Recent Obituaries

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...

Nov 28, 2020

Consuelo “Connie” Escobar, age 87, entered eternal paradise Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. She was born on March 29, 1933 to Jose and Ester Torres in Fabens, Texas. Connie was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church whether she attended in Big Spring, Odessa or in her little town of Van Horn. She read her...

Nov 23, 2020

Eugenio “Genio” Lopez Lozano, age 63, passed away in Odessa, Texas on November 23, 2020. He was born in Lomas de Arena, Chih. Mexico on May 31, 1957 to Elijio and Tomasa Lozano. Genio was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, he was an outdoorsman, he loved to be out at the ranch with his cattle and taking his...

Nov 10, 2020

Erica V. Lopez, age 36 passed away on November 10, 2020, in El Paso, Texas. She was born on July 15, 1984, to Olivia Moreno and Fernando Lopez in Van Horn, Texas. Erica was a long-life resident of Van Horn. Erica was a fun person to be with, she was funny and always happy. She loved to say jokes...

Nov 2, 2020

Our beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend Cecil Hartley Kellum, Jr., of Carlsbad and Rio Rancho, New Mexico entered into eternal love and reembrace on November 2, 2020 Texas just north of Van Horn, while completing his duties for AT&T.

For 40 years, Cecil was a telecommunications specialist working for various telecommunication companies.  His...

Oct 21, 2020

Lena Ruth Brewster, 92, of Van Horn, Texas, left this earthly life on October 21, 2020 in Van Horn, Texas. Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 23rd, at the Van Horn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home.

Lena Ruth was born in Tahoka, Texas to John and Mabel Willingham on...

Oct 20, 2020

Jose Oscar “Shorty” Sanchez passed away in Odessa, Texas on October 20, 2020. He was 67 years of age. He was born on June 19, 1953 to Jose and Carolina Sanchez in Pecos, Texas. Shorty was a long-life resident of Van Horn, Texas. He was active in the Catholic Church. Shorty was a third-degree Knight of Columbus. Shorty always...

Oct 12, 2020

Elvira Barrera, age 84, a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas was called to be with the Lord on October 12th, 2020.

Elvira was born on February 2, 1936 in Presidio, Texas to Jose Orozco and Tiburcia Alaniz Orozco.  Elvira was an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was a homemaker.

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Oct 11, 2020

Heradio G. Luna went to his Heavenly Father and to be reunited with the love of his life, Aurelia Luna, on October 11th, 2020.

Mr. Luna, as he was known to all who knew him, was born to Castulo Luna and Antonina Luna on February 1, 1930 in Monahans, Texas.

Services for Mr. Luna will...

Oct 5, 2020

Our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and friend Rita Baeza Franco, 70 of Van Horn knowing the Love of Jesus Christ took his hand and closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened them to her heavenly reward on Monday October 5th, 2020.

Rita was born on May 22, 1950 in Ejido de Emilio Carranza, Chih....

Sep 19, 2020

With her beloved husband by her side, Perfecta M. Fuentes a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 19th, 2020.  She was 79.

Perfecta was born on December 2nd, 1940 in Fabens, Texas to Ladislado Melendez and Elena Razo.  In November of 1959, she...

Sep 19, 2020

Geraldine “Jerry” Bramblett was a woman like no other. She stood side-by-side with her husband and best friend, C.R. “Kit” Bramblett, for 68 years while they forged their lives in West Texas together. Not only could she out work any man working cattle, chopping cotton, or pulling a water well, but she would come in from a hard day...

Sep 11, 2020

Jose O. Corralez, of Van Horn Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Odessa Regional in Odessa, Texas he was 70 years old.

Jose was born on February 16, 1950 in Emilio Carranza, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rosalia and Benito Corralez.  Of the 11 children born to his parents, Jose was the 5th child born....

Sep 11, 2020

Manuel V. Lopez of Van Horn closed his eyes to his earthly home on Friday, September 11th, 2020, he was 82 years old.

Manuel was born on July 6, 1938 in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico to Tomas Lopez and Dolores (Venegas) Lopez.  Manuel later married Ines Ornelas.

Services for Manuel will be held on Friday, September...

Sep 6, 2020

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved and humble Father, Grandfather and Brother Jesus R. Rivera, 91 of Van Horn, entered into eternal life with his beloved family by his side on Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at the Culberson County Hospital.  Jesus was a lifelong resident of Van Horn, Texas.

Jesus was...

Aug 28, 2020

Maria de la Luz Rocha, a life-long family woman, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Odessa TX.  She went Home in much of the same style in which she lived, after a long day filled with her loved ones as they recounted stories of a woman with absolutely no quit. Affectionately known as “Luz”, she was born...

Aug 25, 2020

Aurelia Aguilar Luna passed on to her Heavenly home on August 25, 2020. Aurelia was born to Natividad and Anita Aguilar, who predeceased her.

Aurelia leaves behind her husband of 70 years, Heradio G. Luna. From this union, they had Seven children, her son, Heradio (Roddy) Luna, Jr., predeceased her. She leaves behind a legacy of Six...

Aug 17, 2020

Isabel P. “Chavelo” Mendoza age 78 passed away on August 17, 2020 in Odessa, Texas. Isabel was born in Rio Verde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Julio and Cleotilde Mendoza on January 15, 1942. Chavelo enjoyed farming, he started farming at the age of 13 and made that his lifelong career. He loved western movies. His favorite TV show...

Jul 27, 2020

Johnny was born on September 21, 1951 in Pecos, Texas to Esequiel Rodarte and Erlinda Tarango. Johnny was married to his loving wife Olga (Sanchez) Rodarte for 48 years. Together they raised three sons Juan Carlos, Cesar and Adrian. Johnny was a proud grandfather to Camilla, Lorenzo and Viviana.

A graveside service for Johnny was held on...