All Obituaries

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...

Gilbert Sanchez Muro of Big Lake, Texas, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022.  He was born on April 13, 1964, to Emiterio and Julia Muro in Van Horn, Texas.  Gilbert attended school in Van Horn, Texas.  He worked as a landscaper and handy man.  He was influenced by his family to be a loving and caring man always giving his time to others.  He will be missed more than words can express! Those that stayed to cherish Gilberts memory are his six sisters Mary Lou...

Reynaldo Rodriguez, known as Papi or Rey, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Van Horn, TX.  Reynaldo was born in Lomas de Arena, Chihuahua, Mexico on July 8, 1949, to Luis and Leonor Rodriguez.  He spent most of his life in Van Horn.  He was a hardworking rancher.  He had a wonderful personality and always made others smile with his humorous charm.  Rey always cared about his family; he was an amazing man.  He brightened any room he entered because of his...

Adalberto Gonzalez Tarango, known to many as Bert or Pajaro, died Saturday November 19th 2022, in Juarez, Mexico.  Bert was born in Van Horn, TX August 28th, 1971, to Elfida Tarango Gonzales and Adalberto Corrales Gonzalez. He spent most of his life in California and spent the last year of his life back in Van Horn, TX. He was hard working and always knew how to brighten a room with his smile and silliness. With Bert around you could never have a bad day. He always cared about everyone...

Linda Kay Allen Milligan Baker, 79, of Van Horn, Texas peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 18, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.   Linda was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on July 9, 1943 to Fred Henry Allen and Alice Laverne (Edwards) Allen.  She married Donald Edgar Baker on February 23, 1979. Linda obtained her Master’s degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University.  She was an active member of First Baptist Church Van Horn...

Jesus Melendez Urias, age 88, passed away peacefully in Glenrose, TX on November 1, 2022.  He was born in Pilares, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 22, 1943 to Jose and Consuelo Melendez. Jesus was a long-time resident of Van Horn, TX.  He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He had a passion for horses, cattle and being outdoors.  If he wasn’t at home, you could find him at the corral tending to his horse or telling wild tales with his friends.  Jesus...

Isaac J. Franco departed this life on October 11, 2022 in El Paso, Texas at the age of 86. Born in Por Venir, Mexico, on June 3, 1936, to father, Dolores Franco and mother, Maria Juarez Franco. Isaac lived his last 20 years in Van Horn, Texas, having been predeceased by his wife, Petra Baeza Franco on October 10, 2014, son Alfredo Franco on October 7, 1997, along with five brothers and sisters: Manuela Franco Urias, Nolasco Franco, Pablo Franco, Ofelia Franco Lujan and Elvira Franco...

On September 16, 2022, Elisa Calderon Diaz passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 93 years old. Elisa was born on October 26, 1928, to Porfirio Calderon and Eustacia Flores Calderon in Porvenir, Distrito Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico  In 1950, Elisa met Pablo Badillo and went on to have eight children with him. She was the proud mother of Rosa Emma Urias, Paula Ruiz, Porfirio Badillo, Gregoria Corrales, David Badillo, Moises Badillo, Ramiro Badillo, and Samuel Badillo.  After...

Celestino Garcia 71, passed away peacefully in Denver City on August 26, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born to Celestino and Atocha Garcia in Anahuac, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 12, 1951.  He married his best friend Francisca Rivas in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 15, 1974.  Celes worked in the farming industry around the Van Horn area for 25 years before going to work as a custodian for CCAISD where he retired in 2012.  He was a member of...