All Obituaries

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...

“I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.” – John Wayne   In loving memory of Cornelio Garibay Martinez who passed peacefully on August 17, 2022.   Cornelio lived a long and good life. He was born September 16, 1927 and this year would have been his 95th birthday. He grew up in the small town of Durango, Durango, Mexico where roads are still unpaved and running...

Alicia Barrandey Lujan, age 87, passed away on August 14, 2022, in Monahans, Texas.  She was born in Van Horn, Texas on November 6, 1934, to Miguel and Micaela Barrandey. Those left to cherish Alicia’s memory are her sons James Lujan (Yolanda) of Sierra Blanca, Johnny Lujan (Tina) of Marfa, Manuel Lujan Jr. (Joanna) of Kyle, TX, her daughters Viola Sanchez (Johnny) of Monahans and Micaela Ramirez (Samuel Sr.) of Copperas Cove, TX A Mass for Alicia was held on Saturday, August...

Juana Muela Baeza, age 83 passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 in Odessa, Texas surrounded by her family.  Juana was born on March 6, 1939, in Pilares, Chih., Mexico to her parents Fabian and Simona Muela.  Juana was a resident of Van Horn from 1975 to 2010 then moved to Odessa and settled there to be with her children and family. Juana was very active in church; she loved the outdoors and always sang while gardening.  She enjoyed cooking for family and friends.  Her...

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...