Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Peter “Pete” Woodruff on July 1 in Alpine. Pete was born October 4, 1960, in Alpine to Anna Gene and Guy C. “Woody” Woodruff and returned permanently to live in Alpine as an adult around 2015. Pete, known by the family as “sweet Pete”, attended elementary and high school in El Paso and attended the University of Texas at El Paso, where he put his gymnastics skills and enthusiasm to good use, joining the cheerleading squad for UTEP sports. Pete then joined the Navy as a helicopter mechanic and deployed to the Persian

Carolyn Marie Perdue, 77, of Alpine went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of June 17 in San Antonio after a lengthy illness. Carolyn was a loving mother and wore many hats. She managed several businesses during her working career for local businesses including J.C. Penney, Western Auto, Foxworth Lumber Co., and the Army Surplus Store. She also volunteered for the Women’s

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Luis Natera, Sr., on June 29 after a courageous battle with illness. He was born in Alpine on March 4, 1951, to the late Saturnino Natera, Sr. and Victoria Natera. He was a graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, a dedicated

Israel Neverette Wright, age 79, passed away in the early afternoon on Saturday, June 22 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple. He was born on June 7, 1945, to parents Josefina ( Neverette) and Nicanor Wright in Alpine.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Joe Kenneth “Kenny” Losoya, who departed this world on June 9 at the age of 56. Kenny was born on May 5, 1968, in Alpine to Joe and Tina Losoya.

Abigail Portillo “Abby” Muñoz, 59, a loving spouse, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother sadly passed away on Wednesday, June 12 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. A Rosary and visitation for Abigail will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Rosary at 7 p.m.

Alicia R. Quesada (Rodriquez) passed away peacefully on April 26 in Midland at her daughter’s residence at the age of 80. She was born on July 27, 1943, in Alpine. Alicia was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine. In lieu of flowers, in honor of her

James Dickie Vaughn passed on into eternal life on May 8 and is now in the arms of Jesus. He was born to Katherine Valentine and James Raymond Vaughn on September 24, 1935, in Henry County, Tennessee. He grew up in Paris, Tennessee, and graduated from E W Grove High School in 1953. He was drafted into the Army and served from 1953 to 1956. After the service, he attended Memphis State University. He managed several tire dealership stores until starting D&D Tire in Alpine, in 1974. In his heyday, he was an avid golfer and pilot. In April 1983, he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior after crashing his plane into the side of a mountain and has walked with Him ever since.

Linda Jean Martin, 79, of Alpine went to be with our Lord on May 10. Linda was born in Houston on September 15, 1944, to James and Elene Smith.

In the early morning hours of April 26, Bennye Sims Meredith, 93, quietly and peacefully walked into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She did not waste one minute worrying about the future or what would happen next, she knew.