Obituaries

Apr 10, 2016

William Douglas, Doug Fernandes, 89, died April 10, 2016, in Pecos, Texas. He was born to JF and Dora Waddell Fernandes, January 16, 1927 in Odessa, Texas, the youngest of five children. He attended school in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High in 1945. He then went to Sul Ross, was on the rodeo team and was a founding member...

Apr 2, 2016

Paula M. Orosco, 100 of Pecos Texas left her loving family to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 2, 2016 at Pecos Nursing Home. She was born in Otis, NM on Jan. 26, 1916 to Guadalupe Orosco and Augstina Mesa Orosco. Paula is preceded in death by her loving parents and son Freddy Orosco., Siblings,...

Apr 1, 2016

Caroline Orr was born August 16, 1931 in Bowman, ND to the parents of James and Ethel Farwell. She has been a residence of Pecos, Tx for over 30 years and was proud to call Pecos home. Before becoming ill with Alzheimer's Caroline was active in her community. She is preceded in death by her husband Ferrell Orr, parents...

Mar 27, 2016

Patricia Ann Smith, 74, of Balmorhea, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Midland Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born May 15, 1941 in Waurika, OK. She was a retired social worker and a Methodist and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her. Visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 6pm - 8pm at Pecos...

Mar 19, 2016

Antonia Gomez, age 96, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Reeves County Hospital. Antonia was born January 17, 1920 in Ruidosa, TX and was a life time resident of Pecos. She was a Catholic - Guadalupana - and a Homemaker. Antonia is survived by one sister, Margarita Baeza of Pecos, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary Service...

Mar 3, 2016

Sue Richmond, 83 of Pecos, passed away on March 3, 2016 in Pecos, Texas. Visitation will be held 5pm -7pm Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Pecos Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 10am Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Clark Ford, former Pastor at First Christian Church of Pecos. Arrangements are under the care...

Feb 27, 2016

Jesus "Chuy" Becerra opened his eyes to eternal glory on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Van Horn, Texas surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness, he was 71. Chuy was born on August 21, 1944 in Ejido Emilio Carranza, Mexico to Candelario and Luz Becerra. Chuy married Manuela U. Becerra in which they had four wonderful children...

Feb 23, 2016

Michael Dennis Blanchard, 74 years old of Pecos, Texas passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2016. Funeral services will be officiated by Deacon Ruben Reyes at 3:00pm Friday February 26, 2016 at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel in Pecos, Texas. Dennis was born February 10, 1942 in Pontiac, Michigan to Anna Maureen Blanchard and Robert Oliver Blanchard. Dennis started...

Feb 12, 2016

Jesus Ramos Franco, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Friday, February 12, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Pecos, TX on August 15, 1946 to Francisco and Rosalia Franco. This is where he met the love of his life, Mary Esparza, and married her on July 22, 1967. He...

Feb 9, 2016

Robert C. Morales passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas after a lengthy illness. Robert has been the editor-in-chief of the Van Horn Advocate for the last 3 years, fulfilling his lifelong dream of owning his own newspaper, which was recognized by the Texas Press Association in the last two years. He made dramatic changes...

Feb 9, 2016

Albert Ramos Navarette Jr, 34, beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on February 9, 2016. He entered this world on July 12, 1981 in Pecos, TX, born to Albert Ramos Navarette Sr. and Rochelle Carrasco. He is survived by his Parents Rochelle and Frank Carrasco, Father Albert Ramos Navarette Sr., Brothers Aaron,...

Feb 7, 2016