Recent Obituaries
Adalberto T. Franco
Nov 10, 2025
Adalberto Torres Franco, 67 years old, beloved Father, Son, and Spouse was called to his eternal resting place on November 10, 2025 in Odessa, Texas.
Adalberto Torres Franco was born in Fabens, Texas to Pablo Juarez Franco and Manuela Torres Franco on April 23, 1958.
He attended school in Van Horn, Texas. He married Maria Eustolia Gallardo Franco on April 03, 1992...
Gloria Melendez
Nov 4, 2025
Gloria Melendez Valenzuela, age 84, passed away peacefully in Glen Rose, TX on November 4, 2025. She was born in Van Horn, TX on October 6, 1941, to Jorge and Jane Valenzuela.
Gloria was a long-time resident of Van Horn, TX. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her passion was her family, and she was always ready to...
Ruben Mendez Sr
Sep 28, 2025
Ruben "Scooby" Mendez
October 21, 1958 – September 28, 2025
Ruben Mendez of Van Horn, Texas, passed away on the morning of September 28, 2025, at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. He was 66 years old.
Born October 21, 1958, in Fabens, Texas, Ruben was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas, with a brief period in Odessa, Texas. He...
Celia C. Mendosa
Sep 16, 2025
Celia Carrillo Mendosa, 99, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Celia was born on April 17, 1926, in Valentine, Texas, to Fidela and Alvino Carrillo. She was devoted and beloved wife to her late husband, Roberto B. Mendosa. Together, they shared countless miles on the open road, delivering vehicles and creating...
Bertha Margaret "Maggie" Barrow
Jul 3, 2025
Maggie Barrow, aged 38, of Van Horn and Marfa, ascended to be with our Lord on July 3, 2025, in Van Horn, Texas.
A devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Van Horn, Maggie found joy in serving within the children's ministry on Wednesdays and Sundays, embodying her passion for nurturing the young minds of her community.
Maggie leaves behind her...
Rosa Garcia
Jun 16, 2025
Rosa Delia Garcia, age 77, a long-life resident of Sierra Blanca, Texas passed away on June 16,2025 at Culberson Hospital in Van Horn, Texas.
Born January 6, 1948, to the late Serapio and Maria Urbina. Rosa was married to the late Severo M. Garcia and together they raised five children. Three boys, Alfredo, Mark, and Hector and two girls, Patsy (Adolfo)...
Pola Sanchez Montoya
May 30, 2025
Apolonia (Pola) Sanchez Montoya, 88 of Van Horn Tx. Passed away on May 30 in Van Horn Texas.
Pola was born in Pilares Mexico, she was born to Julio and Francisca Sanchez on April 10, 1937. Pola married Ramon Montoya in 1962. Pola was a woman of many trades. She loved baking, cooking, making crafts and healing balms with herbs, and...
Guadalupe "Lupe" Tarango
May 9, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” Tarango, 68, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2025, in his hometown of Van Horn, Texas.
Lupe was born on December 31, 1956, to Ramon and Josefa Tarango in Candelaria, Texas. He was a hardworking man and worked many years in a pecan farm. He loved spending his days with his wife, Manuela Tarango, and his dog, Tiny. Lupe...
Antonio "Tony" Carrillo
Apr 1, 2025
Antonio “Tony” Carrillo, age 51, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Odessa, Texas, after battling a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, humility, and love for all who knew him.
Tony was born on September 1, 1973, in El Paso, Texas, to Manuel V....
Froto "Kenny" Gallardo Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
Froto (Kenny) Gallardo Jr. age 71 passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in El Paso Tx and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Kenny was born on July 6, 1953, to Froto and Isidra Gallardo in Pecos, Texas.
Kenny is survived by his loving wife Mary alma (Palmita) Gomez Gallardo of 36 years. He is also...
Eduardo "Wally" Abreo
Mar 15, 2025
Eduardo “Wally “G. Abreo passed away in El Paso Texas on March 15, 2025. Wally was born in El Paso, Texas to Leonides and Eva Abreo on October 6, 1951.
Wally was a lifelong resident of Van Horn. He worked for the city of Van Horn for 28 years and retired. He loved horses, enjoyed playing pool and being around family...
Velia Juanita Aguilar
Mar 1, 2025
Velia Juanita Santiago (Aguilar) born December 5, 1954, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in El Paso, TX, following complications with cancer. Velia passed with her daughter by her side. She was 70 years old. Velia is survived by her daughter, Valerie Alvarado, and son-in-law Anthony “Tony,” four grandchildren, Autumn, Joshua, Joel, and Gabriel, her son, Army Captain Leo Hapeman...
David Mark Luna
Feb 6, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of David Mark Luna. David was born February 15, 1961, to Heradio & Aurelia Luna in El Paso, Texas. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a great friend to many.
David grew up in Van Horn and is known by many for his crazy humor. He had a way of making...
Oscar Calderon Espinoza
Feb 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Oscar C. Espinoza ,79, on February 3, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Oscar lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to his community.
Oscar was a family person through and through, always bringing joy with his storytelling and humor. Whether working on projects, cruising around in his van,...
Camila A. Richard
Jan 15, 2025
Camila passed away with her family by her side on January 15, 2025, at the age of six, after bravely facing a prolonged medical battle. She was born in Alpine, Texas on October 7, 2018. Camila embraced her own unique journey, experiencing life in every place her medical path took her, and in every home she made along the way....
Ramona C. Tarango
Dec 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ramona Tarango, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, on December 2, 2024.
Surrounded by her family and enveloped in love, she departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and boundless love. Born on July 29, 1946, Ramona lived a life marked by compassion and...
Jose D. De La O
Nov 17, 2024
Jose De La O, 66, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Joe was born on September 21, 1958, in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico, to Jose de la luz and Ninfa De La O.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mariana De La O and loving daughter Jennifer...
Mary E. Licon
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Esparza Licon passed away on November 5, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Mary was born in Van Horn, Texas to Manuel and Socorro Esparza on October 14, 1955.
Mary lived in Van Horn all her life. At the age of fifteen she welcomed her son, Marcos, into this world; he was the light of her life. Her mom passed away...
Annie Baeza
Nov 5, 2024
Annie Baeza, age 79 passed away November 5, 2024. Annie was born on February 17,1945 to Conrado and Annie Reza. Annie was a lifetime resident of Van Horn.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters: Lou Ann Baeza and Virginia DeLaO, both of Van Horn and her stepson Pablo Baeza of Van Horn....
Enrique S. Tarango
Nov 5, 2024
Enrique Tarango Jr passed Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home in Pecos, TX, after a lengthy illness at the age of 69. He was born March 7, 1955, in Los Fresnos Chihuahua Mexico to Enrique Tarango and Esther Saenz Tarango. He lived and attended school in his hometown of Van Horn, TX. He was a welder by trade. His...
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