All Obituaries

With her beloved husband by her side, Perfecta M. Fuentes a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 19th, 2020.  She was 79. Perfecta was born on December 2nd, 1940 in Fabens, Texas to Ladislado Melendez and Elena Razo.  In November of 1959, she married the love of her life Ernest Fuentes and together they had four children.  She was a lifelong devoted Catholic. Visitation for Perfecta...

Manuel V. Lopez of Van Horn closed his eyes to his earthly home on Friday, September 11th, 2020, he was 82 years old. Manuel was born on July 6, 1938 in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico to Tomas Lopez and Dolores (Venegas) Lopez.  Manuel later married Ines Ornelas.    Services for Manuel will be held on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo with Father Frank Hernandez serving as Funeral Celebrant with musical accompaniment by Rick Ruiz. ...

Jose O. Corralez, of Van Horn Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Odessa Regional in Odessa, Texas he was 70 years old. Jose was born on February 16, 1950 in Emilio Carranza, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rosalia and Benito Corralez.  Of the 11 children born to his parents, Jose was the 5th child born.  Services were held on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo with Father Apolinar Samboni serving as Funeral Celebrant.  Jose was...

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved and humble Father, Grandfather and Brother Jesus R. Rivera, 91 of Van Horn, entered into eternal life with his beloved family by his side on Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at the Culberson County Hospital.  Jesus was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas. Jesus was born on October 15th, 1928 in Jalisco, Mexico to Crispin Rodriguez and Natalia Velasquez.  Jesus was a lifelong resident of Van Horn in which he worked for...

Maria de la Luz Rocha, a life-long family woman, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Odessa TX.  She went Home in much of the same style in which she lived, after a long day filled with her loved ones as they recounted stories of a woman with absolutely no quit. Affectionately known as “Luz”, she was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico, on January 2, 1942. Living much of her life in Van Horn, TX., she married her husband, Ernesto in Our Lady of Fatima...

Aurelia Aguilar Luna passed on to her Heavenly home on August 25, 2020. Aurelia was born to Natividad and Anita Aguilar, who predeceased her. Aurelia leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Heradio G. Luna. From this union, they had Seven children, her son, Heradio (Roddy) Luna, Jr., predeceased her. She leaves behind a legacy of Six children, 28 grandchildren, 68 GREAT grandchildren and 19 GREAT, GREAT grandchildren, for a total of 122 unique, loving individuals, all because of 2 people who...

Isabel P. “Chavelo” Mendoza age 78 passed away on August 17, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Isabel was born in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Julio and Cleotilde Mendoza on January 15, 1942. Chavelo enjoyed farming, he started farming at the age of 13 and made that his lifelong career. He loved western movies. His favorite TV show was Gun Smoke. He also loved listening to Norteno music, he loved to listen to El Corrido De Los Mendoza by the group, Los Pescadores del Rio Conchos....

Johnny was born on September 21, 1951 in Pecos, Texas to Esequiel Rodarte and Erlinda Tarango. Johnny was married to his loving wife Olga (Sanchez) Rodarte for 48 years. Together they raised three sons Juan Carlos, Cesar and Adrian. Johnny was a proud grandfather to Camilla, Lorenzo and Viviana.  A graveside service for Johnny was held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Van Horn Cemetery with Father Apolinar Samboni serving as Celebrant with music being provided by Rick Ruiz. Those...

Alberto “Pinky” Garcia peacefully entered eternal glory on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 in El Paso, Texas.  He was 95. Pinky as his family and friends called him was born on April 7th, 1925 in Shafter, Texas to his parents Fabian Garcia and Catalina (Gonzalez) Garcia.  His mother died early in his life, and with his father having to work hard to raise a family, Albert was raised by his uncle Bernaldo Garcia. Albert entered the United States Navy at a young age during World...