Obituaries

“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid …” John 14:1 John “Jay” William Ward, age 90, of Fort Davis, passed away on Sunday April 2 in Alpine. John was born on 21 May 1932 to John Irby and Cora Ellie (Cole) Ward in Gainesville. He was the fifth child–the first son–of eight children. Jay moved with his parents and siblings to Denver City in 1946 where he attended school and earned his high school diploma– Class of 1952–from Denver City High School via correspondence after being drafted into the US Army for service during the Korean Conflict.

Christopher Paul Chavez, 33, of Early, Texas went to his heavenly home on April 8, surrounded by those who loved and cared for him. Chris was born in Alpine on October 13, 1989. He was known for his humor, sarcasm, and great passion for everything he loved. He was a lover of all sports at all levels, but was fiercely loyal to the Texas Longhorns, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, and any team his father was coaching. Chris brought joy with his

Funeral service for Raymond R. Cobos, 60, of Lamesa, was held Friday, March 31, at 12 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Branon Funeral Home in Lamesa. A burial followed at Dawson County Cemetery. Viewing was Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, at Branon Funeral Home Chapel.

Catalina Urquietta Bermudez, age 92 of Alpine, passed away at Focused Care in Fort Stockton on March 30. Catalina was born on May 1, 1930, to Juan and Mauricia Urquietta in Terlingua.

Richard Bruhn Keith, 66, of Alpine passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on March 25. Rick was born in Pasadena on July 3, 1956, to Sarah Charter Bruhn and Stan Bruhn and was raised by Sarah and Duane Phillips. Rick served in the Army in the late 70’s and was stationed in Germany. After graduating with a Masters in German Studies from the University of Texas, Rick moved to Alpine where he worked for the Center for Big Bend Studies at Sul Ross State University.

Raymond R. Cobos of Lamesa passed away on March 27..

Gilbert Donathan Mesa, 46, of Fort Stockton and Alpine, passed away on March 10, in Fort Stockton. Visitation was held March 16, from 12 p.m.

Gerald W. Johnson, Jr., 75, of Alpine, passed away on March 20. Jerry was born on January 14, 1948, to Col. and Mrs. Gerald W. Johnson. He attended various primary schools and graduated from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia,

Albert Hartnett Rojo, Jr, “Conky”, entered eternal rest on Feb. 8, at the age of 71, at home in San Jose, CA. Albert was born on April 26, 1951, in Ysleta, TX, and raised in Alpine. He graduated Alpine High School in the class of 1970. Albert was a Buck athlete, played multiple sports, and was quarterback for the Buck football team.

Elena Peña Gallego, 94, a long-time resident of Alpine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 8, 2023. Born in Fort Stockton, Texas, on August 18, 1928, to Martín Peña and Cecilia Paredes Peña, she was the third of four surviving children - and the last of her generation.