All Obituaries

Ruben Gomez “Chapo” age 66 passed away in Van Horn, Texas on September 19, 2021. Chapo was born on November 19, 1954 to Fabian and Maria Gomez in El Paso, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Van Horn and a Van Horn High School Graduate. He enjoyed working with cars, his specialty was bodywork. His passion was reading, watching Law and Order and watching his favorite team “The Steelers”. Chapo will be missed by everyone he touched. Those left behind to cherish Chapos...

Javier Mendoza a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Tx, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 14,2021. Javier was born to Victor and Manuela Mendoza on December 8, 1961 in Van Horn, Tx. Javier was a retired Border Patrol agent of 30 years and was currently serving as the County Commissioner of Precinct 1.  He spent the majority of passed time playing golf with his father and close friends. He enjoyed traveling around on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, in which he was an avid...

Cruz Mendez, age 95 died on Sept 5, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas. A veteran of World War II, he received a letter of commendation by President Harry S. Truman. Cruz was born on May 3,1926 in Van Horn, TX to Jose and Maria B. Mendez. At the age of 17, he joined the United Sates Navy and was assigned to the U.S.S. Chickasaw and the U.S.S. Granger where he served almost two years in the Pacific Ocean as a Gunner’s Mate. Cruz worked at the talc mines in Allamore for many years, worked for...

Trinidad Flores Urías, called “Mama Trine” by her grandchildren, was called by the Lord on August 27, 2021, in Midland, TX, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.   Pallbearers will be Jesus Urias Jr., Dominic Fuentes, Juan Murillo Jr., Azaiah Cadenas, Joaquin Carrasco, Chris Becerra, Valentin Urías, Nathen Brown, Urbano Melendez and Abel Flores. Honorary pallbearers will include her grandchildren.   Trinidad Flores Urías was born June 4, 1933, in...

Donald Riddle "Bubba" Heath, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, in his home in Van Horn, Texas, with his family by his side. Born in El Paso, Texas on September 28, 1931, Bubba was the son of John Thomas Heath and Hazel Armstrong Heath.  He was a lifelong resident of Van Horn.  Bubba attended school in Van Horn from grade school to graduation.  He played center on the 6-man football team.  He was one of the six graduates of the Van Horn High School...

María Elena Urías, 67, was born in Porvenir, Tx and a longtime resident of Van Horn, Tx gained her wings on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:00 AM at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo, with interment to follow services. María Elena had worked all her life until her illness took over her ability to do so. Throughout her life she worked in many places and she...

Lupe L. Acosta, 54, was called to heaven on April 5, 2021. Lupe was born on July 28, 1966 to Antonio and Maria de Socorro Lopez in Van Horn, TX.    Visitation for Lupe will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Van Horn, Texas.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo at 10:00 am with Father Frank Hernandez serving as Celebrant with burial in the  Van Horn Cemetery.   Lupe spent...