Recent Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Jose Angel (Joey) Gonzalez passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.   He was born to Maria Florez and Jose Gonzalez on January 7, 1995, in Van Horn, Texas.  He was a caring son, nephew, cousin, and friend to many.  He left this world suddenly at the age of 28.

Joey is preceded in death by his mother...

Jan 14, 2023

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...

Jan 13, 2023

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...

Dec 27, 2022

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...

Dec 14, 2022

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...

Nov 19, 2022

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....

Nov 18, 2022

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,...

Nov 1, 2022

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,...

Oct 11, 2022

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,...

Sep 16, 2022

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...

Aug 26, 2022

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...

Aug 17, 2022

“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...

Aug 14, 2022

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,...

Jul 7, 2022

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...

Jun 9, 2022

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...

May 28, 2022

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...

Apr 15, 2022

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...

Mar 19, 2022

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,...

Mar 12, 2022

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...

Mar 2, 2022

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,...