Recent Obituaries

Dec 21, 2021

Delmon "Papa" Hodges passed away at the age of 94 in his hometown of Fort Stockton, Texas. Papa was the patriarch of a large family, all of whom loved him dearly. Born to Powell and Edna Hodges on August the 9th, 1927, Delmon married his wife, Vida, in 1954. Delmon joked that "he'd been married so long he couldn't...

Dec 11, 2021

CLAUDETTE KERR, AGE 80, OF FORT STOCKTON PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 11, 2021. SHE WAS BORN OCTOBER 17, 1941, IN ROSICLARE, ILLINOIS TO VELTON AND PEARL KERR. SHE ATTENDED FORT STOCKTON SCHOOLS AND LIVED IN FORT STOCKTON MOST OF HER LIFE. SHE WAS A LEGENDARY NIGHT CLUB OWNER IN FORT STOCKTON. SHE OWNED AND MANAGED 8 NIGHT CLUBS THROUGHOUT HER...

Dec 7, 2021

Isaac “Ike” Wayne Edwards age 51 of Fort Stockton, Texas was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday December 7, 2021.

He joyfully entered this world on April 8, 1970 in Rockhill, South Carolina, born to Clyde Edwards Sr. and Helen L. Edwards.

Ike grew up in Fort Stockton, Texas and graduated from Fort...

Nov 27, 2021

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Wyche Hopkins age 78 of Midland, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. She was born January 19, 1943, in Fort Stockton, Texas to June Pfiester Wyche Elkins and Billy Jack Wyche. Becky grew up in Fort Stockton, Texas and graduated Fort Stockton High School class of 1961. She was a member of the band and choir....

Nov 23, 2021

Ismael M. Gonzales, 74, of Fort Stockton, Texas, peacefully passed away on the evening of November 23rd, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones in the home he built to raise and enjoy his family.

Ish was born in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Carlos and Basilia Gonzales on April 30th, 1947, and was the baby of 13 children. ...

Nov 17, 2021

Irma Ortega Johnston reunited with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2021. Irma was born and raised in Fort Stockton, Texas, where she was educated. Irma moved to El Paso Texas in 1968, she returned to Fort Stockton where she worked as a care giver, working at the nursing home and as a physical therapist assistant, later became...

Nov 17, 2021

Deborah (Debbie) Kay Sanders, 69, of Fort Stockton, TX, passed away on November 17, 2021, in Odessa Texas.

Debbie was born in Michigan to Welton Phillip Bouerman and Lorena Bowneva Baker on May 28, 1952. She married Richard Sanders Sr on February 20, 1968, in Fort Stockton, TX.

Debbie is preceded in death by her...

Nov 11, 2021

Adelia Benson Lannom, age 99, of Fort Stockton, Texas, slipped away peacefully at home Thursday, November 11, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Adelia was surrounded by her children at the time of her passing. Adelia (Benson) Lannom was born January 27, 1922, in the birthing room of her grandparent's home in Clarendon, Texas, to Floyd and Minnie Benson. Adelia...

Nov 1, 2021

Jeffrey Brent Franklin, 60, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 1st, 2021, in Fort Stockton, Texas

A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, November 12th, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home of Big Bend, Fort Stockton, Texas, with the Pastor John McIntyre officiating. A reception will follow at the Rooney Memorial Park Large...

Oct 30, 2021

Anadela Luna Ureste, 49, of Fort Stockton Tx, passed away on October 30 in Odessa Tx. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, from 12pm -9pm, Rosary will be at 7pm at Heritage funeral home in Fort Stockton, TX. Funeral services will be November 4th at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s church in Fort Stockton, TX. Arrangements...

Oct 28, 2021

William (Bill) Bailey, 85, beloved Father and grandpa, was called to his eternal resting place on October 28, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, 2:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home of The Big Bend, 301 N. Main St, Fort Stockton, TX 79735. Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery. He entered this world...

Oct 18, 2021

Guadalupe (Lupano) Leyva, 87, of Las Mangas Mexico, passed away Peacefully in his home October 18, 2021. Guadalupe was born in Las Mangas, Mexico, he was born to Mr. Guadalupe Leyva Sr, and Eulalia Granados on April 4th, 1934. He married Enedina Leyva on November 4, Guadalupe is preceded in death by Bernardo Leyva, parents Guadalupe Leyva, and Eulalia...

Oct 17, 2021

Edward P. Dominguez, 22 of Ft Stockton, a devoted Christian, a devoted loving father, and friend, went to be with the lord on October 17, 2021.

Visitation will be held for Edward on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home Fort Stockton. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00...

Oct 17, 2021

The Lord spoke softly as he opened heavens gates, “Well done my good and faithful servant, it’s time to come home.” Jodie Martin, entered eternity, having finished his work her on earth on, Sunday, October 17, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.

Jodie was born September 10, 1959, in San Angelo, Texas, to Eddie and...

Oct 16, 2021

Salvador Rios Castro Jr., 84, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home, on October 16, 2021.

Family, friends and those whose lives he touched are invited to Heritage Funeral Home of Big Bend for the viewing on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. a Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October...

Sep 23, 2021

Alicia Hernandez Arcides, 90 years old, of Fort Stockton passed away on September 23, 2021, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Alicia was born in Fort Stockton to Jose L. Hernandez and Rumalda C. Rodriguez on September 29, 1930. She married Adan D. Arcides on June 29,1951 in Fort Stockton, Texas. As a devout Catholic and committed wife and mother of...

Sep 20, 2021

Rosa Contreras Jurado, 73, of Imperial, Texas gained her angels wings on September 20, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. Visitation for Ms. Jurado will be from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend Chapel on Sunday, September 26, 2021, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass is scheduled for...

Sep 19, 2021

Santana F. Sarabia July 26, 1934 - September 19, 2021 (Age 87) Santana F. Sarabia entered rest on September 19, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Sanderson, Texas to Manuela Fuentes DelaCruz and Epifanio Sarabia. Santana was highly active in his Catholic faith while his health permitted him to participate. He served as Eucharistic Minister, Choir...

Sep 17, 2021

We regretfully announce Anita Blanco Subia entered rest on September 17, 2021. Anita was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. Anita was born on August 19th, 1931 to Pablo and Virginia Blanco in Fort Stockton, TX. She was one of ten siblings. Anita was a fiercely dedicated mom to all of her children, raising four equally loyal...

Sep 13, 2021

Paula O. Picaso, of Sanderson, Texas gained her angel wings peacefully at home on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Sanderson, Tx. A memorial service will be held in Paula's honor 9:00 AM, Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. James Catholic Church in Sanderson, Texas with an inurnment at Santa Rita Cemetery. Paula was born in Study Butte, Texas on...