All Obituaries

Antonio Alarcon Parada passed away on Thursday June 9, 2022 at the age of eighty.  Antonio died peacefully with his wife and children at his side.  He was born on July 19,1941 in San Elizario, Texas to Jorge and Dolores Parada. Antonio is survived by his wife Cruz Parada, his daughters Elizabeth, Lori and Jackie and his two sons Tony Wayne and Diego.  He was blessed with nine grandchildren: Cody, Justin, Michael, Jarek, Emma, Elle, Diego, Santiago, Mateo and a great...

On the morning of May 28, 2022, Richard Donald (Don) Shoemake, of Van Horn, TX., passed away at the age of 78.  Don was born to Elva and Elvin Shoemake on October 30, 1943 in San Diego, California. He was the oldest child of three children.  He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, James Robert Shoemake.  On October 5, 1990, he married Evangelina (Vangie) Santa Cruz in Van Horn Texas, where they resided until his passing.  Don will be remembered by...

Richard Monroe Koehn, Jr., of Van Horn and Corpus Christi, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, Lacey, his mother, and his sisters.  Richard was born on September 25, 1970, in Van Horn, Texas, and was the first of three children to Kaye and Richard Koehn.  Alongside his father, he learned from an early age about ranch life on the family’s farm and ranch.  As a young boy, he had a natural curiosity about “all things...

Consuelo Muñoz Rodriguez, was born on January 13, 1926 in Alpine, Tx to her beloved parents Teclo Beaza Muñoz and Petrolina Tarin Muñoz. She lived in Alpine for a few years. Later her family decided to move to Presidio, Texas. During her younger adult years she started her new chapter and moved to Van Horn, Texas.  On April 7, 1946 Consuelo married the love of her life, Austrebeto G. Rodriguez ll. She dedicated her life to her family and she did it with plenty of...

Ramon Mora, age 87, passed away on March 12, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Hipolito and Nazaria Mora on February 20, 1935.  Ramon was a lifetime resident of Van Horn.  He enjoyed being around his family and friends and horseback riding.  He was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed. Those left to cherish Ramon’s memory are his sisters: Nina Apodaca, Maria Rodriguez, his brothers Jesus Mora, and Isabel...

Ascension, “Chon,” Mora, age 81, passed away on March 2, 2022, in El Paso, Texas.  He was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Hipolito and Nazaria Mora on August 15, 1940.  Chon was a lifetime resident of Van Horn.  He enjoyed being around his friends and family and playing the guitar and singing.  He was a great son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He will be missed. Those left to cherish Chon’s memory are his sisters: Nina Apodaca, Maria...

Jesus “Chumba” Santa Cruz By Justice Santa Cruz   Jesus R. “Chumba” Santa Cruz was born in Por Venir Chihuahua, Mexico on December 8th  1938. He is the son of Jesus Santa Cruz and Severiana Robla, and one of eight children.   He settled in Van Horn at a young age and graduated from Van Horn High School and attended Sul Ross State University. He also played in the town’s baseball team, the Van Horn Red Sox. Throughout his adult life he worked...

Julio Reyna Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family in Fort Worth, Texas.  Julio leaves behind his devoted wife Eva Reyna of 64 years and six children: Orlando Reyna, Eddie Reyna, Carol Barger, Julie Balcazar, Monica Clawson, and Julio Reyna III, 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son Jaime Reyna.  He lived in El Paso, Van Horn and spent his last years in Fort Worth. Julio...

Gloria Ann Carrillo Valdez, our beloved mother went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ peacefully, in her sleep in her home, on January 29,2022.  Gloria was born on December 6, 1944, in Pecos, Texas to Manuel and Celia Valdez. Gloria was raised in Pecos and later resided in Van Horn, Texas where she raised her family.  Gloria loved going to dances and spending time with family and friends. Gloria is survived by her sons: Rudy, Victor and Hubert Valdez of Van Horn, her daughters:...

Jesus Licon Valdez, age 81 passed away in Van Horn, Texas on January 22, 2022.  He was born on December 25, 1940, in San Antonio, Chih.  Mexico to Francisco and Cristina Valdez.  He was a resident of Van Horn.  Jesus was a business owner, He owned a restaurant in Ojinaga, Mexico and the Park Store in Van Horn. Those left to cherish Jesus’s memories are his daughters: Sara Sunshine Valdez, Jessica Marie Metzger, Elgica Hernandez, Norma Gamboa, Guadalupe Valdez, and...