All Obituaries

Cynthia Ann Fierro went to be with the lord on May 30, 2023, at Providence East hospital in El Paso Texas, at the age of 50. She was born on May 11, 1973, to Mary Melendez and Abel Fierro. Cynthia graduated from Van horn high school.  She then went on to attend South Texas junior college in Uvalde, TX.  Cynthia worked hard.  When not working she loved watching her Texas Tech red raiders, visiting with her family, taking trips with her mom to El paso and taking care of her...

Manuel Prieto Perez, Jr., 81, of Valentine, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2023. He was born to parents Francisca Prieto Perez and Manuel Vasquez Perez on January 16, 1942.  He lived his early childhood on the ranch belonging to his grandparents, Jose and Juana Prieto in Pinto Canyon south of Marfa. He went to elementary school in Ruidosa, Candelaria, and Blackwell School in Marfa. Later, they moved to Balmorhea where he attended sixth grade, and in the seventh grade, they moved to the...

Dora Lujan Hinojos went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023 at the Culberson County Hospital in Van Horn, at the age of ninety-one.  She was born on July 10, 1931 to Ignacio and Tomasa (Jimenez) Lujan. Dora married Alejandro Hinojos in 1956. They lived at the Chispa Ranch, Jeff Davis County for 42 years until he passed.  They had been married for 43 years.  After leaving the ranch she lived in Van Horn for 21 years. Dora is preceded in death by her husband, her parents,...

On April 28, 2023, Faustina Sanchez Flores passed away peacefully at the age of 75 after fighting a good fight, finishing her race, and keeping the faith through her very last breath. Faustina was born on January 4, 1948, to Julio Sanchez and Francisca Vejar Sanchez. In September 1969, Faustina married Raul B Flores and went on to have four children.  She was a proud mother of a son, Raul Flores Jr. and three daughters Angie Flores, Cuca Flores, and Lisa Flores. Her career was...

Olivia Rayos age 80, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. She was born May 17, 1942, in Luis Leon, Chihuahua Mexico to her parents Eliseo and Isabel Sanchez. Olivia was her mother’s primary caretaker after her father passed away in March of 1993. They relocated from El Paso to Van Horn, Tx in 2000 to live a more peaceful life while her mother battled Alzheimer’s till her passing in April of 2004. She worked at the Van Horn Nutrition Center for 8 years and worked as a...

Lee Roy Applegate was born in Sierra Blanca on July 9, 1939, to William LeRoy and Lorene Applegate. After graduating High School as class Valedictorian, he joined the Air Force in 1957.  He was stationed at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio.  He was sent next to Chanute Air Base in Champlain, Illinois.  There he took classes on airplane engine mechanics.  After this training, Lee was sent to Dover, Delaware.  It was then that he returned to Sierra Blanca to marry...

Alfredo Navarrete age 84 residing in Valentine Texas sadly left us on February 22, 2023. Alfredo was born on January 12, 1939, grew up at Rancho La Boquillita, Coyame Chih. He was a funny, witty old timer and an excellent horseman. In his younger years he had a passion for bronc riding and story has it he was tough and fearless which made him hard to beat. At age 31 he married the love of his life Maria Calderon and together had one son Jesus Navarrete. He was also a father figure to six...

Jose Angel (Joey) Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.   He was born to Maria Florez and Jose Gonzalez on January 7, 1995, in Van Horn, Texas.  He was a caring son, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.  He left this world suddenly at the age of 28.   Joey is preceded in death by his mother Maria Florez and brother Jose Luis Gonzalez.  Those left to cherish his memory are his father Jose Gonzalez, uncles, aunts, several cousins, and great...

Mrs. Alicia Gomez Reyes, of Van Horn, Texas, earned her reward next to Our Father, on January 14, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.  Mrs. Reyes was born to David Gomez and Felipa Benavidez on February 2, 1937 in Van Horn, Texas.  She attended Van Horn schools.   Alicia was a long-time member of the close-knit community.  She worked in the food business most of her life and served and greeted customers with a cheerful smile and kind, welcoming attitude. Alicia had...

  Maria De La Luz Gomez, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on January 13, 2023 in Van Horn.  She was born August 19, 1944 in Van Horn, Texas.  Maria was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas.    Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima on January 20, 2023- Viewing will be at 10:00 A.M. followed by the Rosary at 11:00 A.M. and Mass at 12:00pm. Officiating at the Rosary and Mass will be Father Frank Hernandez. She will then be laid to rest at the...