Obituaries

Alfredo A. Soza, an Alpine High School graduate, died in San Antonio on November 30, at the age of 57. Alfredo accomplished much in his lifetime, earning a degree in Accounting from Sul Ross University in 1989, and a law degree from Texas Tech Law School in 1992. For many years he practiced law in West Texas.

David Mitchell Seals, 87, of Meadowlakes, formerly of Alpine and Brownwood went to his heavenly home Wednesday, December 6 at Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls. He is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Reba Cross Seals, and three sons, Greg (Kathy,) of Spring, Geoff (Jill,) and Gary (Cyndi,) of San Antonio, as well as stepchildren, Justin (Lori,) Stuart (Linda,) and Kimberley (Max Johnson.) His grandchildren are Kelsey, Kaitie, and Travis. Step- grandchildren are Jarrod, Andrew, Sierra, Josh, Lacey, Logan, and Mikayla. David was also proud to claim five great-grandchildren.

On November 28 Richard Charles Kelly went to be with his Lord and Savior. Rick was 80 years old and from Midland. Born on February 19, 1943, in Stockton, California to Harold Francis and Beatrice Marsha Kelly, the family moved to Midland in 1948 where he graduated from Midland High School and in 1965 from Sul Ross University with a BA in History and Government. Rick served in Naval Intelligence during the Vietnam era and was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. He became a Brewery Representative for Miller Brewing Company following his service.

Debra Ellen Burks, 70, of Pampa passed away on November 15 in Hobbs, NM. She was born on May 28, 1953, in Pampa.

September 17, 1930November 20, 2023 Alberta De La Rosa Sandate, of Alpine, peacefully joined the Lord on Monday, November 20, in Del Rio. She was 93 years old.

On November 17, a great heart came to rest. Jim Bones was born on November 1, 1943, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Nellie Kathryn and James Clinton Bones. Jim was a nationally recognized landscape photographer. He found solace and inspiration in nature and joy in his many friendships.

William Thaxton Abercrombie, 86, from Odessa, died November 12 in Odessa. He was lovingly known as Dad, Papa, Bill, and Catfish. He was born on July 21, 1937, in Tucumcari, New Mexico to M.J. “Jack” and Dora May Abercrombie.

James Marshall Roberts, Jr. “Jim”, 70, of Marathon, passed away on October 26, in Marathon. Born on February 25, 1953, in Fort Stockton, to James Marshall Roberts, Sr. and Callie Marie Roberts, Jim was the beloved husband of Stephanie Edgar Roberts.

Bobbie J. Tanksley went to be with her Lord, on October 15, in Menard. She was born on July 15, 1945, to Bill and Marie Brickey in San Antonio. She was a longtime resident of Alpine, where she was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1964. She married Charles “Butch” Tanksley in 1966 and they had two daughters. She was a whiz with numbers and spent her years as an accountant, always sharing her knowledge with anyone who needed help. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their RV and was especially fond of the Big Bend area.