Obituaries

Richard Glenn Allen, born Aug. 19, 1949, died Sept. 6, 2022, in his home in Marathon, Texas. Richard was an artist and an engineer, an inventor, and a dreamer - a true renaissance man. He spent his last years in quiet contemplation, and passed content

Shelly Dawn Pearce of Alpine, Texas, went to be with the Lord Aug. 29, 2022, at the age of 59.

Gloria “Grandma” Gallego, peacefully passed away on Aug. 26, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. She was a long-time resident of Alpine, Texas. Gloria was the oldest daughter born on Dec. 18, 1930, to Jesus Portillo and Teresa Cobos. She married Joe Gallego, and they made a home in California, and eventually returned to Alpine.

Gloria A. Myers, 88, of Presidio, Texas, passed away on Aug.

Margaret R. Martinez, 99, of Marfa, Texas, passed away on Aug.

Our loving husband “Jampa” and friend Robert “Bobby” Martinez of McAllen, Texas, and Alpine, Texas, closed his eyes to his earthly home on July 15, 2022, with his loving wife and family. Bobby was born on July 20, 1946, in Marfa, Texas, to Consuelo Rivera and Eliseo Martinez.

Mary Rodriguez Ramon, 81 of Alpine, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Aug. 19, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Angelita Valenzuela, 101, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on Aug. 6, 2022, at her home.

Kathy Rogers, loving wife of the late John W. “Bill” Rogers, died July 23, 2022, in El Paso, Texas. Born Oct. 1, 1924, to Lawrence and Carrie Rinehart, Kathy was the beloved mother of Billy Wayne Rogers and the late Donna Kay Blake; grandmother of Jennifer Swinford, Joseph Blake, and Patricia McKenzie; and great grandmother of seven.

On May 27, 2022, with her beloved children by her side, Gloria Luna Chavira, 76, of Marfa, Texas, closed her eyes to her earthly home, and opened them to a glorious homecoming. The community, friends, and family of Gloria are invited to share a meal, fellowship, and gather in remembrance of her life on Saturday, Aug.