Obituaries

Perrie Lee Little Whalen went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 28 2025. She was born on October 15, 1947, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to E.M.

Marilyn Lee Coe Shackelford, affectionately known as “Nanny” to her family and Mrs. Shack to countless students, entered into her Heavenly home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born on May 15, 1941, in Alpine, Marilyn grew up in Marathon and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She passed at the age of 84 in the home where she and her husband raised their family, as was her wish.

Maria Elena Valenzuela, 89, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on October 28, 2025. Maria was born on September 24, 1936, to parents Martin and Cruz Valenzuela in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Ruth Elaine Ray Mock, born June 1, 1938, in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by music and visits from her children and grandchildren. Ruth was the daughter of Rev.

Linda was born in Lewiston, Maine on September 10, 1955, and passed away in El Paso on October 11. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rita Corriveau Foquette.

Betty Ruth Gibson Gaddis Yndo, age 96, of Alpine, passed peaceably, surrounded by family, in Austin, Texas. She is survived by seven children and stepchildren, eleven grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, and a million admirers She came from Stanton, TX, went to Baylor University, and at the State convention in Galveston became the first president of the newly formed Texas Nursing Students Association, only the fifth such program in the nation at that time.

Dorathy Williams, 91, of Terlingua, passed away peacefully on October 6. She was born on December 2, 1933, in Owosso, Michigan, to Allen and Evelyn Oates.

Enrique Rodriguez Monclova, affectionately known as Castro, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Alpine. Born on February 24, 1947, Enrique lived a life filled with service, love, and dedication to his family and community.

In Loving Memory Of W.W. (Billy) Mitchell March 25, 1939, to September 05, 2025.

Kimberly Sue Sherrell (Kim),61, went to be with our Lord on September 5, calmed by family members in El Paso. She was born on May 15, 1964, in Alpine to Arlie and Sharron Bryant.