Obituaries

Lorenzo “Lencho” Martinez was born in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, on Dec. 15, 1936.

Bruce Allen Travis, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 18, 2022, in Waxahachie, Texas, with his loyal companion Nala by his side.

Joanne Lara Ortega, 64, surrounded by family, gained her wings on Feb. 13, 2022. Joanne was born Feb. 7, 1958, to Brigido Lara, Jr., and Mary B. Lara. She was raised in Fort Davis, Texas, and attended all school years at Fort Davis schools.

Dale E. Cardwell died suddenly at home on Feb. 11, 2022. He is survived by his sisters Dorothy A. Berry (Steve Spencer) of Alpine, Texas, and Dinah K. Berry of Sugar Land, Texas; two nephews and their families; an aunt; several cousins; and many friends made in Alpine, Wimberley, Texas, and at his beloved high school, San Marcos Academy in San Marcos, Texas.

Usbaldo “Baldo” Ybarra, 84, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Feb. 13, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Cathy Corkins Neie, 61, died unexpectedly Feb. 9, 2022, at Midland Memorial Hospital.

Juan Alberto Dominguez, Sr., 78, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022, in Fort Davis, Texas.

James F. Dyer II passed away on Jan. 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at home at the age of 92. He was born Nov. 2, 1929, to A.E. Dyer and Beulah Mae McWhorter in Baird, Texas. He attended Sul Ross State University in 1947 where he met the love of his life, Jan Williams. They celebrated 70 beautiful years of marriage in May 2021.

Rudolfo “Rudy” Garcia, 65, passed away on Jan. 21, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Patsy Ruth Cavness, 91, of Krum, Texas, passed away on Jan. 23, 2022, in Denton, Texas. She was born on Nov. 12, 1930, to Leroy and Leta Mae Granger, in Marathon, Texas. Patsy attended school in Marathon, and married Sam Cavness on Sept. 2, 1946. She enjoyed cooking and quilting.