Recent Obituaries

Nov 10, 2021

On November 10, 2021, Merced Pantoja Nunez passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 81 years old. Merced was the mother of four children, nine grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was born in Valentine, Texas and moved to Van Horn, Texas where she spent most of her life. In 2002, she moved to Midland, Texas. Merced always provided...

Nov 5, 2021

Joe Bob Jolly was born May 10th, 1966 to Joan and Eddie Bob Jolly in Brownfield, TX.  He gained his wings and won the race in El Paso, TX on November 5th, 2021.  Joe Bob spent most of his life in Brownfield, where he graduated high school in 1984.

Joe Bob married the love of his life...

Oct 6, 2021

Norma Jean Carrasco was born July 12, 1967, in Portales, New Mexico to Jose Trinidad Carrasco and Celia Torres Carrasco. She passed away October 6, 2021, surrounded by her two children, her mother, her brothers and sisters. Norma was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, TX. Norma loved to spend time with her son Cody and daughter Shannon, all...

Sep 19, 2021

Ruben Gomez “Chapo” age 66 passed away in Van Horn, Texas on September 19, 2021. Chapo was born on November 19, 1954 to Fabian and Maria Gomez in El Paso, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Van Horn and a Van Horn High School Graduate. He enjoyed working with cars, his specialty was bodywork. His passion was reading,...

Sep 14, 2021

Javier Mendoza a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Tx, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 14,2021.

Javier was born to Victor and Manuela Mendoza on December 8, 1961 in Van Horn, Tx.

Javier was a retired Border Patrol agent of 30 years and was currently serving as the County Commissioner of Precinct 1.  He spent...

Sep 9, 2021

Gisela Johanna Helene Fischer Heath, age 85, passed away on September 9, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas. Gisela was born on October 20, 1935, in Ratibor/Oberschlesien, which is currently in Poland. She was the daughter of Friedrich August Ludwig Fischer and Margarete Hoerike Fischer. Gisela grew up in Nurnberg, Germany, where her two brothers still reside.

Gisela's...

Sep 5, 2021

Cruz Mendez, age 95 died on Sept 5, 2021, in Van Horn, Texas. A veteran of World War II, he received a letter of commendation by President Harry S. Truman.

Cruz was born on May 3,1926 in Van Horn, TX to Jose and Maria B. Mendez. At the age of 17, he joined the United Sates Navy...

Aug 27, 2021

Trinidad Flores Urías, called “Mama Trine” by her grandchildren, was called by the Lord on August 27, 2021, in Midland, TX, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Pallbearers will be Jesus Urias Jr., Dominic Fuentes, Juan Murillo Jr., Azaiah Cadenas, Joaquin Carrasco, Chris Becerra, Valentin Urías, Nathen Brown, Urbano Melendez and Abel Flores. Honorary pallbearers will...

Jul 2, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Albert Olivas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 30, 2021

Donald Riddle "Bubba" Heath, age 89, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021, in his home in Van Horn, Texas, with his family by his side. Born in El Paso, Texas on September 28, 1931, Bubba was the son of John Thomas Heath and Hazel Armstrong Heath.  He was a lifelong resident of Van Horn.  Bubba attended school in...

Apr 25, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Teresa "Tita" (Lopez) Lopez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 23, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Erica M. Garcia. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 8, 2021

María Elena Urías, 67, was born in Porvenir, Tx and a longtime resident of Van Horn, Tx gained her wings on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:00 AM at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo, with...

Apr 5, 2021

Lupe L. Acosta, 54, was called to heaven on April 5, 2021. Lupe was born on July 28, 1966 to Antonio and Maria de Socorro Lopez in Van Horn, TX.

Visitation for Lupe will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Van Horn, Texas. ...

Mar 29, 2021

Michael L. Schulze was born on January 1, 1963 in Atlanta, Georgia to Miles and Gaynelle (Babb) Schulze. Mike attended Lake Highlands High School in Dallas and Sam Houston State University, where he was a proud member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.

Growing up in Dallas, Mike was a faithful member of Emanuel Lutheran Church where...

Feb 21, 2021

Concepcion “Chona” Benavidez a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas closed her eyes to her earthly home on Sunday, February 21st, 2021 in El Paso, Texas with the love of Jesus Christ and her beloved family in her heart. Chona waw 81.

Chona was born on December 8th, 1939 in Van Horn, Texas to Natividad Navarette and...

Feb 5, 2021

Maria Isela Florez passed away on Friday February 5, 2021, she was born in Alpine TX but was a longtime resident of Van Horn Texas.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Van Horn Cemetery Gazebo with Cele Solis officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the Van Horn Cemetery....

Feb 3, 2021

Alan Roland North of Van Horn, Texas, formerly of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, passed away suddenly on February 3rd, 2021. He was 73. Alan was born in the year 1947 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, to parents Frieda Anna Rheinhardt and Thomas Roland North. He grew up poor in the rural community of Kareedouw outside of Port Elizabeth and...

Jan 10, 2021

In Memory of Enrique “Henry” Martinez Carrasco

Born Thursday, July 22, 1943, in Saragosa, Texas, to Pedro and Josefa Carrasco.

Departed Sunday, January 10, 2021, at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, virtually surrounded by his daughters Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” Gonzalez, Lisa’s spouse Cezar Gonzalez, Elaine Carrasco, Elaine’s spouse Hector Alviar, his...

Dec 12, 2020

John Darel Elder, a gentle loving kind man with a servant’s heart was called from his earthly Ranch to his Heavenly Ranch on December 12, 2020 with his beloved family by his side. John was a lifelong resident of Culberson County.

John was born on September 26, 1966 in Van Horn, Texas.  He grew up on the...