James Gilly
James W. Gilly, 63, of Marfa passed away July 29, 2016 in Marfa.
Services are 11am Saturday, August 6 at the First Baptist Church in Marfa. The Reverend Robert Field will officiate.
A full obituary will be in next week’s edition.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lionel Cabezuela
Lionel Armendariz Cabezuela, 44, of Odessa and formerly of Presidio, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in an Odessa hospital.
He was born in Presidio to Elvira Armendariz Morales and Concepcion “Chon” Cabezuela.
From the age of three years old until he graduated from eighth grade, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Velia and Osvaldo Acosta of Presidio.
He was a heavy equipment operator.
Mr. Cabezuela is survived by his mother, Elvira Armendariz Morales; his father, Concepcion “Chon” Cabezuela; and his brother, Edgar Morales, all of Odessa; his daughters, Mayra, Gabby, Ana and April Cabezuela, all of Odessa; his sons, Lionel Jr. and Liovanni Cabezuela of Odessa and Randy Rodriguez; his aunt and uncle, Velia and Osvaldo Acosta; and his cousins, Jaime and Osvaldo Acosta Jr., all of Presidio.
Mass was celebrated Friday, July 29 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Odessa with Fr. Fernando Bonilla officiating.
Arrangements are by Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Odessa.
James Gilly
James Weldon Gilly Jr., 63, of Marfa, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 in Marfa.
He was born October 28, 1952 in Stephenville, Texas to James Weldon Gilly Sr. and Sara Jo Gilly.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army for two years and served 30 years in Immigration and Naturalization/US Border Patrol, retiring October 28, 2002.
James married Naomi Razo Gilly on February 14, 1995 and remained partners in life for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi; children, Jeremy, Jaron, Jerick, Aaron, Janika and Jasalyn; a sister, Deborah Sweeten of Carrizo Springs; also three grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Weldon and Sara Jo Gilly.
James had a passion for music and was an avid guitar player and singer. He enjoyed hosting family and friends for cookouts.
A memorial service was held in Marfa the morning of Saturday, August 6 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Robert Fields officiating.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.
Victor Valdez Ureste
Long-time Boquillas crossing ferry boatman and renowned singer Victor Valdez passed away last week. Valdez was a fixture of the Boquillas crossing and community known for his rousing rendition of “Cielito Lindo.”
Valdez was the only ferry driver before the Boquillas crossing was closed in 2002. He returned to the singing at the crossing after the its reopening in 2013.
Valdez suffered a fatal heart attack on Wednesday, Aug. 10, according to the Terlingua Moon. A funeral and burial were held the following day.
Alice Stevens
Alice Stevens, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home south of Alpine after a battle with A.L.S.
Born Alice Joanne Griffin on August 12,1946, she is survived by her husband, Michael Stevens, two cats and a blue eyed cow dog Gladys – – who is still camped in the bedroom.
Alice was truly an artist at heart. She moved to the Big Bend in the early 1980s as an art counselor at The Davis Mountain Achievement Center, later to become The High Frontier, and was the first resident counselor to live with the kids.
Most know her for her One Way Plant Nursery, her postcards and her photographs on those walls, but she had an MFA in Art from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where she taught Jewelry/Metals.
During that time, the early 1970s, her friend, mentor and employer was Henry Hopkins at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and she also studied for years with famed sculptor Harry Geffert.
It was during that time she first met Donald Judd, whom she would later work for in Marfa. Some of the first photos of Judd’s work in Marfa were taken by her with Donald’s own Hasselblad camera. She took aerial pictures of the 15 concrete structures while double-strapped into Fritz Kahl’s plane with the door removed!
Aside from her incredible eye for photo composition, she had jewelry in galleries in Los Angeles and Santa Fe. Most notably, her sleek modern bolo ties and buckle sets were 25 years ahead of the masses. She was also a fine potter and a great dancer!
A celebration and memorial for her will be announced later.
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Manuel Sanchez
Manuel Galindo Sanchez, 89, longtime resident of Alpine, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 22, 2016.
Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace and Military graveside service will follow at Holy Angels cemetery. Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sanchez was born in Alpine, Texas on May 27, 1927 to Pepe and Paz Sanchez. He was a US Army WWII veteran. He was a hard worker, loved to dance with his wife, was a huge supporter of his grandchildren and of Alpine Buck football and baseball as well as the Fort Davis Indians. He enjoyed fellowshipping with his compadres at the trees and was a well -respected and noble man. He was a truck driver working for McLane and Ben E. Keith. He was a member of the Alpine VFW and loved Alpine’s July 4th parades.
He is survived by daughters; Marie Muñiz of Alpine, Norma Henggler of Sikeston, Mo., Esther Cordova of Alpine, Lucy Martinez of Fort Stockton, Julie Wise of Alpine, sons; Manuel (Billy) Sanchez of Alpine and Edward Sanchez of Alpine, sixteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Manuel Rodriguez
Father, husband, son and best friend, Manuel Rodriguez, born June 24, 1933, went to our Savior on Sunday, August 21, 2015.
Manuel was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Maria and Antonio Rodriguez. He worked as a laborer with Ms. Juliet Rowley for fourteen years, with the Jeff Davis County Road and Bridge for eight years, with John Robert at Prude Ranch for seven years and finally moved to Odessa and worked in maintenance with the Ector County ISD at the Agriculture Farm.
After retirement he moved back to Fort Davis and enjoyed the rest of his life gardening, which was the passion of his life.
Manuel was a fourth generation descendant of Anton Diedrick Dutchover, an original settler of Fort Davis. He contributed part of his land so the public can have access to the Pioneer Cemetery located in Fort Davis, Texas.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Hortensia Rodriguez of Fort Davis; three sons, Eddie and wife Norma, Antonio and wife Jackie, Larry and wife Priscilla; two daughters, Rachel and husband Indalecio Hernandez and Rosemary and husband Hector Covos; fourteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Rosary service was held at 7pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fort Davis. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am, today, August 25, 2016 at St. Joseph’s and burial to follow at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Fr. Jovino Antonio Martinez Cevallos will officiate.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez, Larry Rodriguez, Hector Covos, Indalecio Hernandez, Johnny Rodriguez, Carlos Salcido, and Gradon Hicks. Honorary pallbearer is Lupe Garcia.
The family requests that in place of flowers to make donations to the American Cancer Society.
Josefina Orona
Presidio native Josefina Granado Orona, 79, of Avondale, Arizona passed away August 17, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix.
She was born March 20, 1937 in Presidio to Andres Granado and Maria Ramirez Granado. Josefina moved to Arizona in 1960 and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon A. Orona in 1997.
She is survived by two daughters, Delma Vargas and Norma Giacoppo; four sons, Ramon Jr., Roy, Ruben and Robert; three sisters, Rosa and Leopoldo Portillo of El Paso, Carolina and Gilberto Velasco and Enedina and Victor Jimenez, all of Presidio; one brother, Hector and Vicky Granado, also of Presidio; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
A visitation was held Wednesday, August 24 at Encuentro Con Dios Community Church in Phoenix, followed by funeral service and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, Arizona.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.AvenidasFuneralChapel.com.
Cleo Odell
Cleo Dianne Odell, 81, of Clarendon, Texas passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 in Amarillo.
Cleo was born June 15, 1935 to Prema Shaffer and Floyd Shaffer in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
She met the love of her life, Gene Odell, on a chance encounter in the Bahamas. They started a lifelong romance on September 20, 1960.
Cleo will always be known as the strength and support of the family. They lived in El Paso and worked at Bel Air High School.
They also lived in Marfa, where Gene was a high school principal and a superintendent of schools at Fort Davis.
They then moved back to El Paso, where Gene worked at Bel Air High School and Cleo worked for Clint ISD.
In 2011, they left many friends and moved to Clarendon. Cleo was many things to many people. She was honor when anyone watched her with her husband. She was strength when anyone observed how she raised her children. She was love when anyone saw the way she cared for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In June 2012, Gene was called home leaving a void in Cleo’s heart. She now leaves a tremendous hole in the hearts and lives of those she has touched. Her life has been summarized as the eternal strength of her family and the wind beneath the wings of those around her. She never stopped fighting for her husband, her family, or herself. While Cleo will be missed by all, the meeting with her Lord, and the reunion with her great love is celebrated by her family.
Survivors include two daughters, Lori Leffew and her husband Stan of Clarendon, Cindy Ward and her husband Greg of Beverly Hills, MI; a son, Greg Odell and his wife Shelly of Plano; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Matthew, Lauryn, Ryan, Riley, and Jodie; seven great-grandchildren, Cole Avery, Madyson, Titus, Pierce, Brooklyn, and Karsyn; and a sister, Leslie Ellison of Prince Frederick, MD.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Tim Shaffer, and a sister, Beverly Rutherford.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date.
Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.
Pablo Alvarado Jr
Long time Marfa resident and businessman, Pablo Alvarado Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Dallas.
Services will be held Friday, September 9 at 3pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa.
Pablo was born on September 16, 1934 to Pablo and Florentina Alvarado in Lajitas. He grew up in the small Mexican mining town of San Carlos, Chihuahua, Mexico before moving to Marfa as a teenager.
It was in Marfa where he met the incomparable Elvia Duran, his future wife. Together, they had two sons: Pablo Luis and Francisco Xavier. After purchasing a lumber yard in 1977 from his employer Mr. Corder, Mr. Alvarado went on to own and manage the Ace Hardware and Corder Lumber Company in Marfa for more than 30 years. Like his wife, he was a proud and active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church until he moved to Dallas in 2014.
Incredibly private and never one to talk about himself, he would happily boast of his sons’ and granddaughter’s accomplishments to anyone who would listen. Hardly ever loud or effusive, his demonstrations of love were almost always quiet but powerful. For instance, if you ever ventured into his office at the store, you would immediately see pictures and keepsakes all along the walls and on his desk memorializing those he loved most.
He knew every graduation, birth, and anniversary date for each of his friends and family members by heart. Family was everything to him, and while he loved baseball, golf, and hunting, nothing made him happier than being able to share those things with the ones he loved most.
As for the greater Big Bend community, there wasn’t a road, canyon, or ranch he wasn’t familiar with in Presidio County. He only needed to meet you once, and he’d never forget your story, face, or name. They say home is where the heart is, and no matter where he went, his heart always remained in that Big West Texas desert.
He is preceded in death by his wife Elvia Duran Alvarado, and his parents, Pablo and Florentina Alvarado.
He is survived by his sons Pablo and Frank, his daughter in-law Cindy, and his granddaughter Michaela, all of Dallas, who will miss him with all their hearts.
Thomas “Tommy” Michael Breitling
Thomas “Tommy” Michael Breitling, 42, entered into eternal life Sunday, August 21, in El Paso.
He was born on June 19, 1974 to Thomas and Clarinda Garcia Breitling.
Tommy was the beloved father to his beautiful daughter Trinity and his handsome son Jayden, who were his pride and joy. His children survive him.
He is also survived by his father Thomas, his loving mother Clarinda and his brother Jonathan.
Also surviving him is his grandmother Ana Garcia and his aunt Isabel Garcia both of Presidio.
Tommy attended East Point Elementary, Eastwood Middle School, and Hanks High School where he played varsity football, and the University of Texas at El Paso. He was a football coach.
A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held from 5-8pm on Wednesday, August 31, at San Jose Funeral Home East, 10950 Pelicano Drive in El Paso.
Tommy was an organ donor.
Special thanks to Pebble Creek Nursing Home, Del Sol Medical Center and all our friends and family.
Services are pending for long time Presidio resident Eva Gonzales, 93, who passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Midland. Funeral services will be held in Presidio.
PRESIDIO – Services are pending in Presidio for Hector Montes, 36, who died Monday, August 29, 2016 in a two-vehicle accident.
He is the son of Mario and Leticia Roman de Montes of Presidio.
According to reports, he was westbound on Highway 158 between Gardendale and Midland on Monday evening on his way home in Midland from work. It was raining heavily, when an eastbound semi tractor-trailer veered into his lane, causing a head-on collision.
Montes is a Presidio native, a graduate of Presidio High School, and a graduate of Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Baiza Montes of Midland and formerly of Fort Stockton; their children, Kariana and Hector Montes Jr.; his stepchildren, Cassandra, Crishna and Carissa Villarreal, all of Fort Stockton.
He is also survived by his sisters, Presidio Municipal Judge Vivian Cataño and husband Lupe, Karina Villarreal and husband John of Watauga, and Luz Maria Cajica and husband Saul of Artesia, New Mexico.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Williams
Richard R. Williams, 71, of Marfa, passed away in El Paso on Saturday, August 27, 2016.
Funeral Mass is 10am Tuesday, September 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa.
Richard was born in Marfa to Candelaria and Guadalupe B. Williams on January 5, 1945.
He attended school in Tracy, California as well as Blackwell Elementary in Marfa and graduated in 1961 from Marfa High School.
Richard retired from Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, California after 38 years of service and returned to Marfa 10 years ago. He served as board member for the Blackwell School Alliance and the Marfa & Presidio County Museum.
Richard enjoyed helping others and he would volunteer to do yard work where needed. His knowledge of computer science often brought visitors to his door asking him to restore old photos, digitize music, or repair computers.
He is survived by his wife, Celia V. “Sally” Williams; a brother, Daniel R. Williams of Stockton, California; sisters, Aida W. Tarin and Jessi W. Silva, both of Marfa; his faithful dog Coco; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe B. and Candelaria Williams.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.
Sarah and Duane Phillips
Duane A. Phillips and Sarah A. Phillips of Alpine were taken home to the Lord on August 25, 2016.
Duane Arlen Phillips, 82, was born in Knox City, and spent his childhood moving throughout Texas. His family settled in Sugar Land, where he graduated high school. After a hitch in the United States Marine Corps, he joined IBM in Houston. It was there that he met his life’s companion, Sarah.
Sarah Ann Phillips, 83, was born in Wichita, Kansas. Her family moved to the Houston area at the end of the Great Depression, and she graduated from Pasadena High School.
She and Duane married in 1963 and moved with their son Rick to Portland and then to Corpus Christi, where their two daughters, Christi and Kelly, were born.
They continued to move frequently as Duane climbed the IBM management ladder, living in Texas, Connecticut, Chicago, Maryland, and Germany.
Sarah went back to work for IBM once again and became an executive secretary.
They both retired in 1987, and shortly thereafter they sailed their boat from Chesapeake Bay down the inland waterway and across the Gulf to Corpus Christi.
In 1993, Duane and Sarah moved once again, this time to Alpine, in order to be full-time grandparents to Jade and Sage, the young daughters to Rick and his wife Kim. They were an active presence in their granddaughters’ lives from small children into adulthood. In the process, they ended up living in Alpine longer than they had lived anywhere in their lives, and they came to cherish the area and their Far West Texas community.
Duane and Sarah are survived by their children, Rick and Kim Keith of Alpine, Kelly and Kirsten Phillips of Flagstaff, Arizona; their grandchildren, Jade and Chris Schofield of Millsap, and Sage Keith of Marfa; and their great-grandchildren Finn and Sawyer Schofield.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Duane and Sarah Phillips.
Memorial services for Duane and Sarah were the morning of Wednesday, August 31 at the First United Methodist Church in Alpine with Rev. Josh Stueve officiating.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.
Kevin O’Cuilinn
Kevin O’Cuilinn, 77, died unexpectedly and painlessly on August 16, 2016 at his home in Alpine. Jean, his wife, was at his side.
Kevin was best described by those who knew him as a self-made entrepreneur and rugged iconoclast. In Jean, he found the perfect partner to join him for a life of adventure.
His career as an accomplished pilot and avocation as an enthusiastic sailor took him around the world. He practiced Zen meditation for more than 25 years, and was centered in his faith for a life of service to others while launching ever-new projects and explorations. His energy was boundless, and he was a rare individual who was full of confidence and discipline, seasoned with integrity and unapologetic honesty.
In addition to Jean, Kevin is survived by his daughter, Jill Sherling of Santa Fe, Texas; and grandson, Jake Sherling of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his brothers, Gary Cullen and wife Kathleen of Vancouver, Washington, and Steve Cullen and wife Patsy of Columbia City, Oregon; and his sister, Mary Cullen Hilton of Chapin, South Carolina.
Private services will be held later. In lieu of flowers or donations, do a kind deed for others. Jean is especially grateful for the many kindnesses offered by their friends.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the O’Cuilinn family.
Online condolences may be made at www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.
Carmen V. Carrillo
Carmen V. Carrillo went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2016, at the age of 70.
Carmen was born in Marfa on August 3, 1946. She had a long, successful career with Southwestern Bell/AT&T.
Carmen served the Lord faithfully for over 40 years. She passionately loved people and wanted everyone to know Jesus.
Preceded in death by her parents, Atanacio and Leonor Valenzuela; her brothers Benito, Manuel, and Enrique Valenzuela; and her sister Emma Campos, Carmen is survived by her four children, Brenda (John) Moore, Diana (Mel) Harris, Deborah (Jerry) Flores, and Suzano (Jennifer) Carrillo Jr.; seven grandchildren, Ashley (Greg) Pugh, John W. Moore, McKenna Harris, and Monique, Autumn, Isaiah, and Israel Carrillo; a great-grandson, David Pugh; a brother, Atanasio (Josie) Valenzuela; a sister, Lupe (Jerome) Wilson, all from El Paso; another sister, Yolanda Ramirez, from Alpine; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services took place Saturday in El Paso.
Alice Sproul Lott
Alice Eugenia “Gena” Sproul Lott died August 27, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She was born April 4, 1943 and raised in Fort Davis. She was an educator for many years in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico, specializing in teaching Spanish and teaching English as a second language.
She was very gifted in many languages and was able to teach a large number of students during her teaching career.
She is survived by her daughter, Kerith Sproul Hurley of Fort Davis; her aunt, Audrey West of Denver, Colorado; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Lott, and her parents, H.E. “Dude” and Inell Sproul of Fort Davis.
No services are planned at this time.
Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Cancer Treatment Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico or the American Heart Association.
Dax Pass
Dax Howard Pass, 44, of Dallas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
His memorial service is 3pm Thursday, September 8 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, officiated by Pastor Bryan Dunagan.
Dax was born May 30, 1972 in Dallas, the son of Lynda McKnight of Fort Davis and the late J.T. Pass. He is a sixth generation Texan who carried a powerful love for his family, his home state and the outdoors. Honored to own and operate working ranches in Erath, Somervell, Palo Pinto and Presidio counties, both tiers of Dax’s family nurtured his knowledge and values of the ranching business at an early age.
By working on all divisions of Pass Cattle Company, he acquired the essentials to understand and evaluate land that would later serve him well in his career as a ranch broker.
Dax was a proud graduate of Highland Park High School, and studied business at the University of Arkansas and at Texas Christian University, his parents’ alma mater.
Camp Longhorn also held a special place in Dax’s heart, as he was an avid swimmer, receiving many awards during his 14 summers there, and resulting in him competing on the Highland Park High School varsity swimming and diving team.
With a deep appreciation and passion for the outdoors, Dax was blessed to enjoy frequent hunting and fishing trips with his father and beloved friends from high school and college.
In the fields, on the water, or in the city, he was the most immaculately dressed of all, routinely wearing one of his many pair of M.L. Leddy’s boots and a trademark pocket square.
In 1995, Dax closed his first deal with John Pass and J.T. Pass, igniting his interest in the land business as a career path. He began his commercial real estate profession by working for another Pass family business, Whataburger Restaurants, Whataco Inc. During his time with Whataco, he handled site acquisition and development throughout Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana. The family’s franchise became the largest in the nation with 92 restaurants, employing 3,500 people, and was sold in 2000 to Redstone Companies.
Dax next formed Pass Properties in Marfa to kindle his passion of the ranch sales business.
Upon moving home to Dallas, he was pleased to join the Ranch and Land division of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, brokering transactions and consulting on water rights, cattle operations and mineral opportunities.
In 2010, he married Caroline Summers, and they shared an unwavering love for one another, and for their children. Joining together both personally and professionally, Dax and Caroline constantly tended to their unique and special bond.
Dax had many attributes that will never be forgotten — his faithful love for his family, his beautiful eyes, his kind heart, his caring soul and his good stewardship of the land.
Dax is survived by his wife, Caroline Summers Pass; children Isabel Pass, William Minnis and Genevive Minnis; his mother, Lynda McKnight and her husband Bob of Fort Davis; his sister, Alex Pass Mizer, her husband Stephen and their children Manny and Clay; his sisters, Kristin Pass and Kendall Pass; and his lifelong friend, Oscar Brown. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle, J’Nevelyn and Larry Melton; and his loving in-laws, Emily and Stephen Summers, Laura and Travis Briggs, Elisa and Stephen Summers, and their children.
The family would like to urge anyone struggling with a life challenge to seek continuous guidance and treatment and to know there is hope and help. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Bloys Campmeeting, in care of Lynda McKnight, PO Box 1042, Fort Davis, TX 79734.
Felix Llanez Sr.
Felix “Gaga” Llanez Sr., 93, of Alpine passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016.
Rosary will be a 7pm today, Thursday, September 8 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine with Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Friday, September 9 at the church with Fr. Robert S. Kobe officiating. Graveside service will follow at the Holy Angels Cemetery.
He was born in Terlingua December 20, 1922 to Ursulo and Catarina Llanez. They moved to Alpine when he was a young boy.
He married Cruz C. Hernandez in 1945, and they were married for 63 years.
Felix was an avid baseball player, playing until he was 63 years old. He attended all local baseball games without fail, his true passion.
He joined the Alpine Evening Lions Club and was an active member for many years. He was a devoted Catholic and was a member and involved in the Crusillita organization until his later years in life.
He enjoyed visiting and reminiscing with his family and many friends.
His is survived by his loving family, including his daughters, Hortencia Ramos of Alpine, Olga (Wally) Cobos of Grand Praire, Texas, Eva (Sigredo, Jr.) Bustos of Blanket, Texas, and Lupe Acosta of Odessa; sons, Arturo Llanez Sr. of Alpine and Juan (Estolia) Llanez of Corpus Christi; brothers, Pilar (Ramona) Llanez of Alpine, Refugio (Patricia) Llanez of Alpine, George (Maria) Llanez of Odessa, and Patricio (Delfina) Llanez of Lamesa; sisters, Maria Delgadillo of Odessa and Esperanza Chavez of Odessa; also 30 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursulo and Catarina Llanez; his wife, Cruz H. Llanez; sons, Adan Llanez, Felix Llanez, Jr., Alvaro Hernandez, Juan Jose Hernandez; and a daughter, Elidia Mancha.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
