. Funeral Mass and burial will follow the Rosary.

Machuca, a Marfa native and longtime Las Cruces, New Mexico resident, passed away June 30 in Las Cruces following complications due to a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis.

Lucy Sotelo

Lucy Rangel Sotelo, 96, passed away July 21, 2016 at her Los Angeles, California home.

She was born December 13, 1919 in Los Angeles to Andrea and Tranquilino Rangel.

She married Marfa native David Sotelo in 1973. They made their home in LA.

She is survived by her husband, David Sotelo of Los Angeles and formerly of Marfa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Lina Perez.

Funeral services are pending in Los Angeles.

Martin Leyva

Martin “El Güero” Leyva, 87, of Odessa, passed from this life on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Odessa.

He was born in Hacienda de Orientales, Mexico on Tuesday, January 29, 1929 to the late Felix and Eufemia Armendariz Leyva.

For many years, Mr. Leyva lived in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico and commuted to the Permian Basin to work construction.

Those left to cherish his love and memories are three sons, David and Remigio Leyva, both of Odessa, and Joel Leyva of Presidio; five daughters, Flor Carrasco, Edelmira Renteria, Letty Carrasco, Corina Leyva and Vilma Muñoz, all of Odessa; a brother, Ruben Leyva of Fort Stockton; four sisters, Lourdes Marquez of Lovington, New Mexico, Librada Lujan of Midland, Merced Leyva of Ojinaga, and Clara Hernandez of Odessa; also 24 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Francisca Leyva, who died this past May; his parents; his brothers, Ramon, Aurelio, and Natividad Leyva; and a sister, Catalina Lujan.

Pallbearers are Hector Anaya, Javier Carrasco, Severo Carrasco, Melissa Chapa, Remy Leyva, and Thalia Muñoz.

Rosary was recited Sunday, July 24 at Acres West Funeral Chapel and a Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, July 25 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial was in the Odessa II Section of the Ector County Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences may be sent to the family online at acreswestfuneral.com.

María Estela Ramírez

Maria Estela Ramirez, 63, of Presidio passed away at Deerings Nursing Home in Odessa on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

She was born in Santa Elena, Chihuahua, Mexico on September 5, 1952 to Susana Ibarra Ramirez and the late Pablo Ramirez.

She is survived by her mother, Susana Ramirez of Presidio; two brothers, Pablo Ramirez and Seferino Ramirez, both of Presidio; sisters, Cruz Caballero and Martha Arranda, both of Presidio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rosary was the evening of Friday, July 22 at Santa Teresa de Jesus Catholic Church in Presidio.  Mass of Christian burial was the afternoon of Saturday, July 23 at the church, officiated by Father Mike Alcuino. Burial was in Desert Hill Cemetery in Presidio.

Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa and condolences to the family may be sent online at acreswestfuneral.com.

Oscar Spencer

Oscar C. Spencer, 91, a member of a pioneer Presidio County family and a respected farmer and agribusinessman, passed away July 18, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas

He was a Presidio native and a World War II veteran. His family is known for their entrepreneurship, and Oscar and his father were known for their involvement in the farming, packing, and shipping onions and cantaloupes, plus buying and trading cattle.

His great-grandfather, John W. Spencer, discovered the Shafter silver mines.

Oscar’s retirement years were spent between Midland and Rockwall visiting family members.

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Delpha Nieto Spencer; his children, Virginia Conner of Midland, Rebecca and Brian Olind of Rockwall, Oscar M. Spencer of Rockwall, and David R. Spencer of Midland; grandchildren, Jennifer Conner of Midland, Annmarie Olind of Dallas, Marisa (Luke) Strauser of Dallas, Ana Christina Spencer of New York City, and David Spencer and Jackie Spencer of Midland; great-grandchildren, Preston Martinez, Ruby Gonzales, and Casey Spencer of Midland; brother, Carlos J. (Dorothy) Spencer of Santa Ynez, California; a sister, Carolina Ramos of Presidio and Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chas (Charles) and Josefina Colomo Spencer; and sisters, Josefina and Delia Spencer.

Rosary was Monday, August 1, at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Midland. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 2 at the church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

The family requests that stories and memories of Oscar be sent to PO Box 4263, Midland, Texas 79704 or posted online to http://www.thehealingstartshere.com/obituaries/Oscar-Spencer/. Arrangements are under the direction of American Heritage in Midland.

Juan Rodriguez

Juan “John” Rodriguez, 27, of Big Spring, Texas died Monday, July 25, 2016 in a local hospital.

Juan was born January 11, 1989 in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Coahoma High School in 2007. He worked for Price Construction for several years.

He really enjoyed his friends and working on old cars, and was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish.

Juan is survived by his parents, Adan and Maria del Socorro Hernandez Rodriguez of Big Spring and formerly of Presidio; a brother, Raul Rodriguez and wife Guadalupe of Big Spring; his maternal grandfather, Reynaldo Hernandez of Presidio; as well as uncles and aunts and cousins from Presidio.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Marie Rodriguez; and grandparents, Jesus and Benigna Rodriguez and Raquel Hernandez.

Funeral Mass was Friday, July 29 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Big Spring. Burial was in Mt. Olive Memorial Park, Big Spring.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring, and online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com.